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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

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.

   This image denotes pow wows that we will set up at, tentatively.

  This image denotes pow wows that Ken Cloudwalker will be Keeper of the Circle.

  Look for this to see what has been Newly Added! Last Updated 13 May 2010

Printable 2010 Florida Spring List

Printable 2010 Florida Fall List

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.

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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 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

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

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 ~ Journey Home ~ 12th Annual Pow wow

Highway 12 ~ Frisco, NC 27936

From the sounds of native drums and singing, to the smell of fry bread and the tangy taste of buffalo chili, to the images of intricate crafts and the delights of molding clay, shaping stone,stringing beads, carving wood, or weaving baskets, you will have the opportunity to explore and experience Native American culture up close and personal. Host Drum: Eastern Bull Singers; MC: John Blackfeather; Head Dancers: Mike & Jeannie Cranford; AD: Mickey Sedler; Storeyteller: Crowfeather Driving directions from Norfolk, VA: Take U.S. Route 168 to U.S. Route 158 which crosses the Wright Memorial Bridge to Kitty Hawk. Follow 158 all the way south to Manteo, and change to Hwy 12. Frisco is past the town of Avon and before the town of Ocracoke. Distance from Norfolk, VA: 140 miles. Estimated Time: 3 hours, 15 minutes.Rain or Shine Activities begin at 10 am Saturday & Sunday Admission: $3 Seniors; $5 Individuals; $15 Family (Includes Museum) Info: 252-995-4440

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 1, 2010 ~ American Indian Pow Wow

A Celebration of Life for All People

Mt Trashmore Park ~ 310 Edwin Dr. ~ Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Saturday 11am - 6pm Info 757-385-2990 Experience traditional Native American culture as it is featured through spirited music, intriguing dance and appetizing food at this enlightening and colorful event. Authentic and Indian inspired arts and crafts will be on sale and on display. Free and open to the public with on-site parking, sponsored by The City of Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation. Experience the Fun! dvick@vbgov.com

   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 8, 2010 ~ Native American Heritage Festival

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Occoneechee State Park ~ Clarksville, VA

Saturday 10am - 6pm Admission $5 Children 3-12 and Seniors 62+ $3  info 434-374-2210  

   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 15 - 16, 2010 ~ Monacan Pow wow American Indian Festival

Rte 130, 6 miles East of Hwy 29 ~ Rte 29 Madison Heights, VA 24572

Monacan Indian Nations gathers for this annual event. There will be demonstrations, crafts, and dancing. Spend the weekend visiting some of the finest Native American crafts, people, and artists from the United States and Canada. A time filled with native drums and dancers in full regalia. Share a spirit of community not often found. Treat yourself and your family to a unique opportunity to hear and see. Storytelling to entertain and educate people with the stories that have been passed down by ancestors for generations. See a wide variety of live animals such as the American Buffalo, Eagles, Hawks, Falcons, and Owls. Painters, carvers, and basketmakers and of course GREAT FOOD. Saturday, May 15, 2010 - Sunday, May 16, 2010 (10:00 AM-6:00 PM)  Admission Fee: $7.00 & $5.00 www.amherstvachamber.com

 May 28 - 30, 2010 ~ Voice in The Wind American Indian Festival

Gwinnett County Fairgrounds ~ 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy ~ Lawrenceville, GA 30045

In Memory of Paul Eddy, Founder ~ Competition Dancing, Fine Arts & Crafts, Storeytelling, Blowgun Demonstration, Primitive Weapon Demonstration, American Indian Food - Saturday 10am - 9pm; Sunday 10am - 5pm Under Covered Arena - Admission age 13 & up $7, Children 5-12 $4, 4 and under FREE; Info call Voice In The Wind 770-963-6522 vitwind@windstream.net  Host Hotel: Hampton Inn - Sugarloaf 6010 sugarloaf pkwy - Lawrenceville, Ga call 678-407-0018 www.atlantasugarloaf.hamptoninn.com

