The First Peoples Festival will return to Estes Park on January 17 and 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Estes Park Events Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way. This annual event brings together Indigenous communities, residents, and visitors to celebrate and honor Native American cultures through art, music, dance, film, fashion, and storytelling. This is a free festival for all.
Estes Park Resource Fair
The festival will feature an Indigenous vendors and artists Marketplace, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship from prestigious Native artists representing 15 different federally recognized tribes. The First Peoples Festival began with this marketplace at its core and continues to welcome outstanding Native artists year after year. The vendor selection includes master silversmiths, pottery artists, painters, ledger artists, and other Indigenous creatives offering finely crafted handmade jewelry, original artwork, contemporary and traditional clothing, and distinctive cultural goods.
A cornerstone of the festival is the First Peoples Friendship Powwow, featuring Indigenous dancers and drummers in full regalia will take place in the Pavilion behind the Events Center are scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 17 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 18 at noon.
The First Peoples Fashion Show takes place Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at the Estes Park Events Center. This groundbreaking event will celebrate and amplify Indigenous designers, models, and artists, providing a powerful platform for their creativity and cultural heritage. Tickets for the fashion show are available at eventsinestes.com/first-peoples-festival/. Early ticket purchase is encouraged.
We are honored to have Mariah Gladstone from Indigikitchen as our keynote speaker on Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. Mariah Gladstone is the founder of Indigikitchen, a digital platform focused on revitalizing Indigenous foodways through traditional recipes and ancestral ingredients. Mariah is an enrolled member of the Blackfeet and Cherokee Nations.
For additional information and a full schedule of events, visit eventsinestes.com/first-peoples-festival.