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2009 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

   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!

Printable 2009 Florida Spring List

Printable 2009 Florida Fall List

2010 Pow Wow Page can be found here.

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Events from last year that do not have confirmed dates will have the month in Black.  

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

 January 2 - 4, 2009 ~ Boomer's First Inter-tribal 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 $2 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 & Teresa (Home) 352-568-2425 (Cell) 352-603-2643; John Ferguson 352-232-3378; Raven 352-232-0684

  January 9 - 11, 2009 ~ Spirit of the Buffalo Pow Wow

International Market World ~ Auburndale, Florida 33823

Festival Hours Friday 8am - 8pm; Saturday 8am - 10pm; 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 - January 9th FREE Kids Day - School Busses Welcome, call for schedule, plenty of bus parking - All Pre-registered groups will receive a FREE 8 X 10 group picture in front of a Live Buffalo on Kids Day!  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 2 - 12 limited electricity - Dance competition, Luck of the Draw

January 30 - 31, February 1, 2009 ~ Sarasota Native North American Indian Festival

1843 S. Tamiami Trail ~ Oscar Scherer State Park ~ Osprey, FL 34229

Come experience the traditions and culture of the Native American people at the Second annual Sarasota Indian Festival on January 30th, 31st and Feb 1st at the Oscar Scherer State Park, 1843 S. Tamiami Trail from 10am to 6pm on Sat and Sun, and 10-5 on Sunday. Find hand made, authentic, one of a kind arts and crafts. There will be paintings, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, bead work, leather work, along with traditional Seminole and Navajo food. Sarasota Indian Festival is honored to have Little BigMountain from the Mohawk/Comanche nation and his dance troupe, who will be entertaining and educating the public throughout the weekend. They will be performing traditional Native American drumming, singing and various styles of dance. There will also be entertainment from Will Harjo from the Creek nation, who will be performing his flute music and story telling. Also, Alan Mosey Jr. from the Dineh(Navajo) nation will be performing his traditional drumming, singing and storytelling at the second stage. A portion of the proceeds from the event will go towards the Oscar Scherer State Park renovations fund to help the maintenance and upkeep of this beautiful park. Tickets can be purchased at the gate, $6.00 adult, $3.00 6-12, 5 and under are free, lawn chairs are welcome. Please join us for this truly unique event! For more information call 941-924-2784 or www.myspace.com/sarasota_indian_festival   dinehartist1@yahoo.com

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February

February 6 - 8, 2009 ~ First Annual Seminole Okalee Indian Village Festival

The Seminole Tribe of Florida ~ 5716 Seminole Way  ~Hollywood, Florida 33314

Gates open at 11am - Adults $10, children & Seniors $5 - Alligator Wrestling - Hand Drum Contest - Arts & Crafts, Traditional Seminole Food, Seminole Clothing Fashion Show - Festival & Vendors SharonOlvera@semtribe.com 954-797-5466

  February 13 - 15, 2009 ~ Annual Spring Festival at Cox-Osceola Reservation

Oklawaha Band of Yamasee ~ Orange Springs, Florida

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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 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:(352) 546-1386 / (352) 546-5724 -or- (352) 546-5525 http://www.scentsofpeace.com/powwow.html 

  February 20 - 22, 2009 ~ 5th Annual DeLand YMCA Pow-Wow

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

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HWY 92 in back of YMCA ~  Deland, Florida 32724

Gate times: Friday 10am - 9pm; Saturday 10am - 9pm; Sunday 10am - 4pm; Admission Donation per person each day $3, 3 day pass $7; Children 5 and under FREE; Host Drum - Family Drum; MC - Dave (White Wolf) Trezak; Keeper of the Circle - Ken Cloudwalker; Head Man - Herb (buffalo Dancer); Head Lady - Raven; Flutist - Arvel Bird; 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, Childrens Craft Table - Sponsored by Native American People's Society of Florida, Inc. & The West Volusia Family YMCA - For more information please call Jennifer Cyr 386-736-6000 or e-mail powwowlady1@yahoo.com - Public Welcome ~ Please bring your chairs and stay a while ~ No Pets Please - The Volusia County School Board Isn't 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

  February 27 & 28, March 1, 2009 Thundering Spirit Pow Wow

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

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

GRAMMY Award & 11 Time NAMMY winning artist: Joanne Shenandoah ~ 2002 NAMMY 'Flutist of the Year' : Tommy Wildcat ~ Hoop & Fancy Shawl Dancer, Artist, Singer/Songwriter: Jackie Bird ~ Singer/Songwriter: Crystal Woman ~ Story Tellers: Sarah 'Sunshine Badger Woman' and Grandma Coyote ~ Guest Elder: Kashka - Tlingit Legend Keeper - Storyteller ~ Flutist: Utah Farris ~ Aztec Dancers: Tlatlacayolotl ~ Earth, Heart, Man

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: Blue Deer; 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:American Legion Austin-Giles post #21; 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  14 - 15, 2009 ~ Native American Earth Festival

Reed Canal Park North Nova Road Entrance ~ South Daytona, Florida

DSaturday 10am - 7pm, Sunday 10am - 5pm; A Native American Festival featuring: Native American dancing, arts & crafts show, Pow Wow Arena, East Meets West Show, Environmental Information, Native American Cuisine, Encampment Displays, Trading Booths, Children's Activities, Animal Shows 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.We are seeking participation by non-profit and for profit organizations and businesses related to the festival theme of the Earth, its natural resources, and the going "green" concept. Please contact Ivy Evans at 386-322-3070 or ievans@southdaytona.org if you would like to participate. Vendor Application

March  13 - 15, 2009 ~ 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 Society Drum and Singers ~ MC - John Ferguson ~ AD - Judy Shadow Fox ~ 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 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 www.tahitianresort.net * Note ~ We wil be unable to attend this pow wow

March 20 - 22, 2009 ~ United Cherokee Indian Nation (UCIN) Gathering

2738 Gall Blvd (US-301) Zephyrhills Festival Park ~ Zephyrhills, Florida 33541

This Event Has Been Cancelled

Any further Questions or concerns can be directed to: Tina Painted Sky 813-715-6104 bammyangel@aol.com OR Chief Larry Rabbit Riddle 205-489-5406 rabbit9@hughes.net OR Chief Bear Warrior Herrod 954-347-1404

Host Drum - Family Drum; Head Man - Herb Buffalo Dancer; Head Lady - Autumn Moon;  MC - Thunderwolf; Keeper of the Circle - Ken Cloudwalker; Drum Competition; Contact Tina Painted Sky 813-715-6104 bammyangel@aol.com

March 21, 2009 ~  8,000 Sacred Drums Ceremony

2:00pm - 5:00pm ~Victory Square Park - Cambie and E. Hastings - Vancouver BC

Flyer

This is a free event open to families and the general public.  Coast Salish Territory Vancouver.  This is a worldwide call to Indigenous Peoples and Humankind to join together.  According to a 500 year old Otomi (Mexico) Prophecy, the day when the sounds of eight thousand sacred drums join together an intense healing.  Healing of Mother Earth will commence.  The earth we share today is in total disequilibrium.  Let's work together so we can live together on the road to Sacred Peace, in harmony with the Universe, Mother Nature, the Community, the Family and our own Hearts.

