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2010 Pow Wow Calendar

I have included as many links for the events as I could find, so please check them all out.  Also, feel free to link to this page.  Please e-mail me any events you would like to see on this page to Spiderwrulf@SixDirectionsTraders.com

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Events from last year that do not have confirmed dates will have the month in Black.  Last years pow wow page can be found here.

Pow Wow Location Maps *

*These maps were marked by Six Directions Traders.  Some are general location areas and you will have to follow signs from there, as many Pow Wows are held in remote locations.

January

Happy New Year 2010!!!

Miccosukee Indian Village ~ US 41 Tamiami Trail ~ Miami , FL 33144

Tradition comes to life at the 35thAnnual Miccosukee Indian Arts Festival from December 26th through January 3rd, at the Miccosukee Indian Village. Watch Native American dancers, singers and performers. Taste authentic Native American cuisine. Be captivated by Tribesmen as they perform alligator demonstrations, enjoy the Miccosukee Patchwork Fashion Show and explore the Everglades on airboat rides. Vendors from diverse Native American Tribes will be showcasing genuine arts and crafts. The fun starts at 9:30 a.m. Tickets available at the gate. Adults $10, children (7- 12) $7 and 6 years and under FREE! Enjoy 9 days of excitement and entertainment at the Miccosukee Indian Village, Mile Marker 70, U.S. Highway 41, Tamiami Trail, Miami, Florida 33144. For additional information, please call 305.223.8380 or visit us at miccosukee.com. Proceeds will benefit the Miccosukee Educational Fund. Indian Village info 305 552-8365 ~ 9:30am - 5:00pm Daily; Fashion Shows, Airboat Rides, Dance Performances, Arts & Crafts, Alligator Demonstrations, Admission $10 Adults, $7 Children 7-12, Children 6 & under FREE; Shuttle Service from Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, for service details call 305 925-2555

January 1 - 3, 2010 ~ Boomer's First

2nd Annual Intertribal Gathering & Dance

Across from Webster Westside Market ~ Webster, Florida 33597

Hours Friday Noon - 10pm; Saturday 10am - 10pm; Sunday 10am - 5pm; Host Drum - Family Drum ; Grand Entry Fiday-7pm, Sat-1&7pm, Sun-2:30pm; Native American Dancing and Drumming; Food & Craft Vendors; Trade Blanket Saturday Night; Indian Auction and Raffle; 50/50 Drawing; Luck of the Draw for Dancers in Regalia; Public Welcome; Admission $3 Donation, under 12 FREE with an adult; This is a NO Drug, NO Alcohol, NO Firearm event - Bring the Kids and Lawn Chairs and spend the day! FREE Primitive Camping for Dancers - Very Limited electric available at $5 per day - Pets on Leash - NO Big Dogs! Vendors/Traders by Invitation Only - For more info contact Boomer (Home) 352-568-2425 (Cell) 352-603-2643; John Ferguson 352-232-3378; Raven 352-232-0684

  January 8-10 & 15-17, 2010 ~ Spirit of the Buffalo Pow Wow

2 Weekends This Year ~ Flyer

International Market World ~ Auburndale, Florida 33823

Festival Hours Friday 8am - 8pm; Saturday 8am - 9pm; Sunday 8am - 4pm; MC - Ric Bird ; Keeper of the Circle - Ken Cloudwalker;  See Demonstrations of Native American crafts including Tomahawk Throwing, Bow and Arrow, Flint Knapping, Fire Making, Bead and Feather Work, and much more.  Watch East meets West Wild West Show, Drumming, and Dancing!  Indian Village with Historic Artifacts, Intertribal Dance Competition, Artisans & Crafters,  Taste Authentic Food, Native American Music, Live Buffalo - Kids are FREE on Fridays - School Busses Welcome, call for schedule, plenty of bus parking - Food Vendors include; Smokin' Joe's BBQ, Calypso Kettle Corn, Buffalo Burgers.  From Orlando take I-4 to exit 17 off toll 570 (Polk Parkway) From Tampa take I-4 to exit 28 - US hwy 92E - Open Rain or Shine!  Campsites available Jan 4- 18 limited electricity - Dance competition, Luck of the Draw

January 22 - 24, 2010 ~  20th Annual Native American Festival

The Casements ~ 25 Riverside Drive ~ Ormond Beach, Florida

cInfo (386)676-3216 Sponsored by The Department of Leisure Services; Intertribal Native Dancers, Aztec Dancers from Mexico, Reptile & Wildlife Exhibits, Native American Cuisine, Over 30 Trading Booths; Friday 10am-9pm, Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 10am-5pm ~ Daily Admission: Adult $6; Senior $5; Child $4

January 29 - 31, 2010 ~ Sarasota Native North American Indian Festival

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3000 Ringling Blvd ~ Sarasota, FL 34237

Please join us for this truly unique event! For more information call 941-924-2784 or www.myspace.com/ftmyersindianfestival   rexbegaye@gmail.com 

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February

February 12 -14, 2010 ~ Annual Spring Festival at Cox-Osceola Reservation

 **Will Go on a Second Weekend

** Feb 19 - 21

Due to Weather conditions

Oklevueha Band of Yamasee ~ Orange Springs, Florida

Please join us, the Oklevueha Band of Yamassee Seminole Indians, as we celebrate our annual Intertribal Pow Wow Festivals. We are a non-profit Native American tribe, who for more than fifty years, has hosted festivals and taken part in many educational programs for our young people and adults. Children's Games and Native American Story Telling, Handmade Native American Craftwork, Traditional Native Dancing, Native Drumming, Native American Food, Vendors and more ! Indian Auction and Raffles Daily ! Gate Hours - Friday and Saturday: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am until ??? FREE Primitive Camping HOT Showers ~ Free admission at the gate; donations welcome and accepted.(Suggested Donation: Adults - $2.00 and Children under 12 - $1.00)Gate Prize: Random drawing from each days tickets; must be present to win. From I-75 or 301 : Travel south from Gainesville, or north from Ocala. Junction CR 318 (I-75 exit #368 at the Petro Truck Stop), travel east to end of the road. Turn left on CR 315 at blinking light and proceed to junction SR 21. Turn right on N.E. 243th Street (alongside church at fork in road) and follow the dirt road to the end. Please follow signs posted on day of event for further directions. For more information contact:Cox-Osceola Indian Reservation PO BOX 521 Orang Springs, FL 32182 or Call (352) 546-1325 / (352) 546-1386 -or- (352) 546-5525 http://www.yamasseeseminole.com/

