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DEC. 31, 2006 - JAN. 1, 2007
Morningstar Program Annual Sobriety Pow Wow and Celebration of All My Relations
Pierson Park, 55th and Metropolitan, Kansas City, Kansas

Hours: Doors Open 10:00 am - 11:30 pm Vendors & Art Market . Gourd Dancing: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm; Intertribal 3:00 - 5:00 pm (Tiny Tots Contest); Dinner Break 5:00 - 6:00 pm; Gourd Dancing 6:00 - 7:00 pm; Intertribal 7:00 - 11:00 pm
Sobriety Countdown & Closing Prayer 11:00pm

Teen Contest: Sponsored by the Spotted Eagle Dance Group Tiny Tots Contest: Sponsored by LTs Expressions Potawatomi Art Glass Headman: Badger Wahwassuck, Prairie Potawatomi, Mayetta, KS Head lady: Peggy Kinder, Citizen Potawatomi, Kansas City, MO Head Singer: Shawn Sheridan, Iowa and Turtle Mountain Chippewa, Macy, NE Emcee: Tim Tallchief, Osage, Norman, OK Arena Director: Travis Willingham, Keetoowah, Blue Springs, MO Head Gourd Dancer: Oran McKinney, Kickapoo/Potawatomi , Holts Summit, MO Honored Guest: Larry Sellers, Osage, Pahuska, OK Princess: Hali Barnett, Muscogee Creek/Seminole, Kansas City, MO

Bring your own chairs. No alcohol, drugs, or firearms allowed.

Directions from HAIC Directions Distance Total Est. Time: 19 minutes Total Est. Distance: 12.00 miles 1: Start out going WEST on W 39TH ST toward PENNSYLVANIA AVE. 0.1 miles 2: Turn RIGHT onto SOUTHWEST TRFY. 1.4 miles 3: Take the ramp toward I-35 N. <0.1 miles 4: Stay STRAIGHT to go onto ramp. 0.1 miles 5: Merge onto I-35 N. 0.8 miles 6: Merge onto I- 670 W / I-70 ALT W via EXIT 2U toward TOPEKA (Crossing into KANSAS). 2.8 miles 7: I-670 W / I-70 ALT W becomes I-70 W / US-40 W. 1.5 miles 8: Merge onto I- 635 S via EXIT 419. 3.1 miles 9: Take the METROPOLITAN AVE exit- EXIT 2A. 0.1 miles 10: Turn RIGHT onto METROPOLITAN AVE. 1.2 miles 11: Turn LEFT onto S 55TH ST. 0.4 miles 12: End at [1700- 1809] S 55th St Kansas City, KS 66106, US Total Est. Time: 19 minutesTotal Est. Distance: 12.00 miles.

Vendors contact: Stacy Braiuca, 816- 421-7608, for more information.
Information: Contact Stacy Braiuca, Morningstar Program Director for more information at 816-421-7608 or at
 
Website: http://www.haicindian.com 
 
DEC. 31, 2006 - JAN. 1, 2007
2nd Annual New Year's Eve Pow-Wow
Shiloh Center, Zion IL

Hours: 6:00pm (12/31/06) 1:00am (1/1/2007)

Grand Entry: 7:00pm

This is a small gathering of Native American & Non-Native American people to celebrate the new year Native American Style. The intent of this pow wow is to provide a cultural / family orientated event for adults & children alike. Sponsored in part by: The Potawatomi Trails Pow-Wow Committee Zion Park District .

FREE Admission for all, PUBLIC INVITED
 

Meal to be served at 9:00 pm, Donation of $10 appreciated for buffet of Turkey/Gravy, Ham, Wild Rice, Rolls, Baked Beans, Mashed Potato, Bread/Butter, Coffee, Water, & Lemonade, desserts, snacks, mac&cheese & much more! (Dancers in full regalia / singers eat free)

If you would like to volunteer your time to help set up prior to the pow wow, or clean up after, please let us know!

Directions: Take I94 (or 41, or 45) to 173 , go east on 173 in to Zion. Turn right (south) on Lewis Ave. Take Lewis Ave to 27th Street and turn left (east). The Shiloh Center is on the Northwest corner of 27th Street and Emmaus. If you are familiar with the summer pow wow held in Shiloh park, the Shiloh Center is across the park from the summer pow wow area. There will be pow wow signs along this route.

!!!THIS IS A SOBRIETY EVENT!!! NO DRUGS / ALCOHOL WILL BE PERMITTED.

For More information contact Bill Brown Jr. At 262-358- 3516 or Email at  

 
DEC. 31, 2006 - JAN. 1, 2007
Twelfth Moon Sobriety Pow Wow
Haskell Indian Nations University - Lawrence, KS

Hours: Sunday: Grand Entry 3:00 and 7:00; Gourd Dancing 12:00-2:30; Dinner Break 5:00; Intertribals 7:30- 2:00 am.
Monday: Grand Entry 3:00 and 6:00; Gourd Dancing 12:00-2:30; Dinner Break 5:00; Close Intertribals 7:00 Sppecials and Dance-off, if needed.

Head Man : Michael Roberts of Ada, OK (Choctaw/Chickasaw); Head Lady: Delane Snowball (Otoe); Head Gourd: Tom Spottedhorse (Kiowa) of Lawrence, KS; Arena Director: Sonny Waters (Ponca) of Oklahoma; M.C.: Manny King - (Northern Cheyenne) of Lawrence, KS; Honored Elder: Henry Collins - (Ponca) of Lawrence, KS; Southern Singer: Louie Sheridan - Omaha of Macy, NE; Host Northern Drum: Meskwaki Nation of Tama, IA

ALL DRUMS WELCOME

Contest Again Sponsored by the Flores Family - Luiseno Tribe of California/Osage

Men's & Women's Traditional -- 1st Place - $1000, 2nd Place - $500, 3rd Place - $300
** Princess Special ** Tiny Tots **

For more information contact:

Tim Robinson @ (785)840-9884, Jan Morris @ (816)561-9325/   or
 
JANUARY 19-21, 2007
4th Annual Red Paint Powwow and Indian Market
Western New Mexico University Intramural Gym, Silver City, New Mexico

Doors Open 9:00 A.M. Daily
Friday - Indian Market, Performers & Demonstrations
Saturday - Gourd Dancing - 11 A.M. & 5:30 P.M. ; Grand Entries - 1:00 P.M. & 7:30 P.M. Closing - 11:00 P.M.
Sunday - Gourd Dancing - 11 A.M. ; Grand Entry - 1:00 P.M.; Closing - 6:00 P.M.

Contest Powwow - January 20, 21. All Categories, Drum Contest

Master of CeremoniesGabriel Ayala (Yaqui); Co-Master of CeremoniesLouie Cervantes (Pima-Akimel Oodham); Arena DirectorTommy Spotted Bird (Kiowa); Head JudgeNathan Largo (Dine); Head ManDerwin Velarde (Jicarilla Apache); Head Lady Maurissa Two Two (Oglala Lakota-Tohono Oodham); Head Young BoyTo Be Announced Daily; Head Young LadyTo Be Announced Daily; Head Gourd DancerTed Rodriguez (Lipan Apache); Host Northern Drum Rizing Sun (Mescalero Apache); Host Southern Drum Zotigh Singers (Albuquerque)

All Dancers, Drums, Native Royalty, Vendors and Public Welcome

General Admission - $7.00 Per Person/per Day. Senior Citizens And Children Under 12 - $5.00

PA Will Be Provided, Bring Your Chairs


Vendor Space is limited - Please Reserve Space - Only Native American Handmade Products Allowed.

For More Information: Red Paint Powwow
C/O Joe Saenz
P.O. Box 837, Santa Clara, Nm 88026
505-534-1379
E-Mail: apache@redpaintpowwow.net
apache@wolfhorseoutfitters.com
Website: http://www.redpaintpowwow.net
 
JANUARY 20, 2007
13th Annual Benefit Pow Wow
Greenville High School Gym, 3515 Lions Lair Road Greenville, TX 75402

Hours: 1:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Gourd Dance 1:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. Exhibition Dance 3:00 & 8:00 p.m. Grand Entry 3:00 & 7:30 p.m.

Head Staff: Kelly Switch (HM), Keri Jahne Myers (HL), Will Tonemah (HG), Dave Johnson (HSS), Marvin Johnson (MC), Jason Laird (AD), A.C. Woodlands (HSD).

All Drums Welcome!

Free Parking. Free Admission.

Sponsors the Native American Club & The Parents Organization. Money raised for Scholarship funds.

Contact: Ron Shackelford, 903-457-2589, FAX 903-455-5158,
 
JANUARY 20-21, 2007
Spokane Tribe 1881 Winter Anniversary Pow Wow.
Alex Sherwood Memorial Building in Wellpinit, Washington

Grand Entry 1:00 pm Saturday, January 20, 2007.

All drums welcome.

Dinner provided by the 1881 Anniversary Pow Wow Committee at 5:00 pm Saturday, January 20, 2007.

Vendor space is limited. Reserve early. .

Inez Hubert. 509-258-7253. anniversary_pow_wow@hotmail.com
 
JANUARY 26 - 28, 2007
Mystic Eagle 5th Annual Pow wow
Osprey, Florida

Drum Contest,Lodge contest, Daily Draw money for Reg. Dancers.

Camp feed and primative camping for Drums and Dancers,beautiful park and great people, come join in the family fun.
EVERYBODY DANCE!!.

Julie Norris. 386-935-2982.  
 
JANUARY 27-28, 2007
International Peace Pow-Wow 2007
Exhibition Pavillion, 3401 Parkside Drive South,, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

Presented by the Blackfoot Canadian Cultural Society.

Grand Entries: Saturday 1:00 & 7:00 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 pm

Competitions:
10Adult Dance Competitions: 1st - $500, 2nd - $300, 3rd -$200
7 Teen Dance Competitions: 1st - $200, 2nd - $150, 3rd - $100
7 Junior Dance Competitions: 1st - $100, 2nd - $75, 3rd - $50
Drum Competition: 1st - $2000, 2nd - $1000, 3rd - $600, 4th $400

Admission: $10.00 per day, $7.00 Students/Seniors

More info at http://www.blackfoot.ca 
Contact Mary Ann Crow Healy at Ph. (403) 327-6807 E-mail:
 

FEBRUARY 10, 2007
26th Annual Benefit Powwow Stockton, California
University of the Pacific in Stockton, California.

Everyone is welcome.

There are no admission fees.

Contact:
 
FEBRUARY 16-18, 2007
4th Annual Vero's Thunder on the Beach Powwow
Indian River County Fairgrounds, Vero Beach , Florida.
off 1-95 go east to 58 Ave turn left go 6 miles we are on the left side.

Head Man: Ed Winddancer: Head Women: Kaye Taylor: Mc: David White Wolf Trezak: Arena Dir: Billy Kipp: Head Vet: Erie Martino: Drums: Medicine Tail, Red Bird Jrs:

There is much entertainment. and we are proud to have the Wrede's Wildlife and all their wonderful animals with us this year.

All guest drums and dancers are welcome!!!

Adult:$6.00 Children and Seniors:$4.00: RV Hook ups, $22.50 per night.

Contact:   or call Dona Chesser at 772-567-1579,e-mail:
 
FEBRUARY 16 - 18, 2007
1st Annual Cabin Fever Traditional Pow Wow
22525 Ecorsre Rd. Taylor, Mi.

Day money and Bonuses for pre-regitered Native Dancers -- Guest Native Druns welcome (gratuity not guaranteed)

Friday: Vendor set-up & pre-Pow Wow sales -- 9:00 a.m - 7pm
Saturday: 9:30 -- Admission begins/ 7pm -- Flags Retired. 10 am & 4pm -- Grand Entry / 2:30 pm -- Dinner break
Sunday: 9:30 -- Admission begins / 4pm -- Closing ceremonies; 10 am -- Grand entry

Call for more Info!!. Carol Plain. 313-271-5443.  
 
FEBRUARY 16-18, 2007
Mid-Winter Powwow
Elementary School Gym, Nett Lake, Minnesota

Traditional Pow Wow Bois Forte Band of Chippewa.

Adrienne or Louise. 218-757-3261.  
 
FEBRUARY 17, 2007
NC School of Science and Math Powwow
1219 Broad Street, Durham, NC

Grand Entries at: 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Close at 10:00.

We strive to have a friendly powwow where all people feel welcome. We feed all singers and dancers at the supper break and have a T-shirt give-away during the evening portion of the powwow. We emphasize lots of intertribal and exhibition dancing with no breaks once the powwow gets going.

The powwow is put on by the Indian students at the NC School of Science and Math which is an advanced residential high school for students from all over North Carolina.

Joe Liles
919-416-2730
Email:  
Website:http://ncssm.edu/powwow 
 
FEBRUARY 17-18, 2007
40th Annual O'Odham Tash Fair & Rodeo - Pow Wow Event
Casa Grande, Arizona.

Gourd Dancing: Saturday 12:00pm

Grand Entry: Saturday 1:00pm

Contest Pow Wow & Drum Contest.

MC - Dennis Bowen, AD - Taite Honadick, HM - Myron Klain, HL -Maurissa Two Two, HJudge - Nathan Largo, Spiritual Advisor - Norman Largo, Host Northern Drum ~ Ghost Horse (AZ&SD); Host Southern Drum ~ Panther Creek (AZ); AZ Territorial Gourd Society. SPECIAL APPEARANCE: Miss Indian Arizona 06-07~Cissimarie M. Juan, Teresa M. Choyguha (Native American Comedian), Blessing of the ground by Miguel Flores (Tohono O'Odham / Pascu Yaqui).

Open to the public.

Free Admission. Everyone Welcome,

Alcohol & Drug Free Event, Bring Your Own Chairs & Enjoy! Camping Available.

Native American Arts & Crafts vendors ~ 10x10-$125.00 a day (Saturday & Sunday, Monday Free) Set-up after 8:30pm on Friday (if possible).

Contact: Georgette Johnson or Kevin Juan (520) 450-1338~(520) 450-1336 or (520) 361-4057;
E-mails: , . O'Odham Tash Office (520) 836-4723.
Website:  http://www.oodhamtash.freeservers.com/index.html
 
FEBRUARY 24, 2007
Winter Benefit Dance
Aurora, Illinois.

Doors open at 12:00 Noon; Intertribal Dancing: 1:00-5:00; Meal break: 5:00-7:00; Intertribal Dancing: 7:00-9:00

Admission: Seniors 65+ - $3.00 Adults - $7.00 17 & under - $3.00 Dressed Participants - $5.00

Free Saturday evening meal for participants.

Contact: Pow Wow Chair: Chris Stoltman 630-202-2046
 
FEBRUARY 24-25, 2007
17th Annual Spring Powwow
South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota

Dance Contest Begins Saturday. Dance Specials Men's & Women's Switch Dance; Velva Lu Spencer Memorial: Jingle Dress and Grass Dance Special

Head Staff: Cultural Advisor: Claude Two Elk MC: Butch Felix AD: Avery Thompson Head Judge: Sharon Fineday

Admission: $4 per day $5 for the weekend. Children under 6 & Senior Citizens admitted FREE

For vendor information, contact Steven Martin . Steven Martin. 605-688-6653.  
 

MARCH 2- 4, 2007
Thundering Spirit Pow Wow Honoring 'The CREATOR'
Renninger's Twin Markets
20651 New Highway 441 Mount Dora, Florida 32757
Just East of Mount Dora ~ Just 30 miles North of Orlando

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

Friday March 2nd is Children's Day from 10:00am - 2:00pm with special Demonstrations, Games, etc.

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

MC: Ric Bird; Head Veteran: Ed Roth; Head Man Dancer: Enoch Haubenstricker; Head Woman Dancer: Naomi 'Walela Gentle Flight' ; Host Drum: Family Drum Singers; Co-Host Drum: Bird Chopper Bird Family Drum; Firekeeper: Joe 'Walking Elk' ; Color Guard: Veterans Honor Society; Guest Elder: Kashka - Tlingit Legend Keeper - Storyteller

Performers:
2005 NAMMY Award Winner for Best Instrumental Recording, Native Fiddle and Flute Artist: Arvel Bird; 2002 NAMMY 'Flutist of the Year' : Tommy Wildcat; Dineh Singer: Allen Mose Jr.; TLATLACAYOLOTL (Earth, Man, Heart) ~ Aztec Family Dancers; Singer/Songwriter: Crystal Woman; Story Tellers: Sarah 'Sunshine Badger Woman' and Grandma Coyote

Special Animal Appearances:'Paint the Pony' and 'Thunder' the American Bald Eagle

An outstanding collection of Native American Artisans and Traders will be bringing their Creativity, Culture, and Crafts to our 2007 Pow Wow.

Admission: Adults $3.00 Children Under 12 FREE; Active, Retired or Service Persons Admitted FREE

Bring Chairs and/or Blankets to sit on

For additional Information or to become a sponsor,
Call Tony Ledford at: 352 636-4271 or 800 619-0045 EXT. 61

or write: PO BOX 1141 ~ Eustis, FL 32727
Website: http://thunderingspirit.tripod.com/ 

 

MARCH 3, 2007
Ardmore High School Native American Club Benefit Powwow
Heritage Hall 220 W. Broadway St. Ardmore, Oklahoma

Arts&Crafts, Kids Contest, Food, Raffles, 50/50

Headstaff: Master Of Ceremonies: Gary Kodaseet, Oklahoma City, Ok. Head Singer: Anthony Monoessy, (Southernboys) Lawton, Ok. Headman Dancer: J.T. Lile, Lawton, Ok. Headlady Dancer: Cristina Star, Stroud, Ok. Head Gourd Dancer: Warren Queton, Norman, Ok. Arena Director: Billy Bemo, Shawnee, Ok. Color Guard: Choctaw Nation Color Guard

Schedule: 2:00-5:00 Gourd Dancing; 5:00-6:00 Supper Break; 6:00-7:00 Gourd Dancing; 7:00-11:00 Grand Entry; 7:30 Ardmore Schools Native American Royalty Crowning; 8:00-11:00 Intertribal Dancing, Contests, Raffles, 50/50

All Veterans Welcome, All Princesses Welcome, All Drums & Dancers Welcome.

