Don't Miss: Thunderbird American Indian Pow Wow Kicks Off Friday

The Queens County Farm Museum's 35th annual Thunderbird American Indian Mid-Summer Pow Wow kicks off this evening.

The event, which is the largest and longest running of its kind in the five boroughs, will run from 6 p.m. on July 26 through 5 p.m. on July 28.

More than 40 Indian nations will be represented during the pow wow, which includes three days of intertribal Native American dance competitions.

Entertainment at the event will include chanting, drumming and colorful regalia. Dance performances and competitions will be narrated to give attendees a glimpse into the nations’ traditions and culture.

Numerous American Indian arts and craft vendors and jewelry designers will set up at the farm for the pow wow weekend.

Food booths will serve fry bread and Navajo tacos, while several non-Indian food vendors will also be on-site.

The farm museum, located at 73-50 Little Neck Parkway in Floral Park, will also offer hayrides for $2, tours of its historic Adriance Farmhouse, fresh farm produce stands and visits to its museum.

The gates will open today at 6 p.m. and events will run until 10 p.m. Friday’s performance will start at 7 p.m.

Doors open at 10 a.m. on July 27. Performances run from noon to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

On July 28, gates open at 10 a.m. and performances run from noon to 5 p.m.

Admission is $10 for adults or $15 for an all-weekend pass. Children, ages 12 years and below, will pay $5 per day or $7 for an all-weekend pass. Parking at the farm will be free.

For more information, call 718-347-3276.