2026
Lumbee Homecoming Events
This is a tentative schedule of events!
Pre-Homecoming Events
Senior Ms. Lumbee Pageant
Friday, June, 19th, 2026 - 6:30 pm
Givens Performing Arts Center - UNCP
Contact: Celeste Hunt - (910) 521-7861
Sponsored by Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina
Week-Long Events
Museum of the Southeast American Indian
Friday, June 26th - Saturday, July 4th, 2026 - 9:00 a.m. daily
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Lumbee Outdoor Market
Friday, June 26th - Saturday, July 4th, 2026 - 9:00 a.m. daily
636 Prospect Rd., Pembroke, NC 28372
Contact: Donald Strickland -
(910 521-8602
Friday, June 26th
Annual Lumbee Homecoming Golf Classic (Tee Off)
Friday, June 26th, 2026 - 8:00 a.m.
Scothurst Golf Corse - Lumber Bridge
Contact: Ron Freeman - (910) 522-2130
Business After Hours
Friday, June 26th, 2026 -
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location TBA - Pembroke
Contact: Pembroke Chamber of Commerce - (910) 775-4334
Lumbee Homecoming Kick-Off Celebration & Fireworks
Friday, June 26th, 2026 - Time TBA
Commemorating the First Lumbee Homecoming since Federal Recognition (NEW EVENT)
LRDA Complex - Pembroke
Saturday, June 27th
Lumbee Games: Wrestling
Saturday, June 27th, 2026 - 10:00 a.m.
UNCP Auxillary Gym
Contact: O.T. Johnson - (910) 775-4116
Miss Lumbee Legacy Luncheon (Invitation Only)
Saturday, June 27th, 2026 - 11:30 a.m.
Chancellor's Residence - UNC Pembroke
Lumbee Warriors Association Veterans Ball
Saturday, June 27th, 2026 - 6:00 p.m.
Southeastern Agricultural Center - Lumberton
Contact: Gary Deese - (910) 734-3057
Sunday, June 28th
Ambassador's Farewell Tea
(Invitation Only)
Sunday, June 28th, 2026 - 2:00 p.m.
Berea Baptist Church - Pembroke
Homecoming Gospel Singing
Sunday, June 28th, 2026 - 6:00 p.m.
Reedy Branch Baptist Church - Fairmont
Contact : Julie Oxendine
Monday, June 29th
Lumbee Games: Swimming
Monday, June 29th, 2026 - 5:00 p.m.
UNCP Aquatic Center
Contact: Oscar Roverato - (910) 775-4629
Little & Junior Miss Lumbee Pageant
Monday, June 29th, 2026 - 6:30p.m.
Givens Performing Arts Center - UNCP
Contact: Crystal Strong - (910) 521-8602
Tuesday, June 30th
Lumbee Elders Luncheon
Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 - 12:00 p.m.
Southeastern Agricultural Center - Lumberton
Contact: Darlene Cummings -
(910) 522- 2142
Who's your People? : A brief History of the Lumbee People
Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 -
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Muesume of the Southeast American Indian - UNCP
State of the Tribe Address
Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 - 6:00 p.m.
LTNC Boys & Girls Club - Pembroke
Contact: (910) 521-9761
Thursday, July 2nd
Lumbee Games: Doubles Pickleball Tournament
Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 - 5:00 p.m.
UNCP Tennis Courts
Contact: David Leek - (910) 521-6808
Lumbee Games: Double Tennis Tournament
Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 - 5:00 p.m.
UNCP Tennis Courts
Contact: David Leek - (910) 521-6808
Teen & Miss Lumbee Pageants
Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 - 6:30 p.m.
Givens Performing Arts Center - UNCP
Contact: Natascha Tilson - (910) 521-8602
Dr. Helen Maynor Scheirbeck Memorial Lecture
Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 - 6:30 p.m.
Museum of the Southeast American Indian - UNCP
Hosted by the Lumbee Scholars Association
Friday, July 3rd
Lumbee Games: Basketball (3-on-3)
Friday, July 3rd, 2026 - 9:00 a.m.
UNCP Auxiliary Gym
Contact: Tony Chavis - (910) 521-9758
Summer Jam Concert
Friday, July 3rd, 2026 - 6:00 p.m.
Milton Hunt Memorial Park - Pembroke
Contact: Town of Pembroke -
(910) 521-9758
Saturday, July 4th
5K Run / Walk
Saturday, July 4th, 2026 - 6:30 a.m.
Southeastern Fitness Center - Pembroke
Contact: Kiwanis Club of Pembroke -
(910) 827-1005
Annual LRDA Lumbee Homecoming Parade
Saturday, July 4th, 2026 - 10:00 a.m.
West Third Street - Pembroke
Contact: Ron Freeman - (910 521-8602
Lumbee Ambassador Reception
(Open to the Public)
Saturday, July 4th, 2026 - 11:00 a.m.
American Indian Heritage Center - Old Main, UNCP
Vintage Car Show
Saturday, July 4th, 2026 - 11:00 a.m.
UNCP Annex Building Parking Lot
Contact: Buddy Dial - (910) 733-5000
Native Strong Coalition Powwow
Saturday, July 4th, 2026 -
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
UNCP Quad Area
Audio / Bike Show
Saturday, July 4th, 2026 -
1:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thomas School of Business Parking Lot
Contact: Lee Maynor - (910) 536-5319
All Veteran Parachute Team Sky Show
Saturday, July 4th, 2026 - 2:00 p.m.
LRDA Office Complex - Pembroke
Contact: Gary Deese - (910) 734-3057
LRDA Annual Outdoor Gospel Singing
Saturday, July 4th, 2026 -
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
LRDA Complex - Pembroke
Lumbee Film Festival
Saturday, July 4th, 2026 -
Time TBA
Moore Hall - UNCP
Lumbee Homecoming Closing Event
Saturday, July 4th, 2026 -
Time TBA
Details Coming Soon!