Free Admission! Donations Accepted.

Bring Your Own Chairs
No Alcoholic Beverages Or Drugs Allowed

Contact: Deana Craighead -   - 580-226-7680 ext. 311 or Indian Education Office, 580-221-3001, ext. 140 or 141 -

 

MARCH 10 - 11, 2007
3rd Annual Red Nations Intertribal Powwow
Clinton Farms Nature Preserve, Ephesus Church Road, Winston, GA

Gates open at 10 am and close at 6 pm.
Grand Entry at 12 noon (Indian Time)

All drums and All dancers welcome.

Head Man: Harry Driggers; Head Lady: Fire Joyner; Head Vets: George McCarver and Smitty Smith; MC: Gary Smith;Keeper of the Circle: Gary Fuller and Charlie Hannah. Special Guests: Larry Campbell and The Mexican Aztec Tlaltlacayolotl Dancers

Free Parking and Free Admission

Primitive camping available for dancers and drums.

No Politics, No alcohol, No drugs, No weapons, No attitudes.

Contact: Fire at 678-772-6870 or at

 

MARCH 17, 2007
Northland College Annual Powwow
Ashland, Wisconsin
Located on Hwy 13, South of Hwy 2

Information TBA

Contact information: TBA
Northland College Native American Association
Website: Contact information: TBA
Website: http://www.northland.edu/Northland/Families/  Native American Awareness Week

 
MARCH 17-18, 2007
15th Annual Learning to Walk Together Traditional Pow Wow
Vandament Arena on the Northern Micjhigan University campus in Marquette, MI

Grand Entries: Saturday 1pm and 7pm; Sunday at 1pm.
Feast will be on Saturday at 5pm with a Hand Drum Contest!

Sponsored by the NMU Native American Student Association (NASA).

If you have any questions or need any additional information, please email   or call (906) 227- 1397. Steve Knauf. 906-227-1397.  
 
MARCH 24, 2007
23rd Annual Circle of Nations Indian Associtation
PE Center, University of Minnesota Morris, Minnesota

Grand Entries: Saturday: 1pm and 6pm.

Head Staff: TBA

Mike Miller
320-589-6094
 
Website: http://www.morris.umn.edu/~cnia/cnia 
 
MARCH 24-25, 2007
19th Annual Natchez Powwow
Grand Village of the Natchez Indians, 400 Jefferson Davis Blvd., Natchez, Mississippi
Historic Site off Hwy 61 South

Saturday : Gourd Dance 1 PM and 7 PM; Grand Entry and Intertribal Dancing 2 PM and 8 PM.
Memorial Camp Feed for all Participants 5 PM. Will be prepared by the Vernon Atkins Family (Redrock and Claremore, OK). In honor of all our absent loved ones.
Sunday: Gourd Dance 1 PM; Grand Entry and Intertribal Dancing 2 PM.

MC:Bo Limbaugh, Locust Grove, OK; Arena Director:Darsh DeSilva, Round Rock, TX;Head Singer Southern Drum: Vann Bighorse, Pawhuska, OK (Osage); Guest Northern Drum:"Greywolf" Philadelphia, MS; Head Man Dancer:Chris Bryant, Lynchburg, VA; Head Lady Dancer:Keri Jhane Myers, Oklahoma City, OK (Comanche, Gros Ventre, Blackfeet, Assiniboine); Gourd Dance Host: White Star Gourd Dance Society

No Contests; Just lots of Good Singing, Dancing and Fun!

Trader Booths for Food and Native American Crafts open 10 am Sat. and 11 am Sun.

Powwow participants are allowed to camp on the grounds.

Spectators bring your lawn chairs for seating.

Administered by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History

For More Info: Powwow Chairman Chuck Borum 131 Jeff Davis Blvd Ste F Natchez, MS 39120
601-442-0200 fax 601-445-0210
Grand Village 601-446-6502 Website: http://groups.msn.com/NatchezPowwow 

 
MARCH 25, 2007
San Diego Cherokee Community First General Membership/Organizational Meeting
Community Pot Luck Event
San Diego Cherokee Community, De Anza Cove on Mission Bay, 3000 East Mission Bay Drive, San Diego CA 92109

Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Principal Chief Chad Smith, Deputy Chief Joe Grayson, At-Large Tribal Council representatives, and The
Cherokee Youth Choir are all scheduled to attend.

Hear about issues facing the Cherokee Nation and learn how you can participate in keeping the Nation strong.

Families are welcome. All Cherokees and anyone interested in things Cherokee are welcome to attend.

There will be informational booths/tables including: Registration, Voting Information, General info regarding the Cherokee Nation, Cherokee Arts & Crafts interaction, Baskets, Cornhusk dolls, Stickball, Cherokee Marbles, Storytelling & Cornbread necklaces, etc.

In true Cherokee fashion, this is a community pot luck event! We will have arts, crafts and a "traditional" Cherokee hog fry.
Please bring the following dish according to the first letter of your last name:

A-I: Drinks
I-Q: Dessert
R-Z: Ice

For More information: Website http://americanindian.net/SDCC/events.html
Email:  
 

APRIL 6-7, 2007
Inter-Tribal Student Council Powwow
Titan Student Union Pavilions (Indoors), California State University, Fullerton
(Exit Nutwood Ave. from the 57 FWY & Follow Signs)California State University, Fullerton

Friday: Gourd Dance 6pm. Grand Entry 7pm
Saturday: Gourd Dance 12pm & 6pm. Grand Entries 1pm & 7pm


Head Staff: MC: Benjamin Hale (Navajo). AD: Jim Red Eagle (Assiniboine). Head Southern Singer: Aaron Adson (Pawnee). Host Northern Drum: Rock Pine. Head Man Dancer: Lonnie Street (Mesquakie). Head Woman Dancer: Angela Campos (Kiowa). Head Gourd Dancer: David Patterson (Sax and Fox)

All Dancers, Drums, and Vendors are Welcome! Contest Dancing in all Categories! Drum Contest Winner Take all $500.00!
Hand Drum Contest Winner Take all $300.00!

Open to the Public!

FREE Admission & Parking

Event Sponsored By CSUF Inter-Tribal Student Council & Association for Inter-Cultural Awareness (AICA).
Not responsible for theft, loss, accident, injury or personal expenses.
ABSOLUTELY NO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS!

Vendor Fee: $150.00 for both days and $100.00 for one day. Deadline is March 23, 2007.

More information: Contact the Inter-Tribal Student Council @ (714) 278-3603.
Cal State Fullerton 800 N. State College Blvd. Fullerton, Ca 92831
Email:  
 
APRIL 6-8, 2007
27th Annual Chambers Farm Spring Pow Wow
Fort McCoy, Florida

Intertribal Dancing. All Singers and Dancers welcome. Story Legend Keepers. Native Food and Craft vendors.

FREE Admission to the Public.

Family oriented.

Bring your own chairs. Primitive camping.

Email:   
Website: http://www.chambersfarm.org 
 
APRIL 6-8, 2007
Cherokee of Georgia Spring Powwow
Route 1 Box 1019, St. George, Georgia

Grand Entry - Friday and Saturday at 7:00pm

HEAD STAFF: Host Drum. Red Bird Singers, MC -Fred Glennan, Arana Director -Jamie Nemeth

All Dancers Welcome. Mama Martins Famous Frybread

Vendors by Invitation Only 912-843-2231

Free Admission - Free Parking

Free Camping - Come Early as space is limited. Limited RV electric available.

NO Drugs, Alcohol, or Firearms allowed. Sorry, No Pets Allowed Due to Insurance Restrictions.

Contact: Eric Brock 912-843-2230 Email:  
 
APRIL 13-15, 2007
The Fourth Annual Southern Miss Golden Eagle Intertribal Society And Recreational Sports Contest Powwow
The University of Southern Mississippi
Loyalty Field or Payne Center (Rain Site) Hattiesburg, MS

Gates Open at 9 a.m. on All Days.
Fri.-10a.m. to 10p.m. Sat.-10a.m.-10p.m. Sun.-11a.m.-5p.m

All Drums, Tipis and Lodges are Welcome!

Gourd Dancing, Intertribal Dancing, Hand Drum Contest, Special Categories Contest, Cultural Presentations, Indian Arts, Crafts, and Foods

FREE ADMISSION (Donations are accepted.)

Please be respectful and mindful of the campus policies and do not bring drugs or alcohol to this event.

Website: http://www.usm.edu/geis 
 
APRIL 14, 2007
Cannes Brulee Native American Village Powwow
Kenner, Louisianna

Intertribal Powwow Dancers in full traditional or contempory regalia paid stipen(day money).

Contact: Rose. 504-468-7231Ext.220.
 
APRIL 14-15, 2007
The 4th Annual "New Faces of an Ancient People Traditional American Indian Powwow"
Mount Nittany Middle School, 656 Brandywine Drive [near State Routes 322 and 45]
State College, Pennsylvania

More information is forthcoming about vendor registration process, lodging, and our powwow dancers, sponsors and head staff.

Directions:
Mount Nittany Middle School
656 Brandywine Drive
State College, PA 16801

From the Motel 6
Take a right out of drive on to Atherton, travel 4.7 miles to intersection of 322 and 45 its a stoplight. Take a left and go 2 blocks to Mt. Nittany Middle school on left. Follow pow wow signs.

From Super 8 Motel
Take a left onto Athertongo 1.7 miles to intersection of 322 and 45 its a stoplight. Take a left and go 2 blocks to Mt. Nittany Middle school on left. Follow pow wow signs.

From I-80/ 220
Take the State College Lewistown exit #73 it merges onto 322 eastthen travel 2.8 miles to the 45 West Boalsburg/Oak Hall exit- merge to the right- take a right at bottom- travel about 50 feet and take another rightinto the Mount Nittany Middle school.

From 322 East
Take the Exit for 45 highway its on the righttravel 1.4 miles to the 322 and 45 intersectionits a stoplight----take the 322 exit there-its a merge on the righttravel about 2 blocks to the Mt. Nittany middle school on left. Follow pow wow signs

Website: http://www.powwow.psu.edu 
 
APRIL 14-15, 2007
Native Solutions 9th Annual Intertribal Pow Wow
Oxford Lake Park across from the tennis courts, Oxford, Alabama

Hours: Saturday 10-6; Sunday 10-5
Grand Entry: Saturday 11:00; Sunday 12:00

Host Drum-Four Winds HM-Jerry "Smitty" Smith HL-Jackie Dean MC-Gary Smith AD-Cowboy, Special Performance by Larry Campbell. All dancers and drums welcome Bring your own lawn chairs.

Admission: Adults $5.00; Elders 65 & up and children 12 & under-Free.

Contact: Mark or Ruth (256) 820-6315 or email:
 
APRIL 20-21, 2007
14th Annual Coffeyville Native American Gathering & Indian Art Market
Coffeyville Community College Nellis East , 604 West 11th. St. ( Hwy. 166) ,Coffeyville, Kansas 67337

April 20: 7-10 p.m. - Stomp Dance
April 21: 2-5 p.m.,2007 Gourd Dance; 5-6 p.m. Dinner Break; 6-7 p.m. Gourd Dance;
7 p.m. Grand Entry

Head Staff: Stomp Dance Coordinator: Troy Little Axe -Shawnee; Master of Cermonies: Steve Kinder- Peoria /Wea; Head Singer : Russell Mashunkaskhey- Osage; Head Man Dancer: Notah Wahpepah- Kickpoo/Navajo; Head Lady Dancer: Tina Dye- Delaware/Shawnee/Creek/Cherokee; Arena Director: Dude Blalock- Absentee Shawnee/Peoria; Host Grourd Clan : Lenape Gourd Society;Color Guard: Cherokee Nation Honor Guard

Contest Categories: Women's: Jingle/Fancy Shawl; Buckskin; Cloth. Men's: Grass/Traditional; Straight; Fancy. Girl's: Jingle/Fancy Shawl; Buckskin; Cloth. Boy's: Grass/Traditional; Straight; Fancy. Tiny Tots:1st.,2nd,3rd place. Prize Money

Free Admission

Free Vendor Space

Presented by: Coffeyville Community College
CCC Native American Leadership Program
Tilte VII Indian Education
Jom Indian Education

For more information contact:
Beth Murrell   (620)251-7700 ext.2092;
Kim Lay   ( 620) 252-7135
Virginia Miller   ( 620 ) 252- 6426
 
APRIL 21-22, 2007
32nd Annual Pah-Loots-Pu Celebration
Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum
Washington State University, Pullman WA

Grand Entries (both days) 12 noon.

Head Staff: Emcees: Fred Hill Sr., Francis Calluyah; Arena Director: Gabby Corral ; Head Man: John Meninick ; Head Woman: Loni Alexander; Whipman: Amos Pond; Whipwoman: Judy Farrow

Arts & Crafts Fair

Everyone Welcome! Free Admission!

No Drugs, Alcohol, or Weapons Allowed!

Sponsors Tribes: Coeur d'Alene Tribe; Colville Tribe; Muckleshoot Tribe; Nez Perce Tribe
WSU: ASWSU Committee Squared; Campus Involvement; Conference Funding Committee; Office of the Provost; Residence Hall Association; Women's Resource Center; The Kenneth and Marlene Alhadeff Foundation

Host Hotel: Hawthorn Inn & Suites (509) 332-0928

Vendor Information 10' x 20' Lots - $200
For more info: Call David Warner (509) 335-8676

Organizers: Ku-Au-Mah, NAWA, AISES, NAA, and the Native American Student Center at WSU Non-profit. Not responsible for theft, accidents, short funded travelers, or broken hearts.

Website: http://www.wsu.edu/~naschome/powwow.htm 
Contact us:   509-335-8676
 
 
APRIL 26-28, 2007
The 24th Annual Gathering of Nations Powwow
University of New Mexico Arena ("The Pit"), Albuquerque, New Mexico
Avenida Cesar Chavez Blvd. SE (Hwy. 25, exit #223)

(Miss Indian World is April 26th, Powwow and Trader's Market is April 27th-28th)

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!

A Fair Contest for Dancers & Singers. Over $150,000.00 to be awarded! 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.

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

Head Staff: Announcers: Sammy Tonekei White - Anadarko, OK; Dennis Bowen - Tuba City, AZ; Vince Beyl - Bemidji, MN. Guest MC: Reuben Little Head - Lame Deer, MT; Roving Announcer: Jason Whitehouse - Madison Heights, MI; Head Man Dancer:
Richard Street - St. Michaels, ND; Head Lady Dancer: Denita Lane Goodwill - Farfax, OK; Head Young Man Dancer:
Clayton Broncheau - ID; Head Young Lady Dancer: Ryanne White - Ontario, CAN; Head Northern Drum Judge:Tyson Merrick - CT;
Head Southern Drum Judge: Terry Tsotigh - OK; Arena Directors: Randy Medicine Bear - Loveland, CO; George 'Cricket' Shields - Shawnee, OK. Invited Drums: Southern Boyz - Lawton, OK; USA (2007 Champs); High Noon - Hobbema, Alberta; Canada (2007 Champs); Yellow Face - White Shield, ND; Stoney Creek - NC; Star Feather - Jemez Pueblo, NM. Host Gourd Dance Singer: Glenn Ahhaitty - CA. Head Northern Dance Judge: Amos Key - Ontario, CAN; Head Southern Dance Judge:Daniel Tramper - NC

All Drums Welcome!
All Gourd Dance Singers Welcome! (Open Drum)

Website: http://www.gatheringofnations.com/ 
 
APRIL 28-29, 2007
N.A.I.C. 4th Annual Spring Intertribal Fellowship Pow-Wow
Lick Creek Park, Dover, Tennessee

Grand Entry: Saturday 12:30 and 5:30; Sunday at 12:30pm

Admission $3.00 Adults, $1.00 Children and Seniors. All scouts and Military in uniform admitted FREE.
Four legged friends are welcome on a leash.

Primitive camping available on site. No RV hook-ups.

Hotels are available in Dover, Tennessee. Four legged friends are welcome on a leash.

Contact: Wayne Pressler - (931) 624-8392
4156 Hampton Station Road, Clarksville, TN 37040

David Brenon at 731-593-5987
 
APRIL 28-29, 2007
4th Annual Native American Benefit Festival.
General Butler State Resort Park, Carrollton, Kentucky.

All proceeds will go to the Kentucky Center for Native American Arts & Culture.

MC-TBA; Arena Director-TBA; Host Drum-Tanasi Thunder; Co-Host Drum-Sky Hawk; Invited Drum-TBA; Head Lady Dancer-Donna Dunn; Head Man Dancer-TBA; Head Veteran-Michael Dunn; Color Guard-O.V.N.A.V.W.S.

Contact: Marty Martin...502-966-9049.  
 
