Brighton Field Day Festival
A Celebration of Culture, Community & Competition
Date & Time
Thursday, February 19 - Sunday, February 22
Price
$10 - $50
Event Description
Brighton Field Day: A Tradition Since 1938
Brighton Field Day started in November of 1938. William and Edith Boehmer, two teachers who were residing on the Brighton reservation, got the idea to start a “day of fun.” It initially was meant to be a day for Tribal community members to visit and play various games in a friendly competition. Originally, it was only for Tribal members to watch and participate, but now thousands of visitors join Seminole Tribal members in this annual celebration.
The Tribal members continue to play games in competition with each other like basketball, bowling, a 5k walk, and many more! But the festival has grown to include native dances from other tribes, PRCA rodeo, food, concerts, carnival rides, vendors, Seminole clothing contest, alligator wrestling, and lots more entertainment!
We want everyone from any age, country, and culture to join us and see how the Seminoles in Florida combine our culture with cowboy culture. At the festival grounds, we have a culture camp area where we demonstrate Seminole lifestyle, clothing, food, and wood carving. We encourage visitors to come up and ask questions-don’t be shy!
The Seminoles have a long history with cattle and rodeo. During the festival, you will see Tribal members participating in the PRCA Rodeo. Seminole cowgirls and cowboys compete in rodeo events such as barrel racing, bull riding, saddle bronc, tie down roping, and more. Come see Seminole cowgirls and cowboys dressed in western attire with the traditional patchwork designs.