May 28 - 30, 2010 ~ 2nd Annual Spirit of the Wolf Pow wow

and Annual Kiowa Gourd Dance

Enitachopco Ceremonial Grounds ~ Ashland, AL

Head Man: Wilson Spottedbird Head Lady: Karen Cooper Arena Director: Maggot M.C. : Gary Smith Head Veteran: Larry Graham Host Drum: Sparrowhawk Guest Drums: TBA- Guest Drums interested should contact Jana Bland at 256-786-9821 to assure space availability Host Motel- Key West Inn Roanoke Alabama 2983 Highway 431 Roanoke, AL 36274 (334) 863-2100 Limited Rooms so make reservations now! Public Welcome! Gates Open Friday: 10:00 AM - Brush Dance/Gourd Dance 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Grand Entry 6:00 PM Saturday10:00 AM Gourd Dance 1:00 to 4:00 PM - Grand Entry 6:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 PM Gourd Dance TBA - Grand Entry 3:00 PM Luck Of The Draw For Dancers Admission: $5.00 per person. Children 6 and under free. Donations receive a ticket for each $5.00 donated for door prize drawings to be given away each night. Dancers in Regalia Free admission! Public Invited Bring a blanket and lawn chair! Drumming, Dancing, Arts & Crafts, Music, Demonstrators, Food Other Attractions Raffles, Door Prizes, Auctions and more. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets. Come join the fun. All visitors and participants welcome. We look forward to meeting you! Native Arts/Crafts and Food Concessions Volunteers Needed Donations Needed Giveaway items Needed For more information: Call Jana Bland 256-392-3383 Cell- 256-786-9821 E-mail: jana@wolfgardens.org Web address: www.defendthewolves.org/blog This is a family-oriented event, NO alcohol, NO Drugs, NO Weapons The Spirit of the Wolf Powwow Committee is not responsible for theft, accidents, personal injury, damages, lost or stolen articles. Directions: From Ashland, Alabama, take Hwy. 9 South to Clay County Road 5. Turn left on County Road 5. Go ½ mile and turn left at Enitachopco Ceremonial Grounds. For complete and updated information visit http://defendthewolves.org/blog

May 29 - 30, 2010 ~ Upper Mattaponi Spring Festival and Pow Wow

13476 King William Rd ~ King William, VA 23086

Celebrate the heritage of the Upper Mattaponi tribe of King William County at their 23rd annual Spring Festival and Powwow.  Grounds are open May 29-30 from 10 AM to 6 PM.  Grand entry is 12 noon on Saturday and 1 PM on Sunday.  American Indian arts, drumming and dancing, tribal displays and cultural demonstrations, and plenty of food and drink. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets.  This is a family event and powwow etiquette will be observed; absolutely no drugs or alcohol, and please no pets.  The Upper Mattaponi tribe is officially recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Saturday, May 29, 2010 - Sunday, May 30, 2010 (10:00 AM-6:00 PM)  Admission Fee: $3 -$5  Frank Adams, powwow coordinator:(804) 769-3854  Upper Mattaponi Tribal Center:(804) 769-0041  frankglen@aol.com  www.uppermattaponi.org

May 28 - 30, 2010 ~ 31st Semi-Annual Pow Wow

North Bay Clan of the Lower Musckogee Creek Tribe

Hwy 77 at the Possum Palace ~ Wausau, Florida

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FREE Admission, Opens 9am daily, Primitive Camping Available, Sorry NO Hot Showers, Info Rocky Twofeathers 850-303-3008 email twofeathers_2000@yahoo.com

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June

June 4 - 6, 2010 ~ American Indian Festival

Chesapeake City Park ~ 900 Greenbrier Pkwy ~ Chesapeake, VA 23320

Celebration features American Indian storytelling, traditional dancing, and demonstrations. Native jewelry, crafts, festival and Native American food vendors. Don’t miss the spiritual “Grand Entry”. Event is FREE to the public. Saturday - Sunday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM  Admission FREE  Chesapeake Parks & Recreation: (757) 382-6411  Fax: (757) 382-8418 Contact: Sally B. Triolet, sbtriolet@cityofchesapeake.net   www.CityofChesapeake.net/PRevents

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 5 - 6, 2010 ~ Barrie Native Friendship Centre 21st Annual Traditional

Pow wow  "Mnomaawnjidwin" Good Gathering

Wolf's Den Archery & Sporting Supplies ~ 7560 8th Line Essa

Rural Route #1 ~ Utopia, Ontario L0M 1T0

Grand Entry noon $5.00 admission ages 5 and up; 5 years and under, 65 and older free; Host Drum: Big Train Guest Drum: Misty Creek; Head Dancers Bernard and Tammy Nelson, Youth Dancers Chett and Marisa Monague, MC's John Snake and Gerard Sagassige, Arena Director Emerson Benson. Contact info: Gary Sutherland g.sutherland@bnfc.ca 705-721-7689 Please join us at Wolf's Den Archery and Sporting Supplies 7560 8th Line Essa Rural Route #1 Utopia, Ontario L0M 1T0 Directions from Barrie, Ontario: Hwy 400 west on Dunlop Street (90) to level Railway crossing at Hydro Pits. Left on 8th Line Essa. South 6.6km to Wolf's Den Archery. Rough Camping Available