* PROGRAM:
- Gather at 2 pm Victory Square Park
- Elders opening, followed by speakers
- 3 pm: Drumming circle.  Drummers from many nations.
- 4 pm: Elders/youth storytelling and sharing circle hosted by Indigenous
Action Movement and No Is Illegal
Organized by the Indigenous Action Movement with the support of No One Is
Illegal, Anti Poverty Committee, and BCGEU.
Email: powwowlistings@gmail.com or see Event page on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=56178215317&ref=nf
Youtube from last year's first ever event: http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=AU&hl=en-GB&v=rkgHIpn0fPE

March 19 - 29, 2009 ~ 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.comInfo Katrina 727-842-7651 - MC Ron Colombe - Host Drum Red Boys Sask

March 27 - 29, 2009 ~ Napier Field VFD & VPD 2nd Annual Fund Raiser Powwow

This Event has been Cancelled

Napier Field by Dothan Airport ~ Napier, AL 36303

Sponsored by: Napier Filed Volunteer Fire and Police Departments No contest powwow. Admission Fee: Adults- $4, children -$2, elders 65 & up and children 6 & under-Free. Host Drum - Family Drum; MC - TBA;  Head Man - Bob DuBose; Head Lady - Sandy DuBose. Keeper of the Circle - Ken Cloudwalker. All Drums & Dancers Welcome.Directions: I-65 get off at the Dothan airport exit Napier Field is 1 block from the airport at 358 Headquarters Street. contact: xargon@sw.rr.com Charles Klien 334-983-3007 www.nffd.net

March 27 - 29, 2009 ~ FIHA 44th Annual Pow Wow

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

Gates Open 10am daily; MC - Jamie Nemeth; Host Northern Drum - Sacred Ground; Host Southern Drum - Falcom Singers; AD - Lee Young; Head Veteran - Joe Watson; Florida Indian Hobbyist Association -

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April

April 2 - 4, 2009 ~ Cherokee of Georgia  Spring Pow Wow

St George, GA 31562

Host Drum - Red Bird Singers; MC - Tye Bell; Head Man - Johnny McDonald; Head Lady - Susan McDonald; AD - Nick McGahee; 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

   April  3 - 5, 2009 ~ 30th Annual  Chambers Farm Spring Gathering

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 10 - 12, 2009 ~ Red Eagle Lodge 9th Annual Intretribal Pow Wow

Floral City County Park, Citrus County, FL

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 17 - 19, 2009 ~ United Cherokee 11th Annual Festival

& Native American Pow Wow

3550 Creek Path Road ~ Guntersville, AL. 35976

Directions: From US Hwy 431 in Guntersville (at the Holiday Inn) take AL. Hwy 79 South .7/10ths mile to Cherokee Elementary School. Turn Right on Willow Beach Rd., Turn Left of Creek Path Road to Pow Wow - Contact Information: UCAN Tribal Center: 256-582-2333; UCAN Website: http://www.ucan-online.org - All mailed documentation should be sent to: Pow Wow Committee, 6407 Jarmon Rd. Guntersville, AL. 35976 ..Non-Competition Dancing ..Posting of Colors: UCAN Veterans Society & Honor Guard ..Drums: Redroad Singers & Thunderheart ..Drums Welcome ..MC: Lee Trevino ..AD: Butch Richardson & Steve Edge ..Head Man: Skipper Smith ..Head Lady: Katie Smith ..Flute Players: Jimmy Yellowhorse Webster & Mike Serna ..Hand Drum: Cindy Zavala ~ Friday, April 17th - Childrens Day - Admmission Free - Exhibition, Dancing, Singing, Demonstrations of Crafts, Story Tellers, Flute Playing, Archery, Flint-knapping; Saturday, April 18th - Admission $5.00 per car - Gates open 8:00 a.m. till 9:00 p.m. - Public Welcome - Grand Entry - noon - Bon Fire & Story Telling at Dark; Sunday, April 19th - Admission $5.00 per car - Gates open 10:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. Public Welcome - Grand Entry - noon

April 25 - 26, 2009 ~ 2nd Annual Kanalidiha (Making Friends) PowWow

Riverside Street - Leesburg, AL 35983

Camping and parking are free. Camping is primitive. Restrooms are available on site. Electricity is very limited. The field will be accessible for set up on Friday, April 24th beginning at 9am. Vendors are required to be set-up and open for business by 10am on Saturday, April 25th and remain open both days of the event from 10am-4:30pm. Vendors must clean up and vacate the field by 7pm on Sunday, April 26th. For more information, contact: Ed Elliott (256) 523-7251 Email: ABOC2007@webtv.net  or Barry Mauldin (256) 475-3237 Email: bame@tds.net http://alabamabandofcherokee.bravehost.com/

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May

May 2 - 3, 2009 ~ Cherokee's Of Alabama Spring Indian Festival/Powwow

Hwy 69 West ~ Arab, AL 30516

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Host Drum - Cherokee Road Singers; Headman  - MASHU; Head woman - Wolfwoman; Saturday 10am - 5pm Trade Blanket at night; Sunday 12pm - 5pm, Auction at 2pm; Vendors contact Redhawk ( Bobby Sterling) redhawk1947@yahoo.com 256-931-6004 ; Contact 3-winds (Matonda Hill) 3winds@cherokeesofalabama.com 256-631-7743 www.cherokeesofalabama.com

