2011 Pow Wow Calendar, Southeast, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, events United States of Native America,Six Directions Traders

 

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2011 Pow Wow Calendar

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January 7-9 & 14-16, 2011 ~ Spirit of the Buffalo Pow Wow

International Market World ~ Auburndale, Florida 33823

MC - Ric Bird ; 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 - 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 For Vendor Information or Registration Call 863-665-0062 or John at 863-559-8866

 

 

January 21 - 23, 2011 ~  21st Annual Native American Festival

The Casements ~ 25 Riverside Drive ~ Ormond Beach, Florida

Info (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 22, 2011 ~ 3rd Annual NSU POWWOW

Friedman Student Union  (Sam Sibley Drive at Caspari)

Northwestern State University ~ Natchitoches, LA

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HEAD STAFF: MC.. Otis Halfmoon (Nez Perce) AD.. Thomas Muskrat (Cherokee)  Head Man.. Badger Wahwasuck (Prairie Band of Potawatomi)  Head Lady.. Randi Lynn Attocknie-Santos (Comanche, Kiowa)  Head Gourd.. Ron Alex (Mississippi Band of Choctaw)  Southern Drum.. Otter Trail Singers (Apache, OK)  Northern Drum.. Big Soldier Creek (Mayetta, KS)  ~ Gourd Dancing 10:00am; Lunch 12:00 noon; Grand Entry 1:00 ; For more information: NACAN.NSU@gmail.com  From I-49: LA 6 East Head Hwy 6 East 3.4 mi Continue on University Parkway Turn Right at Caspari Street Destination on right (Caspari & Sam Sibley Drive)  For information on lodging in Natchitoches contact the Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau:  http://www.historicnatchitoches.com/  or (800)259-1714  If you do primitive camping, keep in mind that the area will probably see lows in the low 30s, and highs in the 50s. Kisatchie National Forest is very nearby. A favorite spot is Kisatchie Bayou Campground.

 

January 28 - 30, 2011 ~ Sarasota Native North American Indian Festival

3000 Ringling Blvd ~ Sarasota, FL 34237

FRIDAY KIDS DAY - SAT. and SUN MARKET DAYS... Wecome! Come experience the traditions and culture of the Native American people at the Third annual Sarasota Indian Festival from 9-5 Friday, 10-6 Saturday and 10-5 on Sunday. Find hand made, authentic, one of a kind fine arts and crafts. There will be paintings, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, bead work, leather work, along with traditional Seminole and Navajo food. Performing traditional Native American drumming, singing and various styles of dance. Tickets can be purchased at the gate, $7.00 adult, $3.00 6-12, 5 and under are free. Please join us for this truly unique event! Please join us for this truly unique event! For more informationcall 941-924-2784 or www.myspace.com/sarasotandianfestival   rexbegaye@gmail.com 

 

 

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February 11 - 13, 2011 ~ Annual Spring Festival at Cox-Osceola ~  Flyer

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 18 - 20, 2011 ~ 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 25 - 27, 2011 ~ 7th Annual DeLand YMCA Pow-Wow

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

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

Host Drum - Bird Chopper; MC - Ric Bird; Keeper of the Circle - TBA, Head Man - Herb (Buffalo Dancer); Head Lady - Raven; All Drums and Dancers  Welcome -Grand Entry  Friday 7 pm, Sat 1 pm & 7 pm  Sun  1 pm - Camping and 3 day passes call 386-736-6000  - Vendors call Marvin 386-734-3424 No pets please  

 

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March

March 4 - 6, 2011 Thundering Spirit Pow Wow

 

Renninger's Twin Markets

20651 New Highway 441 Mount Dora, Florida 32757

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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  11 -13, 2011 ~ Low County Pow Wow & Cultural Festival

Mill Stone Landing  ~ Hardeeville, SC 29927

Host Drum -Bird Chopper ; Arts & Crafts Demonstrator Levy Walker; Period Encampment - Robert Redhawk; 10am until?  $5 admission Adults, $2 Children, Students & Seniors, Under 6 FREE; Friday School Day 9am - 2pm $2 per child ticket stub will get them in all weekend FREE; Contact Mike Benton 843-384-5551 email mb3710@yahoo.com

March 25 -27, 2011 ~ 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 - 27, 2011 ~ Yahoola Spring Pow Wow

891 S Chestatee St ~ Dahlonega, GA 30533

Come have fun, learn, and eat till your stuffed at the First Annual Yahoola Spring Pow Wow in Dahlonega,Georgia. Several Hotels are located within walking distance. If you will be staying at the Super 8, Days Inn, or Holiday Inn Express all in Dahlonega they will give powwow attendees a 10% discount.Admission: $8.00 per adult, $5.00 for children 12 years thru 18. Seniors and disabled free. contact 706-429 8353

March 25 - 27, 2011 ~ FIHA 46th Annual Pow Wow

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

Gates Open 10am daily; Florida Indian Hobbyist Association - Steve Gagne 561-791-0750 gagnehs@yahoo.com www.FIHA.INFO

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April 1 - 3, 2011 ~ Helping the Homeless Intertribal Pow wow

3000 Marion County Road ~ Weirsdale, Florida 32195

2$ Donation at gate (portion goes to Help the Homelsess) Kids 5 and under FREE, Primitive Camping, Limited Electricity,

Registered Dancers Luck Of the Draw; More Info email iheartpowows@yahoo.com or call; Miss O 321-277-9688 or Ari 352-434-9545

 

April 2 - 3, 2011 ~ 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.