February 19 -21, 2010 ~ Vero's Thunder on the Beach Powwow

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Indian River County Fairgrounds ~7955 58th Ave ~  Vero Beach, Florida

Host Drum - Northern Wind (Ontario, Canada); Head man - Ed Winddancer; Head Lady - Kaye Taylor; MC - Ron Colombe; Admission $6 Adults, Children $4; Children under 6 are FREE  Host Hotel –Travelodge, 8800 20th Street, Vero Beach, FL - Double Room $69.99 + tax Phone: 772-562-9991 ~ RV Hook-Up - $22.50 per night, Primitive Camping is FREE! (no water or electric) More Info call Donna 772-567-1579 or email DEEDEE1579@aol.com

  February 26 - 28, 2010 ~ 6th Annual DeLand YMCA Pow-Wow

Benefit for the Earth Service Corps. ~ Stewardship of the Earth   

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761 E Int'l Speedway Blvd ~ Volusia-Flagler YMCA ~  Deland, Florida 32724

Gate times: Friday 10am - 9pm; Saturday 10am - 9pm; Sunday 10am - 5pm; Admission Donation per person each day $3, Children 5 and under FREE; Host Drum - Bird Chopper; MC - Ric Bird; Keeper of the Circle - Ken Cloudwalker; Head Man - Herb (Buffalo Dancer); Head Lady - Raven; Dancer Luck Of the Draw Contest; All Drums & Dancers Welcome - Grand Entry Friday 7pm; Saturday 1pm & 7pm; Sunday 1pm - Demonstrators, Storytelling, Hoop Dancer, Teepees, Native Food, Native American Dancers in Regalia, Native Crafts & Jewelry, Flute Playing - Sponsored by Native American People's Society of Florida, Inc. & The West Volusia Family YMCA - For more information please call YMCA at 386-736-6000 Traders call Marvin 386-734-3424 or email -  DeLandPowWow@aol.com  Public Welcome ~ Please bring your chairs and stay a while ~ No Pets Please - The Volusia County School Board Is not affiliated with this program in any manner, nor do they endorse or assume any responsibility for any activities which occur in connection with it.

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March

  March 5 - 7, 2010 Thundering Spirit Pow Wow  

Renninger's Twin Markets ~ 20651 New Highway 441 Mount Dora, Florida 32757

We are proud to announce that the following Native American Performers will be at our Pow Wow:

Lord of the Strings: Arvel Bird ~ Hoop & Fancy Shawl Dancer, Artist, Singer/Songwriter: Jackie Bird ~ Performer & Educator: Ed Winddancer ~ Aztec Dancers Family: Tlatlacayolotl ~ Singer/Songwriter: Crystal Woman ~ Story Tellers: Sarah 'Sunshine Badger Woman' and Grandma Coyote ~ Guest Elder: Kashka - Tlingit Legend Keeper - Storyteller ~ Flutist: Utah Farris ~ Guest Drum: Southern Echo

Renninger's Twin Markets, 20651 New Highway 441 Mount Dora, Florida 32757 ~ Just East of Mount Dora ~ Just 30 miles North of Orlando. Friday  Grand Entry at 7:00pm; Saturday Grand Entry at 1:00pm & 7:00pm Sunday Grand Entry at 1:00pm; Gates Open at 10:00am Daily.  MC: Ric Bird; Head Veteran: TBA; Head Man Dancer: Bob Dubose; Head Woman Dancer: Sandy DuBose; Host Drum: Family Drum Singers; Co-Host Drum: Bird Chopper Bird Family Drum; Firekeeper: Ken Cloudwalker ; Color Guard:TBA; Friday is Children's Day from 9:00am - 2:00pm with special Demonstrations, Games, etc.  Please join us for Traditional Native American Culture Including: Drumming, Dancing, Crafts, and Food.  Bring the whole Family and spend the day, Don't forget to bring Chair. Tony Ledford  352 636-4271 ThunderSpiritFam@yahoo.com PO BOX 1141, Eustis, FL  32727 http://www.thunderingspiritfamily.com/

March  13 & 14, 2010 ~ Native American Earth Festival

Reed Canal Park 2871 S. Nova Road (North Entrance) ~ South Daytona, Florida

Saturday 10am - 7pm, Sunday 10am - 5pm; A Native American Festival featuring: Native American dancing, Arts & Crafts, Pow Wow Arena, East Meets West Show, Refreshments, Encampments, Displays, Trading Booths, Children's Activities, Wildlife Exhibits and much more! Cost: $4.00- ages 13 & older, $2.00-ages 4-12, No cost for children 3 & younger ~ For more information please contact the Parks & Recreation office at 322-3070. Please Note: The Reed Canal Park playground is only accessible this weekend with paid festival entry. Other playgrounds are available at Riverfront Veterans Memorial Park and James Park.

March  12 - 14, 2010 ~ Spirit People Intertribal Family, Inc.

