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JANUARY 27-29, 2012
5th Annual Sarasota Native American Indian Festival
Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, Florida 34237

Times: Friday 9-5 , Saturday 10-6; Sunday 10-5 on Sunday.

This event has grown each year. One of the highlights is the variety of paintings, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, handmade authentic arts and crafts, bead work, leather work and Native American food that is for sale.

Sarasota Indian Festival is honored to have Rick Bird and the Bird Choppers from Cherokee N.C. as our featured drum and dance group this year. They will also be performing traditional Native American drumming, singing and various styles of dance throughout the weekend.

Flutist Douglas Blue Feather is performing throughout the weekend. Doug is the recipient of the 2008 Silver Arrow Award for outstanding contribution to Native American music and numerous NAMMYs.

Little BigMountain of the Comanche and Mohawk nations will be joining us with his encampment, demonstrating the way of life of the plains tribes.

Admission: $7.00 adult, $3.00 6-12, 5 and under are free.

More information: Rex Begaye941-924-2784 
Website: http://www.myspace.com/sarasotaindianfestival
Email: rexbegaye@gmail.com . For interest in vendor space please contact: Rex Begaye, Phone: 941-924-2784, Email: rexbegaye@gmail.com

FEBRUARY 4, 2012
28th Annual Elmira Powwow
Elmira High School. 24936 Fir Grove, Elmira, OR 97437

Open to the public!

Hours: Grand Entry 1 pm and 6 pm. Native Youth Competition begins at 9 a.m.

Annual event that features many drums and vendors.

Admission: FREE!

Hosted by Bethel Consortium’s INDIAN EDUCATION PROGRAM
Serving Bethel, Crow-Applegate-Lorane, Creswell, Fern Ridge, Junction City,
Lowell, Pleasant Hill and South Lane school districts

More Information: Alan Merrill. 541-461-8228. http://www.lesd.k12.or.us/indianeducation/index.html 
Email: amerrill@lesd.k12.or.us 

FEBRUARY 11-12, 2012
22th Annual World Championship Hoop Dance Contest
The Heard Museum. Central Ave. & Encanto Blvd. Phoenix, Arizona

All are welcome! Rain or Shine!

Gates Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Grand Entry 9:30 am. The Adult Division final round will begin at 2:00 pm Sunday.

Watch as more than 70 of the top Native hoop dancers from the United States and Canada compete for cash prizes and the World Champion title. Each day starts with a grand entry of all the dancers, with competition heating up with every round. Enjoy fry bread and the museum's cafe.

Admission: Per Day (includes event and museum admission): $15 general admission, $13.50 seniors (65+), $10 American Indians and Heard Museum members, $7.50 for children age 4-12, FREE for children under 4.

More Information: Darian Begay Email: dbegay@heard.org
Phone: 602.251.8848
Address: 2301 N Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004
Website: http://www.heard.org/hoop/
 

FEBRUARY 17-19, 2012
Vero's Thunder On The Beach Powwow
Indian River County Fairgrounds, 7955 58 th Ave, Vero Beach Florida 32960

All Public Are Invited. Looking forward to seeing all our old friends and making new ones. All dancers and drums are welcome!

Hours: Friday: 3:00 pm - 10:00pm. Grand Entry Is 7:00 pm.
Saturday: Gate Opens 10:00am-10:00 pm. Grand Entry 1:30 pm and 7:00 pm
Sunday: Gates Open 10:00am-6:00 pm. Grand Entry Is 1:00 pm

Everyone is welcome! Especially Dancers and guest Drums!

Traditional Powwow. No contest. Offer mystery money dances.

There will be lots of entertainment: Buffalo Bill, ChiChi Whitecloud, Last and steel, Squirrels, Primitive camps, story circle, Archery demo, Treasure coast Wildlife, teepee exhibit and lots more.....

Drums: Falcon Singers, The Plainsmen; Head Man: Thomas Zermero; Head Lady: Juanita Zermero; Dancers: All Dancers are welcome; ADirector: Billy Kipp; MC: Ron Colombe; Special Guests: Head Vet Phillip Robertson

Admission: Adults Are $6.00. Children Are $4.00. Seniors Are $4.00.
Children under 6 FREE.

Camping Info: Free Primitive Camping, RV hook ups (water and elect and sewer) $22.50 per night

Directions: Coming off I-95 turn East go to 58th Ave turn North the fairgrounds are about 6 miles on your left hand side , follow the signs.

More Information: Email Deedee1579@aol.Com
772-567-1579
1670 11th Place
Vero Beach Florida 32960  
Website: http://www.thunderonthebeachpowwow.net

FEBRUARY 25, 2012
Mascoutin Society Winter Social Dance
Lyonsville Congregational Church

Hours:  4:00 - 10:00 pm
Meal Provided by Committee Dinner 5:00 - 6:00 Intertribal Dancing

Traditional Winter Social Dance. All Dancers Welcome.

Invited Drums: Canyon Singers, Chicago Association, Tha Tribe, White Hawk

3 Man - Hand Drum Contest sponsored by Lake Side Singers of Chicago - 1st Place $300, 2nd Place $200, 3rd Place $100

Evening events include: Intertribal Dancing, Raffles, Cake Walk, Couples Potato Dance Contest

Admission: FREE!

