Pibòn (Winter) Festival

Join Indigenous Experiences, producers of the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival, at Mādahòkì Farm for the annual Pibòn (Winter) Festival.

Everyone is invited to reconnect with the land while learning about Indigenous traditions during this beautiful change of season. The 3rd annual Pibòn (Winter) Festival promises authentic Indigenous programming, an Indigenous Makers and Farmers Market, interactive creative workshops, a taste of Indigenous winter comfort meals and a chance to meet the rare Ojibwe Spirit Ponies — fun for young and old.

Festival Highlights
Come have fun at our NEW Paint Night where you will create a beautiful cardinal on wood.
Savour Indigenous meals of comfort food with our talented Indigenous culinary team lead by Chef Paul Owl.
Enjoy live cultural performances of Pow Wow dance and Inuit Throat Singing on the Celebration Stage throughout the day.

Meet the rare and endangered Ojibwe Spirit Horses and learn more of their story of survival and resilience.
Shop the Indigenous makers market with the work of more then 40 Indigenous makers.
Create your own Dreamcatcher. Each interactive workshop will share the teaching behind this unique traditional craft.

Walk the Legacy Trail and gain traditional knowledge about the seven grandfather teachings.
Meet our small animals on the farm and enjoy some farm play on the hay bales & teeter-totter.
Enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride through the farm.

Who is it for?

All ages

Tickets : Free

Admission and parking are FREE but we do request any visitors that can, offer a donation. This helps us continue to share the land and welcome everyone to join in the learning and celebration – regardless of their ability to contribute financially

Register for workshops: Ticketed

How to get tickets?

Buy online

Date:

Saturday, December 2 | 10 AM to 5 PM

Sunday December 3 | 10 AM to 5 PM

Horse Drawn Wagon Ride: Saturday Dec. 2 and Sunday Dec. 3 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Celebration Stage Schedule:

Saturday, December 2 & Sunday, December 3

10:30 AM | Traditional Opening and Land Acknowlegement

11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, & 3:00 PM | Pow Wow Dance Performance

12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, & 4:00 PM | Inuit Throat Singing

Witness how our most northern Indigenous Inuit communities developed a beautiful way to pass the long days of winter with songs, dance and throat singing.

Venue & Address

Mādahòkì Farm, 4420 W Hunt Club Rd

Wheelchair accessible