April  7 - 9, 2011 ~ 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 8 - 10, 2011 ~ Red Eagle Lodge 11th Annual Intretribal Pow Wow

9530 S. Parkside Ave ~ Floral City, Florida 34436

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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; Dancers Luck of the Draw;  Pansey Cleaveland, President, (352) 400-5644  E-mail at: pansey.greyeagle@gmail.com  OR  pansey57@sprint.blackberry.net John L. Porter, Secretary & Logistics, (352) 563-2817 E-mail at: jlporter@embarqmail.com website -   www.redeaglelodge.org

April 9 - 10,  2011 ~ Clinton Farms Pow Wow

Ephesus Church Rd ~ Winston, GA

Grand Entry Noon Sat, 1pm Sun; $5 Adults, $3 Seniors (60+) Children 10-15 Free; Birds of Prey, flute, arts & crafts vendors, demonstrators, and dancing; bring your chairs and spend the day! Contact Janell 'Dink'  770-296-3097  amndn@mindspring.com

April 8 - 10 , 2011 ~ 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 ChambersFarm@hotmail.com   http://Chambersfarm.org  

 April 15 - 17, 2011 ~ Kawani Intertribal  Pow Wow

Battle Creek ~ 9891 Ladd's Cove Rd ~ South Pittsburg, TN 37380

Luck of the Draw Dancing - Adults $4, Kids $2 - Overnight Camping - MC: Tony Ledford; Head Man: Sky Hawk; Head Lady: Fire Hawk; Host Drum: Cherokee Road Singers; Guest Drum: Red Road Singers; Keeper of the Circle: Ken Cloudwalker - Host Hotel: America'a Best Value Inn (423) 837-7933 - Contact Jimmy Wisowl (931)529-1557 moonwillow2012@yahoo.com

 

April 23 , 2011 ~ 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 Debby Vick 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

April 23 - 25, 2010 ~ 11th Annual Cherokee River Homecoming Indian Festival

Ken Ware Sr. Memorial

1075 County Road 67 ~ Moulton, AL 35650

MC: Charles LaHay; AD: Clyde Maize; Head Lady: Diana Beatham; Head Man: TBA; 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

 

 

April 30 - May 1, 2011 ~ Journey Home ~ 13th 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. 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 29 - May 1, 2011 ~ Cheroenhaka (Nottaway) Intertribal Spring Festival

Southside Virginia Community College ~ 109 Campus Drive ~ Alberta, VA 23821

"People at the Fork of the Stream" General Public Welcome... A celebration of the three sisters "Come celebration the dance of corn, bean & squash" Grounds open 10:00am to Sunset Grand Entry 12:00 noon Free parking and admission American Indian Arts & Crafts Jewelry, Regalia, Face Painting Children's Stories Hot dogs, Hamburgers, Drinks Indian Fry Bread & Tacos, Fish & Chips Corn on the Cob & Corn Soup SPECIAL GUEST: Luis Salinas & "The Aztec Dancers" Archeological Society of VA, Nansemond Chapter "Artifact IDs" ***Calling All Indian Dancers - Day Money Chances *** Head Man: Aaron "Swift Eagle" Winston (Meherrin) Head Lady: Donna "Water Lily" Richardson (Meherrin) Pow Wow Etiquette will be observed. Bring your own lawn chairs. A Family Event -- No Alcohol, Drugs or Pets! MC: Keith Colston AD: Donnie "One Feather" Freeman Host Drum: Yough-ta-nund Guest Drums: Red Earth, Namawochi Contact: Chief Walt "Red Hawk Brown" (757)562-7760 wdbrowniii@aol.com  Tribal Website: www.cheroenhaka-nottoway.org Chamber of Commerce: brunschamber@lawrencevilleweb.com

 

  April 30 - May 1, 2011 ~ 7th Annual Eastern Native American

"WE are all RELATED" Charity Pow Wow

Whippoorwill Hollow Organic Farm(Between Conyers and Monroe on Hwy 138) ~ Walnut Grove, GA

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 - 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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May

May 6 - 8, 2011 ~ 20th Annual Mothers Day Pow Wow

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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 7 - 8, 2011 ~ 22nd Cherokee County Indian Festival and Mother's Day Pow Wow

Boling Park ~ Canton, GA

Everyone is welcome as the Cherokee County Indian festival is a great opportunity for people to discover Georgia’s rich cultural heritage while paying tribute to mom.  Saturday 11:00 a.m. –  8:00 p.m.     Sunday 11:00 a.m. –  7:00 p.m.  Adults: $10 Kids: $5 Kids five & under: FREE; Native American Dance Competitions, Drums from across the country attending; American Indian arts and crafts; 40 to 50 trade booths; Native American cuisine: buffalo, roasted corn, Pima wraps, Indian fry-bread; Storytelling; Native flute performer ; Raptor Man – Birds of Prey Show; Aztec Dancers; Primitive archery and blowgun demos; South American Scissor dancer; Hoop dancers; Live buffalo/bison; American Indian movie stars; Warriors on horseback; Primitive skills: napping, fire by friction, hide tanning; Authentic wigwam; Living tipi village and Cree encampment; Audience participation/dance games; Kids activities/bungee jumps, rock wall races, etc.; Pony rides and first pony ride photos; Environmental and wildlife displays; Mother’s Day Honor Dance for all moms; Much much more… NOTE: Acts are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances; Rolling Thunder Enterprises, 34 Rolling Thunder Drive, Jasper, GA 30143 , chipa.wolfe@yahoo.com www.rthunder.com  770-735-6275

 

 May 7 - 8, 2011 ~ 1st Annual Turtle Island Mother's Day Pow wow

Ditto Landing, AL

Presented by the Huntsville Pow wow Association and Turtle Island Native American Association; Head Drum: Red Road Singers; MC: Ken Dixon; AD: Jason Thigpen; Hours 9am-5pm; FREE Admission; Donations Accepted to fund next years powwow; Contact Betty Abbou 256-361-8200

 

 May 13 - 14, 2011 ~ 36th Annual Edisto Natchez-Kusso Pow Wow

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1125 Ridge Rd ~ Ridgeville, SC 29472