Camping Info: Ask for Mascoutin / White Bear Rate
Holiday Inn Willowbrook (630) 325-6400
Super 8 Willowbrook (630) 789-6300

More Information: Email Address: cms78@live.com
Phone: (630) 202-2046
Address: Lyonsville Congregational Church
6871 Joliet Road
Indian Head Park, IL 60525
Website: http://mascoutin.com

FEBRUARY

MARCH 2 - 4, 2012
2011 Returning to the Old Ways, Dance to Remember
Renninger's Twin Markets, 20651 New Highway 441 Mount Dora, Florida 32757

Gates Open Daily: 10:00 am.
Grand Entry: Friday 7:00 pm. Saturday 1:00pm & 7:00 pm. Sunday 1:00 pm.

Friday is Children's Day from 9:00am - 2:00pm with special Demonstrations, Games, etc.

Intertribal Powwow. Everyone is Welcome!

Join us for Traditional Native American Culture Including: Drumming, Dancing, Crafts, and Food.

MC: Bert Iron Turtle Cox. Head Veteran: Joey Pierce. Head Man Dancer: Bobby DuBose.Head Woman Dancer: Sandra DuBose. Host Drum: Southern Echo , Family Drum Singers. Firekeeper: Ken Cloudwalker. Color Guard: Local Veterans. Award-Winning Celtic / Native American Violinist: Arvel Bird. GRAMMY Award , NAMA, and Wolf Clan member of the Iroquois Confederacy: Joanne
Shenandoah. Special Animal Appearances: 'Thunder' the American Bald Eagle. Bring the whole Family and spend the Day, Don't forget to bring Chairs.

Admission:  Required Donation: Adults $4.00 Children Under 12 FREE
Active, Retired or Service Persons Admitted FREE.
Don't forget to bring Chairs and/or Blankets to sit on

Camping Info: Primitive Camping available, Limited camper hook-ups

Directions: Renninger's Twin Markets, 20651 New Highway 441 Mount Dora, Florida 32757. Just East of Mount Dora ~ Just 30 miles North of Orlando, Florida ~ West of Deltona, DeBary, Sanford ~ South of Gainsville, Ocala, Umatilla

More Information: Website: http://www.thunderingspiritfamily.com/
Call Tony Ledford at: 352 636-4271 or 352 589-0045 EXT. 61
Email: ThunderSpiritFam@yahoo.com 
Write: Tony Leford PO BOX 1141 ~ Eustis, FL 32727

MARCH 23-25, 2012
38th Annual Denver March Powwow
Denver Coliseum, 4600 Humboldt, Denver, Colorado

Times: Gates: Friday-10:00 am- 10:30 pm. Saturday-10:00 am-11:30 pm. Sunday-10:00 am-9:30pm.
Grand Entries: Friday & Saturday- 11:00 am & 7:00 pm. Sunday: 11:00 am.
Detailed Schedule @ http://www.denvermarchpowwow.org/schedule2005.htm 

Contest Powwow

Head Judges : Jonna Denny Blackhair (Assiniboine/Chippewa Cree) Albuquerque, NM. M. Renee Hamilton Alexander (Sac & Fox/Pawnee/Otoe) Ponca City, OK. Masters Of Ceremonies: Tommy Christian Ft. Peck Reservation, MT. Lawrence Baker (Hidatsa) Ft. Berthold, ND. Arena Director Leo "Chico" Her Many Horses (Lakota) Ethete, WY.

Admission: Under 6- FREE. $7 per day $20 for 3/day pass. Elders (60+) $3 per day. Tickets sold at the door.

Parking is available behind the Coliseum for $8 - $10 with no in/out privileges.
The Committee has a limited amount of parking passes for sale for $25 good for the entire weekend. Handicapped parking is directly across from the Main Coliseum entrance.

Directions: From Interstate 25: On I-25 take the I-70 East Exit
From Interstate 70: Take Brighton Blvd. Exit off I-70 (right lane exits) either direction.
If you are eastbound on I-70, the exit will curve around so you can see the front of the Coliseum. Stay in the right lane.
If you are westbound on I-70, the exit will take you under the Interstate but you will be able to see the Coliseum a few blocks away.

More Information: Denver March Powwow, Inc.
PO Box 19178
Denver, CO 80219
Phone: 303-934-8045
Email: denvermarchpowwow@comcast.net
Website: http://www.denvermarchpowwow.org/index.htm

MARCH 24-25, 2012
Central Michigan University's 23rd Annual “Celebrating Life” Pow wow
McQuirk Arena, Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Times: Doors open at 11am. Grand Entries:1pm and 7:00 on Saturday 12 noon on Sunday. Meal Hours: 6pm on Saturday

Contest Powwow. Open to the Public.

Drums: Host Drum: Bear Creek. Head man: To Be Picked Daily. Head lady: To Be Picked Daily. Arena Director: Dave Shananaquet. MC: Jason Whitehouse. Head Veteran: George Martin.

Drum Contest: 1st Place: $3,000. 2nd Place: $2,000. 3rd Place: $1,000. (non-placing drums receive $200). Adult Dance Contest: 1st Place: $400. 2nd Place: $300. 3rd Place: $200. Hand Drum Contest: 1st Place: $500

Admission: $7 General Public. CMU students (with I.D.) – FREE!