   May 8 - 10, 2009 ~ 18th Annual Mothers Day Native American Pow Wow

Withlacoochie River Park ~ 12449 Withlacoochie 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@embarq.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 - 10, 2009 ~ Old Fort Pow Wow

Rodeo Grounds Old Fort, NC 28777

Educational Pow Wow put on by the Blue Ridge Intertribal Pow Wow Association. Our fourth year at this location.Kids day is on Friday. Lots of educational things going on as soon as the Kids arrive. Friday 9 to 9, Saturday 9 to 9, and Sunday 9 to 5. Admission is only $5 for Adults and $2 for Kids so come early and stay all day. Come experience story telling, flint knapping,tee pee, Native drumming and dancing, Buffalo Burgers and Indian Tacos,flute music, and visit the craft vendors.The Pow Wow is at the Rodeo Grounds in Old Fort at I-40, Exit 73 on the Southwest service road behind Mustards Restaurant. 1-888-233-6111 or 813-765-3073 rocksandthingstoo@hotmail.com  

May 22 - 24, 2009 ~ 2009 North Bay Clan Pow Wow

3733 County Road 2321 - Southport, FL 32409

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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 5 - 7, 2009 ~ Native Solutions 11th Annual Intertribal Pow wow

Oxford Lake Park ~ Oxford, Alabama 36203

Host Drum - Grandfather Strongheart; MC - Brian Halfday; AD - Gary Smith; Contact Ruth Davis 256-820-6315 ravenspiritwalker@yahoo.com  

June 5 - 6, 2009 ~ 41st Annual Alabama-Coushatta Powwow

Livingston, TX

June 6 - 7, 2009 ~ The Grand Village of the Kickapoo Park Pow Wow

Grand Village ~ LeRoy, IL

grand_village@yahoo.com 309-275-6105 Saturday 10am- 10 pm Sunday 10am - 5pm  Linda C 309-275-6105 or Linda B 309-261-3809

June 12 - 13, 2009 ~ 25th Anniversary Occaneechi-Saponi Pow Wow

4902 Dailey Store Road ~ Burlington NC 27217

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Traditional Native Music, Dance, Food and Crafts Admission: $6.00 Adults & $3.00 Seniors & Under 12 *Get $1.00 off with a donation of 2 canned food items or 2 non-perishable items to benefit Loaves & Fishes of Mebane - Grounds Open: Friday from 5pm until 9pm Saturday from 10am until 9pm  - Free Parking. MC: Keith Colston (Lumbee/Tuscarora) Host Drum: NA-MA-WO-CHI (Haliwa Saponi & Nottoway) Visiting Drums Welcome! Camping $10 per Space. Trader Spaces: Reserve by calling 919.304.3723 Host Motel: Ramada Inn, Burlington 336.227.5541 (ask for PowWow rates) Dancers: By invitation only - Please leave all alcohol, drugs and pets at home! Proceeds go towards the Occaneechi Tribal Center Building Fund. For more info, contact the Tribal Office at 919.304.3723. The Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation is a 501C3 organization.

June 13 - 14, 2009 ~ 3rd Annual Pow Wow on the Plateau

Cumberland County Complex ~ Crossville, TN 38571

Come and join us in learning about the American Indian Heritage and culture.  We will offer Dancing, Drumming, Arts & Crafts and various Demonstrations by different artists from many Nations.   More info contact Carol Meness-Cash 931-372-0495 clan.turtle@yahoo.com  Native American Turtle Clan Association 2119 Chestnut Hill Road - Crossville, TN 38571 call Mary Cox 931-787-0744 Adults $6, Children 5-12 $3, 4 & under FREE , Seniors $3;  I-40 to exit 317, go south, turn right on Industrial Blvd (first right past Taco Bell) take right at stop sign, complex is on right. Signs will be posted Friday June 12th

June 14 - 21, 2009 ~ 3rd Annual Woman's Nation "Prayer for the People"

"One Voice, One Prayer, One People"

Hartwell, Georgia ( North East Corner)

This is a family Event! You are invited to the 3rd Woman Nation’s “Prayer for the People. This is a family camping event for learning, sharing and ceremony. The dance will start Tuesday night, there will also be circles for teachings, a daily activity time for the children and lodges at night followed in the late evening with the women’s dance. There are free camping spots and limited RV spots for a nominal fee but you must call 706-371-5009 to reserve these. You may arrive as early as Saturday, June 13. Each camp is responsible for their own food and cooking. Please bring non perishable donations for the camp kitchen where there will be some “quick” foods set up for the kids. There will be separate lodges each night for men, women and children. The dance itself begins late Tuesday night (16th) until sunrise each morning, thru Saturday morning with the feast following in early afternoon. Volunteers are needed for security, kitchen, children's circles, etc. There will be Circles for men and women with some special guests coming in for these. Please remember we appreciate and are in desperate need of your financial support/donations as there are many expenses that occur from travel expenses for elders, food and supplies for the kitchen, supplies for the children’s circles, porta-potties and the list goes on... we thank you for what you are able to do to support the continuation of this dance!! Donations may be sent to, P.O. Box 182, Hartwell, GA. 30643. This year brings many new things! Please be in prayer for us that we remain close to Creator in the decisions we make regarding this ceremony! Contact information : unitednativewomen@yahoo.com Or call 706-680-4371 or770-318-8866 http://www.unitednativewomen.com/

June 19- 21, 2009 ~ Wiyohiyanpata Oyate Foundation Pow Wow

Woodland Zoo ~ 3400 National Pike ~ Farmington, Pennsylvania 15437

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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.

