Herbal Phoenix STL — 2026 Community Season Announcement

A year of culture, land stewardship, and community-rooted gatherings

Herbal Phoenix STL is rising into a powerful year of cultural celebration, land-honoring education, and community partnership. With the support of our Herbal Phoenix STL family and community, we are expanding our presence across the region and deepening our commitment to unity, understanding, wellness, and cultural education.

Below is a look at what’s coming in 2026 as we continue building toward the 6th Annual Indigenous Celebration on September 12, 2026.

🌾 Farmers Markets & Community Presence

This year, Herbal Phoenix STL will have an expanded footprint across multiple markets, allowing us to connect with more families, elders, and community members seeking culturally grounded wellness.

Ferguson Farmers Market

• Winter Season: Saturdays • 9 AM–12 PM

• Summer & Fall: Saturdays • 8 AM–12 PM

  
  

  Our home market and long-standing partner. We are grateful for their continued support and shared commitment to cultural unity, sustainability, and community education.

  
  

Rockwell Beer Garden Farmers Market

• Select Thursdays • 4 PM–7 PM

  
  

  A vibrant evening market where we’ll offer teas, tinctures, steams, bath additives, and cultural education.

  
  

Additional Markets Coming Soon

We are in conversation with two additional farmers markets that may allow us to table:

• Wednesdays–Saturdays at one location

• Alternating Saturdays alongside Ferguson Farmers Market during summer and fall.

  
  

  More details will be announced as partnerships are finalized.

  
  

🔥 Major Cultural Gatherings & Events

Spirit of the Nations: An Intertribal Phoenix Gathering

May 30 • 4:30–7:30 PM 33 N. Clay, Ferguson, Missouri Event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CPHzqvjqe/

A community celebration honoring the living traditions, foodways, and teachings of Indigenous Nations across Turtle Island. This gathering uplifts intertribal unity, ancestral knowledge, and the artistry of Indigenous makers while raising funds for the Annual Indigenous Celebration.

Guests will share in ceremony, cultural learning, and a full Indigenous-centered menu featuring Cherokee, Ojibwe, Southwestern Tribal, and Intertribal dishes. The evening includes:

• Indigenous-centered meal crafted with cultural integrity

• Teachings on intertribal gatherings, food preparation, and the Spirit Plate

• Spirit of the Nations Artisan Auction featuring handmade cultural items

• Community, connection, and shared nourishment

Tickets:

• $60 Presale

• $65 After May 1

• $70 At the door

All proceeds support the Annual Indigenous Celebration.

St. Louis Earth Day Festival

April 24–25 • The Muny Grounds, Forest Park We are honored to participate in one of the region’s largest environmental gatherings, sharing Indigenous teachings on sustainability, plant medicine, and land stewardship.

Bayou to Boulevard Festival

August 1, 2026 • 33 N. Clay, Ferguson, MO A heritage-centered gathering hosted by Herbal Phoenix STL, celebrating the living traditions of French American, Creole, and Cajun culture. This event honors the shared history between Louisiana and St. Louis through foodways, music, stories, and ancestral lineages.

More details coming soon…

🌎 Fundraising for the 6th Annual Indigenous Celebration

September 12, 2026 • Ferguson, Missouri

This year’s celebration honors Indigenous Nations of North, Central, and South America while welcoming Indigenous peoples from around the world. The event previously has drawn an average of approximately 2500 attendees and is projected to draw 4,000+ attendees and centers:

• Cultural protocol & respectful engagement

• Indigenous-led education

• Artisan entrepreneurship

• Youth activities

• Environmental stewardship

• Accessibility, safety, and community care

Why Your Support Matters

Sponsorships sustain the core elements of the celebration, including:

• Cultural programming & honoraria

• Youth activities & Indigenous Games

• Food & nourishment for attendees

• ADA accessibility & safety

• Environmental sustainability

• Artisan support

• Educational materials

• Event infrastructure

We extend deep gratitude to Ferguson Farmers Market for being an ongoing partner in this work, and to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church for joining us in upcoming events and community efforts.

Herbal Phoenix STL is honored to continue rising with the community—rooted in culture, guided by ancestral teachings, and committed to creating spaces where Indigenous identity, wellness, and unity thrive.