3rd Annual Spring Pow Wow ~ J.B. Starkey Ranch  ~ 12959 S.R. 54, Odessa, FL

Host Drum - All Nations Warrior. ~ MC - John Ferguson ~ Gates Open 10am daily $6 donation per carload & $3 Donation per motorcycle ~ Grand Entry Times: Friday 7pm ~ Saturday 1pm & 7pm ~ Sunday 1pm, All Drums & Teepees Welcome.  Camping is available for either primitive sites or electical for your RV for a min. fee ~ Bring your Chairs or blankets, some shade and Don't forget the bug spray!   www.spiritpeople.org Vendor Info - Robert or Sue Langlias 813-546-4958 spirit_wonders@yahoo.com Host Motel Tahitian Resort info@tahitianresort.net reservations 800-931-0333

March 19 - 21, 2010 ~ Chasco Fiesta Pow Wow

Sims Park - 6341 Bank Street ~ New Port Richey, Florida 34652

This festival offers eleven days of family fun and entertainment, along the banks of the beautiful Pithlachascotee River in downtown New Port Richey, Florida. This time-honored tradition allows visitors to witness a traditional Native American festival, float decorated watercraft in the boat parade, or attend one of the areas largest street parades. Contest Pow wow - Vendors contact: West Pasco County Chamber of Commerce 727 842-7651 or visit http//www.chascofiesta.com Info Katrina 727-842-7651

March 26 - 28, 2010 ~ FIHA 44th Annual Pow Wow

Savannas Recreation Area ~ 1400 E Midway Rd. Ft. Pierce, FL

Gates Open 10am daily; MC - Jim Ross; Host Northern Drum - Porcupine Singers; Host Southern Drum - Plainsmen Singers; AD - Marty Batizi; Head Veteran - Don Larkowski ; Whip Man - Scott Evans;  Florida Indian Hobbyist Association - Steve Gagne 561-791-0750 gagnehs@yahoo.com www.FIHA.INFO

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April

April 1 - 3, 2010 ~ Cherokee of Georgia  Spring Pow Wow

St George, GA 31562

This schedule is an estimate of times and activities, as we usually run on "Indian time".Thursday & Friday 9 a.m. ~ Flag Raising, school field trips 1 p.m. ~ Intertribal Dancing SUNDOWN ~ Lowering of our flags. 7 p.m. (Friday)~. Grand Entry, Intertribal Dancing Saturday 9 a.m. ~. Flag Raising NOON ~ Lunch at Camp 1 p.m. ~ Gourd Dance (if we have enough participants) 1 - 5 p.m. ~ Intertribal Dancing, Princess competition, story telling and anything else we come up with that may be culturally informative or even fun. 5:30 p.m. ~.Supper For The Camp SUNSET ~ Flag lowering 7 p.m. ~. Grand Entry Invocation, Veteran's Songs, Memorial Song Commence Evening Program and Dancing. The Dancing will conclude when Dancers and Drummers stop. Fry Bread, Indian Chili, Ice Tea, Lemonade, Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Sodas and Hot Dogs are available at the cook shack. Breakfast is sold on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings. The Cherokee of Georgia Tribal Library and Cultural Center will be open for your enjoyment between the afternoon dances and the evening grand entry and dancing on Friday and Saturday. Please note: If anyone has an upcoming Powwow that they would like to have announced in the arena, please give a flyer or the information to the M.C. For the consideration of everyone, there are bathrooms available. Your assistance in keeping them clean is appreciated - County Road 121 and State Hwy 94 - Cherokee Of Georgia Tribal Council, Inc. - Rt. 1 Box 1019  -Saint George, GA 31562-9796 - United States Phone:(912) 843-2230 / (912) 285-2738 Email: fmmcgahee@bellsouth.net  or hathaway_tribe@yahoo.com

April  9 -11, 2010 ~ 30th Annual  Chambers Farm Spring Gathering

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Ft McCoy, Florida

MC ~ Rick Bird; Performer - Albert Gray Eagle; Host Drums -Billy Evans Horse and the Tinedooah Family Drum; Arena Director - Duane Whitehorse; Head Man - Bronson Hay Wahey & Head Lady - Maria Whitehorse; Contact Information - Dan Berke - 706-983-9367 mbrill@interscopemfg.com   http://Chambersfarm.org  

  April 9 - 11, 2010 ~ Red Eagle Lodge 9th Annual Intretribal Pow Wow

Floral City County Park, Citrus County, FL

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Red Eagle Lodge of West Central Florida in Conjunction with Citrus County Parks & Recreation

The Park is locateed approximately 8 miles South of Inverness, on US 41, and approximatley 13 miles North of Brooksville ~ Primitive Camping on-site for performers and vendors, Entry Donations $3 adults, $1 kids, Kids 5 and Under FREE, Elders 60 and older $1, Gates Open Friday and Saturday from 9am - 8pm ~ Sunday from 10am - 5pm. Grand Entry Friday 5pm - Saturday 1pm & 5pm - Sunday 1pm; Host Drum -  Drum of the Descendants For additional Information Contact Pansey Cleaveland, President (352)400-5644; email -  cp5@infionline.net or John L. Porter, Secretary & Logistics (352)563-2817 e-mail - jlporter@embarqmail.com  website -   www.redeaglelodge.org

April 16 - 18, 2010 ~ First Annual Spartanburg Pow wow

Spartanburg Fairgrounds ~ 575 Fairgrounds Rd ~ Spartanburg, SC

First annual educational pow wow at the Spartanburg Fairgrounds. Lots of demonstrators. 20 craft vendors. MC Dave Trezak, Head Man Burke Lemons, Head Lady Brenda Bowlin, Arena Director Rob Watkins, Head Veteran Larry Graham.  Hours Friday and Saturday 9-9, Sunday  9-5. Admission $5.00 Adults, $2.00 Kids  ~ Directions From Business 85 take Exit 4 South on Hwy 56 (Asheville Hwy). Go 2.3 miles to Chapel St. Turn right to Howard St. Turn right to the Fairgrounds at 575 Fairgrounds Road. Mabel Benjamin 813-765-3073 http://bripa.suchexists.com/

