Levitt's All My Relatives Festival Partners with Smithsonian

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The Levitt's annual All My Relatives event, a free music festival that honors the multi-generational Indigenous community every summer, will gain national attention this year through a new partnership with the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C. The Smithsonian announced on March 31 that the festival will be part of their America 250 anniversary programming, which celebrates living cultural traditions and the people who sustain them.

Why it matters

The Levitt's All My Relatives festival is a beloved annual tradition that brings the Indigenous community together through music, dance, and cultural celebration. By partnering with the prestigious Smithsonian, the festival will gain national exposure and recognition, helping to amplify Indigenous voices and traditions on a broader stage.

The details

The Smithsonian's America 250 initiative is a multi-year program leading up to the 250th anniversary of American independence in 2026. As part of this effort, the museum is highlighting international and American living cultural traditions and the people who practice and sustain them. The Levitt's All My Relatives festival, which features Indigenous music, dance, and other cultural performances, was selected to be part of this national programming.

• The Levitt's All My Relatives festival takes place every summer.
• The Smithsonian announced the partnership on March 31, 2026.