APRIL 28-29, 2007
Brown University 6th Annual Spring Thaw Pow-wow
Pizzitola Sport Center, Providence, Rhode Island
On the corner of Lloyd Ave and Hope St

Dance contest-- men's and women's traditional, grass, jingle, men's & women's fancy, eastern straight and eastern blanket dance. Jr categories: boy's traditional, grass & fancy combined. Girl's traditional, jingle & fancy combined.

Contact: Elizabeth Hoover. 518-265-9400.  
 
APRIL 28-29, 2007
16th Annual Traditional Spring Pow Wow (Indoors)
Boone County 4-H Fair Grounds- Community Building, Lebanon, Indiana

Open: Saturday 10:00 - ? . Sunday 10:30 - 4:30
Grand Entry Times (Dancing): Saturday 1:30 & 7:00 PM. Sunday 1:00 PM

Native American Singing, Dancing, Arts, Crafts and Food.

Host Drum- King Fishers; Head Singer- Bill Huey; Head Veteran Dancer-George Martin; Head Dancers- Butch & Kathy Wamsley; Jr. Female Head Dancer- Heather Sears; Jr. Male Head Dancer- Brady Gamble; Arena Director- Dave Arnold; Emcee- LeRoy Malaterre;
Invited Drum- White Hawk. Featured artist - Bill Sears

Open to the Public.

Feast for participants only! Saturday dinner 5:30- 7:00 PM Sunday breakfast 9:30 AM

Admission is as follows: $5.00 ages 13-59; $2.00 ages 6-12; $2.00 for elders 60 years +; Free for kids under 6;Free for dancers

Camping (per night): $5.00 per tent; $10.00 per tent with electric; $15.00 for RVs, campers ect

Directions: Lebanon is located between Indianapolis and Lafayette on I-65. The 4-H Grounds are off the Lebanon exit #138 to the right.

Sponsored by: American Indian Council Inc., a not for profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of our Native American Heritage.

No alcohol Closed Drum Trading by invitation only (due to limited space) No outside raffles No pets by order of the grounds No politics - JUST FUN!

More Information: Website: http://www.americanindiancouncil.com 
Email:
Arla Sears, coordinator
P.O. Box 42756 Indianapolis, In. 46242-0756
317-243-8775
 

MAY 4-5, 2007
Augusta Pow-Wow
At The AJCC on Three J Road, Augusta, Georgia

Sponsored by:The Augusta Pow-Wow Association
 
MAY 5-6, 2007
Mother Earth Inter-tribal Gathering Pow Wow
Hesperia Lake Park, 7500 Arrowhead Lake Rd. ,Hesperia, California
High Desert area of southern California. Easy access off Interstate 15

Vendors, dancers and drums welcome

Village and camping available.

Contact: Don Webb
Phone: 760-244-5488
E-Mail:
 
MAY 5, 2007
12th Annual Pow-Wow
Enumclaw High School Gym
226 Semanski Street South, Enumclaw, WA

Presented by Enumclaw Native American Parent Association

Grand Entry at 1pm & 7pm

All Drums Welcome! Competition Dancing $1.00 Raffle Tickets! Lots Of Prizes!

Mc TBA; Head Man TBA; Head Woman TBA; Arena Director TBA; Host Drum White River Drum

Vendors Fee $20.00

No Drugs Or Alcohol

Contact: Sonya Bonnell (360-825-2523)
For Vendor Information: Lorianne Taff (360-886-7125)
 
MAY 5-6, 2007
American Indian Festival
Calico Junction Mule Ranch, 142 Grassy Valley Road, Hohenwald, Tennessee, 38

Grand Entry: Saturday Noon and 6:00. Sunday : ?

Host Drum: Tanasi Thunder; MC: Ron Columbe; Arena Director: Alex McKinney; Head dancers TBA.

Primitive camping at event available: 931-796-4111

All Proceeds to Benefit St. Judes Childrens Hospital

Contact: Jim or Nancy Nothstein 931-796-4111 or 615-268-6269
Email:
 
MAY 11-13, 2007
Old Fort Powwow
Old Fort Rodeo Grounds, Old Fort, North Carolina
I-40, Exit 73, Southwest Service Road

Hours: Friday 9 AM til 9 PM, Saturday 9 AM til 9 PM, Sunday 9 AM til 5 PM
After Hours: Trade Blanket Friday and Saturday, Possible "49" and Stomp Dance

$2000 Luck of the Draw Dance Money Native Story Tellers and Demonstrators Music by N.A.M.Y. Award Winners 20 Native Traders

Admission: $5.00 Donation per adult; $2.00 Donation per child Each admission receives a drawing ticket for the Grand Prize. Other drawings too!!!! Drawing 4:00 PM Sunday

Directions: I-40, Exit 73, on the Southwest Service Road behind Mustard's Restaurant at the Rodeo Grounds.

Information: Blue Ridge Intertribal Pow Wow Association, 114 Oak Avenue, Spruce Pine, NC 28777-2720
Contact: Mabel Benjamin
Phone: 813.765.3073
E-Mail:
 
MAY 12, 2007
Penn Cove Water Festival
In The Town Of Coupeville, Wa. On Whidbey Island

Hours: 11am-6pm

Admission: FREE

Official All Tribe Open Invitation...You and your families are invited to attend our annual Historical Penn Cove Water Festival! This is a time to open our hearts in friendship and sharing. A time to welcome our First Nations Neighbors!

There Will Be Canoe Races, Performers, Fry Bread, Vendors, Childrens Activities, Caring For The Earth Educational Displays & More!!!

The Penn Cove Water Festival has been going on for generations. It is the ONLY well known Native American Event on Whidbey Island! We wish to see it continue for our children and our childrens children. It is vitally important to us to experience this special time together so our ties will remain unbroken.

We want you to encourage your canoe racers and other canoes, your talented men, women and children who only you know
personally. Your Veterans, dancers, singers, drums, artists, environmentalists...and any and all who are willing to come and share
with us! Please call us to sign up ASAP! Thanks.

We always have great hospitality with treats and coffee for signed-up participants. We will be prepared to hand out free tee shirts to all who register as canoe racers and bring thier teams and canoes. Cash Prizes for canoe winners! These gifts as well as a free after Festival Dinner put on by the town of Coupeville are all ways of saying, We Honor You!

The canoe races will take place down at the park as always. We will have free programs with maps to help everyone. The main Festival activities, other than the canoe races, will take place in town only a short walk from the park...we also have in place a shuttle bus that will stop at the park and in town regularly to pick up and drop off all who wish to use it.

The Live Entertainment will be onstage near the museum and the dock in town. There will be Storytellers for children as well. Art, food and craft vendors will be present in town. Rain or Shine! See you There!

**No Alcohol or Drugs Allowed...This is a Family Event!

Website: http://www.penncovewaterfestival.com/index.php
 
MAY 12-13, 2007
Whispering Wolf Band Native American Festival
On the grounds of Steam-o-Rama (Manor rd.) Windsor, Pennsylvania

Gates Open: 10:00 am
Grand Entries: Saturday 12:00 noon; Sunday 1:00 pm.

Special Appearance of MC Waste; Drums: Little Wolf Singers;, Other Drums: TBA. All drums welcome!

Native American foods and crafts.

Admission: $5 per carload

Sponsored by: Eastern Lenape Indian Nation, Inc

For more information: Call 717-741-1059. Email:
 
MAY 19-20, 2007
Old Rushton Mill Intertribal Powwow
Rushton Mill, Griffin, Georgia

Gates Open: Saturday 9 am to 6 pm - Grand Entry: 11am (Indian Time)
Sunday 10 am to 5 pm - Grand Entry: 12 noon (Indian Time)

Head Man: Smitty Smith; Jr. Head Man: Joe Joe Morgan; Head Lady: Wihuna Fire Joyner; Jr. Head Lady: Ashley Ray; Head Veteran: John Williams; AD: Luther Nix; MC: TBA; Host Drum: TBA; Special Guest - TBA

Drumming, Dancing, Arts & Crafts, Flutist, Demonstrations,Vendors, Food, Auction

All Dancers and All Drums Welcome

Admission: Powwow Only - $4.00 per person. Mill Only - $2.00 per person. Powwow and Mill - $6.00 per person. Children 5 and under: Free

Primitive Camping Available for Dancers, Drums and Vendors

Bring your lawn chairs and spend the day.

Volunteers Needed.

NO politics, NO weapons, NO drugs, NO alcohol, NO attitudes

Contacts: Larry at 770-823-7650 or Fire at 678-772-6870
Vendors contact Tachee at 678-447-9650 or Fire at 678-772-6870
 
MAY 19-20, 2007
Fairlea West Virginia PowWow
State Fair Grounds of West Virginia parking area, Fairlea West Virginia

Sponsored by Appalachian American Indians of West Virginia.

This is a family event, no admission charge. Invitation to all to come enjoy the friendship. Bring your own chair and umbrella.

Primitive camping available with no charge.

No drugs,no alcohol or firearms.

Contact Nancy Hardiman at
 
MAY 19-20, 2007
Keeper of the Plains Dedication Powwow
Mid-America All Indian Center, 650 North Seneca, Wichita, Kansas

Dance contest. Emcee, Sammy "Tone-kei" White, Head Singer, Leonard Cozad, Jr.
Special guest on Sat. - Apache Fire Dancers: Dance of the Mountain Gods.
NO BREAKS. Fireworks display on Sat. Night.

Free admission.

This is a Wichita Festivals event. Sponsored by the Friends of the Keeper, Inc. And Mid-America All-Indian Center.

Vendors welcome call for more info.

Contact Susan Seal, 1/620/892-5781
Email:  
 
MAY 24-28, 2007
Sand Creek Massacre & Fort Marion POW Descendants Powwow
Cheyenne Reservation Powwow Grounds, Concho, Oklahoma (near El Reno, Ok)

Times: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Daily

Honoring for Cheyenne & Arapaho Descendants of the Sand Creek Massacre and for the Descendants of Cheyenne, Arapaho, Kiowa, Comanche, Apache, and Caddo prisoners sent from Fort Sill, Oklahoma to prison at Fort Marion, Florida.

Educational Seminars and Exhibits to share information about these events. 4 day (and night) Native American Artists' Festival including music concerts and arts & crafts. Three day Contest Powwow.

Dancers are welcome to join in the contesting fun and onsite camping.

ALL military veterans present will be honored.

The PUBLIC IS INVITED to attend with NO ADMITTANCE FEE.

More Info: 580-875-3145 or Email:

 
MAY 25-27, 2007
31st Annual Odawa Pow Wow
Ottawa-Nepean Municipal Campsite, 411 Corkstown Rd., Nepean, Ontario
http://www.ottawacampground.ca/

Gates Open at: 4:00 pm Friday; 9:00 am Saturday & Sunday.
Grand Entry on Fri. at 6:00 pm; Sat. at 12:00 noon & 6:00 pm; Sun. at 12:00 noon only

Come, See and Enjoy * Native Singing, Drumming, & Dancing * Native Arts & Crafts * Native Foods

Dance Competition on All Categories. Head Dancers Picked Per Session. No Phone-In Registrations. All Points Taken Friday Night. All Drums Must Compete. Native Artisans and Traders from Canada and U.S.A

Admission:
Elders/Seniors & Children(0-12) FREE
Friday: $5.00 includes parking; Teens $3.00 (13-17)
Saturday & Sunday: Adults $12.00 per day includes parking; Teens $6.00 per day (13-17)
Weekend passes: $20.00 for Adults (18 & up); $10.00 for Teens (13-17)

Camping: $30 per night; $60 for the weekend.

No Drugs No Alcohol No Pets

ODAWA NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE
12 Stirling Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1Y 1P8
Tel:613-722-3811
Fax:613-722-4667
Website: http://www.odawa.on.ca/powwow.htm
Email:
 
MAY 26-28, 2007
Hilo Inter-Tribal Powwow
Wailoa River Park Hilo Hawaii

Dancing From 10:00 A.M. To 6:00 P.M.

A Traditional Celebration. Native American Food. Traditional Arts And Crafts. Storytelling Childrens' Crafts. Silent Auction

Host Drum: Two Medicine River, Browning Montana; Head Man Dancer: Dr. David Bevett, Kapolei Hawaii ;Head Woman Dancer: Ann Shouting, Cardston Alberta; Master Of Ceremonies: Oliver Shouting, Cardston Alberta; Michael Horse, Berkeley California;
Arena Director: Dan McDaniels, Mountain View, Hawaii

All drums and dancers welcome.

Special Guest Performances: Wapato Indian Club. These young cultural emissaries promote cultural understanding through the art of dance. Troy "Good Medicine" De Roche. Troy expresses the traditional values and spiritual nature of Native American people through his flute music.

Free Admission Everyone Welcome

No Drugs Or Alcohol Allowed

The Hilo Seaside Hotel is our host hotel with rates of $64.00 plus tax. Call Lisa at 1-808-935-0821. We are working on car rental discounts and airfare discounts so check back.

Hosted by the Federation of American Natives in partnership with Big Island Resource Conservation & Development Council, Inc.


Info:   Website:http://hilopowwow.com
 
MAY 25-27, 2007--CANCELLED FOR THIS YEAR!
3rd Annual Upper Current River PowWow
Western Cherokee Cultural Center
 
MAY 25-27, 2007
Honoring Our Children 3rd Annual Pow Wow - Keeping Our Children Warm
Wauzhusk Onigum Pow-Wow Island [Rat Portage] - 10 km from Kenora ON [Kenora is 2 hours from the Manitoba/Ontario border]

Friday night warm up.
Saturday and Sunday Grand Entries at 1:00 & 7:00 PM

Host Drums are NiiyoBinesik/Rat Portage Traditional. MC: Clarence White. Arena Director: Rocky Bunting. Special - 2006-2007 World Champion Hoop Dancer Dallas Arcand

Saturday's feast is sponsored by Wassay-Gezhig Na-Nahn-Dah-We-Igamig and Sunday's Fish fry is sponsored by NeChee Friendship Center.

Sponsored by Kenora-Patricia Child and Family Services and Anishinaabe Abinoojii Family Services.

No Drugs or Alcohol

Local Community groups are invited to join us to share information--please call for more information. Powwow Committee 807-468-6224 / 807-467-5437.

Craft booths for the weekend are $150 and Food vendors are $200.

For more information: Call 807-468-6224 / 807-467-5437.
Email:
 
MAY 26-28, 2007
Selma Walker Memorial Powwow
Franklin County Fairgrounds in Columbus,Ohio

Gates open at 10 am. Grand Entry is at 1 pm.

MC-Jerry Dearly. AD- Ken Irwin,Sr. Host Drum-Many Voice. Performances by Nammy Award Winner flutist-Douglas Bluefeather.

Admission Fees: $7-adults,$3-seniors & students,free-5 & under & participants,$15-weekend pass.

Fairground charges $20./weekend for camping. Includes electric and showers.

Sponsored by the Native American Indian Center Of Central Ohio PO Box 07705 Columbus,Ohio 43207-0705 (614)443-6120  
 
MAY 26-27, 2007
Memorial Day Powwow
Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds, Cherokee North, Carolina

Your blood stirs to the native drums and chants, the masterful movements of champion Indian dancers in competition and exhibition, and the sinuous flash of blazing regalia. Indigenous. Inimitable. Irresistible.

Cherokee Contact: Loretta Kirby (828) 497-8128 Email:
Website: http://www.cherokee-nc.com
 
MAY 25-27, 2007
Honoring Our Children 3rd Annual Pow Wow - Keeping Our Children Warm
Wauzhusk Onigum Pow-Wow Island [Rat Portage] - 10 km from Kenora ON [Kenora is 2 hours from the Manitoba/Ontario border]

Friday night warm up. Saturday and Sunday Grand Entries at 1:00 & 7:00 PM

Host Drums are NiiyoBinesik/Rat Portage Traditional. MC: Clarence White. Arena Director: Rocky Bunting. Special - 2006-2007 World Champion Hoop Dancer Dallas Arcand

Saturday's feast is sponsored by Wassay-Gezhig Na-Nahn-Dah-We-Igamig and Sunday's Fish fry is sponsored by NeChee Friendship Center.

Sponsored by Kenora-Patricia Child and Family Services and Anishinaabe Abinoojii Family Services.

No Drugs or Alcohol

Local Community groups are invited to join us to share information--please call for more information. Powwow Committee 807-468-6224 / 807-467-5437.

Craft booths for the weekend are $150 and Food vendors are $200.

For more information: Call 807-468-6224 / 807-467-5437.
Email:
 

JUNE 1-3, 2007
Continuing Traditions for Our Children, Valparaiso, Indiana.
Porter County Expo Center/Fairgrounds

Friday 8:00PM- Midnight Round Dance Social Saturday 9:30 AM- Midnight Grand Entry 11:00 and 6:00 Round Dance Social and Trade Blanket 9:30 PM Sunday 9:30-4:00 Grand Entry 11:00

Head Man: Jeff Whaley (Cherokee) Head Woman: Chrisitn (Boo) Hause.

All dancers and drums welcome.

Camping and hook ups available.

No pets, firearms, outside raffles, drugs, and alcohol.

Contact: Amber Reuter - 317-748-1594
6499 Decatur Commons, Indianapolis, IN 46221

 

JUNE 1 - 3, 2007
2nd Annual Taylorville Pow Wow
Christian County Fairgrounds

Hours: 10am-9pm daily.

