Save the Date: Join us at the BRHS gym in Bethel, Alaska
Cama’i Dance Festival
March 27-29, 2026
In Yup’ik culture, we embrace each other with a warm and welcoming greeting by offering a handshake accompanied by the exclamation, “Cama’i!”
Join us
The three-day event begins on Friday with doors opening at 5 p.m., ending Sunday at 9 p.m.
Friday: Doors open 5 p.m.
Dancing begins 5:30 p.m. to midnight
Saturday: Doors open 11:30 a.m.
Dancing begins 12:00 p.m. to midnight
Native foods dinner - 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Please donate food ~ everyone is invited
Sunday: Doors open 12:30 p.m.
Dancing begins 1:00 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Dedication
It is customary for the Cama’i Dance Festival to dedicate the event to at least one inspiring individual whose legacy helped to shape and preserve our cultural traditions in the delta.