June 26 - 28, 2009 ~ 21st Annual Trade Days Festival

228 Modock Road ~ Trade, TN 37691

If you are looking for a weekend full of festivities, make plans now to attend the 21st Annual Trade Days Festival,  just off Highway 421 South near the Tennessee/North Carolina State Line. Much is offered in the way of entertainment with new exhibits and shows for 2009 and of course the Indian pow-wow. Donnie Freeman and his Inter-Tribal Pow-Wow will be returning this year. Don’t miss this educational as well as entertaining and spectacular event with Native American Tribes in their native dress. This year the pow-wow will feature competition drumming and dancing. Telephone: 423.727.3007 ADMISSION Adults: $8.00, Children 6-12 years: $5.00, Children 5 years & under FREE, Senior Citizens Day Friday 26th $5.00, 3 day Adult pass: $20.00, 3 day Children's pass: $10.00

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July

July 3 - 5, 2009 ~ 11th Annual Wesget-Sipu, Inc Gathering

Riverside Park - Fort Kent, ME

July 3 - 5, 2009 ~ 9th Annual Hobby Horse Ranch Mountain Spirits Festival

Hobby Horse Ranch 428 Hartz Rd ~ Fleetwood, PA

Hobby Horse Ranch 610-944-5797, or 610-944-9034  Gates Open 10am - dusk; Grand Entry 12 noon; Adults - $5, Children $3, under 6 FREE; Just 10 minutes from Reading, PA

July 7 - 14, 2009 ~ Tradin' Tyme at the Squirrel's Den presents:

A Journey of the Seventh Fire: A Continuation

1232 Indian Trail ~ Blackshear, Georgia 31516

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 07/07/09 and will continue for 7 days to 07/14/09 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 10 - 12, 2009 ~ Strong Sun Festival & Pow Wow

2147 Historic Bethabara Rd - Winston-Salem, NC 27106

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This is a Gathering of Native American people to share our Traditions and Customs with you. Master of Ceremonies - Ric Bird; Head Veteran - TBA; Arena Director - Elton Smith; Lead Dancers - Mike & Jennie Crawford; Honor Lead Tiny Tot Dancer - Riley ;Special Appearance - National POW MIA KIA Memorial Rolling Thunder, 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.   Sound furnished by Dewin Underwood.   Special Programs and Dances for all ages.  Gate will Open at 12 noon Friday and Grand Entry at 1 Pm - Children day Gate will open at 9Am and Grand Entry at 10am. - Gate will open at 11 Am Grand Entry At 12 Noon Until 5:30 Pm.  Admission by Small Donation: Adults $6.00 - Children 4- 18 $4.00 - Senior over 62 Free - Children 4 years old and under Free.   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.Neetribe, Inc. - 3517 Union Hill Rd - East Bend, NC 27018 - 1-336-816-7747 or info@neetribe.org

July 10 - 12, 2009 ~ 25th Annual Great Mohican Indian Pow Wow 2009

Mohican Reservation ~ Loudonville, OH 44842

Mohican Reservation 800-766-2267 or Earl Grant 330-264-5893 http://mohicanpowwow.com/

July 17 -18, 2009 ~ 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     *We will be meeting with family here this week

  July 24 - 26, 2009 ~ Wolf Creek Indian Village & Museum

Green Corn Festival & Pow Wow ~ Flyer

Bland County Fairgrounds - Main Street - Bland, Virginia 24315

To help sponsor this event in 2009 or for vendor information contact Penny Plummer or Denise Smith at 276-688-3438 Vendor Spaces Limited -  indianvillage@naxs.net  

July 24 - 25, 2009 ~ Fourth Annual Wounded Knee Memorial Motorcycle Ride

Ft. Yates N.D. to Eagle Butte, S.D to Wounded Knee ~ Flyer

Friday, July 24th, 2009, Registration 8:00-10:00 AM. Opening Ceremony 10:00AM. Ride starts at Prairie Knights Casino and Resort located at 7932 Hwy 24, Ft. Yates, North Dakota Saturday, July 25th, 2009, Registration 7-8am. Opening Ceremony 8am at the Powwow Grounds, Located in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. The purpose of the Wounded Knee Memorial Motorcycle Ride is to remember and honor the Lakota People who suffered and died in December of 1890 at Wounded Knee, South Dakota. We feel it is important to educate and raise awareness to all people of the terrible tragedy that happened. By remembering the past and by paying our respects, healing and unity can be achieved. Registration fee $20 for driver $10 for passenger (cash only) Ride at your own risk. This ride is drug and alcohol free. Not responsible for injury or theft For more info call Louis and Melvina Winters at 605-867-5416 or Bruce Hansen at 262-903-0869

July 25 - 26, 2009 ~ 7th Annual Lenape Village Pow wow

Core Creek Park ~ 901 E Briddgetown Pike - Langhorne, PA

Rain or Shine Saturday  10am - 8pm; Sunday 10am - 6pm Host Hotel Trevose Red Roof Inn 1-800-733-7663 cost $6 Adult, $3 Children; $4 Senior citizens;  More Info call Churchville Nature center 215-357-4005 churchvillenaturecenter@co.bucks.pa.us www.churchvillenaturecenter.org

July 23 - 26, 2009 ~ 14th Annual Homecoming Celebration

Veterans Memorial Park ~ Winnebago, Nebraska

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Over $95,000 in prize money. Admission $7~ Grand Entry 1pm and 7pm daily. Singing Contest Ho-Chunk   1st-$4000   2nd- $3000   3rd-$2000   4th-$1000~ Northern   1st-$4000   2nd- $3000   3rd-$2000   4th-$1000~ Southern   1st-$4000   2nd- $3000   3rd-$2000   4th-$1000~ Overall Champion $1000~ DRUM Split $2000 (All drums must bring there own chairs. Pow Wow Committee will provide a central PA, so leave your horns at home. ~ Golden Age Men and Women (60 & Over)~ Categories and Prize Money~ Men's,  Women's, Hochunk Applique~ 1st-$1000   2nd-$800   3rd-$600   4th-$200~ Senior Age Men and Women (40 - 59)~ Categories and Prize Money~ Traditional, Hochunk Applique, Grass, Jingle, Fancy, Southern Straight, Southern Buckskin/Cloth Comcbined~ 1st-$1000   2nd-$800   3rd-$600   4th-$200~ Adult Age Men and Women (18 - 39)~ Categories and Prize Money~ Traditional, Hochunk Applique, Grass, Jingle, Fancy, Southern Straight, Southern Buckskin/Cloth Combined ~1st-$1000   2nd-$800   3rd-$600   4th-$200~ Teens Age Men and Women (13 - 17)~ Categories and Prize Money~ Traditional, Hochunk Applique, Grass, Jingle, Fancy~ 1st-$400   2nd-$300   3rd-$200   4th-$100~ Junior Age Boys and Girls (7-12)~ Categories and Prize Money~ Traditional, Hochunk Applique, Grass, Jingle, Fancy~ 1st-$200   2nd-$150   3rd-$100   4th-$75~Tiny Tots (0-6)~Day Money (In full regalia)  More Information Maria Scott @ 712-266-6474 or mj_henu@hotmail.com Craft Stands: Linda Free (712) 389-1119 or ljfree@winnebagotribe.com

