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Indigenous Foodways Festival

June 20 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
$5.00 – $95.00

Saturday, June 20, 10 am–6 pm, on Museum Hill in Santa Fe

The Indigenous Foodways Festival celebrates and honors the vibrant, living culinary traditions and ancestral knowledge of Indigenous peoples across the Southwest. Through storytelling, demonstration, hands-on classes, art, and shared food, the festival uplifts Indigenous voices, fostering connection, understanding, and community. Our mission is to create a space where tradition and innovation come together to showcase how Indigenous foodways sustain culture, identity, land stewardship, and future generations.

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Event Pricing & Registration

Ticket types — What’s included

  • General Admission — Adult (13+): $15 — Festival entry + Museum of Indian Arts & Culture admission.
  • General Admission — Kids (4–12): $5 — Children 3 & under free.
  • Indigenous Chefs’ Tasting Experience: $55 — Includes General Admission, Museum admission, and seven curated bites (tasting window 12–4pm). Limited availability.
  • Add‑On Experiences: price varies — Require General Admission; limited spots and concurrent sessions may conflict.

Before you buy

  • Tasting is a full admission ticket.
  • Add‑ons do not include General Admission — please purchase a General Admission ticket first and review session times before checkout.

$15

General Admission

Includes

Festival entry

Museum of Indian Arts & Culture admission

Kids (4–12): $5

Children 3 & under free

$55

Indigenous Chefs’ Tasting Experience

Includes

Includes General Admission

Museum of Indian Arts & Culture admission

Seven curated bites (tasting window 12–4 pm)

Limited availability.

$20–$95

Add‑On Experiences

Requires General Admission

Price varies

Limited spots and concurrent sessions may conflict

Get a full list of Add-On Experiences here.

Notes for all ticket holders

NO refunds; tickets ARE transferable.

Note: Credit card charge will appear as “ENM*EDIBLENEWMEX” on your statement. Digital tickets will be sent from info@ediblenm.com and may take up to 24 hours to process.

For questions or issues purchasing tickets, visit our FAQs page or email info@indigenousfoodwaysfestival.com.