Dancing starts at 1pm

Dedicated to Bill Little Horse an honorary Elder of the Manataka American Indian Council. Played in over 400 movies including, "The Kentuckian" and "A Man Called Horse" and appeared with legendary cowboy stars such as John Wayne and Tom Mix. He appeared in television shows such as, Death Valley Days, Bonanza, Wagon Train and Rawhide.

Head Man Dancer - John Richmond. Head Lady Dancer - Penny Richmond. Host Drum -Eagle Singers. Invited Drum-TBA. Emcee - Larry Grisby. Co-Head Veteran -Jerry 'Gray Wolf' Mason. Co-Head Veteran- Ken 'Swift Eagle' Keith. Arena Director - 'Yellow Shirt'.

Mother Earth is calling all dancers! Gourd, Fancy, Grass, Traditional, Eagle, Inter-tribal and all other if you don't know how to dance, we will show you!

Free admission. Free parking. RV and Camping Sites w/hook-up.

No Drugs, Alcohol Or Firearms Allowed on Grounds

For Additional Information Contact: Black Horse at 217-824-7393 or Hawk at 217-528-9172 or Email Hawk at  
Website: http://blackhorsepowwow.bravehost.com/

 

JUNE 1 - 3, 2007
Nawihla Native American Festival and Powwow, Haverhill, New Hampshire
Woodsville Community Field, Haverhill NH

Hours: Friday- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Saturday- 9AM - 10PM with a special music concert for 7 PM to 10 PM. Sunday- 10 AM to 5 PM.

Nawihla! Abenaki meaning " I am returning home" is the first time in 300 years Native People have had a presence in the meadows of Haverhill New Hampshire. NAWIHLA Native American Cultural Week and Pow Wow will be held throughout the Haverhill / Newbury area for a week long celebration and will end the first weekend on June with a three day Pow Wow.

There will be approximately 35 arts venders, traditional and non- traditional food venders, Drum Groups and dancing to name a few of the daily activities. The public will be welcomed to participate in the dancing among other things!

The public is welcome to the Pow Wow as well as to all other events in the area that week.

Special music concert Saturday night featuring Howard Lyons and Band, Joseph Firecrow ( http://www.josephfirecrow.com  ) and a surprise Native Celebrity!

Chief Nancy Lyons - 802-234-4095
PO Box 42, Newbury, VT 05051
 
Website: http://www.cowasuckabenaki.org/nawihla_pow_wow.htm

 

JUNE 1-3, 2007
7th Annual Intertribal Powwow
New Location - Birdsville Campgrounds. Livingston County
972 River Road, Smithland, Kentucky 42081
US 60 to hwy 137 north 3 mile marker

Benefiting Project Graduation and Orphaned Native American Babies

Host Drum: Mother Earth Beat Drum; Co-Host Drum - Black Eagle Spirit; Invited Drum- Iron Buffalo Spirit; Master of Ceremony - Frank Brent; Arena Director- Little Hawk; Head Lady - Beth Moon feather Huotari; Head Man - TBA; Head Veteran -Barry Redbird Brown.

Vocal Stories by -Grandmother Coyote. Stories told in sign Language by - Kathleen Jett. Demonstrations Beading, Weaving, Drumming , Dancing. Trade Blanket: Saturday Night 9:00 pm

Family Event - No guns , drugs or alcohol

Contact: Kamama 1/270/965-9432
Email:  
For camping:

 

JUNE 2 - 3, 2007
Sweetwater Creek Intertribal Powwow
Sweetwater Creek State Park, Lithia Springs, GA

Saturday: Gates open 10 am to 7 pm; Grand Entry at 12 noon (Indian Time).
Sunday: Gates open 10 am to 5 pm; Grand Entry at 1 pm (Indian Time)

Head Man: John Wakinyan; Head Lady: Barbara 'Morningstar' Paul; Head Veteran: Smitty Smith; MC: Gary Smith; Keeper of the Circle: TBA; Host Drum: Buffalo Thunder. Special Guest: Choctaw Recording Artist Charlie Wayne

All Drums and All Dancers Welcome

Admission: Adults $5; Elders (60 plus) $3; Children (6 to 12) $3; Children 5 and under Free.

Primitive camping available for dancers, drms, and vendors only.

NO politics, NO weapons, NO drugs, NO alcohol, NO attitudes

Contacts: Larry at 770-823-7650 or Fire at 678-772-6870 or

 

JUNE 2-3, 2007
Rocky Fork's 8th Annual Traditional Powwow
Rocky Fork Recreation Center, Kimbolton, Ohio

Grand Entry: Saturday and Sunday- Noon

Join us for two days of dancing, drumming, singing, story-telling and learning. Lots of Native American foods, arts, crafts and demonstrations.

Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient: Hershel Woodrow "WOODY" Williams ( Ona, West Virginia ).
Host Drum: Red Shield (Portsmouth,Ohio). Southern Drum: Mixed Tribal
Other Drums: TBA. Head Man: TBA. Head Lady: Christine Blair / Colbert (Muldrow, Oklohama) Western Band Cherokee (Tahlequah,Oklahoma) Cherokee / Lakota. MC: TBA. Head Veteran: Robert 'Gunny' St.Germain (Gainsboro, Tennessee).
Arena Director: TBA

The National POW-MIA-KIA Traveling Memorial. Displayed By: The National POW * MIA * KIA Traveling Memorial (Wayne, West Virginia)

Admission: $3.00 Per Person

Free Campsite use for Powwow Participants

Directions:
From the North:
Take I-77 South to Exit 65 (Newcomerstown). Turn West (right) onto US 36. Proceed one mile to Ohio Rt. 258 at second light. Turn South (left) and travel Ten via Rt. 258 and County Roads 3/35 to Broadhead Road (CR 585). Turn left and travel three and half miles to Rocky Fork Rd. Recreation Center. (NOTE: When Rt. 528 makes a 90 degree left turn, proceed straight ahead on County Road 3/35 for 1 mile to Broadhead Rd.)

From the South:
Take I-77 North to Exit 54 (Kimbolton). At Stop Sign turn right 1/2 mile to stop sign. Turn left on CR 35 for 5.5 miles to the intersection of Broadhead Road (CR 585). Turn right and travel three and half miles to Rocky Fork Rd. Recreation Center.

No Alcohol, Drugs, or Firearms!

Contact: Sandy Dinkins 740 - 498-4614; Email:  
Website: http://www.shadowwolf.org/rocky fork powwow/index.html

 

JUNE 2-3, 2007
11th Anual Worcester Inter-tribal Indian Center (WIIC): Pow-wow, Rutland, Massachusetts
Rutland State Park, Rtes. 122 & 122A, Rutland, MA

Hours:Open to the public at 10am. Singing and Dancing starts at approximately 12 noon. Ends at approximately 5pm.
Feast at approximately 6pm for singers, dancers, and vendors.

Contact: John (Gentle Hawk) Joubert at 1-508-754-4994.

 

JUNE 2-3, 2007
1st Annual Wea Indian Tribe Powwow
NEW LOCATION! Cary Camp; 6286 St. Rd. 26 E., Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., Indiana 47905

Hours: Saturday Open 10am / Close at dark. Sunday Open 10am / Close 5pm
Grand Entry: 1:00pm Both Days Sat Evening 7:00pm
* Participant Sat. Dinner Break 5pm-6:30pm - *Please bring a side and/or dessert to pitch-in*

Native American Indian Artist and more - TBA. Flint Knapper Ron Kennedy; Flutist TBA.

Head Man Dancer Jeff White Elk Mills: IN; Host Drum Black Swamp; Head Female Dancer Beth Sanchez-Fehsenfeld, Shawnee: MI; Co-Host Drum Wolf Cry: OH; Jr. Boy Dancer Noah Shaw, IN; M C LeRoy Malaterre, Chippewa: IN; Jr. Girl Dancer Katie Butcher, Osage; IN; Arena Director Martin Tall Horse; Head Veteran George Reiter: OH.

ADMISSION: General Public - $6.00. Two Day Pass - $10.00. Children 5 & under FREE. Elders 65 & over $3.00

Vendors By Invitation Only Traditional Crafts Preferred

No Drugs, Alcohol, Fire Arms Allowed-No Selling Of Eagle, Hawk, Owl Feathers Or Sacred Items

Participant & Visitor Camping: Can be booked through Cary Camp or other nearby locations
About Cary Camp: Phone: 765-447-1990/800-844-0537 /Ranger George 765-447-1990
Participant Camping: Tents $10.00 per tent for weekend (F, S & S); RVs & ELC participants/vendors only $15.00 for weekend (F, S & S).
Visitor Camping: Tents or Cabins - Pay & Book with Cary Camp. Call for availability & fees
Camp Cary, at a secluded location off St. Rd. 26 E. is hundreds of natural acres nestled among the trees. There is a Dining Hall with A/C for the Elders and Shelter Houses scattered about. Bring your own lawn chairs! See the grounds and a map at: www.carycamp.com .

HOSTS: White Water Valley Powwow Committee; Wea Indian Tribe; Cary Camp/Sagamore Council BSA

CONTACTS:
Vendors & Special Guests: Pat & Dewey Ferguson @ 765-249-2001 /
Advertisement & Donations: Wea Indian Tribe, Brenda Lindley @ 765-447-7797 /

WEA INDIAN TRIBE
715 Park Avenue
Lafayette, Indiana 47904
Website: www.wea-indian-tribe.com

 

JUNE 2-3, 2007
The 9th Intertribal Pow Wow
At the Grand Village of the Kickapoo Park, which is the site of the original Grand Village of the Kickapoo Nation just northeast of LeRoy IL.

Saturday 10:00AM to 10:00PM Grand Entry at 1:00PM and 7:00PM. Sunday 10:00AM to 5:00PM Grand Entry at 1:00PM

Host Drum: Gii Taa'-se Singers. Invited Drum: TBA. MC: TBA. Arena Director: Two Hawks. Head Male Dancer: Red Knife. Head Female Dancer: Red Bear Woman. Head Vet: Rick Scott

Award winning Cherokee recording artist MICHAEL JACOBS will perform Saturday at 12:00PM and 5:00PM
and Sunday at 12:00PM

Come and meet Buffalo Bill...a real live tame buffalo. We'll have Lodge tours...Dancing...Food...an Auction...Handmade jewelry and crafts...A Family Affair!!

Adults: $5.00 Elders 60+: $3.00 Kids 6-12: $3.00 6-: FREE.

Tents and Lodges welcome

NO DRUGS NO ALCOHOL

More Info: Angelo 309-261-3043   or Linda 309-275-6105
Website: www.grandvillage.org
Email:

 

JUNE 8-9, 2007
Southeastern Tribes Cultural Arts Celebration
Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds, Cherokee, North Carolina

Southeastern Tribes Cultural Arts Celebration Artists and craftsmen representing the Cherokee, Creek, Chickasaw, Seminole and Choctaw gather to present tribal dance, storytelling performances, craft demonstrations, primitive skills encampment, contests, games and traditional foods.

Cherokee Contact: Barbara Duncan - (828) 497-3481 x103
Email:   Website: http://www.cherokee-nc.com

 

JUNE 8-10, 2007
11th Annual Standing Bear Powwow
Bakersfield College, 1800 Panorama Drive, Bakersfield CA 93305

Hours: Fri 5pm-10am, Sat. 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-5pm,

Admission: $5:00 adults 10 and under free

Contact: Gene Albitre   Email:

 

JUNE 9-10, 2007
Fort Ancient Celebration Powwow
Fort Ancient, 6123 St Rt 350, Oregonia, Ohio 45054

There will be lots of drumming, dancing, demonstrations, traders, and teaching. Hands on activities are included for the children. Come join the fun.

Head Man Dancer: Justin Houston; Head Lady Dancer: Tammy Wolf Walker Kinderman; Head Veteran: Theo Walking Crow Stradman; MC: Martin Tall Horse Chambers; Arena Director:Tom Soft Shell Turtle Netz

For more Information: Jack Blosser at phone 513-932-04421
Email: .

 
JUNE 9-10, 2007
The 33rd Annual Native American Pow-Wow
LaSalette Shrine Fairgrounds, RT 118 Attleboro, Massachusetts

Gate opens at 10:00 AM

Public Cordially Invited. All Drums Welcome.

Native American Crafts ; Childrens Dance Competition; Story Telling; Singing; Dancing; Raffle; Refreshments Available.

Host Drum: Black Hawk Singers. Performances By: Wolf Cry Singers. Food Vending by: The Mic Mac Chef

Free Admission and Parking

No Drugs or Alcoholic Beverages Allowed

Sponsored by the Wollomonuppoag Indian Counsel

For More Information Call: Gloria "Spirit Song" Freeman (508)226-5184
Email:
 
JUNE 15-17, 2007
Tribal Crossroads Powwow
South of Leitchfield, Kentucky

The dance programs will include intertribal, switch, broom, circle, candy, straight, grass, potato, two step, fancy shawl, crow hop, women and men's northern and southern traditional and more...
Flute performances by Grady "Shadowhawk" Jones, Dave "Whitwolf" Trezak and others
Story Telling by Grandmother Coyote, SnowOwl and others

FRIDAY KIDS DAY -- 10:00 AM Gate Opens.
11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Kids programs will be held periodically during the day by Dave Trezak, mixed with flute performances, dance demonstrations, story telling and educational presentations.
7:00 PM Pow Wow Sampler
Intertribal dancing, flute performances, story telling and other entertainment.
10:00 PM Gate Closes

SATURDAY
10:00 AM Gate Opens
12:00 Grand Entry / Honors Ceremony
12:30 Samuel Holidays Honors
Dancing, flute performances, story telling, and informational presentations all afternoon.
6:00 - 6:30 Closing Ceremony
7:00 - 9:30 Dave "Whitewolf" Trezak Concert
10:00 PM Gate Closes

SUNDAY
11:00 AM Gate Opens
1:00 Grand Entry / Honors Ceremony
1:30 Father's honor
Dancing, flute performances, story telling, and informational presentations all afternoon.
5:00 Elders and staff Honors
5:30 Closing Ceremony
6:00 Pow Wow Over
7:00 PM Gate Closes

Host Drum: Friendly Voices. Co-Host Drum: Birds of a Feather. Arena Director: TBA. Guest Performer:Dave Whitewolf Trezak. Head Man: Grady ShadowHawk Jones. Assistant Head man: Sean Barnes. Head Lady: Beth MoonFeather Huotari. Assistant Head Lady: Ruth Davis. Head Veteran: TBA. Veteran's Honor Society. Head Story Teller: Grandmother Coyote

Pow Wow Attractions:Meet Temetet the Wolf. Turtle Island Educational Presentation on the Wolf. Ronald Mc Donald

Daily Admission Prices: Adults - $5.00; Children 7 to 12 - $3.00; Children under 7 - Free
Friday Only Kids $1.00
Weekend Passes: Dancers - $6.00 (Includes 2 meals per day, free rustic camp site, sports bottle and entry into luck of the draw);
Adults - $12.00 ; Children 7 to 12 - $6.00 ; Children under 7 - Free

Rustic Camping Pass - $15.00 each for Adults $6.00 each for those under 13 (no electricity, tents only)
Electric & Water Camping Site - $20.00 - plus weekend passes (Campers, motor homes and travel trailers only, no tents)

Directions: http://www.kyshores.com/Powwow/Map.htm 

Contact: kyshores@direcway.com P.O. Box 33, Cub Run, Ky 42729 270-286-6278

Website: http://www.kyshores.com/Powwow/index.htm 
 
JUNE 15-17, 2007
13th Annual Competition Powwow and Festival
Edgewater Park 7600 West Memorial Shoreway, Cleveland, Ohio.

Friday: 3pm Gates Open. Native American Concert 7pm- 10pm.
Saturday and Sunday : 11 am Gates open. 1pm Grand Entry. 6pm Grand Entry(Saturday only). 8pm Grounds close.

Join us for the Largest Powwow in Ohio for three days of food, art, music dancing and more! Rain or Shine - Public Welcome. Bring your own lawn chairs. This year we welcome many dancers.

Free Parking!!!

All weekend Traditional Dancing, Jewelry, Craft and Art Vendors, Educational Demonstrations, Storytelling, Traditional Regalia, Teepees, Raffles and More!

Adults $8.00, Seniors $6.00, Children(4-12) $4.00
Discount 2- day and 3-day passes available at the Gate or in advance.

Presented by: American Indian Education Center
1314 Dension Avenue
Cleveland,Ohio 44109
216-351-4488

For Further Information:
Call  Robert Roche.  216-351-4488.
Email:  
Website: http://aiecc.net/powwow.htm
 
JUNE 15-17, 2006
Seventh Annual Inter-Tribal Osage River Pow Wow
Miller County Fairgrounds, Eldon, Missouri

The 2007 Osage River Pow Wow will be dedicated to Frank Wolfe, Sr. Our dear friend and brother.

Friday: 6 pm to 10 pm; Saturday: 10am to 10 pm; Sunday: 10am to 5pm

Host Southern Drum: Young Bucks---Omaha; M.C.: Steve Kinder; Head Gourd: TBA; Head Man Dancer: Kent Eyre, Cherokee; Head Lady Dancer: Chris Blair, Cherokee; Arena Director: Steve Eldridge, Choctaw/Cherokee---Dine' 2006 Princess: Jessica Fechner.

Native American Food and Crafts

All Drums And Dancers Welcome

Public Welcome. Bring Lawn Chairs
Admission: Adults: 3.00; Children 4 to 12: 1.00; 3 years & under: free

No drugs, alcohol, firearms or bad attitudes. Pets must be kept on a leash at all times.
No raffles or specials without prior approval by the Pow Wow Committee.