Drum Competition $ amount has not been decided on but there will a drum competition!(more information will be posted as it is confirmed); Dancer Day Monies (Raffle Style, numerous envelopes with a variety of amounts); Also confirmed, I, Tabitha, will be hosting Specials on Saturday. There will be a Hand Drum Special, an Eastern Blanket DanceSpecial, Golden Age Special (60+ men & women combined), a Women's Take All Special ( all categories 13+ in women's will be combined), a Men's Take All Special (all categories 13+ in men's will be combined). The amount is subject to change in the categories but the minimum that one can take home is over $100 per category! Time is limited on Saturday so this will be the only 4 Specials I am hosting; More Info Contact: Tabitha Spell  843-817-7379  edistoriversingers@yahoo.com

 

May 14 - 15, 2011 ~ Eagle Mountain Pow wow

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Eagle Mountain Arena ~ Ellijay, GA

NATIVE AMERICANS DANCERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY… “COMING TOGETHER FOR THEIR ANIMAL BROTHERS” Host Drum: Red Boyz All Drums & Dancers WelcomeGrand Entry: 1:00 p.m. on Sat. & Sun. (no registration fee) Dancers in regalia pay a onetime $5 entry fee for the weekend (This fee will go into a peoples choice prize) Dancer & Singer Feast: Sat & Sun / provided by Eagle Mountain Competition rounds for trophies & ribbons only Iron Man Fancy / Sat & Sun for cash and/or prizes Dance games for cash and/or prizes (Potatoe, Switch,etc...) Intertribal dancing Native & Nature themed arts & craftsAunt Susan's Petting Farm: donkey's, sheep, goats, alpacas, ducks... kids activities Bison "Buffalo" Pony Rides Native foods and cowpoke vittles All Indian Stick Horse Rodeo / cash & prizes Sat. evening concert Flute performances story telling tipi village primitive skills educators Sat. 11:00 a.m. til 9:00 p.m. Sun: 11:00 a.m. til 6:00 p.m. Vendor contact: chipa.wolfe@yahoo.com 770-735-6275 www.rthunder.com NOTE: As in all shows,acts may change due to unforeseen circumstances My Brothers Keeper Animal Rescue / Disaster Relief & Build an Ark Foundation

 

 May 13 - 15, 2011 ~ 6th Annual White Buffalo Pow wow

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2272 N Coley Rd -  - Tupelo, MS 38801

www.tupelobuffalopark.com see flyer .jpg above for info

 

May 21 - 22, 2011 ~ 19th Annual 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 - Sunday (10:00 AM-6:00 PM)  Rt. 130, 6 Miles West of Rt. 29 In Elon, VA. Admission Fee: $7.00 & $5.00 www.amherstvachamber.com

 

 May 28 - 30, 2011 ~ 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, 2011 ~ 29th Annual Selma Walker Memorial Weekend

Traditional Powwow

Franklin County Fairgrounds ~ 4100 Columbia St. ~ Hilliard, Ohio 43026

Host Drum- White hawk.,MC-Ken Irwin Sr., AD-Guy Jones. Chili Cookoff on May 27 at 6pm. 2step, team dance, and hand drum contest. 5k healthy walk/run. Fairgrounds charges $20/weekend camping includes electric & showers. Motels nearby. Powwow feeds particpants Supper Sat, Sun, & Mon. Breakfast-Sun & Mon. Sponsored by the Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio  PO Box 07705 Columbus, Ohio 43207-0705  (614) 443-6120  naicco@aol.com

 

May 27 - 29, 2011 ~ 3rd Annual Spirit of the Wolf Pow wow and Kiowa Gourd Dance

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5382 CR-5 ~ Enitachopco Ceremonial Grounds ~ Ashland, AL 36251

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 28 - 29, 2011 ~ 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 24th annual Spring Festival and Powwow.  Grounds are open May 28-29  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. 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 27 -29, 2011 ~ Pow Wow  North Bay Clan of the Lower  Musckogee Creek Tribe

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1560 Lonnie Rd - Half way between Chipley and Wassau on Hwy 77 ~ Washington County, Florida

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June

 

 June 3 - 5, 2011 ~ The First Intertribal Bear Society Pow Wow

5725 Hog Jowl Road ~ Chickamauga, GA 30707

Headman: Steve “Grey Wolf” Thomas; Headwoman: TBA; MC: Aaron Reynolds; Arena Director: James “Crow Hawk” Kinsey; Host drum: The Cherokee Road Singers; Guest Drums Welcome; Honored veteran: Dr.  Ernie Reynolds; Demonstrations: Flint Knapping by Andrew Lee, Basket weaving by Running Water; Gates open: Friday: 10am-10pm         Grand Entry: 12pm; Saturday: 9am-10pm      Grand Entry: 12pm; Sunday: 9am-5pm           Grand Entry: 12pm; Admissions: General:  $6.00, Students w/ Id:$ 4.00, Children (5-12): $3.00, Seniors: $4.00, Public Service in uniform FREE, For more information contact: Red Bear at 423 867 7666  Or email at thebearsocitey@yahoo.com

 

June 4 & 5, 2011 ~ Barrie Native Friendship Centre 22nd Annual Traditional

Pow wow  "Mikwenmaanaanig Gaa Zaag’angig " ~ Remembering Those We Loved

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

Rural Route #1 ~ Utopia, Ontario L0M 1T0

Head Dancers: Bernard and Tammy Nelson Head Veteran: Jeff Monague Youth Head Male Dancer: Chett Monague Master of Ceremonies: John Snake & Paul Owl Youth Head Female Dancer: Jewel Kitchikeg Arena Director: Emerson Benson Host Drum: Poplar Singers Guest Drum: Misty Cree;  Admission $5.00; For more information, please contact the BNFC www.bnfc.ca  info@wolfsdensports.com  at (705) 721-7689

 

 

 

