Free entry for Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow in Hollywood

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Author Patti Roth

Entry is free for the Seminole Tribal Fair & Pow Wow, a family event in Hollywood featuring Native arts, exhibition dancing, films, food, entertainment, drumming, wildlife shows and vendors.

The Seminole Tribal Fair in 2026 will be Friday-Sunday, January 30-February 1 at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood 33314.

Credit: Ralph Notaro / Courtesy of Seminole Tribe of Florida

Entertainment and events include:

wildlife shows
drumming
exhibition dancing
film festival
vendors
film screenings
Pow Wow dancing

From the Seminole Tribe about Pow Wows:

Pow Wows are the Native American people’s way of meeting together, to join in dancing, singing, visiting, renewing old friendships, and making new ones.

Ralph Notaro /courtesy of Seminole Tribe of Florida

Seminole Tribal Fair & Pow Wow

January 30 to February 1, 2026
Where: Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood
Cost: Free admission

Why go: This free, family-friendly event is a chance to experience Seminole culture up close, with pow wow dancing, live music, films, hands-on demonstrations, cultural exhibits and activities for kids — all in one place.

Here is the schedule:

Friday, January 30

10 a.m.: Seminole Ballroom and vendors open
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Seminole Culture Experience, Grand Ballroom
10:30 a.m.: Seminole Preschool Pledge, Seminole Ballroom
11 to 11:30 a.m.: Alligator demonstration, Seminole Ballroom
11:30 a.m. to noon: Baby alligator photo op, Grand Ballroom
Noon: Pow Wow Grand Entry, Seminole Ballroom
4:30 to 5 p.m.: Baby alligator photo op, Grand Ballroom

Saturday, January 31

9 a.m.: Seminole youth and senior clothing contest, Salon West
10 a.m.: Seminole Ballroom and vendors open
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Seminole Culture Experience, Grand Ballroom
10:30 to 11 a.m.: Alligator demonstration, Seminole Ballroom
11 to 11:30 a.m.: Baby alligator photo op, Grand Ballroom
Noon: Pow Wow Grand Entry, Seminole Ballroom
4:30 to 5 p.m.: Baby alligator photo op, Grand Ballroom

Sunday, February 1

9 a.m.: Seminole adult clothing contest, Salon West
10 a.m.: Seminole Ballroom and vendors open
11 to 11:30 a.m.: Alligator demonstration, Seminole Ballroom
11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.: Keith Secola performance, Seminole Ballroom
Noon to 12:30 p.m.: Baby alligator photo op, Grand Ballroom
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.: Pow Wow exhibition dancers, Seminole Ballroom
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.: Tia Wood concert, Seminole Ballroom
3 to 5 p.m.: Native Reel Cinema Festival tribute to Graham Greene and event closeout, Seminole Ballroom

Credit: Ralph Notaro / Courtesy of Seminole Tribe of Florida

Native Reel Cinema Festival

Included with fair admission

Friday, January 30

1 to 3 p.m.: Native Reel Shorts Program 1
3 to 5 p.m.: Remaining Native
5 to 7 p.m.: Indian in the Cupboard 30th anniversary screening
7 to 9 p.m.: Rising Through the Fray

Saturday, January 31

1 to 3 p.m.: Native Reel Shorts Program 2 and filmmaker meet and greet
3 to 5 p.m.: Honoring Our Roots short film block
5 to 7 p.m.: Trudell
7 to 8 p.m.: Becoming Buffalo
8 to 9 p.m.: Sundance Indigenous Shorts
9 to 10 p.m.: Tribute videos

Parking

Parking is available at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood. Self-parking and valet parking are offered on site. To avoid the busiest times, consider arriving early in the day or later in the afternoon. Follow posted event signage and allow extra time for parking during peak weekend hours.

Be sure to check the event website for schedule changes.