In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, the Native Heritage Gathering, Inc., and the Indian River Flute Circle will host a Native American music, arts and crafts festival at the Wickham Park amphitheater, Melbourne, Fla., Nov. 12-15. Admission to the festival is free. Musical performances are scheduled each day, with headliner performances from late afternoon through 9 p.m. on Thursday, 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. 

Multiple award-winning musicians from across the U.S. will be performing all weekend. This family-friendly festival will also host free workshops that focus on flute playing, history of the instrument, beading, guitar playing, drumming and more. In addition, over 40 vendors will sell musical instruments, native-style, environmental arts and crafts, and food. Presentations by a variety of non-profit and historical preservation groups round out the educational experiences. Children from local schools are invited to attend a free Kids Day program.

Wickham Park offers free admission and ample free parking. Their campground adjacent to the event area offers both campsites with full hookups and rustic sites. Motels and restaurants are nearby; festival organizers arranged for discounted accommodations for event visitors.

Event details and a list of featured entertainers, performance times, workshop schedules and registration, participating vendors, and camping and accommodations available: http://nativerhythmsfestival.com. Call 321-452-1671 or visit Facebook.