Binghamton University and the Vestal Historical Society invite you to the Annual Haudenosaunee Festival at Binghamton University October 17-19, 2024. This event is open to the general public!

In the spirit of the Two Row Wampum—Gä•sweñta’ or The Silver Covenant Chain of Friendship the program will feature the university’s Haudenosaunee neighbors that have called New York home for time immemorial. The festival begins Thursday, October 17 at 5pm with a conversation with Haudenosaunee artists in combination with the exhibit Homelands: Contemporary Haudenosaunee Art Across New York. On Friday, October 18 at 11am join us for the Harvest of the Three Sisters Garden in the Science 1 courtyard. Later, at 1 pm Chris Thomas and Smoke Dancers will be performing on the Peace Quad. Haudenosaunee vendors will be on the Peace Quad from 11am-5pm Friday. On Saturday, October 19, join us from 10am-5pm on the Peace Quad for a stellar line up of members of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. The day will include music, dance, food samples, videos, lectures, and art and crafts vendors. At 10:30am there will be a special lacrosse clinic for youth (meet on the Peace Quad).

Thursday October 17, 2024

5pm Homelands: Contemporary Haudenosaunee Art Across New York
Artists and Curator in Conversation – Binghamton University Art Museum

Friday October 18, 2024

11am Harvest of Three Sisters Garden – Science 1 courtyard

11am-5pm Haudenosaunee vendors – Peace Quad

1-2pm Chris Thomas and Smoke Dancers – Peace Quad
Saturday October 19, 2024

10am Opening Thanksgiving Blessing – Peace Quad
10:30am Youth Lacrosse Clinic – meet on the Peace Quad, move to CIW turf
10:30am-5:00pm Food, Arts, Lectures, Crafts, Vendors – Peace Quad