(Lewiston, NY) – Artpark is honored to present its annual Strawberry Moon Festival on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 12 PM to 4 PM. This Free event held in the Lower Park (South 4th Street entrance) features a vibrant and immersive afternoon of music, dance, storytelling, cultural teachings, workshops, and Indigenous artistry.
Celebrating the teachings of the Strawberry Moon, this year’s festival embraces the theme of renewal, generosity, and connection, inviting people of all ages to experience the richness of Indigenous culture.
New to this year’s Strawberry Moon Festival is The Circle: Indigenous Teachings and Storytelling—a dedicated space where visitors can gather to experience oral traditions, songs, and cultural teachings shared by respected Elders, storytellers, and knowledge keepers. “Stories by the Fire,” Artpark’s storytelling series, will launch within The Circle, bringing Haudenosaunee stories and legends to life in a powerful and audience-engaging way.
The Indigenous Discovery Zone
This year, the expanded Indigenous Discovery Zone offers something for everyone—an interactive space filled with hands-on workshops, storytelling, and cultural teachings. Visitors of all ages can create, learn, and engage in meaningful activities, with opportunities to create meaningful takeaways that carry the spirit of the day home with you.
The Indigenous Artisan Market showcases the artistry and craftsmanship of Indigenous makers from across Turtle Island, featuring handcrafted beadwork, pottery, jewelry, textiles, fine art, and contemporary fashion. More than just a marketplace, this is an opportunity to meet the artists, hear the stories behind their work, and take home meaningful, one-of-a-kind pieces.
The always mesmerizing Smoke Dance Competition will once again bring excitement to this year’s festival. Dancers—from tiny tots to adults—captivate audiences with their grace, agility, speed, and storytelling through movement. With dazzling footwork and vibrant regalia, this competition remains a highlight of the festival.
This year’s festival also highlights two extraordinary community projects: the creation of The Erie Canal Wampum Belt to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal, a powerful symbol of history, alliances, and Indigenous sovereignty, and a Life-Size Dreamcatcher, representing unity, vision, and the weaving together of community voices. These projects celebrate Indigenous creativity, collaboration, and resilience through shared expression.
Come together during the Strawberry Moon Festival for this family-friendly celebration of culture, tradition, and storytelling—an afternoon grounded in the spirit of renewal, generosity, and connection through Indigenous knowledge and creativity.
Seneca Resorts and Casinos and The Consulate General of Canada in New York and are supporting sponsors of this year’s Strawberry Moon Festival.
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Experience the Magic of Haudenosaunee Stories by the Fire
(June 21, September 7 & October 11)
Due to overwhelming response last year, Artpark is proud to present Stories by the Fire series, an immersive storytelling experience that brings traditional Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) legends to life. Kicking off on June 21st at the Annual Strawberry Moon Festival, with additional gatherings on September 7th and October 11th, this year’s series offers a deeper connection to Indigenous culture through storytelling and an all-new Land-Based Healing Circle workshop before each session. Creating a fully cultural immersive experience. Workshop participants will engage in a hands-on activity, crafting a traditional Indigenous craft while learning about its significance through Indigenous teachings. This meaningful creation will serve as a lasting reminder of the wisdom shared
Each session will culminate with master storyteller Perry Ground, these interactive stories will transport audiences into the rich oral traditions of the Haudenosaunee. With vivid descriptions, engaging narratives, and a dynamic stage presence, Perry weaves together history, humor, and audience participation to share centuries-old teachings. Through these legends, listeners of all ages will gain a greater understanding of Haudenosaunee customs, beliefs, and ways of knowing.
Visitors can begin their journey with the Land-Based Healing Circle Workshop, where they’ll engage in a hands-on activity that deepens your connection to the land and Indigenous teachings. Then, patrons can gather by the fire as master storyteller Perry Ground brings Haudenosaunee legends to life, sharing wisdom passed down for generations.
2025 ticketed events and programs at Artpark currently on sale include:
Libations & Landscapes, Mojitos & Mosaics and Wine & Wheels (multiple dates June – August); The Driver Era (June 6); Candlelight Concert (June 11); The String Cheese Incident (June 18); Gary Clark Jr. (June 24); Artcamps (three sessions in July); George Thorogood and The Destroyers & 38 Special (July 1); Todd Rundgren (July 3); Rick Springfield: I Want My 80’s Tour with John Waite, Wang Chung & Paul Young (July 5); Juanes (July 10); Artpark Fairy House Festival (July 12); Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue (July 17); Red Horizons: Celebrating Futures In Indigenous Arts & Fashion (June 20);Rainbow Kitten Surprise (July 29); Lucy Dacus (July 30); Blackberry Smoke and Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs (July 31); Slightly Stoopid (August 1); Chicago (August 8); Beyond Buffalo A Celebration of Multiculturalism in Music and Dance (August 10); Fitz and The Tantrums (August 12); Yacht Rock Revue (August 13); Toad The Wet Sprocket (August 15); Cypress Hill & Atmosphere: Dank Daze of Summer Tour (August 19); Gregory Alan Isakov with Ocie Elliott (August 24); “Wicked Sing-Along” Movie Night (August 26);The Australian Pink Floyd: 50th Anniversary Wish You Were Here Tour (August 27); UB40 (8/29); Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking For Trouble Tour (August 30); Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas (September 21); Vance Joy (September 26) & CoComelon:Sing-A-Long LIVE (September 27)
Please visit artpark.net for additional events and information.
The 2025 Artpark Season is sponsored and supported in part by:
M & T Bank; Cullen Foundation; New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; Parks & Trails New York; Modern Disposal Services; Town of Lewison; Niagara County Legislature; New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, Labatt Blue Light; Bud Light; Southern Tier Brewing, Buffalocal and Northtown Automotive Companies.