June 4 & 5, 2011 ~15th Annual  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” at Noon on Saturday and 1pm on Sunday. Event is FREE to the public. Saturday - Sunday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM  Admission FREE  Chesapeake Parks & Recreation: (757) 382-6411   Contact: Sally B. Triolet, sbtriolet@cityofchesapeake.net   www.CityofChesapeake.net/PRevents (757) 382-8466

 

June 10 - 12, 2011 ~ Manataka American Indian Council Pow Wow

Bald Mountain Park and Campground ~ Hot Springs National Park, AK

Located off Westinghouse Road, Between Hwy 70 East and Hwy 270 East

FREE Admission for Veterans , Seniors, and Kids under 5 ; EXCITING Dancing - Drumming - Singing Storytelling - Games - Wildlife Show COLORFUL Tipi Village Indian Food and Crafts Family Fun! FREE Camping Watch Us Dance! Plenty of Parking Bleacher Seating Bring Lawn Chairs and or Blankets Powwow Staff Arena Director..Zach 'Yellow Jacket' Keler, Oglala Master of Ceremonies..Fred Blackhorse Dubay, Apache Head Drum.....Sparrow Hawk, Doug Blanford Head Man Dancer....Joe Chato Billy, Fox / Iowa Head Woman Dancer..Thea Sky Water Billy, Blackfeet Benefit and Veterans Powwow $5 adults - $3 children - $5 parking Be safe and secure - security provided by AIM of MO Manataka American Indian Council manataka@sbcglobal.net 501-627-0555 Daniel Sevenhawks, Chairman sevenhawks@sbcglobal.net 217-528-9172

 

June 17 - 18, 2011 ~ Dancers of the Plains

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POW WOW EXHIBITION & CULTURAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

I-80 exit 272 ~ 3060 E 1st St, ~ Kearney, Nebraska

Welcoming the Otoe-Missouria back to Nebraska in 2011.  Dancers of the Plains is an entertaining and educational Native American event, featuring Native American dancing and drumming.  Beginning in 2009, each year the event features a tribe that once called Nebraska home, along with members of other Plains Indians tribes.   Both days of the event are full of educational experiences for guests, as well as Native American foods and crafts.  Supported by grants from the Nebraska Humanities Council and the Nebraska Arts Council, and many local sponsorships.  Free-will donations help make this event happen!  For more information contact: Ms. Ronnie O’Brien, Event Coordinator  - The Great Platte River Road ArchwayToll Free 877-511-2724         3060 E 1st St, Kearney, Nebraska  I-80 Exit 272

June 18, 2011 ~ 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. Adults $5  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 24 - 26, 2011 ~ Cherokee Pow wow

Acquoni Expo Cener ~ 1501 Acquoni Road ~ Cherokee, NC

Contact Info: Cherokee Welcome Center (800) 438-1601

 

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July

 

July 7 - 14, 2011 ~ Tradin' Tyme at the Squirrel's Den presents:

A Journey of the Seventh Fire: A Continuation ~ FLYER

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 07/07/11 and will continue for 7 days to 07/14/11 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 8 - 10, 2011 ~ Strong Sun Festival & Pow Wow   

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Tanglewood Park - 4061 Clemmons Rd ~ Clemmons, NC 27012

The Strong Sun Pow Wow 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 - Elton Smith; Honor Veteran & flag Staff Carrier:  Carlos Martin;  Arena Director - Ken Cloudwalker; Lead Dancers - Mike & Jennie Crawford; William E, Vaughan-Lloyd, Jr. Vice Chief; Demonstraters: Weapons: Mr. Jin "Blackfeather" Jefferies; Flint Napping: Deer Man; Fire Building: Julius Perdue.  We also have many other surprisers planned for you.  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. Special Appearance:  Mr. John Sarantos, a Native American Flute Player who has played Carnagie Hall and many other venues.  John will be featured in Concert on Sunday Night.  This event will be open to the public for a small donation.  Mr. Sarantos, has also agreed to host several flute practice sessions on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.  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 for special pow wow rates $59 per night ~ Neetribe, Inc. - 3517 Union Hill Rd - East Bend, NC 27018 - 1-336-816-7747 or strongsunpowwow@nearriverdwellers.com   http://nearriverdwellers.com/

 

July 23 & 24, 2011 ~ 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 - 14, 2011 ~ 7th 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  - 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 20 - 21, 2011 ~ 2011 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 19 - 21, 2011 ~ 18th 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 

 

  August 19 - 21, 2011 ~ 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

  August  20 - 21, 2011 ~ 6th Annual Turtle Island Native American Association Powwow

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USA Baseball Stadium - Millington, TN  38053

Admission Adults $3, Cildren oveer 6 yrs $2, Eldres $2, Handicapped FREE;  Aztec Dancers Quetzalcoatl; gates open 9am

August  26 - 27 , 2011 ~ Festival of Native Peoples and  Cherokee Indian Art Market

Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds ~ 745 Tsali Blvd ~ Cherokee, NC

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

 

 

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September

 

 September 2 - 4, 2011 ~ Foothills Native American Pow Wow

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1679 US HWY 21 ~ Thurmond, NC 28683