April 23 - 25, 2010 ~ CRIC 10th Annual Kent Ware, Sr. Memorial

Homecoming Indian Festival

1075 County Road 67 ~ Moulton, AL 35650

Sponsored by Cherokee River Volunteer Fire Department - Located in the Bankhead National Forest, North Alabama - MC: John Ferguson, Head Lady: Karen Cooper, Head Man Gene Thomas, AD: Charles LaHay, Head Vet: Don Nelson, Host Drum: Chickamauga Spirit, Guest Drum: Wiregrass - gates open 11am Gran Entry times: Fri - 3pm, closing colors 7pm; Sat - 11am & 5pm, Closing 7pm; Sun - 1pm closing 5pm ~ Every Armed Service Veteran is invited to take part in the Grand Entry & Veterans Activities - Vendors Please Call, Email or write for application, Space Limited!  Childrens & Senior Day is All day Friday - Gem & Gold Panning booth open all weekend, *Trade Blanket Friday & Saturday after event - Indian Crafts, Native Food, Intertribal Dancing, Demonstrations & more.   All Veterans, Dancers, Drums, youth groups, and the Public are Invited to enjoy this weekend with us.  Be sure to bring your Lawn Chair or pow wow chairs and plan to spend the day - Door Prizes for Dancers - FREE Primitive Camping, FREE Parking, FREE admission all day Friday - Admission $3 per day to help pay the cost of utilities and clean up - Dancers in or with Regalia FREE - Donations to our Volunteer Fire Department may be Cash or Check - Contact: Cecil 205-221-3873 or 205-471-2493 or Klieta 256-292-3584 email: kbagwell@gmail.com website:  www.webjam.com/hogohegeeindiancenter

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May

   May 7 - 9, 2010 ~ 19th Annual Mothers Day Native American Pow Wow

Withlacoochee River Park ~ 12449 Withlacoochee Blvd. ~ Dade City, Florida

"Mittie, Robert Wood, and family are back to stay" There will be 35 Vendors, 2 Demonstrators, and 2 Food Vendors - Set up On Wed & Thurs - All School Children on May 8th - For more info call or e-mail ~ Mittie Wood 1-352-583-3388 or mvto@embarqmail.com or Sharon Thomas 1-352-521-3012 or windspirit1985@yahoo.com   Withlacoochee Native American Indian Culture, Inc. PO BOX 215 - Trilby, Florida 33593-0215 - No Alcohol, No Drugs, No Firearms, All Pets Must be on a Leash - NO WOLF'S ALLOWED

   May 15 - 16, 2010 ~ Thunder at Boggy Creek

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Native American Festival

2001 E Southport Rd ~ Kissimmee, Florida

Bring the whole family & spend the day!!!! Bring blankets or chairs to sit on!!!!!! Admission to “Festival” ~ FREE Special appearances by: Flutist/Dancer Ed Windancer; Tlingit Legend Keeper/Storyteller “Kashka”; Flutist Utah Farris; Story Teller Grandma Coyote; Just to name a few….ALL DANCERS & DRUMS WELCOME ~ FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: CALL: Michelle @ (407) 891-1733 or Tony @ (352) 636-4271 Email Address: info@bcairboats.com  or thunderspiritfam@yahoo.com

May 2010 ~ 2009 North Bay Clan Pow Wow

3733 County Road 2321 - Southport, FL 32409

Drum: Decendants - MC: John Ferguson - Dancing, Singing, Crafts, Food - Friday - Saturday 9am to Until - Sunday 9am - 3pm - Grand Entry each day 1pm - James Bush (850)381-8400 TATOWIER@aol.com

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June

June 4-6, 2010 ~ Native Solutions 12th Annual Intertribal Pow wow

Oxford Lake Park ~ 154 Recreation Dr. ~ Oxford, Alabama 36203

Times: Fri: 5pm-10pm, Grand Entry 6pm Sat: 10am-10pm, Grand Entry 11am and 7pm Sun: 10am-6pm, Grand Entry 11am Host Drum: Grandfather Strongheart, Head Man: Jerry "Smitty" Smith, Head Lady: Gwen Babbs, MC: Gary Smith, AD: Bryan Halfday. All dancers and drums welcome. No drugs or alcohol allowed. Luck of the draw for dancers. Powwow ambassador contest, rain or shine.  $5 for adults, free for elders 65+ and children 10 and under. Primitive camping only. Host motel- Key West Inn 256-835-0185  Contact Ruth Davis 256-820-6315 ravenspiritwalker@yahoo.com  

June 2010 ~ Wiyohiyanpata Oyate Foundation Pow Wow

Woodland Zoo ~ 3400 National Pike ~ Farmington, Pennsylvania 15437

Bill Miller Performing!!!!    A family event, displaying the culture, crafts and food of Native Peoples, concert Saturday evening featuring, Bill Miller. Primitive camping available, must register ahead of time to camp, there is a $10.00 camping fee. Vendors welcome by agreement and invitation. Bring you lawn chair. Absolutely no Drugs/Alcohol. PowWow will be held rain or shine. Contact moreinfo@buffalomessengers.org or call 724-516-2751 Website  www.buffalomessengers.org   Sat. June 20th admission includes Concert with Two time Grammy winner for Best Native American Music Album, Bill Miller. Admission $12.00 for adults & $8.00 for children 5-12 years of age. This is all enclusive: Powwow, Zoo, & Concert. Per Day.

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July

July 2010 ~ Tradin' Tyme at the Squirrel's Den presents:

A Journey of the Seventh Fire: A Continuation

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1232 Indian Trail ~ Blackshear, Georgia

To Honor the Creator, To Honor the influence of the Positive Energies of the Universe and to Honor the Guidence of the Spirits of the Good Ancestors. HOW: Meditation and Contemplation.  A loose schedule of events will be planned.  Intertribal and Stomp Dancing are definitely being considered.  The Gathering will begin at 7am 07/07/10 and will continue for 7 days to 07/14/10 on 7 acres of land.  It will begin by 7 fires lit by 7 fire keepers and 7 fire bearers by live embers carried in Alabama Mussel Shells to Seven Camps.  When the fires are all lit, 7 Conch Shells will be sounded and the festivites will begin!!  There will be trade blankets daily, there will be NO Vending.  PLEASE Call me if you are interested in attending or if you wish to help make this gathering a success.  The FEED will consist of Communal Stone Soup!  The Specialty of the House!!  Squirrel 912-449-3335 or email squirrelysden@yahoo.com **Note: This event is by invitation only & NOT open to the public!!!  Very little electricity, Primitive Camping Available - Hot and Cold Showers and Restrooms on grounds.  DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Your participation in this private event is at your sole and exclusive risk.  The host of this event may refuse admittance, or ask you to leave an event at any time for any reason.  You agree and understand that injuries and damages can occur by natural causes or by the acts of other persons or third parties, either as a result of negligence or because of other reasons and that you are personally responsible for all costs and/or risks associated with this activity.  You agree and understand and intend that this assumption of risk and release is binding upon you and includes any minors accompanying you at this event.  