More Information: Native American Programs
Email: nap@cmich.edu
Phone:989-774-2508
Address: 110B Bovee 125, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
Website: http://www.cmich.edu/powwow

 
MARCH 31, 2012
4th Traditional Powwow. Augsburg College Indigenous Student Assoc.
Augsburg College
Si Melby Gymnasium 715 23rd Avenue S, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454

Times: Grand Entries at 1:00 and 6:00 PM. Dinner break from 4:30-6 PM --No meal served but concessions will be available.

Traditional Powwow. ALL Welcome!

Registration for drums and dancers starts at 11:00 am and 5:00 pm for evening. No pre-registration.

Craft and Informational vendors, concession stand, elders area.

Admission: FREE!

Directions: http://www.augsburg.edu/about/mpls_map.html

Vendors must call or email for application and details. No Food Vendors.

More Information:
Jennifer Simon
2211 Riverside Avenue #307, Minneapolis, MN 55443
612.330.1144
Email: simonj@augsburg.edu
Website: http://www.augsburg.edu/aissp

 
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APRIL 5-7, 2012
Cherokee of Georgia Spring Powwow
COG Tribal Grounds, County Road 121 and State Hwy 94, Saint George, Georgia

Traditional Powwow-No competition.

Times (approximate): Thursday & Friday: 9:00 am-Flag raising, school field trips.1:00 pm-Social Dancing. Sundown-Lowering of flags. Friday: 7:00pm Grand Entry. Saturday: 9 a.m- Flag Raising. NOON- Lunch at Camp. 1 - 5 p.m. -Social Dancing, 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, Soft Drinks, Hot Dogs and French Fries 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.

Our Nature Walk (starts at the west end of our parking lot) is open to the public.

Storytellers, Children's games, Primitive Camp/Tools, Ancient Museum relics, Flute Players and many Traders with Arts and Crafts

Drum: Red Bird Singers. MC: Tye Bell. Head Man: Jamie Nemeth. Head Lady: Lesia Sammis "Legs". Arena Director: Harley "Redhawk" McGahee.

Admission: FREE! Parking: FREE!

Bring chairs or blankets for sitting!

Free Camping-come early because space is limited. Limited RV electrical available.

More Information: fmmcgahee@bellsouth.net
Vendors Call: (904) 446-7223 110 Cherokee Way
st. George, Georgia 31562
Website: http://www.cherokeeofgeorgia.us/main/events.sfx  

April 20 - 21, 2011
Southern Miss Powwow
Southern Miss Campus at Medicine Wheel Garden, N. 32nd Ave., Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Times: Friday Gourd Dancing at 5 Grand entry at 7.
Saturday Gourd Dancing at 11 and 5, Grand entry at 1 and 7

Traditional Powwow with Luck of the Draw Money. Dancers, Vendors, General Public Welcome!

Drums: Medicine Tail. Head Man: Vance Beaver. Head Lady: Louise Billiot. Arena Director: Jeff Whaley. MC: Harold Comby

Arts And Crafts, Food, , Dancing, Drumming, Stickball Games!

Admission Fees: FREE!

Directions: Behind Liberal Arts Building on Southern Miss Campus

More Information:  Tammy Greer - Email Address: tammy.greer@usm.edu
Phone: 601-466-0948
Address: 118 College Drive Box 5025

APRIL 20-21, 2012
44th Annual Kyi-Yo Celebration - Uniting Two Worlds Through Dancing
Adams Center, The University of Montana, Missoula, Montana

Hours: Grand Entry: Friday 7:00pm. Saturday 12:00 pm and 7:00pm.

Head Man: Sonny Hawk. Head Woman: Gloria Stone Child. MC: Jason Good Striker and Darrin Old Coyote. Honorary MC: Earl Old Person. Arena Directors: Shonto Pete and Kasey Nicolson. Host Drums: Blackfoot Confederacy.

Admission: Friday and Saturday Night: $5. Saturday All Day Pass $8. Weekend Pass $15. Dancer registration + Pass $5. Drum Registration (10 passes) $50. Griz Card Discount: Friday and Saturday Night: $3. Saturday All Day Pass $6. Weekend Pass $10.

More Information:
Kyi-Yo Student Phone: (406) 243-5302 Kyi-Yo Program Coordinator: (406) 243-5403
E-mail: kyiyo@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.umt.edu/kyiyo/powwow.htm 

APRIL 20-22, 2012
ASU Powwow
Sixth Street & Rural Road, Tempe, Arizona

Hours: Gates open from 3:00 pm to 12:00 midnight; Saturday: 9:00 am to 12:00 midnight; Sunday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Contest Powwow. Everyone Welcome!

Drums: Mandaree, New Town, North Dakota; Buc Wild, Chinle, Arizona. Director: Darell Goodwill. MC: Sammy White and Dennis Bowen.

Contest dancing, Native American vendors, Native food

Admission Fees: Admission: Adults - $10.00, Students w/ID - $7.00, Three-day Pass: $20.00, Singer & Dancer Registration: $10.00.

Camping Info: No camping is allowed on the grounds due to Arizona state regulations.

Directions: 6th St South Rual Road Tempe AZ

More Information: Email Address: letspowwow@asu.edu
Phone: 480-965-5224
Address: Post Office Box 248, Tempe, Arizona 85280
Website: http://asupowwow.edu 

APRIL 26-28, 2012
The 29th Annual Gathering of Nations World Celebration Powwow
University of New Mexico Football Field, Albuquerque, New Mexico
(I-25 exit Avenida Cesar Chavez, across the street from The Pit)

(Miss Indian World is April 28th. Powwow and Trader's Market is April 29th-30th)

Hours:Thursday: 10:00am - 3:00pm: 7:00pm: Miss Indian World Traditional Talent Presentations. for all tickets, Doors open at 6:30pm)
Friday & Saturday: 10:00am (and never closes)
Grand Entry: Friday Noon and 7:00; Saturday Noon and 6:00.