June 19, 2010 ~ Mattaponi Indian Reservation 14th Annual Pow Wow

1270 Mattaponi Reservation Circle ~ West Point, VA 23181

Join the Mattaponi Indians at their 14th annual powwow, Virginia's only powwow on an Indian reservation. Held on the Mattaponi Indian Reservation in King William County, the powwow features American Indian dancing, drumming, food, arts and crafts. Grand entry is 12 noon. Children under 6 free. This is a family event; no drugs or alcohol allowed, and no pets please. Bring your lawn chairs and the entire family. Rain date June 21 ~  Saturday, June 19, 2010 (10:00 AM-5:00 PM)  Admission $5 Adults  Mark Custalow, powwow coordinator: (804) 769-8783

June 25 - 27, 2010 ~ 22nd Annual Trade Days Festival

& Native American Pow Wow

228 Modock Rd ~ Trade, TN 37691

The centerpiece of the Trade Days Festival is the Pow-Wow. These events takes place nearly continuously throughout the 3-day festival and feature competition drumming and dancing.  Over $5,000 in Prize Money (point system strickly enforced)  MC: Ric Bird; Host Drum: Bird Chopper of Cherokee, NC; AD: Ken Cloudwalker; Head Man & Head Lady selected Daily.  Grand Entry Friday 6pm, Saturday 1pm & 6pm, Sunday 1pm  Info Call Ric & Ramona Bird 828-497-3748 or 828-736-3229 or e-mail birdchopper@verizon.net

  June 26 - 27, 2010 ~ 6th Annual Eastern Native American

"WE are all RELATED" Charity Pow Wow

Whippoorwill Hollow Organic Farm ~ Walnut Grove, GA

(Between Conyers and Monroe on Hwy 138)

Profits will go to support Native Americans with Diabetes and support OUR Elders - Demonstrators, Craft and Food Vendors, Educational Children's Games and activities, Story Tellers and Much More!  Admission $10 per Vehicle - Bring the whole Family!! Gates open 10am - 6pm Saturday Grand Entry at 12 noon - Sunday 10am - 5pm Grand Entry at 1pm - Primitive Camping available for tents and campers for dancers and vendors only - Flag retirement ceremony & Trade Blanket on Saturday night - Contact: Janell & Joey 770-296-3097 amndn@mindspring.com  Whippoorwill Hollow Farms whippoorwillholf@bellsouth.net 678-625-3272 Andy Byrd - 770-601-0109 Hilda Byrd - NO Politics, NO Weapons, NO Drugs, and NO Alcohol !  Vendors by invitation only - Directions: From Atlanta, take I-20 east to exit #82 (Conyers/Hwy 138). Take a left onto Hwy 138 and go 9 miles to Walnut Grove (Walton County). Continue through the traffic light - our farm is 1 mile on the left.

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July

July 7 - 14, 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   

FLYER

Tanglewood Park - 4061 Clemmons Rd ~ Clemmons, NC 27012

The Strong Sun Pow Wow will be held at Tanglewood Park, in Clemmons, NC.  Due to amount of people at our last Pow Wow which was in the access of 3500 we felt we needed to move so we can grow with the area and with the size we are anticipating this year.  There will also be a live concert Friday Night.  This event is Open To The Public attendance with small donation.  For more infomation please call us or info@nearriverdwellers.com For information on Park www.tanglewoodpark.org  This is a Gathering of Native American people to share our Traditions and Customs with you.Master of Ceremonies - Ric Bird; Head Veteran - Carlos Martin; 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

FLYER   

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    

July 24 - 25, 2010 ~ Ditto Landing Intertribal Gathering

293 Ditto Landing Road ~ Huntsville, AL

No contest American Indian gathering. Free admission. Everyone welcome. Need vendors $100 vending fee. All drums and dancers welcome. Gourd dancing..  Betty Abbou.  256 880 8987 bettyabbou@att.net