    July 9 -11, 2010 ~ Strong Sun Festival & Pow Wow   

Tanglewood Park - 4061 Clemmons Rd ~ Clemmons, NC 27012

This is a Gathering of Native American people to share our Traditions and Customs with you. Master of Ceremonies - Ric Bird; Head Veteran - Elton Smith; Arena Director - Ken Cloudwalker; Lead Dancers - Mike & Jennie Crawford; William E, Vaughan-Lloyd, Jr. Vice Chief .  We also have many other surprisers planned for you. Host Drum - “Bird Chopper”; Guest Drum - Cedar Creek Medicine.   All Traditional Drums Welcome.  Special Programs and Dances for all ages.  Friday and Grand Entry at 2Pm -  Tanglewood Park will be charging $2 per vehicle fee.  Admission by Small Donation: Adults $6.00 - Children 4- 18 $4.00 - Senior over 62 Free - Children 4 years old and under Free. There will be a flute concert performed by Mr. John Sarantos, whoperforms at Carnage Hall, and is known for his many CD’s. He will be at The Strong Sun Pow Wow all week-end and has consented to conduct several classes in Native American Flute Playing. We will also have Mr. Ken Watson who is a very accomplished Flute player. Robert Rambo, Portraying Atacullacula. Concert prices are $15 for persons over 6 years old - There will something for everyone.   This is a Family Program, Please have all Pets on Lease, No Alcohol, Drugs or Firearms Permitted. So grab a friend a Veteran and a Lawn Chair and come have some Fun. Shoes will be required at all times. Host Hotel: Super 8 Motel, Clemmons, NC. 1-336-778-0931 contact Tracy for special pow wow rates $52.00 + Tax per night. Host Hotel: Village Inn, Contact person Lana 1-336-714-0712 ~ Neetribe, Inc. - 3517 Union Hill Rd - East Bend, NC 27018 - 1-336-816-7747 or info@neetribe.org

  July 16 - 18, 2010 ~ All Nations Green Corn Festival & Pow Wow

sponsored by Wolf Creek Indian Village & Museum

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Bland County Fairgrounds - Main Street - Bland, Virginia 24315

MC - Ric Bird, Host Drum - Bird Chopper, Guest drum - Dry Creek Medicine;  Admission Donation: Adults $6, Children 4-16 years $4, Veterans & Seniors $4, Veterans with Veterans Feathers FREE;   Open to the public. All drums, singers and dancers welcome! Drugs, alcohol, and weapons are prohibited. Not responsible for theft and/or accidents. Limited vendor space available! Contact Denise Smith & Penny Plummer, Co-Directors, Wolf Creek Indian Village & Museum at 276-688-3438 or pplummer@indianvillage.org  with questions.

July 16 - 17, 2010 ~ Festival of Native Peoples and

Cherokee Indian Art Market

Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds ~ 745 Tsali Blvd ~ Cherokee, NC

This year our annual gathering of tribes from throughout the Americas takes its rightful place as the finest showcase of native dance, art, and culture in the southeast. The Festival of Native Peoples is an exposition of non-competitive dance, storytelling, and song performances expressing the collected history, culture, tradition, and wisdom of the indigenous peoples of the Americas. Entertainment throughout the day will include a replica of an Apache dwelling with audience participation, hoop dancing, flute music, and Cherokee storytellers. Other performers include the Halau Palaihiwa O Kaipuwai, Hopi Senom Dance Group, Phoenix, Arizona - Ambassador's of the State of Arizona and the Yellow Bird Apache champion dancers who have been performing for presidents and heads of state for 22 years  Gates open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily with performances throughout the day. Art market opens at 9 a.m. Adult admission $10; children six and under are free. For Discount Ticket Packages or more information, call 800.438.1601 or visit www.cherokee-nc.com Contact: Cherokee Welcome Center - (800) 438-1601 — Contact: John Grant - (828) 497-4496    

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August

August 2010 ~ Red Hawks Gathered Nations City of King Pow Wow

436 South Main Street -  King, NC 27021

MC - Danny Two Eagles; Host Drum - Iroquois Thunderheart; AD - Little Hawk; Head Man - Chief Harry Dakota; Head Lady - Beverly; Performers - Allegheny River Indian Dancers; Sponsored by Red Hawks American Indian Education and Cultural Awareness Council - Camping spaces for tipi or tents are available at no cost to all participants and their family members. Restrooms and shower facilities are on pow wow grounds. Camper/trailer slips with water, sewer and electric hook-up are also available to all participants and their family members however these spaces require a fee that must be paid directly to the American Legion.(to reserve one of these spaces please contact Jim Lone Eagle at (336) 983-3608) Gates open at 5:00 pm Friday and Grand Entry is 7:00 pm. Saturday gates open at 9:00 am and Grand Entry is 11:00 am and 7:00 pm. Sunday gates open at 10:00 am and we close 6:00 pm and Grand Entry time for Sunday will be 2:00 pm. This event is to "Honor our Veterans" of past and present and is a drug and alcohol free environment. Have a great - safe summer. See you soon! Lance Red Hawk 336-985-3837 cityofkingpowwow@yahoo.com

   August2010 ~ 16th Annual Frank Liske Park Powwow

4001 Stough Road ~ Frank Liske Park ~ Concord, NC 28025

We welcome other drums, please see arena director. Head Gourd Dancer: Rich Perry This is a traditional southern protocol powwow - Free admission - Primitive camping - Park opens at 8am  - Grand Entry: Friday: 7 p.m.; Saturday: 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Gourd dancing at 1 p.m. Saturday: Craft contest, 10 a.m.; Fur and Feathers, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Princess contest registration deadline, 12 p.m.; Crazy midnight auction begins 30 minutes after evening session ends. Please schedule all specials in advance with the emcee. Committee special only on Saturday night. Please bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and canopies.Traders contact: Gene Hall 336-249-1033 or 336-413-1812- Cabarrus Powwow Association - 75 Scalybark Trail - Concord, NC 28027 - George Hoyt 704-786-5705 gehoyt@carolina.rr.com  www.frankliskepowwow.com