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August

August 8 -9, 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 ~ Saturday Hours 10:30am to 6pm; Grand Entry 12pm - Sunday Hours 10:30am to 4pm; Grand Entry 1pm - 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:TBA - 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 15 - 16, 2009 ~ 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 15 - 16, 2009 ~ Red Hawk 10th Year Competition Pow Wow

899 Everett Cortland Hull Rd ~ Cortland, Ohio 44410

MC- Ric Bird;  Drum-  Bird Chopper; Head Man - Chris Begay; Head Woman - Marcie kane; Competition Dance- Contact Nancy Bottiglieri 330-889-3756

August 14 - 16, 2009 ~ 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

August 22 - 23, 2009 ~ Region of the Moundbuilders Powwow

170 Everett Park ~ Newark, Ohio 43055

Contact Shawn Reilly 740-403-5560 moundbuilderspowwow@yahoo.com

   August 28 - 29, 2009 ~ 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 5 & 6, 2009 ~ 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 5, 2009 ~ 4th Annual Pow wow ~ Native American Festival

Cottingham Blvd ~ Bennetsville, SC 29512

Presented by MCDC Pee Dee Indian Tribe; MC- Ric Youngblood Bird; Host Drum - Bird Chopper; Head Singer - David Creel; Adults $5 Children $3; Vendors $50 Contact Rick LaBean 843-862-3299 peedeeindian@yahoo.com website   http://mcdcpeedeeindiantrib.tripod.com/

September 4 - 6, 2009 ~ 2nd Annual Kentucky Native American

Heritage Museum Pow wow

College Street ~ Corbin, KY 40701

Limited Free Camping on Site Additional Free Camping at alternate location Grand Entry Friday 09/04/09 6:00 PM-   Saturday 09/05/09 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM-   Sunday 09/06/09 1:00 PM Admission - Adults $5.00  Children $2.00 - Contact Info Ken Phillips 606-528-6342 sioux80@msn.com  September 4th is Kids Day. Kids get in free from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Competition Drum 1st Place - $800 2nd Place - $600 3rd Place - $400 4th Place - $200 Compettion Dance: Men's Categories - Straight, Traditional, Fancy, Grass & Hoop Dance. 1st Place - $700 2nd Place - $500 3rd Place - $400 4th Place - $200 Women's Categories - Traditional Buckskin, Traditional Cloth, Fancy Shawl & Jingle Dance. 1st Place - $700 2nd Place - $500 3rd Place $400 4th Place - $200 Teen (Ages 13 through 17) Categories - Same as Adult Categories. 1st Place - $200 2nd Place - $150 3rd Place - $100 Junior (Ages 9 through 12) Dance Categories: Boys - Fancy & Grance Dance are combined into one category. Straight & Traditional Dance are combined into one category. No Hoop Dance Category. Girls - Jingle & Fancy Shawl Dance are combined into one category. Traditional Buckskin and cloth are combined into one category. 1st Place - $150 2nd Place - $100 3rd Place - $50 Child (AGes 4 through 8) Dance Competition: Boys & Girls categories are the same as the Junior categories. 1st Place - $75 2nd Place - $50 3rd Place - $25 Tiny Tots (Ages 3 and Younger) receive $5.00 each for dancing. NOTE: Dancers may dance one style only for competition.

September 5 & 6, 2009 ~ 49th Annual Tecumseh Lodge Pow Wow

Tipton County 4-H Fairgrounds ~ Tipton, IN

Adults-$5, Children 12 & under -$2, 4 & under FREE, Electrical hook-ups $10 per day; Spectators fees per day $15 max per family, ***Sorry NO ANIMALS are permitted on the pow wow grounds** No Drugs, NO Alcohol, NO Ground Fires, No Outsied raffles    www.Tecumsehlodge.org  Host hotel Signature Inn, Kokomo, Indiana call 765-455-1000 ask for pow wow rate;

   September 11 - 13, 2009 ~ Spirit of the Veteran and Warrior Pow Wow

Hwy 27 ~ City Point Park ~ Dayton TN 37332

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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 9:30am - 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.  Host Drum: Red Road Singers, MC: JJKent, Head man: GeneThomas, Head Lady: Sandy Cherokee, Keeper of the Circle: Ken Cloudwalker, Jerry Lang Native American Warrior Society,  Aztec Dancers! September 11th Special to be announced honoring the fallen, Karen Cooper is over dancers and entertainment, overnight camping is available - there is limited electricity ~ Call for Details & to register your group.  Adults $3, Children $1 **Remember you Souvenier money.  Rain or Shine, Auctions, Musical Entertainment ~Friday Evening Pow Wow 5pm - 9pm Grand Entry 7pm ~ Saturday Festival opens at 10am Grand Entry at 1pm & 7pm closes at 9:45 Sunday Grand Entry 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

September 12 - 13, 2009 ~ Indian Springs Native American Pow wow

Indian Springs State Park ~ Hwy 42 ~ Flovilla, GA 30216

10am-5pm MC - Steve Mansfield; Head Man- RC Mowat; Head Woman- Monika Ponton-Arrington -Taino/Boricua; Arena Dirctor- GT Martinez; Grand Entry at 1:00pm both Saturday & Sunday; Special Guest- Diamond Brown - Bobbie Orr - Greg Trammell;All Dancers Welcome - All Drums Welcome - Frybread, Indian Taco, Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Rez Juice much more - Vendor set-up on Friday Sept 11, 2009 - Contact Trina Mansfield at 770-655-5905  Host Hotel-Days Inn-770-504-8100  Other hotel - Plantation Inn -Best Western- 770-504-8811 Bring Your Family, Your Chair, Your blanket, come stay for the day or weekend.  Our annual Native American Festival promises to be the better than ever this year. Come listen to the old stories, see the colorful Native American Regalia, and enjoy the music. This year, we are honored to have the Cherokee educator and native culturist, Diamond Brown, who created the educational field trip program called “Touch the Earth with Native People” that tells the story of the Native Americans and their culture from the Native perspective. He is also involved in other educational endeavors. In addition, back by popular demand is Jose Rico, the Aztec Fire dancer, who performs his dancing in beautiful regalia, with his headdress adorned with pheasant’s feathers delighting the crowd. Hear the singing by noted artists and the beating of the ceremonial drums. Plan to visit the Native American vendors featuring Native American crafts and food. The hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and free parking is across the street. There is a donation of $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children under 12. Infants are free. For information, please contact Trina Mansfield, at 770-655-5905, or e-mail t_r_m@etcmail.com