July 24 - 25, 2010 ~ Cheroenhaka Green Corn Festival and Powwow

Southhampton County Fairgrounds ~ Courtland, VA   23837

757-562-5560 Chief Walt Brown  CHEROENHAKA-NOTTOWAY.ORG A dmission $6 Adults; $4 Childrenand Elders; Grounds Open 10 am - 7pm Grand Entry 12 noon; Special Guest - Luis Salinas & the Aztec Dancers, Archeological Society of VA, Nansemond chapter - Artifact ID's, Stan Piersa - Flint Knapping;  Calling ALL Indina Dancers $1,000 Day Money Raffle - POW WOW Etiquette Will be Observed - MC - Jerome Good Eagle Kays; Host Drum - Yough-ta-nund; Guest Drum - Eastern Bull; AD - Chief Thomas two feathers Lewis   Pow wow chairman: Vice Chief Ellis 'Soaring Eagle' Wright 434-658-4796  Chief Walt 'Red Hawk' Brown 757-562-7760 email: wdbrowniii@aol.com   http://www.cheroenhaka-nottoway.org/

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August

August 13 - 15, 2009 ~ 6th Annual Roanoke Island American Indian

Cultural Festival and Pow wow  

Airport Pavilion on Airport Road ~ Manteo, NC

Presented by Algonquians of North Carolina Inc. and Roanoke-Hatteras Indians of Dare County, NC ~ Friday Grass Dance Exhibition; Saturday Hours 10:00am to 6pm; Grand Entry 12pm Concert at 7pm - Sunday Hours 10:00am to 4pm; Grand Entry 12pm - Native American Dancing, music, food, storytelling, exhibits, health screening, and vendors - Admission Adults $5 (13 yrs+) Children $3 (3-13yrs) **NO PETS Allowed** Emcee: Ric Youngblood - Host Drum; Bird Chopper - Arena Director:Ken Cloudwalker - Head Male Dancer; Greg Stephenson - Head Female Dancer; Karen Oxendine More Info Call 757-477-3589 or www.ncalgonquians.com Marilyn Berry Morrison pacoeagle@ncalgonquians.com

 August 21 - 22, 2010 ~ 2009 Nansemond Tribal Festival & Pow Wow

Lone Star Lake Lodge ~ Suffolk, VA 23434

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday, August 15th, 2009 ~10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sunday, August 16th, 2009 ~ *Follow Pembroke until it dead ends, turn left and follow the trail to the parking area ~ For Directions call Earl Bass at 252-771-2476

   August 20 - 21, 2010 ~ 17th Annual Frank Liske Park Powwow

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

We welcome other drums, please see arena director.  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

  August 20 - 22, 2010 ~ Red Hawks Gathered Nations City of King Pow Wow

436 South Main Street -  King, NC 27021

Lance Red Hawk 336-985-3837 cityofkingpowwow@yahoo.com

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September

September 4 - 5, 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 4 - 6, 2010 ~ 28th Annual Labor Day Weekend Pow Wow

Franklin County Fairgrounds

4100 Columbia Street ~ Hilliard, Ohio 43026

Traditional Powwow. 2 step, team dance, and hand drum contest. Grand Entry at 1pm. AD-Ken Irwin Sr., MC-Jerry Dearly Sr,Head Veteran Dancer-Roger Campbell. Host Drums-White hawk and Many Voice. Invited Drums-Rockin Boots, Grass Eagle, Elk Trail, Red Shield, Red Circle. Motels nearby. Camping at Fairgrounds-$20/weekend w/ electric & showers.Powwow feeds participants Supper-Sat-Mon, Breakfast-Sun & Mon. Sponsored by the Native American Indian Center Of Central Ohio PO Box 07705 Columbus, Ohio 43207-0705   naicco@aol.com  (614)443-6120  http://naicco.org

September 3 - 5, 2010 ~ 25th Annual Appalachian Nation Cherokee Pow wow

39550 Lime Kiln Road ~ Leesburg, VA 20175

AMISSION $5.00 ADULT, ( 12 & OVER) $1.00 FOR KIDS & SENIORS; 2 HOST DRUMS.. NA-MA-WO-CHI & YOUGHTANUND; 4 HEAD DANCERS ... SOUTHERN ... RIE MILLER & STEVEN MILLER; NORTHERN ... TBA; EMCEE: KEITH COLSTON; ARENA DIRECTOR: RAY BROCK; MANY GUEST PERFORMERS .... STORY TELLERS.... N.A.S.A SPACE CENTER, JIMMY "TWO HAWKS" & HIS BIRDS OF PRAY. TINY TOT CONTEST AGES 6 AND UNDER IN REAL REGIALA. THERE'S PLENTY OF CAMP SPACE AVAILABLE. WE STILL HAVE SPACES FOR CRAFT AND FOOD VENDORS. For more information please call : Angel "Adawehi" Couch @ 540 645 1143 or e-mail : sergsmom@yahoo.com