A Family Event: EVERYONE (the public) INVITED! We hope to see you there!

Over 3,000 indigenous / Native American / Indian dancers and singers representing more than 500 tribes from Canada and the United States come to Albuquerque annually to participate socially and competitively. Over 800 artists, crafters, and traders will place their wares on display and for sale. Also Included: "Stage 49" The Gathering Of Nations Stage on Pow Wow Alley Featuring The Best on Native American Music!

The Gathering of Nations is an experience for all people, Indian and non-Indian.

A Fair Contest for All Dancers & Singers! 2010 Contest Dancing: Over $200,000 in Cash & Prizes to be Awarded 32 Categories - Including Elder’s 70+, Golden Age 55+, Adults 19+. $2,000 First Place All Adult Categories (19-54). Total Drum Prize Money: $33,500. $5,000 First Place “WORLD CLASS” Northern Singing Competition. $5,000 First Place “Southern Challenge” Singing Competition. Women’s Back-up Singing Contest - No. & So. Styles - $1000 Winner Take All (Maximum of 6 registered with drum) Dancer Registration: Football Ticket Windows, NE Corner of Stadium.

Announcers: “Tonkei” Sammy White, Anadarko, OK. Vince Beyl, Bemidji, MN. Dennis Bowen, Sr., Bemidji, MN. Ruben Little Head, Lame Deer, MT. Roving Host: Jason Whitehouse, Madison Heights, MI.

Head Man Dancer: Kenny Pratt, Jr. Sioux Valley, Manitoba. Head Lady Dancer: Urseelorio Kanuho Tuba City, AZ. Head Young Man Dancer: Talon White-Eye Sarnia, Ontario. Head Young Lady Dancer: Athena Bugg Red Lake, MN .

Northern Dance Judge: Anika Top Sky Rock Boy, MT. Southern Dance Judge: Toni Tsatoke Norman, OK. Northern Drum Judge: Lakota Clairmont Lakewood, CO. Head Southern Drum Judge: James Reeder, Gracemont, OK. Arena Director: George "Cricket" Shields, Shawnee, OK. Arena Director: Randy Medicine Bear, Loveland, CO. Miss Indian World 2011-2012: Marjorie Tahbone Nome, Alaska.

Invited Drums: 2011 No. "World Class" Drum Champion Northern Cree Saddle Lake/Hobbema, Alberta. 2011 "So.Challenge" Drum Champion Wild Band of Comanches Fletcher, Oklahoma. Young Spirit - Frog Lake - Alberta, Canada. Wild Rose - Toppenish, Washington. White Tail - Macy, Nebraska.

All Dancers & Singers Welcome!

Admission: One day $17. Two-day Pass $34.

More Information: 505-836-2810
Website: http://www.gatheringofnations.com/   

APRIL 28-29, 2012
Our 12th Annual Homecoming Indian Festival
Bankhead National Forest
1075 County Road 67, Moulton, Alabama

Times: Gates open 9am. Grand Entry: Saturday: 11 AM & 5PM Closing ? Sunday: 12 PM, Closing 5 PM

Indian festival. Everyone is welcome! All Veterans, Dancers, Drums, youth groups and the public are invited to enjoy this weekend with us.

Every Armed Service Veteran is invited to take part in our Grand Entry & Veteran’s activities.

Special Events and Entertainment! Creek Fish Camp. Stomp Dance Demonstration. Trade Blanket Saturday After Events. Indian Crafts, Native Food, Intertribal dancing, demonstrations, craft vendors & more.

Head Staff Head Lady: Diana Beatham. Head Man: Lee Lawrence. Head Veteran: Clyde Maize. Arena Director: Gary Thunderwolf . MC: Charles LaHay.

Be sure and bring your lawn or powwow chairs and plan to spend the day.

Admission Fees: Admission $3.00. Free Parking

Camping Info: Free Primitive Camping (bring your own water and camping equipment) no shelters provided, Electrical hook-up for Vendors only

Directions: We are located between Moulton & Double Springs, AL on Hwy 33, between the 15 and 16-mile markers. Moulton is located south of and between Decatur and Florence in the Northwest part of AL at the cross roads of State Hwy. 33, Hwy 24 & Hwy 157. If coming from Interstate 65, exit at the Hartselle, AL onto Hwy 36, go west about 20+ miles and turn left (south) on Hwy 33. Follow the mile markers until you are about ½-mile pass the 16ml.mkr. Turn left (east) at the CRIC sign go 3 miles.

Sponsored by Cherokee River Volunteer Fire Department

More Information: Cecil 205 221-3873
1075 County Road 67
Moulton, AL 35650
E-mail kbagwell1@gmail.com
Website: http://cric2010.weebly.com

APRIL 28, 2012
12 th Annual American Indian Pow Wow Celebration of Life for All People
Mount Trashmore Park, 300 Edwin Drive, Virginia Beach Virginia

Times: 11am to 6pm. Grand Entry:12 noon.

Traditional Powwow. Open to all.