September 11 - 13, 2009 ~ Spruce Pine Pow Wow

12513 South Hwy 226 ~ Spruce Pine, NC 28777

Fourth annual educational pow wow. Hours 9 to 9 on Friday and Saturday and 9 to 5 on Sunday. Admission $5 for Adults and $2 for Kids. Kids Day is Friday with lots of things happening. Luck of the Draw dance money for registered dancers. Located at the Pow Wow grounds behind Music, Jewelry and Loan at 12513 South Hwy 226, 2 miles south of Spruce Pine and 2 miles north of the Blue Ridge Parkway. 813-765-3073 rocksandthingstoo@hotmail.com

September 17 - 20, 2009 ~ Native American Festival

Harley Davidson of Catersville, Georgia

Trail of Tears Ride Weekend to Honor the Old Ones That were Forced Away from their Homelands

Thurs 5-7pm, Fri 9-5pm, sat 9-7pm, sun 12-5pm - join the dance, drums, native vendors, bring your chairs, spend theday and enjoy the best of two worlds.  Head Man: Smitty Smith, Head Lady: Janell 'Dink' Wilder, MC: Jeff Whaley, AD: Maggott, Flute: Frank Taylor, Special Dances and Demonstrations - Bike Smudging for Riders Friday ~ Harley dealership is located off I-75 exit 293 ~ Hwy 411 1/4 mile west of I-75 on Hwy 411 Cartersville, GA ~ Contact Info: Joey Pierce amndn@mindspring.com ; Janell Wilder 770-296-3097 ~ Host Motel: Days Inn at exit 290 770-382-1824, pow wow rate $39.98 plus tax

September 17 - 19, 2009 ~ Town Creek Heritage Festival & Pow wow

509 Town Creek Mound Road ~ Mt Giliad, NC 27306

Sept 17 & 18 ~ Learn about the American Indian culture through singing, dancing, and drumming. Craft and food vendors available. Scheduled groups only. Fee charged: $3. Call 910-439-6802 for more information or to schedule a group.. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept 19 ~ Town Creek Heritage Festival. Annual event with “Pow Wow” atmosphere including singing, dancing, drumming, craft and food vendors. Fee charged: $4, adults, $1, 4-12 and three and under free. 12-5p.m. Phone: (910) 439-6802 Fax: (910) 439-6441 Email: towncreek@ncdcr.gov

September 19 - 20, 2009 ~ 17th Annual Native American Festival

Nause-Waiwash Band of Indians

Vienna Ball Park ~ Vienna, MD

A Celebration of the three Eastern Clans and Healing of All Nations ~ Dancing, Authentic Native Food, Demonstrations, and Displays, Vendors, Silent and Live Auction, Bake Sale, Crafts, and Raffle ~ MC: Chief Winterhawk, Head Man: Steve Miller, Head Woman: Rie Miller, Host Drum: Sweetwater Drum, Invited Drum: Red Fire Singers, AD: Ed Lozier, Honor Guard: Indian Nations Warrior and Veterans Color Guard ~ Follow the signs from Rt 50 to Vienna between Cambridge and Salisbury.  Enter Vienna and follow the signs to the festival.  Donation Adults $5, Children under 12 $1, Seniors 62 and up $3 ~ Host Motel Best Value Inn in Cambridge Call 410-221-0800 before September 1 and mention the Festival for special rates.  NO PETS PLEASE, THIS IS AN ALCOHOL FREE EVENT, For More Info call the NWBI Office 410-376-3889

September 19 - 20, 2009 ~ 11th Annual Holston Conferance Gathering

Coker Creek Village ~ Tellico Plains, Tennessee 37314

Join us for our eleventh gathering as we explore Native American culture and spirituality. At this unique weekend event, people of all ethnic and religious backgrounds come together to honor Native American traditions. People of Native descent affirm and reconnect with their heritage while non-Natives gain understand and respect for Native traditions. Don't miss this opportunity to experience music, culture, fellowship, fun, and growth in your relationship with our Creator. Experience authentic Native American dancing and live Drum at our pow wow. If you have regalia and would like to dance, feel free to do so. Women are encouraged to bring shawls to join in Intertribal dances. Gathering participants in casual dress are welcome to join in the social dances. FULL REGALIA IS REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION IN GRAND ENTRY. Dancers who wish to attend the powwow and concert only will receive complimentary dinner and concert tickets and will be admitted to the powwow free of change. Please arrive after 2 PM if you wish to do this and be in full regalia and ready for the Grand Entry at 3PM. Non-dancers who accompany cancers will need to purchase dinner and concert tickets.We are honored to welcome back Grammy Award winner Bill Miller. Of Mohican/German heritage, much of Bill's music deals with both the past and present struggles of Native Americans, but also with his personal battles.  More than just a pow wow - workshops, Spiritual Enrichment Speakers, Pow Wow and Much More! Master of Ceremonies SCOTT CRISP (CHEROKEE DESCENT) Head Lady SIOUXSAN ROBINSON (LAKOTA/BLACKFOOT) Head Man CHARLES ROBINSON (CHOCKTAW) Hoop Dancer Host Drum deerclan.com Color Guard ALL WARRIORS COLOR GUARD Arena Director LOWERY BEGAY (NAVAJO)  http://www.ranchovilasa-spurs.com/gathering2009.html Contact Vikki Collins 865-435-0100 wahoohoospirit@yahoo.com

September 18 - 20, 2009 ~ Ft Hamby Pow Wow

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

Third annual educational pow wow. This is held in a state park so it is in a wonderful setting. Kids day is Friday. Lots of educational activities by the Park Ranger and the Native staff. Park admission is $1 per person and admission to the Pow Wow is $5 for Adults and $2 for Kids. Come and stay all day. There will be something going on all day. Dancing, drumming and singing, craft vendors, story tellers, flute players, flint knappers and much more. The Ft. Hamby Park is located at the end of South Recreation Road about 6 miles North of Wilkesboro on US Hwy 421 at the 293 mile marker.Cosponsored by the W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir and the Blue Ridge Intertribal Pow Wow Association. Reservoir contact 336-921-3390 Native contact 813-765-3073 email rocksandthingstoo@hotmail.com

