Experience one of the region's longest-running celebrations of Native American culture at the Roasting Ears of Corn Festival on August 15 & 16, 2026, at the Museum of Indian Culture, located at 2825 Fish Hatchery Road, Allentown, PA 18103.
Gates open to the public at 10:00 a.m. each day, with the Grand Entry beginning at 12:00 noon. Emcee David White Buffalo of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe (South Dakota) will welcome dancers into the arena for a day of traditional Native American drumming, singing, and dancing.
This year's featured performers include three-time Grammy Award winner Bill Miller, performing at 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and Inca flutist Sicanni Purizaca, performing both days at 1:30 p.m. Featured dance performances include The Salinas Family from Mexico City and Traditional Aztec Dancers.
Visitors can also explore a vibrant marketplace featuring Native artisans and vendors offering sweetgrass, handcrafted Zuni and Navajo silver jewelry, wampum jewelry, beadwork, Kachina dolls, pottery, leather goods, T-shirts, and much more.
Admission:
• Adults: $10
• Seniors (62+): $7
• Youth (Ages 11–17): $7
• Children 10 and under: Free
• Museum members: Free with membership card