For more information please call Janet Dudley at (573) 369-2710
Or email Janet Dudley at  
Website: http://www.osageriverpowwow.com/
 
JUNE 16 - 17, 2007
3rd Annual Eagle Creek Inter-Tribal Gathering
Eagle Creek Park located on the Northwest side of Indianapolis, Indiana

Saturday: Gate Open at 10 am; Grand Entry 12:00 noon; Break at 4:00 pm; Dancing Resumes at 6:00 pm til 9:00 pm
Sunday: Gate open at 10 am Fathers Day; Grand Entry 12:00 noon; Give Away at 3:30 pm; Closing at 5:00 pm; Out by Sundown

Head male veteran dancer: Uncle George Martin /Mich. Head male dancer : Neil Wolfgang PA. Head female dancer: Donna Gabbard TN. MC: Le Roy Malaterre. Host drum :Thunder Nation. Co host drum: Red Shield Singers. Co host drum: Estayapi

All drums are welcome for a blanket dance offering.

Fees: No Park Entrance Fees
Adult = $6.00 . Seniors 65 up and Children 14 to 8 = $4.00 . Children 7 and under FREE
FREE admission for Active Armed Forces and familY ( ID required).
Sunday, Father's Day--Dads are FREE when accompanied by your children

Outdoor Event. Bring your Tribal or Nation flag to post. Bring your own Lawn Chairs.. No Drugs, Guns or Alcohol and "No Politics". No Animals near the Dance Circle!

Directions: Eagle Creek Park located on the Northwest side of Indianapolis just off Interstate 65 and 71st street on Fishback Rd. at the Eagles Crest or West 56th Street to Raceway Road. 56th street is only available to northbound I - 456 traffic
only. Look for our signs; "Eagle Creek Pow wow (Public Welcome)"

Zibiodey appreciates artisan's who can perform their skills on site and we will give extra space for those who perform a skill or craft. Bead work, Leather, Authentic tool making, Drum maker, Clothing, Lodge making, Cattail matting, Basketry, smoking and preserving meats, Flute work, Gourd tools and items, Long Bow maker, Original Medicines.

Vendors welcome please apply early (317)-248-8458. Vendor Setup begins Friday June 15, 8:00 AM
Website: http://www.arthurmedicineeagle.com/EAGLECREEK2007.html
 
JUNE 22 24, 2007
Manataka Summer Gathering
Bald Mountain Park, Hot Springs AR

Friday evening, around 7 or so, Indian time, there will be a seminar on Aztec and Maya indigenous, cultural and religious aspects. It will be attended by the Aztec Dancers, the Sixth Sun (who will be driving in from Houston on Friday). They will be making music, drumming and playing the Mexican guitar. Saturday will be a full day of Ceremony. The Blessing of the Lodge Ceremony will begin Saturday at 8 AM. The Grand Entry and Flag Ceremonial Procession will begin at noon. Many Ceremonies will be performed at this time, after which we will break for supper. In the evening, somewhere around 6, or 7 the Aztec Dancers, the Sixth Sun, lead by Jorge Ortega will be sharing their sacred and spiritual dance with us. On Sunday morning everyone gathers in the Fire Circle for a Blessing Ceremony participants, then everyone packs up and cleans up.

Sixth Sun Aztec Dancers~Community Dancing~Manataka Medicine Lodge Blessing Ceremony~Grand Entry Procession - Flag Ceremony~Fire Ceremony and Pipe Ceremony~Naming Ceremony - Making A Relative Ceremony~Honoring of Elders Ceremony~Special Presentation by Honored Elder~Vendor / Craft Presentations~Sweat Lodge Ceremonies~Trade Blanket * Storytelling~Friendship Dance~Drumming~Singing~Storytelling.

Indian and Mexican Food All Weekend

Bring lawn chairs, drums flutes and camping gear.

Free admission. Parking: $2/day. $3/weekend

Primitive camping $10 per day, restroom and shower facilities available, no electric hook up, grass level parking for RVs, $10 per day.

Directions: 100 Bald Mountain Road, off Westinghouse Road

Maureen Deering 501-262-2158
Manataka American Indian Council
P.O. Box 476, Hot Springs, AR 71902
Email:
Website: http://www.manataka.org

 
JUNE 23, 2007
2nd Annual Intertribal Gathering & Youth Powwow
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville.

10am-10pm. Gourd Dance 11am. Grand Entry 12pm. Veterans Honoring.

In Honor of the 7th Generation and This "Coming Together Time". Join us for an interactive and educational experience the celebrates the diversity of the Tribal Cultures indigenous to the Americas.

Non-competition powwow. Traditional craft demonstrations. Children's Craft booth.

Northern Drum: TBA. Southern Drum: TBA. Head Man: TBA. Head Woman:TBA.

All Drums and All Dancers Welcome!

Free Admission. Free Parking

Camping for participants only.

Drug and alcohol free event.

Hosted by Santa Cruz Indian Council
Phone:831-425-4404.
Email:  
Website: http://www.santacruz-indiancouncil.org 
 
JUNE 23 - 24, 2007
KCTC 9th Annual Alumni Pow Wow
5160 Summers Lane, Klamath Falls, OR

Lunch @ 11am Grand Enrty @ 1pm-? 24th Grand Entry@ noon close at 4pm.

All vendors and drums welcome. Vendor space free with donation.

Tony Ford - 541-883-2795
5160 Summers Lane, Klamath Falls, OR 97603
Email:
Website: http://www.klamathtreatment.com
 
JUNE 28-JULY 4, 2007
Arlee 4th of July Celebration

Beginning its second century the Arlee 4th of July Celebration will begin on Thursday which is designated 'Camp Day. Many participants will begin erecting encampments for the coming weekend. The evening is set aside for Memorial Ceremonies which acknowledge the tribal members who passed away during the last year.

On Friday, in Arlee at 1:00pm the first grand entry of dancers will begin at the Celebration Grounds. On Saturday, competition will begin for the singing and dancing contests. Grand entries will be held at 1:00pm and 7:00pm throughout the weekend.

The Annual 4th of July parade will begin at noon. The Grand Entry will be the Snake Dance at 1:00pm. Dedication ceremonies and honoring of all veterans will follow. Native American singing and dancing will continue until Midnight.

Open gambling includes traditional stick games, live card games and video games which will continue throughout the weekend. Food concessions and arts and crafts vendors are open daily.

All are welcome to attend this cultural celebration, hosted by the Flathead Nation and attended by Native Americans from throughout the US and Canada.

Events include traditional drumming and singing, competition dancing, parade, arts and crafts, and food vendors.

FREE ADMISSION.

Participants may camp on-site in teepees, tents, campers and RV's. Most facilities are handicapped accessible. Drugs and alcohol are strictly prohibited (vehicles and persons subject to search).

And don't forget about the Pow Wow Tours, Native Adventures, and camping. Call the People's Center 406-675-0160 or e-mail   for more information.

Directions: Arlee 4th of July Celebration grounds are east of Highway 93 at the south end of Arlee. Turn east off Highway 93 on to Pow-Wow Road and go east 0.5 mile.

Mailing Address:
PO Box 278
Pablo, MT 59855
Phone: 406-675-2700
Website:http://travel.state.mt.us/categories/moreinfo.aspIDRRecordID=8920&SiteID=1

 
JUNE 30-JULY 1, 2007
Dokis First Nation 7th Annual Traditional PowWow
Dokis First Nation is located off of highway 64 which is off of highway 69 or highway 17. Closest town Noelville, Ontario

Grand Entry: Sat. & Sun 12 noon. Feast on Sat @ 5PM

Host Drum: Pikwakanagan, Golden Lake, Ont. Co-Host: Wausauksing, Parry Sound, Ont. Invited: Big Train, Six Nations, Ont. Invited: Red Rising, Georgina Island, Ont. MC: Roger Daybutch, Mississaugi, F.N. Ont. Arena Director: Jonathan Mianskum, North Bay, Ont. Eagle Staff Carrier: Bernard Nelson. Flag Carriers: Dasia Nebnigon, White Fish Lake F.N. Ont. Florence Olmstead, Nipissing F.N. Ont. Adult Dancers: Terry Dokis, Veronica Dokis. Youth Dancers: Ross Dokis, Lina Dokis.

Rough camping, no electricity

Vendors and Traders welcome - $175.00 food, $75.00 crafts

More Information: Sharon Goulais Email:  
 
JUNE 30 - JULY 1, 2007
Waikiki Beach Pow Wow and Multi-Cultural Dance & Music Festival
Kapiolani Park, in Waikiki, Hawaii

Hours: Saturday and Sunday 8 am to 6 pm
Each day will start when the arts and crafts, frybread booth and Indian Village opens at 8 am. The opening ceremonies and Grand Entry will start at 11:00 am, after which there will be intertribal dancing, audience participation dancing, exhibition dancing and Native American Flute performances. Between 2 pm and 4 pm, local cultural groups will perform, after which the Native American songs and dances will resume until the Closing Ceremony at 6 pm.

Everyone is invited to attend this FREE event.

This gathering will feature Native American singing, dancing, food and crafts and will highlight other types of cultural performances, including hula, ukulele music, and lion dancing. This event will reflect the diverse community of Hawaii and will provide a unique opportunity for the sharing and celebration of the many different Peoples who call Hawaii home.

Special guests include: Master of Ceremonies, Bawdwaywidun Banaise (Little Round Lake, Wisconsin); Host Drum, Spirit Bird (Waipahu, Hawaii), Invited Drum, Ice Wolf (Twin Cities, Minnesota), Head Man Dancer, Little Half Moon (Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians), Head Woman Dancer, Ogi-Mah-Banaise-Equay (Mount Pleasant, Michigan).

There are ample volunteer opportunities for those who want to help with the pow wowno experience required. For more information, please call 808-548-6200. For vendor information, call 808-677-1729. Email
 

JULY 2007
The 11th Annual All Nations Powwow
Big Bear City CA

The 11th Annual All Nations Powwow will not be held this year due to owners of
Los Vaqueros Arena making too many demands for us to comply with.

Faye Roman who puts on the Powwow is doing great, following her stroke last year, which caused the cancellation of last year's Powwow.

For information contact: Gloria

 
JULY 6-8, 2007
35th Annual Oneida Powwow
Norbert Hill Center Pow-wow Grounds
(6 miles west of Green Bay just off Hwy.54) Oneida,Wisconsin

Grand Entries: Friday: 7:00 pm. Saturday: 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Sunday: 1:00 pm
Registration: Friday- 5pm to 7pm. Saturday- 9:30am to 12:45pm. Contest points start on Friday.

Head Staff: MC: Ruben Littlehead- Lame Deer Montana; Co-MC: Osceola Redshirt-Burlington, N.C.; Arena: Director: Michael Roberts- Ada, OK; Head Dance Judge-Randy Paskemin- Sweetgrass, SK; Head Women Judge-Kathy DeCamp- WI Dells, WI; Head Singing Judge-Keith Smith- Red Lake, MN; Host Drum: Blackfoot Confederacy

Over 61,000 In Prize Money will be Awarded!
Specials:~~Mens 65 & Over $1000 Traditional Special~~ Sponsored by Bear Paw Keepsakes
~~5-Man "Old Style" Singing Special - Winner Take All~~$1000+Jackets - Sponsored by Str8 Across & Family
~~Paul "Polo" Gutierrez Hand Drum Special~~$1000 total prize money
~~Smoke Dance Special in Memory of Archie Webster-Sponsored by family.

The Public Is Welcome!

Admission: Weekend Pass - $10.00; Daily Pass - $5.00; 60 years and over - FREE;10 years and younger - FREE. Dancers & Singers - $5.00.

NO CANOPIES ALLOWED

For more information:
Oneida Powwow Website: http://www.oneidanation.org/?page_id=70
Oneida Powwow Committee: (920) 496-7897
email:

 
JULY 7-8, 2007
Bring Back the Spirit Pow Wow Celebration
Located on Hwy 59 & Rd 102 - Grand Beach, Manitoba.

This annual event brings tribes from across the nation to celebrate together.

Open to the public to share in crafts, food and dancing.
 
JULY 6-8, 2007
July Powwow
Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds, Cherokee, North Carolina

Friday:Gates open 5:00 pm Grand Entry 7:00 pm. Saturday:Gates open 10:00 am Grand Entry 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Sunday:Gates open 10:00 am Grand Entry 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm


On the first full weekend in July our special brand of fireworks happen as a two-day explosion of authentic Indian dancing, drumming and tribal regalia. Dance competitions kick the excitement up even higher.

General Admission $10.00, Children (6 & under) Free

Cherokee Contact: Loretta Kirby (828) 497-8128 Email:
Website: http://www.cherokee-nc.com

 
JULY 13-15, 2007
Bear River Pow Wow, Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin
Old Indian Village Rd. on the Bear River Pow wow grounds.

Grand Entry: Fri 7pm, Sat 1pm & 7pm, Sun 12 noon

Lac du Flambeau's annual traditional pow-wow bringing tribes from across the nation with social dancing, singing, food, art & craft vendors.

Open to the public to share in crafts, food and dancing.

Directions from Nearest Town/Intersection: Take Hwy 47 to Indian Village Road. Follow that to the Bear River Pow Wow grounds.,

Call Teresa Mitchell (715) 588-3333. Email
 
JULY 13-15, 2007 and SEPTEMBER 14-16, 2007
The Great Mohican Indian Pow-Wow
Mohican Reservation Camp & Festival Grounds
Loudonville, Ohio

Featuring:- The Aztec Dancers

Held Rain or Shine with the Public Welcome w/ Free Parking!

Come Learn Native Culture & Lifestyles. Fellowship & Competitions. Native Foods,Music, Story Telling. Demos and more...

Chris Snively 800.766.2267
Mohican Reservation, Inc.
23270 Wally Rd.
Loudonville,Ohio 44842
Email:  
Website: http://www.mohicanpowwow.com 
 
JULY 13-15, 2007
6th Annual 2007 Midnight Sun Intertribal Powwow, Fairbanks, Alaska

The Midnight Sun Intertribal Powwow Council is organized exclusively to bring together Alaska Natives, American Indians, and First Nations People of Canada in a powwow setting to share similarities and diversities, to honor the elders, and children, and to educate the general public of the heritage of the indigenous people of North America.

Sponsors:  
Vendors:   or (907) 488-7076
Drum Groups:   or
General Information:
Website http://www.midnightsunpowwow.net/ 
 
JULY 13-15, 2007
Naotkamegwanning First Nation Competition Pow wow, Whitefish Bay, Ontario, Canada
48 kms Southeast of Kenora, Ontario. Located off Highway 71 on Gaudry Road

Contest Info: Dance Prize Payout-$48,000.00. Drum Contest-$14,000.00 Drum Split-$4,200.00.

Free Admission

No Alcohol & Drugs permitted.

Info: Linda Namaypoke 866-610-4873   ATTN: Linda
Additional Info: Vendor spots are given a first come first serve basis.
 
JULY 14, 2007
CSUB Luta Sah-can-skaw Circle (Red Bear Circle Native Gathering)
California State University, Bakersfield (Runner Park), California

Hours: 7:00 am-7:00pm

Dancing, Native Arts and Crafts, Cultural Awareness.

All Singers, Dancers, Drummers Welcome!

No Admission Fees. Free Parking.

Hosted by the CSUB Indigenous Native American Club at California State University Bakersfield.

No Vendor Fees---Food vendors must have permit issued 14 days in advance from Kern County. See website for more info.

More Information: Website: http://horse.robinson.googlepages.com/home
Email: horse.robinson@gmail.com
Phone: (661)654-3098
David Laughing Horse Robinson, Advisor CSUB Indigenous Native American Club
 
JULY 19-21
Festival of Native Peoples
Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds, Cherokee, North Carolina

This year our annual gathering of tribes from throughout the Americas expands into a showcase of native dance, art and culture. 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. And for 2007, juried artists and artisans will also display, show and sell their beautiful work. The Cherokee Festival of Native Peoples is unique event that is not to be missed.

Cherokee Contact: Loretta Kirby (828) 497-8128 Email:
Website: http://www.cherokee-nc.com
 
JULY 20-22, 2007
Sacred Ground Fine Art Show
The Virginian Lodge Convention Center in Jackson, Hole Wyoming

Sacred ground is committed to promote the richness and diversity of Native American Art and Culture. Promoting Native American Artists is also an important mission of Scared Ground. For this reason we have created Sacred Ground a Native American Fine Art show for over 50 award winning well known Native Artists.

Invitations are limited to Native American artist who are enrolled members of a state or federally recognized tribes. All art work for sale must be hand made, materials genuine, and the artist must be present.

More Info:
Deborah Race
Sacred Ground Native American Fine Art
P.O. Box 9602
Jackson, WY 83002
307-690-7130
Email:
 
JULY 20-22, 2007
7th Annual Eastern Woodlands Intertribal Gathering
7681 US 42 Johnsville- Lexington, Ohio 44904

Bon Fire in Dance ring Friday Saturday open till 11pm
Sunday till 5pm

Host Drum Friendly Voices. MC Jack of Many Colors.

Childrens Craft Table. Dancers & Drummers Welcome

Primtive Camping. Camp free and have meals.

Vendors needed
Email:
419-362-2936 leave message
419-947-2274
419545-5643 cell
 
July 20-22, 2007
Robert Woolery Sr. Memorial Powwow
Agricultural Building Missouri State Fairgrounds' West Campgrounds
Sedalia, Missouri

Hours: Fri., 6:30-11 p.m.; Sat., 1:30-11 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m.