Drums: Host Drum - Stumptown. Head Man: Seth Adkins. Head Lady: Leah Fortune. ADirector: Chief Thomas Lewis - Meherrin. MC: Clark Stewart - Chickahominy. Guest drum: Nassaw Nation.

Offered: Spirited music, intriguing dance and appetizing food; authentic and
Indian-inspired crafts for sale.

Admission Fees: FREE and open to the public. Free onsite parking.

Directions: I-64 to 264, Virginia Beach exit. Take Independence Blv South exit (exit 17A). Go to next light and turn left. You will see Mount Trashmore Park on your right.

Over 7,000 at last year's event. Vendor spaces fill early.

More Information: Email Address: dvick@vbgov.com
Phone: 757-385-2990
Address: 300 Edwin Drive, Virginia Beach VA 23452
Website: http://www.vbgov.com/specialevents

APRIL

May 5-6, 2012
28th Annual California Indian Market & Peace Powwow
San Juan Bautista –School Soccer Lot on the Alameda, San Juan Bautista, California

Exhibition dancing. Public welcome.

Opening Blessing Song -Kanyon Sayers-Roods- (Costonoan). Amah Ka Tura California Indian Dancers. All Nations Drum Medicine Warriors Dance Troupe.
Xipe Totec Aztec Dancers and Drum

Offered: Fine Arts & Crafts, Native foods: Indian Tacos, Fry Bread, Beverages, etc.

Admission Fees: $1 Donation is for Peace Vision, Inc. public educational benefit.

Directions: Highway 101 to 156 E. Intersection at The Alameda

More Information: Email Address: lilraven1985@comcast.net
Phone: 831-469-3724
Website: http://www.peacevision.net 
 

 
MAY 5 - 6, 2012
Mother Earth's People Inter-tribal Annual Traditional Gathering
Mojave Narrows Regional Park, 18000 Yates Road, Victorville, CA, 92392

Times: 10 AM till Dusk each day rain or shine

Traditional Powwow. All vendors, art crafts persons, drums, and dancers welcome!

Host Drum: The Black Lodge Singers Drum Group... of White Swan, Washington, headed by Kenny Scabby Robe of the Blackfeet,

Master of Ceremony: Bobby WhiteBird - Cheyenne, Master of Ceremony: Michael A. Reifel - San Carlos - Apache, Arena Director: Eugene Newman – Shawnee, Spiritual Advisor: Hershal Kaulaituy-Cheyenne, Head Gourd Dancer - Steve Bohay – Kiowa, Respected:Gourd Dancer David Lascano – Mescalero Apache, ...Head Man: Earl Steen – Muscogee Creek, Whipman: Carl Provost – Oglala Lakota, Host Drum: Black Lodge Singers of White Swan, Washington. Head Southern Drum: Hale and Company, Head Northern Drum: Blue Star, Cuauhtemoc – Aztec Dancers, Flute Player: Steve Rushingwind – Cahuilla.

Admission Fees: $10.00 per carload for up to six people; $2.00 for each walk-in

Camping Info: Camping Reservation # 1-877-387-2757 or on-line at www.sbcountyparks.com  park info (760) 245-2226 Reservations must be made 24 hrs in advance Dry Camping $20.00 per night, up to 4 people, RV hook-ups $30.00 up to 4 people, 1 vehicle per fee, $10.00 day fee included. Camp under Willows and Cottonwood Trees.. Rates subject to change.

Directions: Take Bear Valley Road off the 15 interstate Freeway, go east to
Ridgecrest, go left (north) until you arrive at Regional Park

More Information: Email Address: moreenac@yahoo.com
Phone: 760-245-2398
Address: 8096 SVL, Victorville, CA 92392

 

MAY 11-13, 2012
41st Annual Stanford Powwow
Eucalyptus Grove, Stanford, California

Times: Friday- 5 pm Dancer and drum Registration opens. Grand Entry- 7 pm. Intertribals 8 pm. Saturday- Fun Run 8:30 pm. Gourd Dancing 11:30 am. Grand Entry 1 pm and 7 pm. Dinner break 5:30pm. Sunday- Gourd Dancing 11:30 am. Grand Entry 1 pm. Contest winners announced  6 pm.

Open to the Public

Admission: FREE! Donation accepted.

Camping Info: Camping Available

Directions: From 101 (North and South)
Take the Embarcadero Road exit west toward Stanford. Embarcadero turns into Galvez Street at El Camino Real as you enter campus near Stanford Stadium. The Powwow will be to your right--follow the signs to parking.

From 280 (North and South)
Exit Page Mill Rd East toward Stanford. Turn left at El Camino Real. Turn Left at Galvez/Embarcadero near Stanford Stadium. Follow the signs to parking.

More Information:
Email: chairs@stanfordpowwow.org
For vendor information, please contact stanfordpowwow.booth@gmail.com
Phone: (650) 723-4078
Fax: (650) 725-6900
Website: http://stanfordpowwow.org

 

 
MAY 11-13, 2012
NAFF of Western Pennsylvania's First Annual Gathering
Luzerne Park Rt. 40 East Brownsville, Pennsylvania 15417

Times: Friday Local School Educational Day 10:00am to 4:00pm. Grand Entry Saturday and Sunday at 12:00 Noon. Closing Sunday at 7:00pm.

Traditional Powwow. Everyone is Welcome!