September 18 - 20, 2009 ~ 25th Annual Great Mohican Indian Pow Wow 2009

Mohican Reservation ~ Loudonville, OH 44842

Mohican Reservation 800-766-2267 or Earl Grant 330-264-5893 http://mohicanpowwow.com/

   September 19 - 21, 2009 ~ 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

***ATTENTION*** Due to Flooding this Pow wow has been changed to Oct 31 & Nov 1, 2009

 September 26 & 27, 2009 ~ 26th Annual McIntosh Reserve Powwow

McIntosh Reserve  ~ Whitesburg, Georgia 30185

Head Man: Dallas, Head Lady: Shawna Johnson, MC: Gary Smith, AD: Smitty Smith, Host Drum: Dog River ~ 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

September 26 & 27, 2009 ~ 28th Annual Mt. Juliet Pow Wow

Charlie Daniels Park ~ Mt. Juliet, Tennessee

Public Welcome! Gates Open at 10:30 a.m. * Saturday & Sunday~ Admission: 5 & under FREE, Kids $4.00, 13 & up $7.00 ~ Charlie Daniels' Park Mt. Juliet, TN I-40, Exit 226 Just 15 minutes from Nashville For more information call Cindy Yahola at (615) 443-1537 or Email Cindy (Click Here) http://www.mtjulietpowwow.com/ Over $11,000 Prize MoneyDrum Contest - $2,000Dance Contest - $11,000 Adults - $500, $300, $200 Golden - $500, $300, $200 Intertribal Dancing All Dancers Welcome Bring Your Lawn Chairs. Featuring... Silversmith on Site Native American Food Native American Arts & Crafts Native American Dancing Native American Music Hoop Dancer (Daily) Head staff for the Pow Wow are: M. C. - Rob Daugherty (Jay, OK) Arena Director - Jimmy Reedy (McMinnville, TN) Head Judge - Candy Toehay (Anadarko, OK) Host Drum - Red Boys (Saskatchewan, Canada) HM & HL picked daily ~ Sleep Inn & Suites 150 S Eastgate Court Lebanon, TN. (615) 449-7005 Ask for Pow Wow Rates

September 26 & 27, 2009 ~ Crying Eagle Village Pow Wow

Four Seasons Flea Market 3000 McCartney Rd (Rt 422) ~ Youngstown, OH 44505

Grand Entry 12 noon each day; Danielle Hergenrader 330-782-8289 twospirit00@yahoo.com Crying Eagle Village Villagecryingeaglevillage1@yahoo.com No Guns, NO Drugs, NO Alcohol, NO Sale of Pipes, Not responsible for Injury due to dancing Bare foot.

September 26 -28, 2009 ~ 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

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October

October 1 - 3, 2009 ~ 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 3 - 4, 2009 ~ 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 770-791-0066; www.vitw.com vitwind@windstream.net  Host Hotel: Hampton Inn - Sugarloaf 6010 sugarloaf pkwy - Lawrenceville, Ga call 678-407-0018 www.atlantasugarloaf.hamptoninn.com

October 2 - 4, 2009 ~ 2nd Annual Wolf Creek Cherokee Intertribal

Pow wow ~ printable Flyer

Rotary Field ~ Woodland Ave. Rt 835 off of Hwy 58 W ~ Stuart, VA 24171

Dance Purse  All Drums and Dancers welcome. Friday is an Educational Day for children.  Regular Intertribal Powwow will be held Saturday and Sunday. PUBLIC WELCOME  Children under 5 get in free.  Bring your lawn chairs and stay all day each day. Watch some of the most outstanding Native American Dancers this side of the Blue Ridge Mountains here in Southwestern Virginia.  Come see and talk to our Head lady and Head man Jeannie & Michael Cranford.  See: Native Dancers from all over the US., Share Native Foods, Indian Crafts, Music and entertainment, Demonstrators, Hear Special guest speakers  - Host Motel: Virginian Motel Stuart, Virginia phone: 276-694-4244  Ask for Wolf Creek Cherokee Powwow rate.  Vendors call tribal office 276-340-5571 For more information call Tribal Office at : 276-340-5571 or 276-694-7723 Accessibility:   Date/Hours: Friday, October 02, 2009 (8:30 AM-2:30 PM) Saturday, October 03, 2009 (9:30 AM-6:00 PM) Sunday, October 04, 2009 (9:00 AM-5:00 PM)  Admission Fee: $8 adult; $3 student  Children Welcome  Telephone:  Cherokee Office and Museum:(276) 340-5571 home: (276) 694-7723  Email:  cherokeeoffice@wolfcreekcherokeetribe.com  Website: www.wolfcreekcherokeetribe.com

October 3 - 4, 2009 ~ 2nd Intertribal Pow Wow Martin Farm

I-24 Martin Springs ~ South Pittsburg, TN 37380

Head Man RICHARD SKYBEAR SMITH Head Lady CARMELA ROARK MC WHITE WOLF FOY M SOUTHARD ~ Host Drums RED ROAD SINGERS ~  WILLIAM FARMER Phone: 423-949-4495 Email: themartinfarm@hotmail.com

October 8 - 10, 2009 ~ Pow Wow Daniel Boone Festival

Barbourville, KY

MC- Ric Bird; Host Drum - Bird Chopper More info to come!

October 10 - 11, 2009  ~ 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 9 - 10, 2009 ~ 3rd Annual Powhatan Days

Festival & Native Peoples PauWau ~ FLYER

Powhatan Rescue Squad Grounds Across from the Courthouse ~ Powhatan, VA 23139

Honoring our Past... Keeping Tradition Alive...  Honoring ALL HERITAGE ~ Arvel Bird in Concert Friday Only!!! Admission: Friday School Day( 10am - 2pm) $5 per person, Friday Night Concert & Festival $10 per person in advance; $12 per person at the gate ~ Concert Friday Night Only 7pm ~ Saturday Festival & PauWau $5 per person all ages ~ Friday gates open at 5pm  Dance with the Indians around the Bonfire 8pm until 10 pm ~ Saturday Gates open 10 am Grand Entry & Parade of Nations 12 noon - 6pm~ Info call 804-598-9301 www.pauwau.com Drums: Red Wolf, Red Earth, and Red Crooked Sky Dance Troupe, MC: Clark Stewart, Head Man: Keith Anderson, Head Woman: Lindsey Fortune ~ 2009 Theme "The Flight of the Red Tailed Hawk" Everyone wear Red if you can!