Schedule: Friday: Dance-7:00 p.m.
Saturday: Gourd Dance- 1:00 p.m. Intertribal 3:00-5:00 p.m. & Grand Entry -7:00 p.m.
Sunday: Dance - 1:00 p.m. Closing-4:00 pm
Dance times are approximate Provided by the Native American Council for Cultural Awareness

Stomp Dance after Friday and Saturday Dances

Visit this authentic intertribal gathering featuring American Indian culture, dancing, food, arts and crafts, silver jewelry, furs, pottery and paintings.

Alex Esau: Head Singer; Lee TwoHatchets: Head Man Dancer; Collette Big Spring: Head Lady Dancer; Roger Crane: Arena Director;TBA: Host Gourd; Bob Woolery: MC; Tom Parker: Honoree.

Enjoy Indian Fry Bread, Indian Tacos, Indian Hotdogs, and Hamburgers - Shop with the traders - Watch the dancers - Listen to the drum.

Bring your own chairs or sit on the bleachers. No smoking inside.

Directions:
From West on Hwy 50: Turn right on State Fair Blvd (4rd stop light by Dennys). The Fair Ground entrance will be approximately mile. Follow the road past grand stand to Agriculture Building on right side.
From East on Hwy 50: Turn left on State Fair Blvd (8th light by Golden Corral). The Fair Ground entrance will be approximately mile. Follow main road past grandstand, Agriculture Bldg is on right side.
From South on Hwy 65: Turn left at Gate 11 into Fair Grounds (just past underpass). Agriculture bldg is straight ahead past the train.
From the North on Hwy 65: Turn right on 16th street (4th light by State Fair Shopping Center). Turn left into Fair Ground entrance. Follow main road past grandstand, Agriculture Bldg is on right side.

Traders by invitation only. To receive an application, contact:
Anne Woolery, 4600 W Nottingham, Battlefield, MO 65619 (417) 881-1043
Bob Woolery, 3222 S Washington, Sedalia, MO 65301 (660) 826-5608  

 
JULY 21, 2007
Paralyzed Veterans Of America Benefit Gourd Dance & Contest Pow-Wow
Window Rock Sports Center
, Window Rock Arizona

Gourd Dance - 10:00 AM-1:00 PM. Grand Entry - 1:00 PM. Dinner Break - 5:00 PM. Gourd Dance 5:30 7:00 PM. Grand Entry - 7:00 PM. Men's Grass Special Winner Take All (2 constellations)

Host Southern Drum: Southern Tribe, Albuquerque, NM. Head Singer: Cedric Chavez. Host Northern Drum: Red Star, Gallup, NM. Head Singer: Nick Brokeshoulder. Master Of Ceremonies: Michael Lowe, Shiprock, NM. Arena Diretor: Leonard Anthony, Shiprock, NM. Color Guard: TBA. Head Gourd Dancer: Johnny P. Hollister, Dine Woodsprings, AZ. US Army Veteran-5th Quartermaster Detachment (Airborne), Operation Desert Storm And Operation Provide Comfort. Head Man Dancer: Eric Betoni, Dine, Bloomfield, NM; Head Woman Dancer: Cheryl Hardy, Dine Prescott, AZ.

Dance Catergories: Mens/Juniors Northern Straight; Mens/Juniors Fancy; Mens/Juniors Northern Traditional; Mens/Juniors Grass; Womens/Juniors Northern Traditional; Womens/Juniors Fancy Shawl; Womens/Juniors Southern Traditional; Womens/Juniors Jingle.

Adult Ages 13+. Juniors Ages 6-12. Tiny Tots 0-5. Registration Begins @ 11:00 Am

General Admission: $5.00 Cover Charge (6 - Over). Free (5 - Under). $1.00 - To All Veterans

Vendors Welcome

Proceeds will benefit the 2007 PVA Wheelchair Olympics in St. Louis, Missouri.

For More Info Contact: Savannah Hardy @ 928-797-7196; Arthur Hardy @ 505-409-5519 Email:

 
JULY 21-22, 2007
American Indian Intertribal Cultural Festival, Hampton, Virginia
Hampton Coliseum, 1000 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA 23666

Hosted by the eight state-recognized tribes of Virginia.

Virginia Indian tribes will showcase the various cultures of American Indian nations through a three-day American Indian Intertribal Cultural Festival. Focusing on the contributions and cultures of Virginia Indians, the festival will highlight the similarities and differences among Virginia tribes as well as those tribes located in other regions of the country through native foods, dances, traditional stories, arts and crafts, cultural demonstrations and historical information.

Activities will include demonstrations, musical performances, story telling, dancing and native foods. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the histories and distinctive ways of Indian life through exhibits that showcase tribal culture.

Vendors will offer native foods, art, jewelry and crafts.

Visiting tribes from around the country will help to highlight the similarities and differences among American Indian nations.

Contact: Amy Ritchie, Jamestown 2007, ,
Website: http://www.jamestown2007.org/
http://www.americas400thanniversary.com/se-virginiaindianevents.cfm 
 

AUGUST 3 - 5, 2007
18th Annual Oklahoma Indian Nation Pow-Wow
Concho Pow-wow Grounds, Concho, Oklahoma

Tiny Tot, Junior, Teens, Adult & Golden Age Categories, 4 Places
Senior Princess/Sarah Fanman; Junior Princess/Cassandra Littleman-Candy;Little Miss/Tina Mae Ortiz

Officers: Dara Franklin/Chairperson; Christina Morton/Treasurer; Jessie Botone/Secretary;Fritz PrairieChief/Public Relations

Inquiries:

In conjunction with the pow-wow, Annual Summerfest Activities will be held for children & adults. Volleyball, Softball, Basketball, Turtle Races, Childrens Games, 5K run, etc.

Inquiries for Summerfest activities:
 
AUGUST 3- 4 , 2007
14th Annual Frank Liske Park Powwow
4001 Stough Road, Concord, North Carolina 28025

Friday: 7 pm, Grand Entry; Saturday: 1 pm, Gourd Dancing, Story Telling, 3 pm, Grand Entry. 7:30 pm, Grand Entry. Crazy "midnight" auction 30 minutes after evening session on Saturday.

No contest powwow.

MC: Jim Anderson, Brookville, FL. HM: Chris Bryant, Bedford, VA. HL: Tara Bryant, Bedford, VA. AD: Jon Jolly, Augusta, GA. Host Southern Drum: Young Spirit. Head Gourd Dancer: Ed DeTorres

Admission: FREE

Directions: Directions: Exit 52 (Poplar Tent) on I-85. Take Pitts School Road east to Highway 29. Turn left and go to Roberta Church Road. Turn right onto Roberta Road. Go a short distance and turn left onto Stough Road. Turn left into Frank Liske Park.

Sponsored by: Cabarrus Powwow Association

General contact name: George Hoyt 704-786-5705  
Vendor Contact: Gene Hall, 336-236-1099, 336-413-1812  
 
AUGUST 3- 4 , 2007
22nd Annual Bell Pow Wow
Bell Community Center, Stilwell, Oklahoma

Contest Powwow. Total Prizes: $6,000. MC: Archie Mason. HM: Thorpe Sine. HL: Mary Chanate. AD: Tim Muskrat. Gourd Singer: Pat Oyebi. Host Southern Drum: Drum Busters.

Admission: FREE

Directions: Hwy 59 S from STilwell, OK 6 miles, then Landfill Road east 3 miles.

More Information: Thomas Muskrat (918) 696-4480
Nancy Oosahwe at Bell School (918) 696-7181  
 
AUGUST 4 , 2007
Talking Trees Children's Trout Derby
Oconaluftee Island's Park, Cherokee, North Carolina

Admission Fee: FREE - Registration Required.

This trout derby entertains and thrills an average of 1,000 children annually. Featuring fly-tying exhibitions, fish-cleaning stations, food, music, door prizes and trophies, the derby is free for children ages 11 and under.

Sponsored by: Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

Directions: http://www.cherokee-nc.com/Directions_to_Cherokee.docOconaluftee 

More Information: Lisa Wolfe (828) 497-8126  
Cherokee Welcome Center - 1-800-438-1601 http://www.cherokee-nc.com/events_main.php 
 
AUGUST 4- 5 , 2007
16th Annual Evansville Vermont Abenaki Clan of the Hawk Pow Wow
3 miles East of VT I-91 on Route 58; off exit 26, Evansville, Vermont

This is a spiritual and cultural event, one of the biggest and best of its kind in Northern New England.

MC: Jerome Kelley. HM: Colin Wood (Raven). AD: Allen Phillips. Invited drums: To Be Announced. Entertainment: Local Entertainment.

Admission: FREE. Parking: FREE .

Directions: Take I-91 to Exit 26. Go East on Route 58, three miles to Pow Wow Grounds. The entrance is on the north side of the road and is well marked with a large sign. Plenty of free parking on the grounds.

More Information: Ralph Swett (Chief Lone Cloud) 802-754-2817 Email: 
 
AUGUST 4 - 5, 2007
Patuxent Encounters: Patuxent Indians and Capt. John Smith
Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Road
Saint Leonard, MD 20685

In observance of Captain John Smiths voyages of exploration of the Chesapeake Bay with a two-day event. The event will focus on life in the Chesapeake for Native Americans before and after Captain John Smiths landing. Learn about traditional and contemporary American Indian ways of life through educational exhibits, interpretive programs, traditional dance, music, storytelling, hands-on crafts, childrens activities, art show, and much more!

The event will emphasize lasting contributions that American Indian communities have made and continue to make to the social, artistic, political, technological and economic fabric of America. On August 5th the Sultana Projects recreated Captain John Smith ship that will land during the event.

We are looking for educators, demonstrators , and entertainers who would like to be a part of this event!

We are also looking for vendors for a juried vending area.

410-586-8501
 
Website: http://www.jefpat.org
 
AUGUST 4-5, 2007
Paradise Pow Wow Spirits in Motion
Gold Nugget Museum 509 Pearson Rd Paradise California

Non Competition traditional Pow Wow held in a Beautiful Mountain setting.

All dancers and Drums welcome

Contact Sherron Prosser 530-570-2376
 
AUGUST 10-12, 2007
Millbrook First Nation Pow Wow
Near Truro Nova Scotia on the First Nations Community of Millbrook.

Friday-Travel Day
Saturday and Sunday: Grand Entry at 12:00

Website http://www.millbrookpowwow.piczo.com 
Email address
 
AUGUST 10-12, 2007
National Powwow Honoring Warriors Past and Present
Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, Verizon Center, Washington D.C.

Grand Entries: 12 noon and 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 1 p.m. Sunday.

$125,000 Prize Money!

Emcees: Vince Beyl (Anishinabe) Bemidji, Minnesota and Dennis Bowen Sr. (Seneca) Tuba City, Arizona. Host Drums: High Noon (Cree) Hobbema, Alberta, Canada; Battle River (Anishinabe) Red Lake, Minnesota; Southern Thunder (Pawnee) Pawnee, Oklahoma. Head Dancers: Corey Reeder (Wichita, Navajo and Kiowa) Logan, Utah; Carol Melting Tallow (Blood) Standoff, Alberta, Canada. Arena Directors: Timothy Eashappie (Nakota and Lakota) Sintaluta, Alberta, Canada; Joe Bointy (Comanche and Kiowa) Lawrence, Kansas. Head Dance Judges: Rusty Gillette (Arikara and Hidatsa) Bismarck, North Dakota; Darrell Wildcat (Pawnee and Euchee) Anadarko, Oklahoma. Head Singing Judges: Wayne Silas (Menominee) Green Bay, Wisconsin; Don Patterson (Tonkawa/Apache) Tonkawa, Oklahoma. Host Honor Guard: Ira H. Hays American Legion Post 84
(Pima-Maricopa) Arizona.

Dance Registration: Fee-$15; Tiny Tots -Free. Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Grand Entry points begin Friday.

Drum Registration: Fee-$15/singer. Drum Roll Call: 15-minutes prior to Grand Entry

Contact Information: General Inquires Powwow Hotline (877) 830-3224
Eamil:
Media and Press Inquires: Leonda Levchuck (202) 633-6613
Powwow Website: http://www.nmai.si.edu/powwow
 
AUGUST 10-12 , 2007
12th Annual Mihsihkinaahkwa Pow Wow
Morsches Park, SR 205, Columbia City, Indiana

Traditional powwow. Under The Family tent, we will have demonistrations of Native plants and beadwork. Childrens games and storytelling as scheduled. We have a Woodlands Village depeticting Native American traditions of our ancestors.

Mc -Sam Bush. Headman Dancer- Tim Samaniego. Head Lady Dancer- Ingrid Nicholson. AD: Geroge Strack. VD: Geroge Martin. Host Northern Drum: Painted Turtle. Invited drums: Blackswamp Singers and Manido Nodin.

Admission: $4.00, children under 12 are admitted free of charge.

Directions: Coming from the East or West, take highway 30 to SR 205 turn South , go to Morsches park and turn North-follow the park drive all the way to the back.

More Information: Pat Smith 260-244-7702  Email: 
Vendor Contact: Cathy Mowery 260-625-4370
 
AUGUST 11 , 2007
10th Annual Eagle Awards
Renaissance Center Rotunda, Dickson, Tennessee

There is usually Flute Music and a Dance program Sometimes Tanasi Thunder Drum.

Awards are giving for acts of: Heroism Benevolence Social and Cummunity Service The Arts Cultural Preservation Educational Leadership All nominees must be residents of, and their act must have taken place in Tennessee One award shall be Post-Humus and shall go to a descendant Sponsors donation are accepted with their names appearing in programs

Admission: Nominees and a Guest get in Free $20.00 for all others

Directions: I-40 to Dickson Tennessee to Highway 7 runs right by the Renaissance Center

More Information: Sheila Jones 931-670-5465 Email:
Website: http://natcheztracepowwow.com/ 
 
AUGUST 11 - 12, 2007
Rock Falls Native American Gathering Honoring all Veterans
Rock Falls Park Slippery Rock, PA.

Honoring all who guard our land and it's people. Veterans, Law enforcement and fire fighters. Honoring gold star families. Special guest appearance by The Blue Knights. Saturday Evening Bonfire auction and storytelling.

Red Bird host Drum. Muddy Creek guest Drum, other Drums invited. Master of Ceremonies: Hank Houghtaling.

Ten year remembrance give away on Sunday.

Buffalo, Indian Tacos, corn & Fry Bread is on the menu.

Contact: Todd or Gloria Heinsberg 724-738-0142
P.O. Box 632, Slippery Rock, Pa 16057
 
AUGUST 11-12, 2007
4th Annual Roanoke Island American Indian Cultural Festival & Powwow
Dare County Airport Pavilion lawn across from the Aquarium in Manteo, North Carolina

Saturday Hours: 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Grand Entry: 12:00PM. Sunday Hours: 11 AM to 4 PM. Grand Entry: 1:00 PM

Hosted by: Algonquian Indians of North Carolina Inc. Co-Host: The RoanokeHatteras Indians of Dare County, NC People of the Coast

Drummers and Dancers Welcome.

Come and enjoy this wonderful native experience as tribes gather on ancestral grounds to celebrate and share our culture on the west side of Roanoke Island along the tranquil waters of the Croatan Sound.

Wholesome Family Activity: Encourages and supports artistic excellence, preserves our cultural heritage, and provides short-term arts exposure or arts appreciation to visitors, natives and non-natives all ages. The folk and traditional arts are shared, rooted in and reflective of the cultural life of our American Indian ethnic heritage. These vital and constantly reinvigorated artistic traditions are shaped by values and standards of excellence that are passed from generation to generation through oral tradition. This event will feature a gathering of American Indian tribes from across the nation dressed in tribal regalia, traditional and contemporary American Indian music, dance, visual arts, storytelling, back wood survival demos, crafts and health screenings while learning about various dances and the regalia worn. At various times during the day, the Master of Ceremonies will invite the public to participate in social dances. Educational displays will exhibit artifacts used and items traded by the American Indians. American Indian foods as well as other festival foods will be available for purchase. Additionally, all veterans and servicemen and servicewomen will be honored.

Coastal Crew: Emcee- The Cherokee Warrior- Rick Youngblood 4 Time N.W.A. and W.C.W. World Champion, Arena Director Jamie Pheasant, Head Male Dancer Greg Stephenson, Head Female Dancer Karen Oxendine, Host Drum Bird Choppers Guest Drum Many Nations

Bring a lawn chair and beach umbrella * No Pets Allowed*

Lodging is very limited. So book early. You may consider hotels in Manteo, Nags Head, Kills Devil Hill and Kitty Hawk areas.

Directions:
-Driving directions from Norfolk. Exit to I-64 East/towards Chesapeake/VA Beach/. Take 168 South /exit 291B/ stay on 168 South towards Manteo/Nags Head. Take 158 South to Nags Head. Take 158 South on Hwy 64/264. Dare Co. Regional Airport is approximately 4 miles on the left. Turn left on Airport Rd. The Dare Co. Regional Airport Pavilion lawn is across from the Aquarium.

-Driving West from Manns Harbor. Take 158 North on Hwy 64/264. Manteo Dare Co. Regional Airport is approximately 2 miles on the right after you cross the bridge and the Fort Raleigh Site. Turn right on Airport Rd. The Dare Co. Regional Airport Pavilion lawn is across from the Aquarium.

