The Native American Heritage Festival is a free, vibrant community event full of family-friendly entertainment and activities for all ages to enjoy. Music, movement, food, storytelling and art are on full display through a packed lineup of shows, hands-on cultural and art booths, food vendors and more. Hosted by the Native Youth Foundation, the inaugural Native American Heritage Festival is bringing together tribes across Southern California to honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day and celebrate Native voices that are bolstering creativity and connection in the community. RUN OF SHOW: 10–10:15 a.m. – Opening prayer with Raymond Belardes III 10:15–10:30 a.m. – Escondido Mayor Dane White 10:30–10:50 a.m. – San Pasqual Bird Singers 10:50–11:10 a.m. – Kumeyaay Boogie 11:10–11:30 a.m. – Campo Bird Singers 11:30–11:50 a.m. – Hip-hop artist: Blue Eagle Music (Viejas) 11:50 a.m.–12 p.m. – Hip Hop Youth 12–12:20 p.m. – Rez Runner 12:20–12:35 p.m. – ITS Dreamcatcher Cheerleaders 12:35–12:50 p.m. – Awards with Mayor Jim Desmond & City of Escondido 12:50–1 p.m. – Laurie Gonzalez Rincon Tribal Council 1–1:15 p.m. – La Jolla Generations 1:15–1:30 p.m. – Bud with Cupa Culture Center 1:30–2 p.m. – STAR Powwow Dancers 2–2:15 p.m. – Siyowin speaking on MMIP 2:15–2:35 p.m. – Kupa Song & Dance 2:35–3:15 p.m. – Wyley & Wynter Clay 3:15–4 p.m. – Tracy Lee Nelson & The Native Blues Band 4–5 p.m. – Native youth fashion show with Native Nexus Future Leaders, House of Birds, Worn and Reborn, Native Fits, Paipa, Tiffany Wolfe & Rebekah Jarvey Native Youth Foundation on Facebook / Instagram