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September

September 2010 ~ 20th Annual Running Water Pow Wow

Cherokee Homecoming ~ Ripe Corn Festival

Ridge Ferry Park ~ Rome, Georgia 30162

Ridge Ferry Park is located on Riverside Parkway, downtown Rome, Georgia. On the Banks of the Oostanaula River in front of Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home. Master of Ceremonies - Richard D. Bird; Headman Dancer - Bullet Standingdeer Headlady Dancer - Nicole Williams; Arena Director - Jamie Pheasant; Host Drum - Bird Choppers Bird Family; Storykeeper - Fred Bradley; Flute Player - Tommy Wildcat; Charlie Wayne Watson Singers; Dave "Whitewolf" Trezak; Cherokee Rose & Selena; Color Guard - Native American Warrior Society and Honor Guard; Primitive Skills - Richie Taylor & Carmen Shuler; Horse Rides - Randy Kenne; Host Motel: Days Inn of Rome 840 Turner McCall Blvd 706-295-0400 www.daysinn.com Official 2006 Powwow Tee Shirt. Painting by Billy Mac Steele. Head StaffAztec Dancers - Javier Alsaro & Family ~ HOURS of OPERATION:Saturday August 30, 2008 10AM to 10PM Grand Entry at 1pm and 7pm; Sunday August 31, 2008 10AM to 6PM Grand Entry at 1:00 pm ADMISSION:Age 13 to 69 $ 7.00 - Age 12 and under FREE - Age 70 and over FREE Sponsored by: Native American Preservation Association of Georgia, Inc. - PO Box 565; Rome, Georgia 30162-0565 www.napaofga.org Host Motel:Days Inn of Rome 840 Turner McCall Blvd 706-295-0400

   September 2010 ~ Winds of the Wolves Pow Wow

Winds of the Wolves Farm 1720 Clear Creek Road ~ Dayton TN 37332

Visit our Authentic Native Village and see living history demonstrations - Shop for Dreamcatchers, Native Arts & Crafts, pottery, regalia clothing, music, jewelry made and repaired, Artwork, moccasins and more!  Taste Native Foods such as frybread, Indian tacos, buffalo, fry doggies, gator, and venison.  Friday is Kids Day 10am - 2pm Visit Tepee Village with artifacts from 1800's through present day lifestyle.  Candy Run game, Hoop Dance, Taste Native Frybread.  Learn the meaning of Regalia clothing.  Class picture will be taken.  Call for Details & to register your group.  **Remember you Souvenier money.  Friday Evening Pow Wow 5pm - 9pm Grand Entry 7pm ~ Saturday and Sunday Festival opens at 10am Grand Entry at 1pm ~ All Drums Welcome - Overnight camping available (some spaces have electric) Keeper of the Circle - Ken Cloudwalker Sponsored by - Jimmy (931)529-1557 or (931)316-9970 ; Tynshka (423)775-5766 or (305)322-7417

September 10-12, 2010 ~ Spruce Pine Pow Wow

12513 South Hwy 226 ~ Spruce Pine, NC 28777

Fifth annual educational pow wow. Lots of demonstrators. 20 craft vendors. Hours: Friday and Saturday 9-9, Sunday 9-5. Admission: $5.00 for Adults $2.00 for Children. Directions: From Asheville take I-26 North to Exit 9. Take US19E North 30 miles to Spruce Pine. Turn right on Hwy 226 South. Go approximately 2 1/2 miles to 12513 South Hwy 226. Pow wow will be behind Music Jewelry and Loan. From the East, take I-40 to Exit 85 and follow Hwy 226 North to Spruce Pine. When you cross under the Blue Ridge Parkway it is about 2 1/2 miles to the pow wow.  MC Dave Trezak, Head Man Burke Lemons, Head Lady Brenda Bowlin, Arean Director Rob Watkins, Head Vet Larry Graham.  Mabel Benjamin 813-765-3073 http://bripa.suchexists.com

September 17-19, 2010 ~ Ft Hamby Pow Wow

Ft Hamby Park ~ South Recreation Rd ~ Wilkesboro, NC 28697

Fourth annual educational pow wow in cooperation with the W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir. Lots of demonstrators. 20 craft vendors. Childrens activities all day.  Hours: Friday and Saturday 9-9, Sunday 9-5. Park opens at 8, pow wow at 9. Admission to the Park is $1.00 and the Pow Wow is $5.00 for Adults and $2.00 for Children. Friday is Kids Day and Children are free with the schools.  MC Dave Trezak, Head Man Burke Lemons, Head Lady Brenda Bowlin, Arena Director Rob Watkins, Head Veteran Larry Graham. Directions: From Wilkesboro, take US421 North six miles to Milepost #293. Turn South at the Ft. Hamby State Park sign and go 1 mile to the park entrance.  Mabel Benjamin 813-765-3073 http://bripa.suchexists.com/  For park info or reservations call 336-921-3390.

 September 2010 ~ 4th Annual Fall Pow Wow

Spirit People Intertribal Family Inc.

J.B. Starkey Ranch  ~ 12959 S.R. 54, Odessa, FL

MC - John Ferguson; Host Drum - All Nations Warrior Society and Yona Taylor; Admission $6 Donation per car load and $3 per Motorcycle; We will have dancing, Drumming, Singing, Storeytelling, and Vendors from around the country; Silversmith on site; Camping is available 50/50 Raffles; Come Celebrate the honoring of our Vets, Youth & Elders; Gates open at 10am Daily; Vendor Info Robert or Sue Langlais 813-546-4958 Host Hotel Tahitian Resort 2337 US Hwy 19 North Holiday, Florida 727-934-6357 info@tahitianresort.net Reservations 800-931-0333 www.tahitianresort.net