       September 10 - 12, 2010 ~ Spirit of the Veteran and

Warrior Pow Wow

FLYER

Point Park - Off HWY 27 at Chickamauga Drive ~ Dayton TN 37331

LUCK OF THE DRAW DANCING - Emcee: Tony Wolf of Thunder Ledford;  Keeper of the Circle: Ken Cloudwalker;  Head Man:  Gene Thomas;  Head Lady: Barbie Harrison;  Drums: Host Drum:  Southern Echo; Red Road Singers:   Veterans Honor Guard  Jerry Lang, Native American Warrior Society;  Ed Winddancer (flute player);  Cathy Spirit Hawk Wiseowl, Story Teller;  Non-Competition Powwow;  Colors posted at 9:30 a.m.;  Tickets:$4 Adults, $2 children;  Festival Hours: Friday, September 10, 2010:  5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Free Kids Day! Friday, September 10, 2010  Grand Entry:  7:00 p.m.  Saturday, September 11, 2010: Gates open at 9:30; Festival opens at 10:00 a.m. – 9:45 p.m.  Grand Entry:  1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.;  Sunday, September 12, 2010: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.;  Grand Entry:  1:00 p.m.;  Events:  On Friday, a 9-10 Special (TBA) honoring our fallen soldiers and veterans.  See living history, visit Tepee Villages with artifacts from 1800s thru present day lifestyle demonstrations; arts and crafts, pottery, regalia clothing, music, jewelry and native artwork; candy run game, hoop dance, FRYBREAD!; learn the meaning of regalia clothing; class pictures taken.  This year we will have wolves and horses in our village!  Come out and have some fun!  Trade Blanket after closing.  There is overnight camping available with very limited electricity.  Host Hotel:  Americas Best Value Inn & Suites (423) 775-9190;  CONTACT:  Jimmy Wiseowl (931) 529-1557 or 931-316-9970  or Alexandra Durham (615) 797-9722Email:  moonwillow2012@yahoo.com or jimmywiseowl@yahoo.com or dreamcatcher40f@yahoo.com

   September 11 - 12, 2010 ~ Indian Springs Native American Festival 2010

Indian Spring Hotel/Museum ~ Flovilla, GA

Bring your family, bring your chair, bring your blanket come for the weekend!  Saturday 9am - 6pm, Sunday 9am - 5pm; Host Drum: All Nations Warrior Society; Head Man: David Bell Okalataka, Head Lady: Bobby Orr, AD: GT Martinez; MC: Steve Mansfield; Special Guest: Diamond Brown; Grand Entry 1pm Saturday & Sunday;  Host Hotel- Days Inn 770-504-8100 - Other Hotel-Plantation Lodge 770-504-8811  Vendor Info: Trina Mansfield 770-655-5905 or t_r_m@etcmail.com  Vendor set-up day is Friday;  Presented by: the Butts County Historical Society  www.buttscountyhistoricalsociety.org  Directions: south of Atlanta, Ga. I-75 to Exit Jackson, Indian Springs State Park  Hwy 16 east to 42 South in Flovilla follow to Indian Springs Hotel/Museum

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 17-19, 2010 ~ NAIIC Pow wow

Sand Hill ATV Park ~ Perkinston, MS

 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 24 - 26, 2010 ~ The Village of The Descendants

4rd 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. Dancer Raffles held all weekend $5 Use number all weekend; Vendor & Camping info Michele 850-321-0650 Sorehip2@aol.com  Host Drums - The Descendants; Head Man - James Wallace; Head Lady - Kristy Sumner; Jr Head Man - Matthew "Little Big Heart" Thompson; Jr Head Lady - Bobbi Blair; Arena Director - Todd "Killer Fish" Talbot ; MC - Bill Truax "Buffalo"