MC - Ken Cloudwalker, Head Man - Running Wolfe, Head Woman - Woman Brave Spirit, AD - Thundering Buffalo (Jack Johnson); Camping Available; Note : FREE Admission Friday Only ; FREE Admission All Day Friday is Childrens Day Gates open 9 am till 3 pm; Grand Entry 4 pm till 7 pm - Honoring all Veterans men & women of all Nationalties Including Indians & Native Americans. Open To The Public of all people; No alcohol or drugs permitted or discussed; No Pets allowed in the circle ~ Pets allowed on leash outside circle only; Spiritual Entertainment for the whole Family; Activities include Indian Dancers performing in Regalia, Powwow Drums, Dancing, Singing, Spiritual Dance & Drums, All Dancers Welcome, Anyone can try no experience necessary, Children Events, Demonstrations, Ceremonies, Storytelling, Flint Striking, Face Painting, Crafts On Sale, Native American Food, Ice Cream & Italian Ice. Friendship & Intertribal Dances for everyone. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and stay all day. Veterans Tribute Fundraiser for the VFW Poppy Fund Performed by VFW Post 10346;Will Host A Full Veterans Tribute Gun Salute and Flag Folding Ceremony 1pm Saturday September 3, 2011; Hickory Smoked Pit Cooked BBQ by Double Troubles Powwow Eats; Ice Cream & Italian Ice by Funtime Concessions; Hotdogs by Deanos Hotdogs;All Day Admission Saturday & Sunday Adults $ 5; Children under 5 FREE; Seniors 62 & older, All Veterans, Law Enforcement, Firemen, & Rescue Squad FREE; Gates open all 3 days 9am & closes 7pm; Grand Entry each day 11am; Camp Feed 7:30 pm Friday & Saturday- A Traditional Native American Intertribal Cultural Event; Dancers & Vendors needed - Some Camping Available Generator Needed, Water On Hand; Special Guest: Nuluti Equani Ehi Tribe, East Tennessee Overhill Cherokee - Des, Six Directions Traders, Winter Medicine,Broken Feather Traders, Terry & Sandra Locklear, Various Cherokee Tribes,Deer Man & Others; All Local Tribes Welcome; Contact Double Trouble 336-428-4395  nwacarolinas@yahoo.com - NWA School of pro.wrestling 336-428-4395; Proud NWA Associate member Eldon Speer aka Double Trouble

 

 

September 3 & 4, 2011 ~ 21st 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 3 - 5, 2011 ~ 29th Annual Labor Day Weekend Pow Wow

Franklin County Fairgrounds ~ 4100 Columbia Street ~ Hilliard, Ohio 43026

Sponsored by the Native American Indian Center Of Central Ohio. We will dance next to the Great Circle at Moundbuilders State Park 455 Hebron Rd. Heath, Ohio 43056. Fox Family Special: Drum Contest $1000. Winner Takes all. Primitive Camping. Motels nearby. KOA in nearby Buckeye Lake. Host Drum-White Hawk. naicco@aol.com  

 

  September 9 & 10 , 2011 ~ 42nd Annual Cohair Pow Wow

7531 N US Hwy 421 ~ Clinton, NC 28328

Contact 910-564-6909 http://www.coharietribe.org/  

 

 September 10 - 11, 2011 ~ Indian Springs Native American Festival 2011

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 16 - 18, 2011 ~ Drums of  Painted Mountain Powwow

Presented by: Inter Tribal Council of Southwest Virginia

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Virginia Community College ~ 724 Community College Rd  ~ Cedar Bluff, VA  24609

MC - Ke Cloudwalker; Lead Male Dancer: Jeff Kemp; Lead Female Dancer: Elaina Tapley; Host Drum: Red Fire Singers; Native American Arts and Crafts;Native American Dancing; Good Food, Storytelling, Demonstrations, Special Programs, Bring Your Lawn Chairs and the Entire Family; Everyone Welcome! Open to the public! All Traditional Drums, Singers, Dancers, Welcome!Drugs, Alcohol, and Weapons are Prohibited! Friday 16: 1PM - 8:30PM Grand entry: 5PM; Saturday 17: 10AM - 8:30PM Grand entry: 12 Noon; Sunday 18: 1PM - 5PM Grand entry: 2PM; Admission Donation: Adults: $5, Students: $4, Children 8yrs and up: $4, Children under 8yrs: Free, Veterans & Seniors 55yrs and over: $3, Veterans with Veterans Feather: Free; Inter Tribal Council of Southwest Virginia - 590 Eva’s Walk, Pounding Mill, Virginia 24637 - Phone: 276-596-9281; CONTACT Info - Gray Wolf Wilson Or Lorie Clifton 276-596-9281 V endor contrat and website: http://www.intertribalcouncil.com/ Email is intertribalcouncil@yahoo.com

 

September 17 & 18 , 2011 ~ Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia, Inc. 5th Annual Powwow

  Surry Parks and Recreation Center ~ 205 Enos Farm Drive Hwy 10 at Hwy 31 ~ Surry, Va. 23883

Gates Open at 10am on Sat. & Sun. Grand Entries at 12noon on Sat. and 1pm on Sun. | Intertribal Dancing, Arts and Crafts, Native American Cooking, Demonstrations, Storytelling You may contact: Ed Branch at: (757) 654-9301 Email: branchedward@aol.com  | or | Archie Elliott at (757) 686-8602 Email: a-selliott@cox.net   www.nottowayindians.org  

 

September 17 & 18 , 2011 ~ Towne Creek American Indian Heritage Festival

509 Town Creek Mound Rd ~  Mt. Gilead, NC 27306

Help us celebrate the proud heritage and rich culture of America's first settlers. An annual event with a "Pow Wow" atmosphere, includes dancers in colorful regalia, traditional drum and song, craft and food vendors. Raffle drawings for dancers. Admission: $4 adults; $2 children 4-12yo; free for children under four, adults over 65, and active duty military.