Drums: Host Drum Muddy Creek Singers. Head Man: TBA. Head Lady: TBA. ADirector: Robert Walks in Wolfs Shadow. MC: Spirit Horse. Head Veteran: Dave Weaver Red Bear.

Offered: Drumming, Dancing, Candy Dance for the kids, Auction, tomahawk and knife throwing competition, and many Vendors.

Admission Fees:

More Information: Email Address: naff1@gmail.com
Phone: 724-580-7262 or 724-963-9960 or 724-823-8171Y
 

MAY 12- 13, 2012
23rd Annual Cherokee County Indian Festival & Mothers Day PowWow
Boling Park / 1200 Marietta St. Canton, Georgia 30114

Times: Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Grand Entry- 1:00pm both days

All Drums Welcome / Daily Feast & $ Honorarium

All Drums Welcome / Daily Feast & $ Honorarium. Host Drum: Thunderbear (Cherokee, NC). Iron-man dance competitions (Prizes contingent with gate).

American Indian arts and crafts 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 (this means you “ALL” moms) Much more…

NOTE: Acts are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances

Admission: Adults: $10. Kids: $5. Kids five & under:

Camping Info: Only Tipi's are allowed to camp within the park
Camp ground up the highway at Talona Creek Campground 706-253-6143

Directions: From Atlanta: Go north 15 miles to I-575. Go north on 575 16 miles to
exit 16 and follow the signs. 1 mile to park.
From Chattanooga: Go south on I-75 to HWY 20 Canton/Rome exit. Go east 18 miles to Boling park on the left.

Quality vendors only need apply via email: chipa.wolfe@yahoo.com. Sorry, all food concessions are filled.

More Information: Email Address: chipa.wolfe@yahoo.com
Phone: 770-735-6275
Address: Boling Park
1200 Marietta hwy
Canton, GA 30114
Website: http://www.rthunder.com   

 

 
MAY 18-20, 2012
Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow
Chief Joseph Alcide Pierite Pow Wow Grounds
Tunica-Biloxi Reservation, Marksville, Louisianna

Times: Grand Entries: Friday 7:30 p.m. Saturday 1:00 & 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 12 noon. Pow Wow ends @ 4:00p.m.
Registration (Dance & Drum): Opens 5-8 p.m. on Friday. Closes 12 noon on Saturday.

Traditional Contest Powwow. Open to the Public.

Head Lady Dancer: Sonya Smith Dothan, AL. Head Man Dancer: Adam Nordwall Stillwater, OK. Arena Director: Ray Kingfisher Anadarko, OK. Head Dance Judge: Randy Fraizier Oklahoma City, OK. Head Drum Judge: Bert Polchies Waite, ME. Head Gourd Dancer: Ken Dixon Choctaw, MS. Northern Host Drum: The Scouts Cleveland, TX. Southern Host Drum: Otter Trail Singers Apache, OK. Guest Drum:Alamoosic Lake Singers Indian Island, ME. Co-Emcees: Rob Daugherty Jay, OK; Alexander Santos Apache, OK.

Performers: The Grayhawk Band; The Tunica Singers & Legend Keepers; Hawk Henries.

*Competition Points start at 1PM Saturday.

Admission Fees: General Admission - $5; Children (5 yrs & Younger) - $2; Elders (65 & older) - $3 (Registered DRUMS & DANCERS and Paragon associates w/ badges WILL BE ADMITTED FREE)
 

Parking: at Paragon Casino Resort and limited parking on the Reservation. A shuttle will be running from the main entrance of the casino to the pow wow grounds.

Camping Info: Limited Free Camping next to grounds while space last. RV Campground at Paragon Casino RV Resort next door.

Directions: Chief Joseph "Alcide" Pierite Pow Wow Grounds, Tunica-Biloxi Reservation, Hwy 1 @ Marksville, LA 71351

More Information: Email Address: avosar@paragoncasinoresort.com
Phone: (800)946-1946, ext 2034
Address: 711 Paragon Place
Marksville, LA 71351
Website: http://www.tunicapowwow.org  

 

MAY 19 - 20, 2012
Feast of the South 2012
Cheaha State Park 19644 Hwy. 281 Delta, Alabama 36258

Times: Opening Ceremony Sat & Sun 10:00 a.m. Closing Ceremony Sat & Sun 5:00 p.m.

Traditional Gathering and Drum Feast. Celebrating Women's Drums. Everyone is Welcome!

Drums: Women of Heart. Head Man: Daniel Miller. Head Lady: Qwen Babs.
ADirector: Jan Pair. MC: Janet Smith.

Admission Fees: $2.00 parking fee

Camping Info: Hotel, lodge, RV, tent, chalets all on state park

Directions: www.cheahastatepark@dcnr.alabama.gov
More Information: Email Address: feastofthesouth2012@gmail.com
Phone: Lisa Byrd 678-877-9986
Address: 2863 Hog Liver Road
Carrollton, GA 30117
Website: http://www.feastofthesouth2012.com 
 

 
MAY 19 - 20, 2012
Buffalo Chip's Wild West Fest & Inter-tribal PowWow
Lions Club Fairground, Ellijay, Georgia

All Drums Welcome. Native American Intertribal Dancing with Iron Man Competitions.
Cowboy & Indian Games. Lone Ranger & Tonto. Quick Draw Contest. Reenactments.
Chuck Wagon Cuisine (Saddle Tramp Cafe). Native Cuisine (Camp Fry-Bread). Live Buffalo. Warriors on Horseback. SASS Horseback Exhibition. Meet Cowboy & Indian Film Stars. Tipi Village. Primitive Skills Encampment. Archery & Tomahawk Demonstrations. Live Music & Dance Games / Audience Participation. Cowboy & Indian Market Place (arts & crafts). Much More....