 September 25 - 26, 2010 ~ McIntosh Fall Festival

McIntosh Reserve  ~ Whitesburg, Georgia 30185

Head Man: Dallas, Head Lady: Shawna Johnson, MC: Gary Smith, AD: Maggot, Host Drum: All Nations Warrior Society ~ All Guest Drums Welcome - Gates open sat & sun 10am - 6pm, Grand Entry 12 noon sat; 1pm sun - Park Fee upon entry, FREE Admission to Pow Wow - Drumming, Dancing, Arts & Crafts Vendors, Demonstrators, Flute Players, auctions ***Vendors by Invitation Only***  Absolutely NO Politics, Drugs, BAD Attitudes or Firearms - From Atlanta: I-20 to exit 34 Hwy 5 south follow Whitesburg roundabout continue on Hwy 5 for 1 1/2 - 2 miles to Left turn on Mc Intosh Reserve Park.  Newnan: Hwy 27 toward Whitesburg, Left on roundabout Hwy 5 south 1 1/2 miles to park.  Alabama: Hwy 27 through Whitesburg turn south on Hwy 5 at roundabout  Contact Frank Hall 770-304-3344

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October

 October 2-3, 2010 ~ 6th Euharlee Veterans Pow Wow

Frankie Harris Park - Covered Bridge Road ~ Euharlee, GA

"A HOMECOMMING FOR ALL TO ENJOY" ALL VETERANS WILL BE HONORED AT THIS EVENT. ALL FALLEN WARRIORS WILL BE HONORED AT THIS EVENT. ALL FAMILIES WITH VETERANS HERE AND ABROAD WILL BE HONORED AT THIS EVENT. ALL WAR MOTHERS WILL ALSO BE HONORED AT THIS EVENT. VETERANS WILL BE ASKED TO HELP BRING IN AND REMOVE OUR COLORS AND JOIN IN WITH THE GRAND ENTRY. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE ARMED FORCES AROUND THE WORLD. Head Man=Smitty, Head Lady=Bobbie Orr, Host Drum=Dog River, AD=Maggott, MC=Gary Smith, COME AND ENJOY NATIVE DRUMS, CRAFTS, DANCE, AND FOOD Gates open 10am and Grand Entry will be at 12 noon Sat. and at 1pm Sun. Admission is FREE but there will a small parking fee Bring Lawnchairs And Enjoy The PowWow With Us NO WEAPONS, ATTITUDES OR POLITICS WILL BE ALLOWED PETS WILL BE ALLOWED BUT NEED TO BE ON A LEASH "DIRECTIONS" FROM INTERSTATE 75 - TAKE MAIN ST. EXIT 288, TRAVEL THROUGH TOWN AND TURN ONTO WEST AVE.(HWY 113), THEN TURN RIGHT ONTO EUHARLEE ROAD. THEN TURN LEFT ONTO COVERED BRIDGE ROAD. POWWOW WILL BE ON YOUR RIGHT IN EUHARLEE. FROM HWY 113 FROM ROCKMART OR TAYLORSVILLE, TURN LEFT ONTO COVERED BRIDGE ROAD, TRAVEL PASS PLANT BOWEN AND THE POWWOW WILL BE ON THE LEFT IN EUHARLEE ==WE HOPE TO SEE ALL OF OUR FRIENDS AND GUEST AT THIS EVENT==  Contact Joey & Janell 770-296-3097 amndn@mindspring.com

October 1-3, 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 http://www.eaglesnestofalabama.org

October 7 - 9, 2010 ~ Cherokee of Georgia  Fall Pow Wow

St George, GA 31562

Drum - Red Bird Singers; MC - Tye Bell; Head Man - Charles Jones; Head Lady - Deborah Jones; Jr Head Man - Devin Bell; Jr Head Lady - Katherine Byrd; Princess - Sarah McGahee; Arena Director - Jamie Nemeth; 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 www.cherokeeofgeorgia.us

October 15 - 16, 2010 ~ Native American Heritage Festival

Bisset Park ~ Radford, VA

Attend the Native American Heritage Festival in Bisset Park! Enjoy the excitement of a Pow Wow right along the New River. The festival highlights Native American dancing and lifestyle demos, as well as great food and vendors. Open to the public Friday-Saturday. Student Day is Friday, October 15th. For group rates, vendor information, and more details please contact The Radford Visitor's Center at 540-267-3153 or 866-605-6442.

