Mohegan Wigwam Festival 2026
The Mohegan Tribe invites everyone to join us in celebrating one of the region’s most treasured cultural traditions at this year’s Wigwam Festival held August 15 and 16 on the Mohegan Reservation at Fort Shantok, rain or shine.
The Wigwam Festival is a modern version of the ancient Mohegan Thanksgiving for the Corn Harvest, at which tribespeople annually reconnected with Mundu, the Creator and Great Mystery. Corn was celebrated because it is traditionally considered the sustainer of life and spirit. The two-day event celebrates Native Culture, dancing, vendors, and crafts. It is free and open to the public!
- Day 1: Sat., Aug. 15th from 10 am to 8 pm.
- Day 2: Sun., Aug. 16th from 10 am to 7 pm.
Free Parking and Shuttle Service
All general parking for the Wigwam Festival is located off-site. Complimentary parking is available at Saint Bernard School, 1593 Norwich-New London Turnpike in Uncasville, CT.
Complimentary shuttle service is provided with pickups and drop-offs at two locations throughout the day.
- Saint Bernard School: All guest parking. Shuttles run every 30 minutes from 9:45am to 8:00 pm on Saturday and 9:45 am to 7:00 pm on Sunday.
- Mohegan Sun: For guests of Mohegan Sun's hotels, shuttle service will be available from the Sky Hotel lobby each 30 minutes. Shuttle service from 9:45 am to 8:00 pm on Saturday and 9:45 am to 7:00 pm on Sunday.
Wigwam Etiquette
- Photography and/or videotaping of the Grand Entry, Veterans Song or any Honor or Flag songs are prohibited
- Please listen to the Arena Director’s directions
- Never refer to a dancer’s regalia as a costume or touch it without asking permission
- Ask individuals permission before photographing them
- Stand during Grand Entry, if able
- Please do not sit in the areas designated for dancers, elders or that have been reserved with blankets
- Never record a drum without permission of the head singer
- This is a family-friendly event. No drugs or alcohol of any kind are permitted
- Respect everyone, non-Native and Native, esp. Elders
- Smoking is prohibited excluding designated areas
- Weapons and firearms are strictly prohibited!