More information: 770-735-6275
Email: chipa.wolfe@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.rthunder.com 
 

 
MAY 20, 2012
10th Annual Drums Along the Hudson
Upper Manhattan's Inwood Hill Park- 218th Street & Indian Road, New York, NY
(4 blocks west of Broadway)

Times: 11:00 am until 6:00 pm, rain or shine

Everyone Welcome!

A multi cultural family-oriented festival, DRUMS ALONG THE HUDSON® includes exhibitions of world dance and drumming traditions as well as Native American crafts and international foods. The festival combines a celebration of Native American heritage, culture, and art with the diversity of New York City itself. In keeping with the underlying theme of environmental appreciation and education, DRUMS ALONG THE HUDSON® will continue to feature an Environmental Tent which will include appearances by Captain Planet, courtesy of the Captain Planet Foundation.

During the day, we take time out to honor individuals and organizations for their contributions to environmental and humanitarian causes. This year's honorees are La Donna Harris, President, Americans for Indian Opportunity, and Jane Schachat, former Northern Manhattan Parks Department Administrator. We will also plant a white pine tree in a ceremony, officiated by Mohawk Elder Tom Porter, which pays tribute to the memory of community leaders we have lost in the previous year. Sandra Bookman, weekend anchor for WABC-TV, will host the event along with Tetiana Anderson, NY1 television reporter.

Admission Fees: FREE

This year, we will have a free bicycle valet that lets attendees who ride their bike to the park check it with an attendant.

Directions: By Subway: Take the 1/9 train to 215th street and walk north to 218th. Take a left on 218th to the end, and you will reach the park.
Or take the A train to 207th street and turn west onto Seaman Ave and walk north into the park.
By Bus: Take Bx7, Bx12, Bx20, M100 to 207th street.
By Car: From Westside Highway, take the Dyckman St exit. Follow the exit as it merges with Broadway. Drive north on Broadway to 218th street. The entrance to the Park is on the end of the street.
From FDR/East River Drive, go north to the end. The end of the highway is at Dyckman St. Bear left on Dyckman St. Take Dyckman west to Broadway and take a right on Broadway. Proceed north to 218th St and make a left turn and park at the end of the street.

More Information: Email: dah@lotusmusicanddance.org
Phone: 212.627.1076 ext 18
Address: 109 W. 27th Street
New York, NY 10001
Website: http://drumsalongthehudson.org

 

 
MAY 26-28, 2012
30th Annual Selma Walker Memorial Weekend Powwow
Franklin County Fairgrounds, 4100 Columbia St, Hilliard,Ohio

Times: Gate opens at 10am. Grand Entry at 1pm. Powwow feeds participants: Sat. Supper, Sun & Mon. Breakfast & Supper

Traditional Powwow. All are welcome!

Culture, education, good time. Tradition, old friends, new friends, joy.

Drums: Chaske Hotain. ADirector: Kenny Irwin Sr.

Admission: $5-adults,$3-seniors & student,FREE-5 & under & participants,$10-weekend pass. Parking FREE.

Camping Info: Primitive camping NO fires at site FREE. KOA in Buckeye Lake about 10 miles south. Motels nearby Directions: From I 70 on west side of Columbus go North on I 270 to exit 13 follow fairground signs. 4100 Columbia St. Hilliard,Ohio 43026

More Information: Email Address: naicco@aol.com
Phone: (614)443-6120
Address: Native American Indian Center Of Central Ohio
PO Box 07705 Columbus, Ohio 43207-0705

 

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JUNE 1-3, 2012
7th Annual Taylorville Black Horse Pow Wow
Christian County Fairgrounds, Taylorville, Illinois

Times: Open from 10am to 10pm Daily. Grand Entries, 1pm and 6pm Saturday and 1pm Sunday. Dancing starts at noon.

Traditional powwow. Public Welcome

Head Man Dancer: John Richmond. Head Lady Dancer: Penny Richmond. Head Veteran: Thomas Garman. Head Gourd Dancer: Thomas Three Feathers, Blackfeet. ADirector: Dennis Running Hawk Lakota Elder, Sacred Pipe Carrier and Sundance Leader. MC: David Wayahneetah Welch, Cherokee.

Admission: FREE and Free Parking

Camping Info: RV Hook-Ups Plenty of tent camping

Directions: East From Springfield, Illinois about 30 Miles on RT 29

More Information: Email Address: sevenhawks@sbcglobal.net
Phone: 217-528-9172
Address: 1012 North 12th Street Springfield, Illinois 62702
Website: http://thetaylorvilleblackhorsepowwow.webs.com  

JUNE 7-9, 2012
Sealaska Heritage Institute Celebration, Juneau, Alaska

Sealaska Heritage Institute's biennial Juried Art Show and Competition will debut June 2. Please check back for more information.

Celebration is a biennial festival of Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian tribal members organized every two years by Sealaska Heritage Institute.

