Moompetam: American Indian Festival

Daytime Family Friendly Festival Guide Folk and Traditional Arts Music Outdoor Storytelling Workshop

Date

September 13

Time

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Cost

Check website for ticket price

Organizer's Site

aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/moompetam/
Moompetam
Event Schedule

September 2025

  • Saturday 13th 9:00 AM
In celebration of the local American Indian cultures, the Aquarium of the Pacific will host its eighteenth annual Moompetam Festival. This celebration features traditional cultural craft demonstrations, storytelling, music, and dance. The festival celebrates the indigenous maritime cultures of California, including those of the Tongva, Chumash, Acjachemen, Costanoan, Luiseño, and Kumeyaay.

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