 October 16 - 17, 2010 ~ Corn Maze Pow Wow

Oxford, Ga

October 16 - 17, 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 11:00 am. Closes 6:00 pm Sunday. Free admission and parking. Sponsored by Pasco Couty Parks & Recreation Dept., Florida Native American Idian Society.  Hosted by Central Florida Flute Circle, Indian River Flute Circle, Heart's Breath Flute Circle.  MC - Phil Penne.  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 at 813-754-8990  slvhawk@aol.com   http://www.silverhawkflutegathering.com

  October 15 - 17, 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

October 22 - 24, 2010  ~ FNAIS Dade City Pow Wow

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

MC - Tony Ledford; Host Drum - Yona Taylor All Nations Warrior; Head Man - TBA; Head Lady - TBA; Keeper of the Circle - Ken Cloudwalker; Sponsored by Pasco County Parks & Recreation Dept., & Florida Native American Indian Society; Friday 7pm-until?, Saturday 9am - 10pm, Sunday 9am - 5pm;   More Info Bill "Soaring Eagle" Martin 352-583-5024

October 29 - 31, 2010 ~ Alligator Warrior Festival

Flyers, registration forms, reenactor guides, etc. are available at: www.alligatorfest.org

O'Leno State Park ~ a few miles north of High Springs FL 32643

Festival Hours: Friday-Sunday 8am-5 pm; The event is built around reenacting the 2nd Seminole War Battle of San Felasco Hammock which took place a short drive from the park on 11 Sept. 1836. We also have an informal dance circle; that is to say that we will have several drums (and veterans will be honored) but this event does not include a formal pow-wow. MC is elder Jamie Nemeth. This non-profit event is put on by Alligator Festival of Lake City FL, Inc. in collaboration with the Rose Creek Band of Muskogee Creek Descendants. Demonstrations of Native American and pioneer skills, life-ways and arts. Reenactors, demonstrators, musicians, drummers, dancers, security and other volunteers donate their time and talents for their love of sharing and educating. $50 registration for Food Vendors. Traders register for $50 plus an item or kit with a $25 value which will be used to fund-raise for the event. Please register in advance at alligatorfest.org or by calling 386-438-5487. At least one main meal is provided daily to registered participants by the event staff. Registration includes a limited number of cabin beds and unlimited tent camping (reenactor, tee-pee and modern). On site bathrooms, showers, shade, hiking trails and the Santa Fe river. Registration does not include RV sites because they are contracted to reserveamerica.com but you can book RV sites online for $18/night with 50% off for senior or disabled or call 800-326-3521. State Park entry fees apply to the public but the park is waiving the fee for school groups on Friday. Open rain or shine. Plenty of paved parking. From I-75 take exit# 414 onto US-441 south,  go about 5 miles and turn left onto SE Sprite Loop which is a frontage road. Then take the first left onto Bible Camp Road and then a right into the O'Leno State Park entrance. GPS 29.54.55N x 82.34.52W.

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November

  November 5 - 7, 2010 ~ 23rd Annual AIA Orlando Pow Wow

Central Florida Fairgrounds - Orlando, Florida 32808

Join us in a celebration of Native American culture under the beautiful Florida sky! Located at the Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Drive (SR 50), Orlando, FL, 32808. Hours: Fri. & Sat. 10am – 10pm, Sun. 10am – 5pm. Admission: Adults $6, Seniors & Children $3, Students $4, Active & Retired Military $5, Military in uniform FREE. 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 4 - 7, 2010 ~ 11th Annual Stone Mountain Park Pow Wow

Antebellum Plantation - 1000 Robert E. Lee Drive ~ Stone Mountain, GA 30083

The four-day festival is held at the Antebellum Plantation & Farmyard inside Stone Mountain Park at the beginning of November. Learn about primitive skills such as flint-napping, bow making, fire starting, open fire cooking and pottery. Find that one-of-a-kind holiday gift in our artists' marketplace, where world-renowned Native artists and crafters demonstrate their skills and offer items for purchase. Listen to many varieties of Native music by featured performers. Experience Native American culture through dance & drum competitions ($18,000 in prize money), music, authentic craft demonstrations, cooking samples and storytelling activities.  Contact Cindy Horton 770-413-5344  powwow@stonemountainpark.com

***ATTENTION This Pow wow is postponed until Spring

Date to be announced soon!

November 2010 ~ Ms. O's Gainesville Intertribal Pow Wow

Alachua County Fairgrounds ~ 2900 NE 39th Ave ~ Gainesville, Florida 32609

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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**Last Updated 24 July 2010**