Ribfest Celebrates Akwasasne with the introduction of an Indigenous day on Thursday

Thursday at Ribfest will see a new format this year. July 21st is “Greeting to Akwesasró:non”, a day dedicated to celebrating the Akwesasne community and it’s arts and cultures. But the celebration is not limited to Thursday; A new area full of native artists , crafters and artisans, will be hosted during the full four days of the festival.

From 11:00 to 2:00 enjoy traditional music featuring  Akwesasne’s Woman’s Singers,  Akwesasne’s Bear Fox, AFS Singers as well as a smoke  dance demonstration. 

After 3:00 you can enjoy an array of Mohawk bands and local musical talent: 

• 2:00 The Downtown Band
• 3:15 Women Who Rock
• 5:00 River Mohawk Band
• 6:30 Lone Wolf & The Speghetti Corner Band
• 8:00 River City Junction
• 9:30 Fully Completely Hip featuring Sean Harley