-Driving from Raleigh, NC, take US 64 East from Raleigh, NC Regional Airport is approximately 4 miles on the left. Make a left Hwy 64/264 after passing the Visitors Center at the light. Dare Co. Regional Airport is approximately 4 miles on the left. Turn left on Airport Rd. The Dare Co. Regional Airport Pavilion lawn is across from the Aquarium.

-Driving from the South I-95 to Rocky Mount, NC to US 64 East. Make a left Hwy 64/264 after passing the Visitors Center at the light. Dare Co. Regional Airport is approximately 4 miles on the left. Turn left on Airport Rd. The Dare Co. Regional Airport Pavilion lawn is across from the Aquarium.

-By Ferry boat from Cedar Island, NC or Swan Quarter, NC to Ocracoke Island, to Hatteras Island again by Ferry boat, to NC 12 North to US 64 West. Make a right Hwy 64/264 at the light. Dare Co. Regional Airport is approximately 4 miles on the left. Turn left on Airport Rd. The Dare Co. Regional Airport Pavilion lawn is across from the Aquarium.

Follow the Powwow signs once you get on Hwy 64/264 in Manteo.

More information: Call Marilyn Berry Morrison 757-477-3589.
Website: http://www.ncalgonquians.com 
Email:
 
AUGUST 17-19 , 2007
12th Annual Sacramento Powwow
O'Neil Park 715 Broadway Sacramento, California 95818

Times: Registration Saturday @10a.m. Grand Entry @ 1p.m. & 7p.m. Sunday @ 1p.m.

MC: Tom Phillips, Kiowa Powwow Org. Arena Director: Denny Stanley Sr.

More Information: Marcia or Ira. (916)421-0657 / O'Neil Park Ph#(916)498-1234 ext. 1348. Email:  
 
AUGUST 17-19, 2007
9th Annual Native American Association Festival and Contest Pow Wow
Granger Park, 3600 West 3500 South West Valley City, Utah

Times: Friday: Food & Crafts open at 5pm. Grand Entry & Dancing 7:00pm-11:00pm.
Saturday: Grand Entry & Dancing 11:00am-3:00pm, Dinner Break. Grand Entry & Dancing 6:00pm-11:00pm.
Sunday: Grand Entry & Dancing 11:00am-4:00pm.

MC: Alex O. Shepherd - Cedar City, Utah. AD: Bart B. Powaukee, Ft. Duchesne, Utah. Host Northern Drum: BlackBull Jrs - Head Singer: Nokoa HeavyRunner. ALL DRUMS ARE WELCOME TO OUR POW WOW. Remember to bring your own chairs!

Dancers and Drummers: $5.00 Registration fee, covers all 3 days. Registration closes on Saturday at 1:00pm. Drum day pay is $50.00 per session to first 7 registered drums who don t place or participate in the drum contest. Drums must be setup, registered and be present for drum row call to quality for payment.

Admission: $4.00 Daily fee. Children 6 years and under, Seniors 62 years and over: FREE

Directions: Granger Park 3600 West 3500 South; West Valley City, Utah (6 miles southwest of downtown Salt Lake City)

More Information: Harry James Sr, 801-955-1089 Email:  
Vendor Contact: Chrishel James Email:
 
AUGUST 18-19, 2007
51st Annual O-Wa-San Powwow
Boone County Fairgrounds, 8791 SR 76 - Belvidere, Illinois

Public Welcome

Hours: Saturday 1:00- 4:30, 7:00- ??? . Sunday 11:00- 3:00

Native American Dancing; Tipi & Craft Contest; Late Night Auction, Saturday Evening Meal (Dancers & Traders)*; Childrens Activities; Camping; Raffles / 50-50s.

Craft Exposition: Are you one of those who craft your own dance outfit or other traditional items of the cultures of the Native Americans? The Society urges you to exhibit your best pieces in the Crafts Area at the Pow Wow. Show your best work, receive recognition, and by your example, encourage others to try what you have already done.

Participants: This is a traditional powwow, so this is a free dance. Come and have a good time!! There is plenty of room to camp, so bring out your tipi. (Dont forget about our tipi contest!) There will also be, as usual, our craft contest and Late Night auction. Note: There will be a $15.00 charge per day for use of electricity by campers, motor homes, etc.

Seniors 65+: $3.00. General Donation: $7.00. Weekend Donation: $9.00. Under 17: $3.00. 1 Free Adult donation with 6 Paid Teens
Free Admission to registered participants...Traders must be registered - Native American Crafts Only

All pets must be registered and on a leash. Keep your pets away from the arena!

*Free evening meal to all registered participants (must have meal ticket) given by the Mascoutin Society.

Sponsored by: Mascoutin Society Of Chicagoland

No "49ing". (That is no all night singing and dancing after the last dance)

Drum Coordinator /Arena Director: Mike Hayford 847-721-6891
Email:
Trader Information: Mike Boothe 708-877-8563 Email:
Pow Wow Chairs: Chris Stoltman 630-202-2046 Email:
Ro Chabot 708-798-9550 Email:
Website: www.Mascoutin.com

 
AUGUST 18-19, 2007
Red Hawk American Indian Cultural Society 12Th Annual Pow Wow
Willow Ranch, South Hubbard Rd. , Lowellville, Ohio 44436

Saturday - Gates Open 10:00 a.m. - Dusk. Sunday - Gates Open 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Grand Entry 12:00 Noon Both Days


Native American Dancing, 8th Year Competition Dancer Registration $5.00. Food, "Fry Bread, Buffalo", Crafts, Jewelry, Raffles, Pony Rides, Chinese Auction Lecture/Display- Hopewell Culture & Mound Builders. Demo's - Primitive Fire Making, Cordage Making, Trapping & Hunting Implements.

Head Man Dancer-- Glen Ten Bucks McGahan; Head Lady Dancer-- Karen McGahan; Head Veteran Dancer-- Earl Yona Taylor; Emcee--Rick Bird; Arena Director-- TBA; Second Drum-- All Nations - Cherokee NC; Host Drum--Bird Chopper - Cherokee NC; Flute Player--Jeff Spencer & Nelson Wyer; Story Teller--Dolores Santha. Special Guests: Tim Moyers - Hopewell Culture & Mound Builders; James Keller Primitive Hunting / Trapping / Fire Making / Cordage

Public Welcome - Bring Your Lawn Chairs/ Blankets/Umbrellas
Rain or Shine

Adults - $4.00 Seniors/Children 6-12 - $3.00 Children 5/under - free

Funded in part by the following: International Foundation of Youngstown and Ohio Arts Council. Please Note: The Red Hawk organization is not affillated with any other NATIVE groups. ADA Compliant & Accessible Hearing Impaired Use Ohio Relay Service.

Vendors & Drums by invitation only. "No Sacred Items May Be Sold". Vendors with pets must be on a leash, Owner fully responsible & liable for any incidents. Service dogs permitted.

"Drugs, Alcohol, and Firearms are NOT PERMITTED on POW WOW grounds", "Not Responsible For Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Articles"

Host Motel: Quality Inn 4055 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, Ohio 44505 330-759-3180

For Information Call: Nancy Bottiglieri at 330-889-3756 or 330-847-8853
Email:  
 
AUGUST 18 - 19 , 2007
25th Annual Traditional Pow Wow
Lebanon, Indiana

Times: Grand Entry: Saturday - 1:30 PM . Sunday- 1:00 PM

Straight Dance Contest, Hoop Dancer, Tomahawk Throwing, Flint Knapping! Trading by invitation only.

Host Drum- White Hawk. Invited Drum-King Fishers. Head Dancers-Butch & Kathy Wamsley. Head Veteran-George Martin. Head Jr. Dancers-Heather Sears & Brady Gamble.

Sunday Dancers get in FREE

Camping available, No Pets! No Drugs Or Alcohol!

More Information: Arla 317-243-8775. Email:  
Website: http://www.AmericanIndianCouncil.com 
 
AUGUST 18-19 , 2007
Mohegan Wigwam Festival
Fort Shantok, Uncasville, Connecticutt

MC: Bruce Curliss. HM: Jonathan Perry. HL: Amanda Russell. AD: Kenny Merrick Jr. Dance Judge: Aaron Athey. Invited drums: Mystic River, Silvercloud, Rez Dogs, Quabbin Lake. Entertainment: Pura Fe, Buddy Bigmountain, Taino Nation Dance Troupe, Trudy Lamb Richmond, Sister Bette-Jean.

Smoke Dance Competition. Men 500, 300, 200, 100. Women 500, 300, 200, 100. Boys 150, 100, 75, 50. Girls 150, 100, 75, 50.

Admission: FREE

Directions: I395S to exit 79A Exit 2 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Park at Thamesview garage for shuttle.

More Information: Jay Levy 800-MOHEGAN
 
AUGUST 18-19 , 2007 Rain or shine
Roasting Ears of Corn Festival
Museum of Indian Culture, 2825 Fish Hatchery Road, Allentown, Pennsylvania

Open to the Public!

Times: Both days- 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Grand Entrance: Both days- 12:00 Noon.

Dancers are asked to register by 11:30 a.m. daily. Guest drums welcome.

MC: Wayne Cave. HM: Matthew White Eagle. HL: Cathy Chadwick-Ciccone. Invited drums: Host Drum: Black Horse Butte Guest Drum: Grass Eagle Singers. Entertainment: Schenandoah Family Traditional Oneida Singers & Dancers, The Salinas Family Aztec Dancers, Storyteller Raven Speaker, French and Indian Re-enactment, Teaching Tipi, Indian Artifact Display, Flint Knapping, Lehigh Wild Care (Saturday Only), Pony Rides (Sunday Only), Children's Craft Area and Native American Foods.

Admission: $5 Adult, $3 Seniors over 62 and children 12-17. Children Under 12 and members with membership card are free.

No pets, alcohol, or weapons on festival grounds.

Directions:
--From the East: I-78 West to Cedar Crest Boulevard (Exit 55). On Cedar Crest, turn left, continue past Lehigh Valley Hospital. Turn left on Fish Hatchery Road. We are located on your left just after the Fish Hatchery.
--From the West: I-78 West to Cedar Crest Boulevard (Exit 55). On Cedar Crest, turn right, continue past Lehigh Valley Hospital. Turn left on Fish Hatchery Road. We are located on your left just after the Fish Hatchery.
--From the South: Rt. 29 North. Make Right on Fish Hatchery Road. We are located on your left just after the Fish Hatchery.

More Information: Museum of Indian Culture 610-797-2121
Email:  
Website: http://www.museumofindianculture.org 

 
August 18 - 19 , 2007
9th Annual Thunder Mountain Lenape' Nation Native American Festival
236 Skyline Drive, Saltsburg, Pennsylvania

Times: Both Days:10 AM - 6 PM. Grand Entry: Noon.

Drumming, dancing, food, handmade crafts, cultural and history programs. Dancers welcome.

MC: Jack Many Colors. Host Southern Drum: Friendly Voices. Invited drums: Muddy Creek.

Admission: Adults $3 Children under 14 free.

Directions: Follow signs from Rt 286 Saltsburg, PA Edlers Ridge Road. Left at Nowrytown Road. Bear right onto Foster. Left onto Skyline Drive.

More Information: Pat Selinger. 724-639-3488.
Email:  
Website: http://www.thundermtlenape.org
 
AUGUST 18 - 20, 2007
Canup Powwow, Canupawakpa Dakota Nation, Manitoba, Canada

Bannock Eating and Chepas Contest

Twyla - 204 854 2592
Box 117, Pipestone, Manitoba R0M 1T0
Email:
 
AUGUST 24- 26, 2007
Fort Yargo 2nd Annual Intertribal Powwow
Fort Yargo State Park Winder, Georgia

Gates Open: Fri. 10 am to 4 pm - Grand Entry: 12 noon; Sat. 10 am to 7 pm - Grand Entry: 12 noon; Sun. 10 am to 5 pm - Grand Entry: 1 pm

Head Man: John Wakinyan; Host Drum: Redemption; Head Lady: Barbara Morning Star Paul; Head Veteran: Smitty Smith; MC: Gary Smith; AD: Charlie Hannah.

Special Guest Choctaw Recording Artist Charlie Wayne and The Mexican Tlaltlacayolotl Dancers

Drumming, Dancing, Native American Arts & Craft, Flutist, Demonstrators, Vendors, Indian Foods, Auction, Education Programs

Guest Drums Welcome! All Dancers Welcome!

Admission: Friday is Kids Day gate admission is $ 1.00 per person;
Saturday & Sunday: Adults: $ 5.00; Elders (60 plus): $ 3.00; Children (6 to 12): $ 3.00; Children 5 and under: Free
Fort Yargo State Park has a $ 3 per day vehicle parking fee.

Primitive Camping Available for Dancers and Vendors

Bring your lawn chairs and spend the day.

NO politics, NO weapons, NO drugs, NO alcohol, NO attitudes!

Volunteers now needed
Contacts:
Larry at 770-923-7650 or Robin at 706-969-3245

 
AUGUST 24-26, 2007
45th Annual Summer Powwow
Indian Ministries Campus, 33301 E. AA Highway (old highway 40), Grain Valley, Missouri

Tentative Schedule: Friday: 4:30 pm Blessing the Arena; 5:00 6:30 pm Gourd Dancing; 7:00 - 10:00 pm Grand Entry/ Intertribals Introduction of Powwow Princess
Saturday: 11:00 am 1:30 pm Gourd Dancing; 2:00 pm Grand Entry; 2:30 5:00 pm Intertribals / Specials / Tiny Tots; 5:00 pm. Honor Dinner (Pot Luck); 5:45 pm Gourd Dancing; 7:00 pm Grand Entry; 7:30 10:00 pm Intertribals / Specials / Exhibitions Sunday: 12:00 2:00 pm Gourd Dancing; 2:00 pm Grand Entry / Intertribals / Specials; 5:00 pm Quitting Song

Head Staff Head Man - Neil Lawhead - Ottawa Head Lady - Dee Singing Bird White Eye -Chippewa Head Singer - Tim Tiewah - Comanche MC - Don Greenfeather - Shawnee Arena Director - Ed Smith - Osage Head Gourd Dancer - TBA 2007- 2008 Powwow Princess - TBA

Raffles; Vendors and crafts; Indian Food.

Day money for registered dancers.

FREE admission. Bring your own lawn chair.

For more information, contact Dick Porch at 913-888-1563 or
E-mail:   Website: http://kc-icmn.org 
 
AUGUST 24-26, 2007
Spirit of Wovoka Days Powwow
Joe Parr Sports Complex-Pat Peebles Softball Field, Yerington, Mason Valley, Nevada
Lyon County's Only Native American Celebration

Dance Categories: Tiny Tots ~ Gloden Age ~ Juniors/Teens/Adults ~ Grass, Fancy, Traditional, Jingle.

Wovoka Princess Contest ~ Lil' Miss Wovoka Contest ~ Hand Drum Contest (Sponsored by the Ivan Hanson family)

Host Drum: Ghost Canyon, Fort Hall, Idaho. Head Man and Lady chosen each session. (Four sessions starts at 7:00pm on Friday). MC: Monty Williams (Paiute-Shoshone) Fallon, NV. Arena Director: Michael, Keats, Sr. (Paiute) Yerington, NV.

FREE Admission

Security Provided. Camping Available.

For more Information: Debra Keats (775) 463-2350 after 6pm. Gayle Johnson 463-7123. Joann Rogers 463-9160. Jennifer Ackley 463-9192.
Email:
 
AUGUST 24-26 , 2007
Baltimore American Indian Center 33rd Annual Pow Wow
Patterson Park 400 South Linwood Ave/corner of Eastern Ave, Baltimore, Maryland

Contest Powwow. Total Prizes: $20,000.

MC: Keith Colston. Dance Judge: Dorothy Gray. Head judge is Ancial Chavis Arena Director is Maurice Proctor. Invited drums: Southern Sun Soaring Eagles.

Admission Fee: $5.00 adults . $3.00 children (6-12) 5yrs under free.

Directions: From the North- 95 South toward Baltimore City, take exit 59, Eastern Ave at the end of the ramp,bear to the right going towards Highlandtown. continue west on Eastern Ave for 2.5 miles. Patterson Park on the right. from the South- take 295 toward Baltimre city, pass the Ravens/Camden Yards turn right onto Pratt Street. Stay on Pratt Street until you come to Patterson Park, turn right and go one block to Eastern Ave, turn left and the Park is on the right.

More Information: Call: Baltimore American Indian Center 410-675-3535
Email:  
Jovina Chavis 443-722-71717 Email:
 
AUGUST 25-26, 2007
Seaside Festival And Powwow
Stage Fort Park, Rte. 127, Gloucester, Massachusetts

Public Welcome All Dancers Welcomed Drummers and Traders by invitation only

Host Drum Walking Bear Guest Drum Split Feather Singing Dancing Native Arts and Crafts Storytelling Children's Activities

FREE ADMISSION

Drug and Alcohol Free Event

Presented by Intertribal Council of Tolba Menahan (a not-for-profit organization). Supported by the Gloucester Parks Department and Gloucester Cultural Council.

For info, please contact Marti @ (781) 447-4083 or Mim @ (978) 281-2978
Or email  
 
AUGUST 25-26, 2007 - Rain or Shine!
Potawatomi Trails Pow-wow
Oak Grove of Shiloh Park in Zion, Illinois

Times:Gates will open to the public both days at 10 AM. Saturday hours will be 10 AM - 10 PM. Grand Entry of dancers will be at 1 PM and 7 PM with a dinner break from 5 - 7 PM. Trader booths stay open during the break. Sunday hours are 10 AM - 5 PM with Grand Entry at 1 PM. A give-a-way is held at 12 PM.

