Bemidji State University - Hobson Memorial Union 1500 Birchmont Drive Northeast Bemidji, MN 56601 Directions

Bemidji hotels, motels, and northern Minnesota resorts provide a variety of relaxing lodging choices. Bemidji, the First City on the Mississippi, in the heart of Minnesota’s north woods, is rich in beautiful scenery, abundant recreation, and inspiring arts and culture. The summer months bustle with activity so make sure to book your room in advance. Check out the Visit Bemidji website for a list of places to stay and eat in the area. https://www.visitbemidji.com/

11 a.m. Festival Opening Ceremony Welcome Invocation Drum Ribbon Cutting Noon - 6 p.m. Festival Opens Vendor Booths Open Food Court Open Noon - 2 p.m. / Food Court Serving Line TASTING TABLES Back by Popular Demand! Sample a variety of authentic Indigenous foods! Noon - 2 p.m. / North Conference Room YOUTH DEMO: Antler Tip Necklace Making with William Klaus 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. / Vendor Table #48 Dreamcatcher Demonstration with Artist Sharon Nordrum 2:15 - 3:45 p.m. / Vendor Table #50 Beading Demonstration with Artist Martina Isham 2:45 - 4:15 p.m. / Ozawindib Room Working with Clay with Artist Benay McNamara 4-6 p.m. / Vendor Table #47 Peyote Stitch Demonstration with Artist Dee Croaker Open during entire Festival / CULTURE ROOM Experience the history of American Indigenous people.

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Vendor Booths Open 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Food Court Open 10-11:30 a.m. / Ozawindib Room Deer Toe Game Demonstration with Artist Andreas Nordrum 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. / Ozawindib Room Drum Making Demonstration with Artist Rod Northbird Noon - 2 p.m. / Food Court Serving Line TASTING TABLES Back by Popular Demand! Sample a variety of authentic Indigenous foods! 1 - 3 p.m. / Ozawindib Room Making Plant Salve with Artist Terri LaDuke 2 - 4 p.m. / North Conference Room YOUTH DEMO: Guided Painting with Samantha Fairbanks 4 - 5 p.m. / Beaux Arts Ballroom Closing Ceremony: Thank You, Travel Song