Native American and Indigenous Peoples' Heritage Month Celebration

Gwinnett’s 2026 Native American Heritage Month celebration is seeking performers to celebrate this beautiful month! 
  
APPLICATION PROCESS: When applying, you'll be prompted to create your account with your basic information. This will allow you to receive notification regarding the status of your application when it is provided. 

Performers                                                                                                       

Acceptable performances include:

Instrumental, Vocal, Dance, Fashion, Band, or Group

Application approvals for this event will occur between October 3rd and October 12th with additional information regarding approvals sent by October 15th.

If selected as a participant, you'll be required to submit recent photos, which may be used for promotional purposes.

If you have additional questions or comments, please email CivicEngagement@GwinnettCounty.com

Gwinnett’s 2026 Native American Heritage Month celebration is seeking artist exhibitors to showcase the beauty and creativity thriving within Native and Indigenous Peoples culture! 

APPLICATION PROCESS: When applying, you'll be prompted to create your account with your basic information. This will allow you to receive notification regarding the status of your application when it is provided.  

Art Vendors

Acceptable artist categories are:

Candles, clay, clothing/wearables, fiber and folk art, glass, jewelry, leather, living plants, metal mixed media, musical instruments, paintings, photography, printmaking, sculptures, soaps, lotions, balms, and/or wood.

Application approvals for this event will occur between October 3rd and October 12th with additional information regarding approvals sent by October 15th.

If selected as a participant, you may be required to submit recent photos, which may be used for promotional purposes

If you have additional questions or comments, please email CivicEngagement@GwinnettCounty.com

Gwinnett’s 2026 Native American Heritage Month celebration is seeking food vendors to provide a taste of Native and Indigenous Peoples cuisine! 
 

APPLICATION PROCESS: When applying, you'll be prompted to create your account with your basic information. This will allow you to receive notification regarding the status of your application when it is provided. 

Featured Food

Gwinnett County has an allotted budget to purchase food for attendees. To be considered, please submit your application along with a quote of most popular items.

Food providers will need to be present at the event to serve the food and represent their business. Food should be in grab-and-go packaging for attendants to easily grab. The packaging should be labeled stating its contents, including food allergens. 

Application approvals for this event will occur between October 3rd and October 12th with additional information regarding approvals sent by October 15th.

If selected as a participant, you'll be required to submit recent photos, which may be used for promotional purposes.

If you have additional questions or comments, please email CivicEngagement@GwinnettCounty.com

Gwinnett’s 2026 Native American Heritage Month celebration is seeking community organizations to participate in our Community Connections component. 
  

Community Connections highlight organizations that actively serve, support, or engage the community in Gwinnett. These organizations will help enrich the celebration by creating visually engaging and culturally relevant displays that contribute to the overall theme of the event. While organizations may share informational materials about their services, the primary focus is to enhance the celebration through displays that honor Native American & Indigenous People's culture and the 2026 theme.

APPLICATION PROCESS
When applying, you'll be prompted to create your account with your basic information. This will allow you to receive notification regarding the status of your application when it is provided. 

Eligible Community Partners
Organizations whose work supports community engagement, cultural education, or community well-being, including:
• Health and wellness organizations
• Nonprofit agencies
• Faith-based organizations
• Educational institutions
• Community development organizations
• Cultural or heritage-based groups

Organization Expectations
If selected, your organization will be provided with a table space. Your display must prominently feature materials related to the 2026 Native American Heritage Month celebration and/or event theme, such as cultural artifacts, visual displays, posters, or educational and historical elements.

You may also include brochures or informational items about your organization, as long as they support — not replace — the celebration-themed display.

As a Community Connection, you will be able to:
• Engage directly with Gwinnett residents
• Share your organization’s mission, role, and impact
• Help elevate the event experience through meaningful cultural representation

Timeline
Application approvals for this event will occur between October 3rd and October 12th with additional information regarding approvals sent by October 15th.

If selected as a participant, you'll be required to submit recent photos, which may be used for promotional purposes.

If you have additional questions or comments, please email CivicEngagement@GwinnettCounty.com