 October 9 - 11, 2009 ~ 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 10 - 11, 2009  ~ 11th Annual "Big Springs"

Native American Intertribal Gathering

Burt Woods Youth Sports Complex (Formerly Northwest Park) ~ Cedartown, Georgia

Drums: Wirgrass & Chickamaga Spirit, Head Man: Harry Drigger, Head Lady: Mary Drigger, MC: Gary Smith ~ All Dancers & Drums Welcome;  Flute Songs by Brandy - Host Motel Holiday Inn Express 770-749-0006, Ask For Kay ~ The Fourth Annual "First Mile of the Trail of Tears Walk" will begin at 9am Sunday October 11 from the Pow Wow grounds to the "Big Springs".  Prayer service will be held for those who lost their lives during the the removal.  The "Big Springs" is an Official site of the Trail of Tears.  Everyone is Invited to join us on the walk or at the springs for prayer service.  Gates Open 10am gate fee $5 per car load - Grand Entry at Noon - Primitive Camping Only * Pets Must Be Leashed* Generators Off by 11pm ~ ALCOHOL, DRUGS, POLITICS STRICKLY FORBIDDEN

October 10 - 11, 2009 ~ 2009 Perry Annual InterTribal Pow Wow

**This Event has Cancelled**

Muskogee East of the Mississippi Village of The Descendants

Scott French 850-838-2283 sjfrench2001@yahoo.com  creekdescendants@yahoo.com The Village of The Descendants is based in North Florida just outside of Tallahassee. Some of the goals and priorities of our village are the true and faithful teaching of the Native Creek religious and domestic tradition, providing a forum for the practice of these traditions and to maintain an awareness of Native Creek heritage in a historical context.

 October 9 - 11, 2009 ~ Alligator Fest

Memorial Stadium (New Location) Corner of Desoto St & N 7th St ~ Lake City, FL

Everyone is invited to the annual festival commemorating the years when Lake City Florida was named Alligator Town for the Muskogee Creek Leader and Defender, Alligator Warrior.  1830's Living Historians, Period Arts and Crafts, Native American Dances, 2nd Seminole War Reenactment, Alligator Wrestling and more...  On site food vendors and restroom facilities www.alligatorfest.org email victortvasco@yahoo.com phone 386-752-8511

October 10 - 11, 2009 ~ 2009 Black Bear Cove Native American Festival

Printable Flyer or Color  Poster

Black Bear Cove Resort & RV Park ~ 5842 Highway 30 – Benton, TN 37307

Saturday October 10; 9am - 10pm Grand Entry at Noon & 7pm; Sunday October 11th; 9am - 6pm Grand Entry at 1pm ~ Entry Fee $5 per person; 10 & Under FREE; 65 and over $3 ~ Drum Competition $1500 Winner Takes all!  $25 Drum Reg fee - All Drums Welcome - $1000+ Dancer Luck of the Draw Money, $5 Entry Fee for Dancers - Living History Encampment ~ Welcome to Black Bear Cove Resort and RV Park ("Black Bear Cove"), located at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Located east of Cleveland, Tennessee on the Hiwassee River, Black Bear Cove hosts this third annual Native American Festival. Bring a chair or blanket and come experience a weekend of Native culture, crafts and foods! Festival Location: Black Bear Cove Resort & RV Park 5842 Highway 30 – Benton, TN 37307 866-438-4399 for lodge or RV reservations (41-spot full service rv spots) www.blackbearcoveresort.com FESTIVAL COMMITTEE: Committee Chairman – Judy Serna – 423-322-5632 cell Vendors - call Mike Serna - 423-322-9334 cell or Judy Serna - 423-322-5632 cell Dancers, Drums or Head Staff - call Donnie Ross - 423-762-5113 cell FOOD VENDORS: REZ JUICES and EMMA'S BISTRO & GRILL On site primitive camping available Off-site accommodations: White Water Inn at 411 and 64, Ocoee, TN - 1-888-716-2633 Ocoee Inn on Parksville Lake, Ocoee, TN - 1-800-272-7238

  October 16 -18, 2009 ~ Cox Osceola Intertribal Pow Wow Festival

Oklawaha 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 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:(352) 546-1386 / (352) 546-5724 -or- (352) 546-5525 http://www.scentsofpeace.com/powwow.html 

October 16 -18, 2009 ~ Cherokees of Alabama

9th Annual Fall Harvest Indian Festival

National Guard Armory Hwy 69 ~ Arab, AL

All DancersWelcome, Intertribal Dancing NO Drugs, NO Alcohol - Family Event - Host Drum: Cherokee Road Singers, Head man: Mashu, Head Woman: Wolfwoman, MC: SkyScout - Friday Kids Day - Sat - 10am - 5pm Sun - 12 pm - 5pm; Vendors Info Redhawk (Bobby Sterling) redhawk@cherokeesofalabama.com or  redhawk1947@yahoo.com 256- 931-6004 or 3-WINDS (Matonda Hill) 3winds@cherokeesofalabama.com  256-631-7743 There will be a trade blanket on Saturday night, there will be an auction on Saturday at 2pm

October 16 -18, 2009 ~ 16th Annual Healing of All Nations Fall Pau Wau

Bending Water Park ~ 28325 Farm Market Rd ~ Marion Station, MD 21838

Saturday 10am - 5pm Grand Entry at Noon; Sunday 10am - 5pm Grand Entry at 1pm; Public Welcome - Bring Lawn Chairs or Blankets - No Alcohol, No Drugs, No Pets - Donation $4; Water Trails now open; Boy & Girl Scouts in Uniform & Children 5 & under FREE - MC; Keith Colston, Host Drum: Na-Ma-Wo-Chi, Guest Drum: Red Earth, AD: Harold Smith, Head Dancers saturday: Jeanne & Michael Cransford, Head Dancers Sunday: Phyllis Delong & Keith Smith - Famous Accohannock Oyster Sandwiches, seafood, indian tacos, buffalo burgers and maore.  Day money for dancers $1000 shared.  Contact info: 410-623-2660 accohannock@verizon.net www.indianwatertrails.com