 

 

September , 2011 ~ 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 16 & 17 , 2011 ~ 5 th Annul 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 9-6,. 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 23-25, 2011 ~ The Village of The Descendants ~

5th Annual Sopchoppy Intertribal Pow Wow

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

Sopchoppy City Park. . A traditional Native American Gathering Hosted by the Village of the Descendats a Muskogee Creek Village East of the Mississippi.. James Phillips. 850-764-1556. powwow@descendantsvillage.com 

 

 September 24, 2011 ~ PAIA Gathering /Pow Wow

Warrior Creek Tribal Grounds - 3688 Warrior Creek Church Road ~ Gray Court, SC 29645

MC: Ric Bird; Drum: Bird Chopper; Luck of the Draw; Dancing, Flute and Drum music; Story Telling, Arts/Crafts, Indian Fry Bread, Games for Children; Admission $5Adults, Children (3-17) $3 2 and under FREE,Veterans Welcomed and Honored.. Gates open 9am, Grand Entry 11am & 5 pm  NO Alcohol or Pets Allowed  Contact Gene Norris 864-967-2713 or 864-683-1421 http://www.paialowereasterncherokeenationsc.com/  Host Motel Quality Inn 864-833-5558 $52 per room mention pow wow for discount

 

September 24 & 25, 2011 ~ 28th Annual Indian Trail Pow Wow

100 Navajo Trail - Indian Trail, NC ~ Matthews, NC 28104

This is a Competition Pow Wow; MC: Mr. Keith Colston; Head Male Dancer: Mr. Johnathan Chavis; Head Female Dancer: Mrs. April Whittemore Locklear; Host Drum: Southern Sun; Head Judge: Mr. Joel "JD" Moore; Arena Director: Mr. Paul Walters; This is a Alcohol & Drug Free Event; Cost: Free and Open to the Public(Donations will be accepted at the gate) We have special rates with Quality Inn Hotel in Matthews NC with Complimentary Breakfast, Local calls & High speed Internet;Special rate $60.00 includes Tax for King/Double room; When checking in be sure to tell front desk you are here for the Indian Trail Pow Wow; 13470 East Independence Blvd.(Hwy 74)Matthews NC 2-Miles from Pow Wow; To Make reservations call 704-821-9800 The Metrolina Board of Directors would like to thank everyone who came out to participate and support the 27th Annual Pow Wow. We would like to extend a special thanks to our Corporate Sponsors.http://www.metrolinanativeamericans.com/PowWow.html

September 25 - 26, 2011 ~ 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

 

September 24 & 25, 2011 ~ 30th Annual Mt Juliet Pow Wow

Don Yahola'a Memorial Pow Wow ~  Flyer

Charlie Daniel's Park ~ Mt Juliet, TN

I-40 exit 226, just 15 minutes from Nashville - Admission: 5 and under - FREE; Kids $4; 13 and up $7; Over $11,000 in prize money - Intertribal Dancing - All Dancers Welcome - Silversmith On Site - Hoop Dancer performs daily - More Info Cindy Yahola 615-443-1537 www.mtjulietpowwow.com Host Hotel - Ramada Inn: 704 S Cumberland St - Lebanon, TN 615-444-7400

 

September 24 & 25, 2011 ~ Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama Annual Festival

Oakville Indian Mounds Park near Moulton, Alabama

Gates Open Saturday 9-5 Grand Entry - 11 AM - Sunday 10 - 4 - Grand Entry 12 noon Host Southern Drum-White Horse Singers Emcee- Faron Weeks - Arena Director - Stone Barron - Head Man and Head Lady-Larry and Shelia Richardson. Artisans, Craftsmen, Story telling, Legends, Dancing, Flute Playing, Living History, Demonstrations.Traditional Indian Food: "Indian Tacos - Fry Bread - Refreshments FEATURING THE WORLD FAMOUS AZTEC DANCERS Admission: Adults: $5.00 - Children $ 3.00 under age 4 free Plenty of free parking-Primitive Camp Grounds available for Vendors and Volunteers. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. Host Motel: Country Hearth Inn I-65 and Hwy 36 - Hartselle, AL. Alternate Motel: Days Inn - Moulton, AL. Contact: Faron Weeks 256-773-6155  256-773-6155 or email faron.weeks@gmail.com . Alcohol, Drugs, and Weapons PROHIBITED.

 

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October

 October 1 - 2, 2011 ~ 7th 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 7 - 9, 2011 ~ 2nd Annual Running Water Singers Powwow

Fayetteville Motor Speedway ~ 3704 Doc Bennett Road ~ Fayetteville, NC

MC: Keith Colston, AD: Brad Locklear, Head judge: Ricky Burnett, Head male Dancer: Bo Goins, Head FeMale Dancer: Becky goins, Host Drum: STONEY CREEK; Over$10,000 Prize Money; GRAND ENTRY:Friday: 7:00PM & Saturday 12(NOON) Admission:Adults $5,Youth (6-12 yrs.) $3,Seniors (55+) $3,Military With ID $3, Kids (5 & under) FREE; Specials:FRIDAY NIGHT BOYS AND GIRLS 7-12 ALL CATEGORIES; TINY TOT SPECIAL; TEEN MEN TRADITIONAL ($200); 1 MAN 1 WOMEN HAND DRUM WINNER TAKE ALL ($200); CHICKEN BATTLE WINNER TAKE ALL TOURNMENT STYLE ($500) ALL AGES; JINGLE WINNER TAKE ALL ($500) For Vendor Contact Please call Anthony Jacobs:(910) 624-4989

 

October 7 - 9, 2011 ~ 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 13 - 15 , 2011 ~ TAMA Intertribal Pow Wow 2011

107 Tall Pine Dr ~ Whigham, GA

Hosted by:Muskogee Vocational Rehabilitation in conjunction with The Lower Muskogee Creek Tribe - School Days Oct 14 - 15; Pow-Wow 15-17th 2010; Gates open For Public on 15th at 4 PM - Gates open on 16-17 at 9AM; Admission: $3 car; Everyone Welcome!!! Native American Crafts, Native American Foods, Inter-Tribal Dancing, Native American Music - More Info email mvr1@rose.net or call 229-762-3165 or  229-762-3169

 

October 14-16, 2011 ~ 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

This event is organized by Alligator Festival of Lake City Florida, Inc., an all-volunteer, non-profit, public charity, dedicated to teaching and celebrating our local history by experiencing it together. The event is funded by the generosity of local business and individuals that care about bringing the old families, new families and tourists of north central Florida together to celebrate our local heritage. The income from the sponsorship, the annual donation raffle and donation auction during the festival goes entirely to support the annual 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 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.

