About the Indigenous Foodways Festival
Presented by the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture and Edible New Mexico, the Indigenous Foodways Festival is a one-day celebration of the living food cultures, ancestral knowledge, and contemporary creativity of Indigenous peoples across the Southwest.
Hosted in Santa Fe on Museum Hill, the festival brings together tribal communities, chefs, farmers, and cultural leaders for a day of learning, tasting, and connection. Through cooking demonstrations, panel discussions, and a vibrant marketplace, attendees explore how food connects land, culture, and community—and how those relationships continue to shape the future of sustainable food systems.
Our Core Values
Cultural Continuity
We honor the knowledge, practices, and stories passed down through generations. The festival celebrates food as a living expression of identity, memory, and place.
Community Connection
Food brings people together. By gathering chefs, farmers, knowledge keepers, and the public, we strengthen ties across cultures and create space for dialogue, understanding, and respect.
Education and Exchange
We believe in the power of learning through experience. The festival invites attendees to engage directly through demonstrations, discussions, and tastings that deepen appreciation for Indigenous foodways.
Innovation Rooted in Tradition
The event celebrates creativity grounded in ancestral wisdom—showcasing how Indigenous chefs, growers, and makers blend traditional practices with modern techniques to shape a sustainable future.
Land and Sustainability
Every seed, ingredient, and story begins with the land. The festival promotes ecological balance and food sovereignty, emphasizing stewardship and respect for the natural world.
About the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture Â
The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture is a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, under the leadership of the Board of Regents for the Museum of New Mexico. Programs and exhibits are generously supported by the Museum of New Mexico Foundation and our donors. The mission of the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture/Laboratory of Anthropology is to serve as a center of stewardship, knowledge, and understanding of the artistic, cultural, and intellectual achievements of the diverse peoples of the Native Southwest.
About Edible New Mexico
Edible New Mexico celebrates our state’s vibrant food culture, season by season. Through multifaceted and compelling storytelling, our bi-monthly publication, events, and digital platforms connect readers with those who feed them—growers, producers, chefs, beverage and food artisans, and other food professionals. We believe understanding where our food comes from empowers all of us to make informed decisions about what we eat, what we stand for, and how to better support our communities.