September 2010 ~ The Village of The Descendants

3rd Annual Sopchoppy Intertribal Pow Wow

Sopchoppy City Park - 252 Park Ave ~ Sopchoppy, FL 32358

Friday 10am - 8pm, Saturday 10am - 8pm, Sunday 9am - 5pm; Family Event!!! NO Alcohol, No Drugs, NO weapons, NO Profanity!!!  All Public, Dancers & Veterans Welcome.Gwen 850-596-1963 or Michele 850-321-0650 creekdescendants@yahoo.com  Host Drums - The Descendants Arena Director - Bill Silver Eagle

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October

October 2010 ~ Cherokee of Georgia  Fall Pow Wow

St George, GA 31562

This schedule is an estimate of times and activities, as we usually run on "Indian time".Thursday & Friday9 a.m. ~. Flag Raising, school field trips 1 p.m. ~ Intertribal Dancing SUNDOWN ~.Lowering of our flags. 7 p.m. (Friday) ~ Grand Entry, Intertribal Dancing Saturday 9 a.m. ~ Flag Raising NOON ~ Lunch at Camp 1 p.m. ~. Gourd Dance (if we have enough participants) 1 - 5 p.m. ~ Intertribal Dancing, Princess competition, story telling and anything else we come up with that may be culturally informative or even fun. 5:30 p.m. ~ Supper For The Camp SUNSET~ Flag lowering 7 p.m. ~ Grand Entry Invocation, Veteran's Songs, Memorial Song Commence Evening Program and Dancing. The Dancing will conclude when Dancers and Drummers stop. Fry Bread, Indian Chili, Ice Tea, Lemonade, Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Sodas and Hot Dogs are available at the cook shack. Breakfast is sold on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings. The Cherokee of Georgia Tribal Library and Cultural Center will be open for your enjoyment between the afternoon dances and the evening grand entry and dancing on Friday and Saturday. Please note: If anyone has an upcoming Powwow that they would like to have announced in the arena, please give a flyer or the information to the M.C. For the consideration of everyone, there are bathrooms available. Your assistance in keeping them clean is appreciated - County Road 121 and State Hwy 94 - Cherokee Of Georgia Tribal Council, Inc. - Rt. 1 Box 1019  - Saint George, GA 31562-9796 - United States Phone: 912-843-2230 www.cherokeeofgeorgia.us

October 2010 ~ Silverhawk Native American Flute Gathering

12449 Withlacoochee Blvd - Withlacoochee River Park - Dade City, Florida

Withlacoochee River Park:Opens 9:00 am Saturday. Opening ceremony at 10:00 am. Closes 6:00 pm Sunday. Free admission and parking. There is a small county park fee for camping and electric. Vendors (crafts, flutes, blankets, Painted Ponies, Native American food, ice cream, caramel corn, Native American leather clothing, etc), nonstop entertainment all weekend (flute players, story tellers, singers, singing bowls, didge players, etc.), authentic Creek Indian village in the woods, 1800s settlement, trails thru the woods along the river, Saturday evening "Friendship Fire", "American Indian Christian Circle" Sunday at closing. A grassroots gathering in the country. Camping on the grounds. A family event, No Drugs or Alcohol allowed! Come join us for the weekend  Info call - Dock Green Silverhawk  slvhawk@aol.com   http://www.silverhawkflutegathering.com

October 2010 ~ 2nd Annual Falling Leaves Intertribal Gathering

and Pow Wow

552 Crocket Road ~ Samson, AL 36477

FREE Admisssion FREE Primitive Camping (Donations Appreciated) - Friday 9am - 12pm Kid's Education Day; 1pm Grand Entry - Honoring the Creator ~ Saturday 9am - 12pm Exhibition Dancing; 1pm Grand Entry - Honoring our Warriors ~ Sunday 9am - 12pm Exhibition Dancing; 1pm Grand Entry - Honoring All Our Relations ~ Bring a new toy for an under-privileged Native American Child! Donations of Non-perishable food items will be accepted to donate to help area veterans.  Native Crafts, Food, Dancers, Music - Sponsored by The Eagle Nest of Alabama Info call Bill or Teresa 334-360-1106

  October 2010 ~ Cox Osceola Intertribal Pow Wow Festival

Oklevueha Band of Yamasee ~ Orange Springs, Florida

Please join us, the Oklevueha Band of Yamassee Seminole Indians, as we celebrate our annual Intertribal Pow Wow Festivals. We are a non-profit Native American tribe, who for more than fifty years, has hosted festivals and taken part in many educational programs for our young people and adults. Children's Games and Native American Story Telling, Handmade Native American Craftwork, Traditional Native Dancing, Native Drumming, Native American Food, Vendors and more ! Indian Auction and Raffles Daily ! Gate Hours - Friday and Saturday: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am until ??? FREE Primitive Camping HOT Showers ~ Free admission at the gate; donations welcome and accepted.(Suggested Donation: Adults - $2.00 and Children under 12 - $1.00)Gate Prize: Random drawing from each days tickets; must be present to win. From I-75 or 301 : Travel south from Gainesville, or north from Ocala. Junction CR 318 (I-75 exit #368 at the Petro Truck Stop), travel east to end of the road. Turn left on CR 315 at blinking light and proceed to junction SR 21. Turn right on N.E. 243th Street (alongside church at fork in road) and follow the dirt road to the end. Please follow signs posted on day of event for further directions. For more information contact:Cox-Osceola Indian Reservation PO BOX 521 Orang Springs, FL 32182 or Call (352) 546-1325 / (352) 546-1386 -or- (352) 546-5525 http://www.yamasseeseminole.com/

October 2010  ~ FNAIS Dade City Pow Wow

12449 Withlacoochee Blvd - Withlacoochee River Park - Dade City, Florida

MC - Dave Trezak; Host Drum - Family Drum; AD - Mike Serio; Florida Native American Indian Society - More Info Bill Martin 352-583-5024

   October 2010 ~ A Festival of Native American Arts & Crafts

ChattahoocheeRiver Landing Park ~ Chattahoochee, Florida

Presented by: The City of Chattahoochee and John Ferguson & Jerry Lang - Native American Drumming, Arts & Crafts, Storey telling, Native Food, Flint Knapping, Pottery, Living History Village, Grand Entries, Exhibition and Intertribal Dancing ~ Public Welcome - FREE Admission - FREE Parking - Bring a Lawn Chair and Stay ALL Day - hours: 10 am - 10 pm Friday and Saturday; 10 am - 4 pm Sunday - Dancers Camp FREE - Traders by Invitation Only - Pets on a leash at all times - No Big Dogs - more information: 229-377-8621 - write: Chattahoochee Gathering, 1283 Providence Rd - Whigham, GA 39897