 

 

 

October 15 - 16, 2011 ~ Corn Maze Pow Wow

Micham Farm ~ Covington, Ga

Host Drum - Dog River; Head Man - Gerry "Smitty" Smith; Head Lady - Stacey Pye; MC - Gary Smith; Honored Head Vet - WWII Vet Poppa Jim Webb; AD - Maggot; Guest Drums Welcomed!  Gates open 10-6 daily - Grand Entry sat 12 noon, Sun 1pm - Vendors by Invitation Only; More Info Contact amndn@mindspring.com or Janell 'Dink' 770-296-3097

 

  October 15 - 16, 2011 ~ 18th Healing of All Nations Pau Wau

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

Gates open both days 10am to 5pm; Grand Entry Sat. 12noon' Grand Entry Sun  1pm; PUBLIC WELCOME  RAIN OR SHINE  Bring lawn chairs or blankets.  Donation $4.00.  To assist us with our educational programs, Boy and Girl Scouts in uniform and children 5 and under free.  NO ALCOHOL, NO DRUGS, NO WEAPONS, NO PETS  See demonstrations of tool making, weapons, and survival skills. Vendors, Dancers and More.  Famous Accohannock oyster sandwiches, seafood, Indian tacos, buffalo burgers and more.  For more information contact: Beverly Council  1-410-623-2660  email: accohannock@verizon.net    online: indianwatertrails.com

October 14-16 , 2011 ~ 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 15 - 16, 2011 ~ 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, Native American style flutes, blankets, Painted Ponies, Native American food, ice cream, kettle 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" (flute playing, druming, singing, story telling, fellowshipping), "American Indian Christian Circle" Sunday at closing. A grassroots gathering in the country. Camping on the grounds. Motels 15 min away in Dade City. A family event, No Drugs or Alcohol allowed! Come join us for a wonderful weekend. This is a gathering, a music event. I have been told this is one of the friendliest events around. "Public welcome"  Info call -Dock Green Silverhawk at 813-754-8990   http://www.silverhawkflutegathering.com

 

 

October  21 -23, 2011 ~41st Annual Waccamaw Siouan Pow Wow

Old Lake Road Tribal Grounds  ~ Bolton, NC 28450

Come & celebrate the traditions of the Waccamaw Siouan Tribe. Arts & crafts, food and entertainment throughout the weekend. The parade will begin at 10:00am on Saturday morning. Indian dancing and competition and a social dance will also take place on Saturday.

 

 October  21 -23, 2011 ~ FIHA Homecoming Pow wow and Family Gathering

FLYER

17302 Dale Mabry Hwy N - Lutz, FL (North Tampa)

Gates open 10 am - Host Drums: Teton Travellers, Red Bird Singers, MC: Chris Lombardo, AD: Tucker Brown, Gourd Dance Saturday afternoon,

 

October 27, 2011 ~ 12th Annual Buffalo River Pow Wow

1690 Airport Ridge Road ~ Linden, TN

Adults: $5, Children under 12: $2, Senior Citizens: $2 - Maximum entrance fee for immediate family $15 - Gates open at 10 am daily - Grand Entries Saturday and Sunday at 12 noon;  Friday 9am - 3pm School Day - Off of I-40 between Jackson, TN and Dickson, TN take exit 143 and go south on Hwy 13 about 21 miles to Linden.  Turn west on 412 towards Parsons.  Go thru town at top of hill on west side take left on Airport Ridge Rd.  Go 1.6 miles to pow wow.  More Info: Ray or Sharron 931-589-9628 rbenge1@tds.net

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November

 

November 3 - 6, 2011 ~ 12th 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

 

November 4 - 6, 2011 ~ 25th 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. For more information: contact number is 407-406-4883. Email: aiaofflorida@hotmail.com Website: www.aiaofflorida.org  Admission is $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children under twelve, students and Military with ID.  Military in uniform free. Times Friday 10am -10pm, Saturday 10am - 10pm and Sunday 10am -5pm.  Drums:Red Boys, SK CA (Northern and Southern) Otter Trail Singers, Ok (Southern) Head man:  David Smith;  Head Lady: Amber Saunders;  MC: Ron Colombe;  Arena Director:  GT Martinez;  Veteran Liason: Steve Mansfield;  Story Teller: Grandmother Coyote;  Hoop Dancers: Otter Standing Ready;  Native American Flute Duo: Painted Raven  A Gathering of Elders ". The music, art and history of the flute: Utah Farris and friends; Host Hotel: Red Roof Inn Ocoee: 407-347-0140

 

November  4-6, 2011 ~ 24th Thunderbird Intertribal Powwow

Flyer

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 ~Spend the day with craft makers, singers, dancers, flute players, storytellers, Intertribal Dancing, Dance Exhibitions, Competitions ~ Honor Guard - Thunderbird Honor Guard; Dancing (Prize Money TBD, see web site for rules and information) www.thunderbirdpowwow.org NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ALLOWED -  ADMISSION: $5 – 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 5 - 6, 2011 ~ Waccamaw Pauwau

Waccamaw Tribal Grounds - 591 Bluewatr Road - Aynor, SC

MC: John Blackfeather, Drum: Edisto River Singers, Grand Entries Sat 1 pm & 6pm, Sun 2 pm; Adult $6, Seniors over 60 $3, Students (7-14) $3, Children under 6 FREE, Veterans with Veterans Feather FREE, Primitive Camp sites, RV setups, Demonstrations, Food, Crafts, NO Alcohol & Drugs, Host Motel Econo Lodge 1101 Church st & Hwy 51 Cnway, SC 843-248-2285mention auwau for dicounted rate of $51... More pauwau info visit www.waccamawindians.us or call 843-358-6877