Tickets

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Indigenous Foodways Festival: General Admission
GENERAL ADMISSION – ADULT (13+ YRS ). Ticket price includes free admission to the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture.
$ 15.00
Indigenous Foodways Festival: Kids Ticket
GENERAL ADMISSION – KIDS (4–12 YRS ) – $5. Ticket price includes free admission to the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture.
$ 5.00
Indigenous Chefs’ Tasting Experience (includes General Admission)
Includes general admission, free admission to the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, and seven bites; no additional admission ticket needed.
$ 55.00
ADD-ON: The Journey of Corn with Pyet DeSpain (includes Cookbook)
10:45–11:30 am: This live cooking demonstration explores the traditional nixtamalization process, followed by a hands-on showcase of grinding corn using a metate and sampling of Pyet's sweet corn cake. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the cultural significance, technique, and transformation of corn in Indigenous cuisine while experiencing these ancestral practices in action. Includes "Rooted in Fire" cookbook. (YOU MUST PURCHASE A GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET WITH YOUR ADD-ON EXPERIENCE.)
$ 95.00
97 available
ADD-ON: The Journey of Corn with Pyet DeSpain (no Cookbook)
10:45–11:30 am: This live cooking demonstration explores the traditional nixtamalization process, followed by a hands-on showcase of grinding corn using a metate and sampling of Pyet's sweet corn cake. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the cultural significance, technique, and transformation of corn in Indigenous cuisine while experiencing these ancestral practices in action. (YOU MUST PURCHASE A GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET WITH YOUR ADD-ON EXPERIENCE.)
$ 65.00
94 available
ADD-ON: Foraging Walk with Moises Gonzales (12:15–1:15 pm)
12:15–1:15 pm: Moises will present a guided walk through the arroyos on Museum Hill, highlighting edible plants and other foraged resources. He will also share information on foraged foods from other seasons and across the region. Come sample some of the foods available on our landscape. Please be prepared to walk outside, in the sun, for about 30-40 minutes. (YOU MUST PURCHASE A GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET WITH YOUR ADD-ON EXPERIENCE.)
$ 25.00
3 available
ADD-ON: Indigenous Kitchens, Regional Voices—Panel Discussion
1:15–2:00 PM: Elena Terry, Crystal Wahpepah, Alexa Numkena-Anderson, Johnny Ortiz-Concha, and Tina Archuleta explore how Indigenous foodways continue to evolve—shaped by land, culture, and community—while redefining what Indigenous cuisine looks like today. This moderated conversation with Andi Murphy will be recorded for the Toasted Sister podcast, giving audiences an opportunity to join a broader conversation on Indigenous food, identity, and the future of the industry. (YOU MUST PURCHASE A GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET WITH YOUR ADD-ON EXPERIENCE.)
$ 25.00
84 available
Zine Workshop with Andi Murphy (10:45–11:45)
10:45–11:45: Create a one-of-a-kind zine with Andi Murphy (Diné), host of the Toasted Sister Podcast—a celebrated show exploring Indigenous food, culture, and community. In this hands-on workshop, participants will use collage, writing, and visual storytelling to create their own self-published zines inspired by Indigenous foodways, conservation, and connections to land. Whether you’re an experienced artist or simply curious to create, this workshop offers an engaging space for expression, reflection, and community. All supplies will be provided. (YOU MUST PURCHASE A GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET WITH YOUR ADD-ON EXPERIENCE.)
$ 10.00
40 available
ADD-ON: Mezcal Matters
1:45–2:30 pm: A conversation with Ronda L. Brulotte, author of Mezcal in Oaxaca: A Craft Spirit for the Global Marketplace, and mezcal producer Elisandro Gonzalez Molina of Tosba Mezcal, exploring the cultural, social, and economic forces shaping mezcal today. The discussion is paired with a tasting of spirits from Tosba’s portfolio, offering a direct experience of the production and traditions at the heart of Oaxaca’s evolving mezcal industry. (YOU MUST PURCHASE A GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET WITH YOUR ADD-ON EXPERIENCE.)
$ 30.00
83 available
ADD-ON: Butchery Demo with Elena Terry
11 AM–12 PM: A Deeper Understanding of Traditional Butchering—Chef Elena Terry speaks about her journey with traditional butchering and her deep appreciation of the process while demonstrating how to properly break down a sheep. (YOU MUST PURCHASE A GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET WITH YOUR ADD-ON EXPERIENCE.)
$ 25.00
30 available
ADD-ON: Cooking Demonstration with Justin Pioche, Pioche Food Group
12:30–1:30 PM: Squash Seven Ways—Being a huge part of Dine' history, diet, and culture, the humble, nutrient-dense vegetable—squash is represented in a modern approach by Chef Pioche. (YOU MUST PURCHASE A GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET WITH YOUR ADD-ON EXPERIENCE.)
$ 25.00
16 available
ADD-ON: Cooking Demonstration with Crystal Wahpepah of Wahpepah's Kitchen (includes Cookbook)
3:30–4:30 PM: A Feather and a Fork— Price includes a copy of Crystal Wahpepah’s book "A Feather and a Fork." Crystal will share a refreshing Indigenous iced tea paired with a vibrant berry compote during her demonstration. (YOU MUST PURCHASE A GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET WITH YOUR ADD-ON EXPERIENCE.)
$ 60.00
37 available
ADD-ON: The Four Directions of Corn — A Tewa Oral History and Tamale Workshop (2:45–3:30 pm)
2:45–3:30 pm: Join Ray Naranjo for a storytelling and hands-on tamale workshop rooted in the Tewa perspective of the Four Directions. (YOU MUST PURCHASE A GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET WITH YOUR ADD-ON EXPERIENCE.)
$ 25.00
8 available
ADD-ON: Cooking Demonstration with Crystal Wahpepah of Wahpepah's Kitchen (NO cookbook)
3:30–4:30 PM: A Feather and a Fork—Crystal will share a refreshing Indigenous iced tea paired with a vibrant berry compote during her demonstration. (YOU MUST PURCHASE A GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET WITH YOUR ADD-ON EXPERIENCE.)
$ 25.00
37 available
ADD-ON: A Tale of Two Tribes Cooking Demonstration with Alexa Numkena-Anderson (5:00 pm - 5:45 pm)
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm: Weaving together traditional elements of her PNW and SW Tribes, Chef Alexa Numkena-Anderson will prepare a Smoked Salmon and Berry Salsa dish accompanied by Hopi Blue Corn Bread Bites. (YOU MUST PURCHASE A GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET WITH YOUR ADD-ON EXPERIENCE.)
$ 25.00
27 available
ADD-ON: Diné Churro and the Three Sisters Cooking Demo with Brian Yazzie
2:00–3:00 pm: This demonstration with Brian Yazzie highlights a dish dedicated to Southwest Indigenous flavors, featuring Diné churro sheep as the primary protein. Complemented by the "Three Sisters"—corn, beans, and squash—the demo celebrates the depth, sustainability, and cultural significance of Southwest Indigenous cuisine using rich, resilient regional ingredients.
$ 25.00
30 available
ADD-ON: Foraging Walk with Moises Gonzales
10:45–11:45 am: Moises will present a guided walk through the arroyos on Museum Hill, highlighting edible plants and other foraged resources. He will also share information on foraged foods from other seasons and across the region. Come sample some of the foods available on our landscape. Please be prepared to walk outside, in the sun, for about 30-40 minutes. (YOU MUST PURCHASE A GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET WITH YOUR ADD-ON EXPERIENCE.)
$ 25.00
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Details

Venue

  • Museum Hill
  • 710 Camino Lejo
    Santa Fe, NM 87505 United States     + Google Map

Organizers

  • Edible New Mexico
  • Museum of Indian Arts & Culture