Event began in 1982, born of SHI's Board of Trustees' desire to celebrate and showcase Southeast Alaska Native traditions and customs. Since that time, Celebration has become an effective and energetic vehicle for encouraging individuals, families, clans and communities to participate in traditional song and dance, arts and crafts, and the revitalization of Native languages.

It is one of the largest gatherings of Southeast Alaska Native peoples and is the second largest event sponsored by Alaska Natives in the State of Alaska.

Hotels sometimes fill up soon after this date is released, so SHI encourages people to book rooms early.

More Information:
Website: http://www.sealaskaheritage.org/celebration/index.htm 

JUNE 15-16, 2012
Dancers of the Plains Cultural Exhibition
The Great Platte River Road Archway, Kearney, Nebraska

Times: Friday is Cultural Education Day. The morning is full of hands-on
activities and exhibits. Grand Entry and dance demonstration begins at 1:00 pm-3:00 pm. Saturday - Morning activities include living history, vendors, exhibits etc. Grand Entry and dance exhibition 1:00 -3:00 pm

Exhibition Powwow. All are welcome.

Any dancer interested in demonstrating/exhibiting dance styles and history, welcome.

Offered: Dance and Drum exhibition, Traditional style Native American Food, Native American Fine Art and Crafts, and Interactive Traditional Demonstrations

Dancers of the Plains will honor the Ponca Tribes of Oklahoma and Nebraska
in 2012.

Admission Fees: FREE. Donations accepted.
Parking: By shuttle, Priority Parking for Seniors and Disabled.

Camping Info: Camping available at Ft. Kearny State Recreational Park

Directions: Turn off Interstate 80 at exit 272 and enter towards Kearney and turn right at the first stop light. Follow up be turing right once more and then one left hand turn and then just follow the paved road to the Archway.

More Information: Email: dourada@archway.org
Phone: 308 237-1000
Address: 3060 East First Street, Kearney, NE 68847
Website: http://www.archway.org

JUNE 16-17, 2012
Twelth Annual Inter-Tribal Osage River Pow Wow
Miller County Fairgrounds, Eldon, Missouri

Hours: Saturday: 10am to 10 pm; Sunday: 10am to 5pm

Head Staff: Host Southern Drum: Young Bucks. M.C ---Lance Cully. Head Gourd: Grant Phelan. Head Man Dancer: Mike Scheiblhofer. Head Lady Dancer: Dona McKinney. Arena Director: Jerrald Braiuca.

Native American Food and Crafts. Princess Contest.

All Drums And Dancers Welcome. Public Welcome. Bring Lawn Chairs

Admission: Adults: 3.00; Children 4 to 12: 1.00; 3 years & under: free

Directions: Take the Hwy 52 and Bus. 54 exit and turn East towards
Eldon. Go past Walmart and turn right on Eighth Street
next to a flower shop called "This Bud's For You". On
eighth street you will see the vendor entrance for the pow
wow. For the public entrance, go to the stop sign and
follow the signs around the block.

No drugs, alcohol, firearms or bad attitudes. Pets must be kept on a leash at all times.

For more information please call Janet Dudley at (573) 369-2710
Or email Janet Dudley at oldjed@hughes.net
Website: http://www.osageriverpowwow.com/ 

JUNE 16 -17, 2012
11th Annual Togus Veterans Powwow
Togus VA Center (Hospital Grounds) Rt 17, 4 miles east of Augusta, Maine

Hours: Gates open at 10:00am. Grand Entry @ 12:00.

Intertribal Powwow. Public is welcome!

Will have specialty dances, demonstrations, children's booth & night dancing.

Admission: Donation. Proceeds to benefit Togus Veterans. Help us to honor them, for without them, we would not have the freedom we have come to know and love.

Directions: Togus VA Center located on Rt 17, 4 miles east of Augusta Maine.

More Information:
Ellie at 207-649-5614
Email: deepquietspirit@yahoo.com 
Website: http://toguspowwow.webs.com

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The Strong Sun Pow Wow 2012
Tanglewood Park, Clemmons, North Carolina

Times: Gates will open at 9:30 on Friday and Saturday Morning
Grand Entry will be at 11am Friday and again at 2pm until 8:00pm
Grand Entry on Sunday will be at 12:00 noon until 7pm

Friday is Childrens day with a lot of teaching and sharing.

Featured will be a concert of renowned Cherokee Native American flutists, John Sarantos with Mr. Arvil Bird Live in the Circle, Birds of Prey, Flint Nappimg, Fire Starting, Traditional Drums, dancers in traditional regalia and ceremonies honoring veterans, as well as many other memorable events. Native American crafts people from across the country will display their crafts and food vendors will offer traditional Pow Wow menu items.

Host Drum: Bird Chopper. Guest Drum: Thunder Spirit Wolf. Lead Dancers: Mike and Jeanie Cranford. Arena Director: Ken Cloudwalker. Head Veteran & flag Staff Carrier: Carlos Martin. Demonstraters: Mr. John "Blackfeather" Jefferies Weapons. Flint Napping Deer Man. Fire Building: Julius Perdue

Admission: Adults $8.00 Childern 5 and over $4.00 veterans and Senior citizens 62 and over Free. Children 4 years old and under Free.
Special Groups rate are available call 336-618-0561 or e-mail strongsunpowwow@nearriverdwellers.com

More Information: Email: chief@nearriverdwellers.org
Phone: 336-618-0561
Website: http://nearriverdwellers.com/strongsunpowwow2012 

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