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November

  November 2010 ~ 23rd Annual AIA Orlando Pow Wow

Central Florida Fairgrounds - Orlando, Florida 32808  

We are currently looking for Head Man and Head Lady Dancers as well as Host Drums for our 2009 Powwow. If interested, please send a brief biography, photos and, for drums, a demo CD to: AIA of Florida, Inc.~ ATTN: Head Staff Committee ~ P.O. Box 260 ~ Winter Park, FL 32790-0260 - For more information: Vendors by invitation only. Please email contact information to peggywolfe@aiaofflorida.org ~ for more information: Peggy Wolfe (407) 327-8207 peggywolfe@aiaofflorida.org  ~ Email: aiaofflorida@hotmail.com Website: www.aiaofflorida.org

November  2010 ~ 22nd Thunderbird Intertribal Powwow

Corner of FL Highway 85N & College Boulevard ~ Niceville, Florida  

Located at the Niceville Mullet Festival Grounds  -   For more information, call Kirby Locklear 850-863-5311 kirby.locklear@cox.net ~Spend the day with craft makers, singers, dancers, flute players, storytellers, Intertribal Dancing, Dance Exhibitions, Competitions ~ Host Drum- Medicine Tail;   Head Man - Ed Winddancere;  Head Lady -Kay Taylor;  Master of Ceremonies -Ty Bell; Honor Guard - Thunderbird Honor Guard; Dancing (Prize Money TBD, see web site for rules and information) www.thunderbirdpowwow.org – Traditional Drums and Singers – Exhibits NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ALLOWED -  ADMISSION: $2 – Everyone Welcomed Sponsored by The Thunderbird Intertribal Council, A 501 c 3 Tax Charitable Organization – Something for everyone Host Hotel Quality Inn, 101 Hwy 85N, Niceville, FL 32578 phone - 850-678-8077

November 2010 ~ North Bay Creek Clan Veterans Day Pow Wow

3733 County rd 2321 ~ Southport , Fl 32444

North Bay Clan of the Lower Creek Muskogee tribe MC - John Fergeson; Carl Bush 850-381-8400 Tatowier@aol.com 

  November 2010 ~ Pioneer Arts Settlement Pow Wow

  1776 Lightfoot Ln ~ Pierson, Florida 32180 ~ Barberville, Florida

Honoring our Veterans ~ To benefit the Teaching programs - Gates open 9am - 9pm Friday and Saturday, 9am - 6pm Sunday  - Kid's Day Firday - Admission Adult $6; Child 6yr-12yr $4; 2-Day pass Adult $10, Child $6; 3-Day pass Adult $15, Child $9Blanket Trading nightly after closing - Grand Entry Friday 7pm, Saturday 1pm & 7pm, Sunday 1pm - ALL Drums & Dancers Welcome - Public Welcome - Host Drum - Bird Chopper; MC - Ric Bird; Keeper of the circle - Ken Cloudwalker; Head Man Dancer - Herb Sheppard; Head Woman Dancer - TBA : Storeytelling, Teepees, Flute Playing, Native American Dancers in Regalia; Bring the Family & make a weekend of it!!  Get your passes early by calling ahead contact Kathy Events@Pioneersettlement.org  386-749-2959  Traders/Vendors contact Marvin Taylor (Silver Fox) Marvrusty@aol.com 386-734-3424 If you would like to volunteer or help sponsor please contact Marvin - Sponsored by Native American People's Society of Florida Inc.  Please bring your blankets or Chairs and Enjoy!!

November 20 - 22, 2008 ~ Suwanee Pride Live Oak American Indian Festival

Suwannee County Fairgrounds Hwy 51 ~ Live Oak, Florida

Suwannee Pride Live Oak Pow Wow sponsored by: Suwannee Pride Club and will be held at: Suwannee County Fair grounds Hwy 51 in Live Oak Fl. Contest Powwow. Admission Fee: $4.00 adults, children 12 and under free. MC: Dave White Wolf Trezak. Booths and fees: List Total Number of Vendor and Food Booths and Booth Fees.  18 vendor spaces @ $165.00 No food booth space available Comments: Free camping (primative) Camp Feed Friday & Sat. evening, for Reg. dancers, vendors , volunteers ,& entertainment five hook ups across grounds for $30.00 for the week end. Daily Draw money for Reg.Dancers.Reg $5.00 Drum Contest 1st $500.00 2nd $300.00 3rd $100.00 Reg.$ 30.00. Directions: I-10 to Live Oak exit go south on 129 into Live Oak,cross Hwy 90 stay in right lane and take Hwy 51 to the right follow to the fair grounds. General contact name: Julie Norris 386-935-2982 jno8363406@aol.com  Vendor Contact: Julie Norris jn08363406@aol.com  Other contacts: jno8363406@aol.com

November 2010 ~ Chambers Farm Pow Wow

22400 CR-315 - Ft McCoy, Florida 32182

MC - Ric Bird; Head Lady - Maria Whitehorse; Host Drum - Billy Evans Horse; AD - Art Hoover - more info Michael Brill 513-464-1746

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December

December 2010 ~ Leesburg Pow Wow Honoring Veterans

1569 South 14th Street ~Hwy 27 south end of Leesburg, 34749

Host Drum - The Family Drum Singers - MC - David Trezak - AD - Michael Whitewolf Serio - Gates open 9am - 9pm Grand Entry Friday 7pm - Satuday 1pm & 7pm - Sunday 1pm - Admission - Donation at the gate - sponsored by the Intertribal Cultural ArtsSociety Inc - Host Hotel, econo Ldge 1-800-214-8378 Rooms starting at $55 per night.  Vendor Info Brenda Tripp 352-728-2489 triault@hotmail.com powwow info Tom Lipps 352-568-5092 tinalipps@dailycommercial.com

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