November 11-13, 2011 ~ 6th Annual Gathering of Eagles

Pow Wow and Frontier Days  

132 Bill Knight Lane ~ Folkston, GA

Host Drum - Spirit Turtle; MC - Gray Wolf & aven Moon Bear; Veteran of Honor - TBD; Head man - Shawn Godwin; Head Lady - Dena Godwin; AD - Ken Cloudwalker; FREE Admission; Eagleville Wild West Show; 19th Century Blacksmithing by Macatee Forge; Train Rides for Kids; Tipi camp & Muskogee camp; Gates Open 10a - 10p;Grand Entry Fri & Sat 1pm & 7pm FREE PRIMITIVE CAMPING -call for reservations More Info contact Chi or Mary Kent (912)-496-4771 info@agatheringofeaglesinc.com website: http://www.agatheringofeaglesinc.com/

 

November 12, 2011 ~ 4th Annual Flags and Feathers ~ Native American Festival

Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center ~ Gainesville, Florida

From 11 am to 2 pm. Family Drum will be the host drum again this year.  We will have drumming and dancing, flute players and story tellers and a special appearance by Paint the Pony.  Any arts and crafts person that has handmade arts and crafts can set up a table for our visitors to view, however, because it is federal property, no vending is allowed.  You can pass out business cards.   Any interested traders can contact Patricia Davis at Patricia.Davis3@va.gov  or call at 352-382-0037.    This is a wonderful chance to dance and honor our warriors and share our culture with the general public

November 19 - 20 , 2011 ~ National Veterans Pow Wow & Indian Festival

Fairgrounds on the Coosawattee River ~ Ellijay, Georgia

National Veterans' Pow Wow & Indian Festival  Sat. 11:00am until 8:00pm & Sun. 11:00am until 6:00pm The National Veterans' Pow Wow & Indian Festival pays tribute to the American Veteran while observing Native American Awareness Month. Everyone is welcome!  Native American Dance Competition with $$$ prizes, all drums welcome, daily feast for singers, dancers and performers, warriors on horseback, see Thunder the American bison, native food court, native arts and crafts, audience participation, hoop dancers, Aztec dancers, tipi's, wigwam and living Indian villages and displays, primitive skills , re-enactments, archery, kids activities, native story tellers, blowgun competitions, native flute performance, pony rides and much more.  Iron Man dance contest and specialty dances contingent with gate. Special guest performances and veterans' displays, all veterans encouraged to join in on our Veterans' salute and special tribute.  Note: Everyone is welcome but this is NOT a hobbyist pow wow so please be respectful with your regalia and general presentation if you decide to dance.  Adults: $10 Kids: $5, 5 yrs & under: FREE  Benefits: My Brother's Keeper Wildlife Rescue & The Cherokee Horse Rescue;  Vendors by invitation only please call or email: 770-735-6275 chipa.wolfe@yahoo.com    www.rthunder.com  facebook: Rolling Thunder Enterprises

 

 

 

November  11-13, 2011 ~ Native Rhythms Festival

Wickham Park ~ Melbourne, Florida

The Indian River Flute Circle, in conjunction with Native Heritage Gathering, Inc. and the Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department, proudly present the inaugural cultural gathering of the Native Rhythms Festival. This three day event during Native American Heritage Month honors the culture of the indigenous peoples of the Americas through music, and especially the music of the Native American Flute.

 

 

November 19, 2011 ~ American Indian History Month Festival

126 North Saint Andrews ~ Dothan, AL 36301

Please join us at the Dothan Civic Center in Dothan, Alabama for American Indian History Month Festival 2010. Activities include: gourd dancing, grand entry in traditional dress, traditional powwow dancing, stomp dance, host northern drum & host southern drum, guest southern drum, flute music, living history exhibits by recognized tribes, story telling and luck of the draw for everybody.   Security: Dothan Police Department Host Hotel: LaQuinta Inn & Suites 3593 Ross Clark Circle Dothan, AL 36303. Telephone 334-793-9090. All guest must be sure to ask for the festival rate. No pets inside the civic center. No vending space available. Thanks & we look forward to seeing you in Dothan, Alabama for American Indian History Month Festival 2011

 

 

November 24-27, 2011 ~ Chambers Farm Fall Pow Wow

22400 CR-315 - Ft McCoy, Florida 32182

Host Drum: Billy Evans Horse (Kiowa) Guest Drum: Birdchopper (Cherokee) Guest Drum: Lords of the Plains (Comanche) MC: Rick Bird (Cherokee) Arena Director: Terrelle Anque Flute: Albert Gray Eagle Head Man Dancer: Head Lady Dancer: Head Veteran: Thomas Zermeno (Apache)  GOURD DANCING;  INTERTRIBAL DANCING; ALL SINGERS & DANCERS WELCOME; NATIVE FOOD & VENDORS; VETERANS DAY NOVEMBER 26th; HONORING FT. McCOY VFW HOME We are located off I-75, between Gainesville and Ocala off exit 368, one half hour east on CR 318, turn right on CR 315 Ft McCoy, Florida and follow the signs to Chambers Farm.  For more Information www.chambersfarm.org www.myspace.com/chambersfarmpowwow look for us on facebook.com Host Motel: SunPlaza  Silver Springs, FL 352-236-2343

 

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December

December 2-4, 2011 ~ 14th Annual Leesburg Pow Wow

Leesburg, FL

Sponsored by; Daily Commercial and Waste Managment. American Cement Company Proud Sponsor of Thunder the American bald Eagle Presented by Wrede's Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Inc. Powwow dates- Dec. 2,3, and 4th Admission donation at the gate NO ALCOHOL,DRUGS OR WEAPONS NATIVE AMERICAN DANCERS IN REGALIA, NATIVE FOOD, FLUTE,CRAFTS,DEMO'S,STORY TELLING AND NATIVE SINGERS Gates open 9am to 9pm close of powwow 5pm Sunday Powwow info. 352-568-5092

December  30, 2011 - Jan 2, 2012~ Boomers First 3rd Intertribal Dance & Gathering

Across from Webster Westside ~ Webster, FL

Boomer 352-603-2643 boomer2563@yahoo.com

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