The Institute for American Indian Studies presents the 19th annual Green Corn Festival Washington, Conn.— On Sunday, August 11th from noon to 4 p.m.
, The Institute for American Indian Studies (IAIS) presents the 19th annual Green Corn Festival, which aims to give visitors a glimpse into Native American life and traditions. Corn is an integral part of the annual life cycle of Native American people who have welcomed the season when corn ripens with a celebration for centuries. In recognition of this time-honored tradition, join IAIS in welcoming the first corn of the summer 2024 season with flute music by Allan Madahbee (Ojibwe,) drumming, curated children’s activities like making corn husk dolls to take home, and traditional stories told by a professional Native American storyteller.
The annual highlight of the Green Corn Festival is the Native Nations Dance Troupe led by Erin Meeches, from the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation. These traditional dances evoke the beauty, honor, and tradition of Native People. The Quahog Bay Drum Group led by Devin Wixon from the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Nation will accompany the dances.
The festival is on Sunday, August 11th from noon to 4 p.m. at Hollow Park at 43 Hollow Road in Woodbury, Conn.
There will be cash vendors selling Native American-inspired arts and crafts, authentic Native American cuisine, and more. Tickets and more information can be found online . *** Chesterwood Croquet Classic Stockbridge— On Sunday, August 11 from 3 p.
m. .