The public is welcome. There are no spectators. When the MC announces an inter-tribal song everyone is welcome to dance if they choose to. Just browsing the trader booths or talking to people makes you part of the celebration.

Several traditional crafts will be demonstrated; these include bead work and quill working. These crafts will be demonstrated the entire weekend. Michael Jacobs NAMA (Native American Music Award) & ISMA (Indian Summer Music Award) winner will be performing throughout the weekend as well JJ Kent a Native American flutist.

Admission: Daily general Admission is $5... children 6 -12 years $1, Elders over 65 and children under 6 are free. An adult must accompany all children. Hand stamp re-entry is included in admission price.

NO DRUGS/ALCOHOL are allowed at this event.

More Information: Bill Brown, Chairman, Potawatomi Trails Pow-wow (847) 746-5797 or (847) 746-9086......after 6 PM
Email:
Website: http://www.goflo.com/powwow  
 
AUGUST 25-26, 2007
21st Annual Three Fires Homecoming Pow Wow & Traditional Gathering
New Credit First Nation Ball Diamond and Grove, New Credit Reserve, Ontario

Admission: $5.00 admission fee for everyone. Children under 6 are FREE.

Directions:
--From Toronto, Ontario Get on the QEW West to Hamilton(turns into 403). 403 to Hwy #6 South exit Follow Hwy #6 (toward Port Dover; bypass at Caledonia) to Haldimand 1st Line Road Turn Right on Haldimand First Line Road (watch for the orange Pow wow signs at major roads), travel 2 concessions Pow wow located at intersection of First Line (Mississauga road) & New Credit Road.
--From Hamilton, Ontario (Follow Pow Wow Signs) Upper James (Hwy #6) South towards Port Dover Hwy#6 south ramp - to by-pass Caledonia. Hwy#6 south to First Line watch for the orange pow wow signs at major roads. Turn right onto First Line, travel west 2 concessions Pow wow located at intersection of First Line (Mississauga Road) & New Credit Road
--From Sarnia, Onatrio & area 402-401-403 Junctions of Hwy 53 + 2 + 403 straight through on 54. Follow orange Pow Wow signs Take Hwy#54 East toward Cayuga Turn right at Chiefswood Road( Big Royal Bank sign & florescent Powwow sign) Chiefswood Road Southbound thru Ohsweken intersection to Second Line Road Turn left onto Second Line traveling to New Credit Road(Tuscarora road also) Travel southbound on New Credit Road to the intersection of Mississauga Road watch for orange pow wow signs.
--From Brantford, Ontario Take Hwy#54 East toward Cayuga Turn right at Chiefswood Road( Big Royal Bank sign & florescent Powwow sign) Chiefswood Road Southbound thru Ohsweken intersection to Second Line Road Turn left onto Second Line traveling to New Credit Road (Tuscarora road also) Travel southbound on New Credit Road to the intersection of Mississauga Road. Watch for the orange pow wow signs
--From Welland/Port Colborne, Ontario Take Hwy#3 West to Jarvis Turn right on Hwy#6(traveling Northbound thru Hagersville) Hwy#6 Northbound to First Line-New Credit Reserve Turn left onto First Line (Mississauga Road) traveling westbound 2 concessions to New Credit Road. Watch for the orange pow wow signs at major roads.

More Information: Lindsay Sault- Cultural Coordinator 905-768-5686
Email:  
Faith King- Co- Chair - 519-445-2283
 
AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 2 , 2007
Thundering in the Smokeys, Cherokee Homecoming Powwow
Foothills thru the Smokeys, 321 access. Townsend, Tennessee

MC: Soco Cody. HM: Harry Dekota. HL: Fire Jointer. AD: Mike Zigler. VD: Yona Taylor. Host Northern Drum: Buffalo thunder. Host Southern Drum: All Nations drum. Invited drums: all drums. Daily pay for dancers. Dana Ross(flutist) daily demonstrators.

Admission: Adults - $6.00. Children 5 and under free.

Directions: Hwy 321 thur Townsend Tennessee, on left center of Town.

More Information: Soco Cody-865-717-3796. Mary-865-448-8989.
Email:  
Vendor Contact: Mary 865-681-0177 Email:  
 
AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 2 , 2007
7th Annual Saddletree Powwow
Saddletree Community Center, Lumberton, NC

No Contest Powwow

Admission: FREE

Directions: I95 south lumberton exit 20 then 3miles north on hwy 211 turn right on Mt olive church rd. 3 miles.

More Information: Robert Strongheart Carter 19108277790
Email:  
Vendor Contact: Robert Carter, jr. (910) 827-7790.
 
AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 2 , 2007
26th Annual Labor Day Powwow
Weber Point Event Center Stockton Community Center, California

Times: Friday: 6p.m.-11p.m. Saturday: 12noon- 12midnight

General Public Invited.

There will be performers, craftspeople, & vendors representing more than 100 tribes. Enjoy this special opportunity to experience the diverse customs, foods, & ceremonies of Native American Indian heritage.

Admission: FREE

Contact:Powwow Committee P.O. Box 45 31 Stockton, Ca. 95206. Dale Fleming (209)933-7425 ext.#8069 or Clyde Hodge (209)648-1514
American Indian Program 1425 South Center St. Stockton, Ca. 95206 (209)933-7425
Email: .  Website:http://Stockton.k12.ca.us 
 

SEPTEMBER 1 , 2007
Pueblo Friendship Pow Wow
Pueblo Nature Center, Pueblo, Colorado

Special performance by 2006 Native American Music Awards winner Red Feather Woman.

Host Northern Drum Denver All Nations.

Vendors welcome.

More Information: Shelly. 719 948-9601. Email:  

 

SEPTEMBER 1- 2 , 2007
Barona Powwow
Barona Baseball Field, Barona Indian Reservation, Lakeside, California

Food, Indian Dancing, Arts & Crafts.

The intricate colorful outfits worn by the dance competitors have been made by the dancers themselves or their families.

Admission: FREE

More Information: Barona Community Center, Barona Indian Reservation on 1932 Wildcat Canyon Rd. Lakeside, Ca. 92040 Ph#(619)443-6612 or Ph#(619)443-7003 x219
Website: http://www.barona.com  or http://www.baronamuseum.org/info.html 
Email:  

 

SEPTEMBER 1- 2 , 2007
18th Running Water Powwow / Cherokee Homecoming
Ridge Ferry Park, On the banks of the Oostanaula River, Rome, Georgia

MC: Rick Bird. HM: Bullet Standingdeer. HL: Nicole Williams. AD: Jamie Pheasant. Host Southern Drum: Bird Choppers Bird Family. All Drums invited.

Featuring: Tommy Wildcat. Dave "Whitefolf" Trezak. Storykeeper: Fred Bradley. Honor Guard: Native American Warrior Society. Free Horse Rides.

Admission: Adults $7, Children 12 under FREE.

Directions:
---From Atlanta, I-75 N to Cartersville (Exit 290). Take GA 20 W (US 411 S) to Rome, in Rome turn right at GA SR Loop 1 (East Rome Bypass) follow GA Loop 1 to Riverside Parkway, turn left.
---From Chattanooga, I-75 S to Calhoun (Exit 312). Take GA 53 to Rome, in Rome, turn right at GA SR Loop 1 (North Rome Bypass) to Riverside Parkway, turn left. Powwow is located on Riverside Parkway in front of the Chieftains Museum - Major Ridge Home, in downtown Rome.

Host Motel: Days Inn, 1-706-295-0400.

All contracts for traders have been signed.

More Information: Frank Blair 706-232-1714 . Virgil Shepherd 706-777-1710. Ann Cook 706-777-8763. Gertrude Dobson 706-629-0057  
Website: http://www.runningwaterpowwow.com 
Rome Convention and Visitors Bureau 1-800-444-1834.
Website: http://www.romegeorgia.org 

 

SEPTEMBER 1-3, 2007
11th Annual Harrisburg Pennsylvania Powwow
Located on City Island during Kipona Riverfest.

Hours: 10 am - 10pm

Host drum-Old Bridge singers, guest drum Mother Earth's Daughters. MC-Paco, HM-Charlie Mohr, HF-Yatz JohnnyJohn. Iroquois social dancing by Old
bridge. Aztec dancers. Flute playing, story telling, live birds of prey, tomahawk throwing for everyone & contest. Primitive camps, Native foods, crafts, & more!!!! Drums, dancers, & vendors welcome, food vendors full.

FREE! Admission

Directions-from 2nd St., in Harrisburg, PA, turn left onto Market St., take ramp off bridge (on left) onto island. Parking $2.00. Powwow located behind stadium. Plenty of signs.

Contact-Michelle Fry   717-589-7744
Website: www.harrisburgevents.com 

 

September 1- 3 , 2007
York City 2nd Annual Native American Gathering
Kiwanis Lake- Noonan Field, York, Pennsylvania

MC: Don Hockenberry. HM: Roy dancing Two Bears. HL: Teresa Running Deer. AD: Jonny Spirtwalker. Host Northern Drum: Morning Star. Host Southern Drum: Iroqouis Thunderheart. Open to all drums.

Featuring: Dog and Pony Show; Contemporary Music; Other events going on at the same time.

Admission: $4.00 per adult Children 10 and under FREE.

Directions: from the south Rt 83N to Rt 30 west go 3 blocks to Pennsylvainia Ave Turn left 2 blocks to Noonan Park From North Rt 83 S to Arsenal Rd exit ( Rt 30) follow 3 blocks to Pennsylvania Ave. Turn left go 2 blocks to Noonan Park.

Food vendors 10 by 20 $200.00 and I pay for all permits ect ( 2 available ) Craft Vendors 10 by 20 $175.00 total of 18 ( 10 available ).

More Information and Vendor Contact: Marty Sheeler 717-637-2548
Email:  
Other contact: Sandi 717-637-2548

 

SEPTEMBER 7-9, 2007
Spruce Pine Pow Wow, Spruce Pine, North Carolina

Hours: Friday 9 AM til 9 PM, Saturday 9 AM til 9 PM, Sunday 9 AM til 5 PM
After Hours: Trade Blanket Friday and Saturday, Possible "49" and Stomp Dance

$2000 Luck of the Draw Dance Money Native Story Tellers and Demonstrators Music by N.A.M.Y. Award Winners 20 Native Traders

Admission: $5.00 Donation per adult; $2.00 Donation per child
Each admission receives a drawing ticket for the Grand Prize. Other drawings too!!!! Drawing 4:00 PM Sunday

Directions: Hwy 226S, Spruce Pine, NC, 2 mi N of Blue Ridge Parkway and 2 mi S of US 19E behind Music, Jewelry and Loan.

Information: Blue Ridge Intertribal Pow Wow Association, 114 Oak Avenue, Spruce Pine, NC 28777-2720 Call: 813-765-3073 Cell or 828-765-1667 Store
Mabel Benjamin:  

 

SEPTEMBER 7- 9 , 2007
Annual Cahokia Mounds "Spirit of the Thunderbird" Pow Wow
Picnic grounds at 30 Ramey Street Collinsville, Illinois

HM: Charlie Lowery - Cherokee. AD: Tracy Tullie - Dine'. VD: Jorge Homero - Apache.

CHANCE DANCE RULES All Dancers in full regalia should register and receive a number (9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at information booth - Saturday only). While you are dancing, the MC will pull a number out of the box and call it out. If you are in the circle at the time, you will win an amount of money that will be selected from another box. The amounts range from $25 to $300. Dancer's numbers will go back into the box. YOU COULD WIN MORE THAN ONCE!!

Admission:FREE . Please bring canned goods for the local food pantry donation.

Directions: From Northern and Eastern Illinois Via I-55/70 Take I-55 South or I-70 West to the I-255 exit 10, just past Collinsville. Take I-255 South (Memphis) to the next exit24 at Collinsville Road. Exit and turn left onto Collinsville Road at the stoplight at the end of the off-ramp. The Picnic grounds are about 2 miles down. Look for signs.

32 vendor booths, all 20x20 in size, $175 for the weekend.

More Information and Vendor Contact: Lora Garrett 314-229-3835     
Email:  
Websites: http://www.thunderbirdsociety.org  or http://www.cahokiamounds.com

 

SEPTEMBER 8, 2007
18th Annual Friendship Powwow
Denver Art Museum, Denver Colorado

Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Grand Entry: Noon

This celebration of American Indian cultures has become a Denver tradition, featuring drum groups and American Indian dancers from the Denver area and the region. Dancers will compete in a number of traditional Powwow dances including Fancy, Jingle, Grass and Traditional.

Visitors can enjoy family art-making activities inspired by the Museums internationally-renowned American Indian art collection, storytelling and additional dance performances. American Indian arts and crafts and authentic foods, including Indian tacos and fry bread, will be for sale.

Exhibitions currently on view that focus on American Indian art include Maria: American Icon, showcasing work by famed potter Maria Martinez, Cheyenne Visions II, New Classics, and A Vested Interest.

Admission : FREE

For more information about the Powwow, call 720-913-0162.

 

SEPTEMBER 8-9, 2007
16th Annual Paw Paw Moon Festival
George Rogers Clark Park in Springfield,Ohio.

Gates open at 11:00 a.m. Grand entry at 1:00 p.m. both days.

Native American food , dancing , crafts , story telling. Open drum. All dancers welcome.

Host drum - Iron Necklace. Head male dancer - Jack Craig. Head female dancer - Amanda Winstead Fox / Ashley Craft. Head junior dancer - Eric Stephenson. Head veteran - Martin Tall horse. Arena director - Mike Park. Announcer - Elwood Knox.

Admission: $4.00 adults. Age 4-10 and Over 65 $3.00. Under 4 free.

Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the beautiful George Rogers Clark Park scenery

Directions:Take I75 to I70 east to route 4 north. Take 4 north to George Rogers Clark Park exit (369 ). Turn right at stop sign , right at next intersection. Park is on the left. Follow the pow wow signs. 930 S. Tecumseh Rd.

More information: Call Phylliss Davis (419)238-0197 / Lisa Cope (937)362-9950
Email:  

 

SEPTEMBER 8 - 9 , 2007
Aurora's 8th Annual American Indian Pow Wow and Family Festival
Aurora High School, Aurora Ohio

Times: Saturday-11 A.M. to 6 P.M.; Sunday- 11 A.M. to 5 P.M. Grand Entry 1 P.M. both days.

Public Welcome!

M.C.-Hank Houghtaling; Head Female Dancer- Karen McGahan; Head Male Dancer- Glen McGahan; Head Veteran Dancer-Russ Moore; Host Drum-Red Bird; Arena Director-Jimmy Meers

FESTIVAL EVENTS: Hands-on workshop to make corn husk dolls; weaving demo; storytelling; flute player; programs by Kulture Kids; 50/50 raffle; auctions; vendors; food

Admission: Adults $5; Seniors (over 65) $1; Children (6-12) $2 (5 & under) FREE!

Directions:
---Exit 187 of the Turnpike. Take the left ramp towards OH-14 and Streetsboro. Follow OH-14 to the intersection of OH-14 and OH-43. Turn left to travel north on OH-43, then follow the map above to the Aurora High School, 109 West Pioneer Trail, Aurora, Ohio. Interstate 480. Follow I-480 east. Watch the signs for US-422. Take US-422 east past the Harper Road and Solon (OH-91) exits. Exit at the Bainbridge/Chagrin Falls/Aurora exit (OH-306). Turn right to go south on OH-306. Follow the map above to the Aurora High School, 109 West Pioneer Trail, Aurora, Ohio.
---Interstate 90. Take I-90 from the east or west to I-271 south. Follow I-271 south. Watch the signs for US-422. Take US-422 east past the Harper Road and Solon (OH-91) exits. Exit and the Bainbridge/Chagrin Falls/Aurora exit (OH-306). Turn right to go south on OH-306. Follow the map above to the Aurora High School, 109 West Pioneer Trail, Aurora, Ohio. From the south. Follow Interstate 77 north to OH-8 in Akron. Follow OH-8 to the OH-82 east exit. Stay on OH-82 east and follow the map above into Aurora.
----Interstate 71, follow I-71 north to I-271 north. Get off at the OH-8 (Exit #18). Turn left at the exit ramp to go north on OH-8, then right at OH-82 to go east. Follow OH-82 into Aurora. Follow the map above to the Aurora High School, 109 West Pioneer Trail, Aurora, Ohio.

More Information and Vendor Contact: Kulture Kids 216-371-2867
Email:  

 

SEPTEMBER 8 - 9 , 2007
The Marin Museum of the American Indian's 35th Annual Trade Feast
Miwok Park, 2200 Navato Blvd., Novato, California

Times: Saturday 11a.m.- 6p.m. Sunday 11a.m.- 5p.m.

Native American Dance Groups, Entertainers, Native American Arts, Traditional Skills Crafts, Traditional Foods, Kids Activities.

Marin Museum-American Indian, 2200 Novato Blvd. @ Miwok Park, Novato, Ca. 94947 Ph#(415)897-4067 Fax#(415)892-7804
Email:    Website: http://www.marinindian.com

 

SEPTEMBER 8- 9 , 2007
Traditional Gathering & Annual Powwow
Sycuan Indian Reservation 5441 Dehesa Rd. & Sycuan Rd. El Cajon, California

Times: Friday: 7p.m.-12midnight. Saturday: 12noon-12mid- night. Sunday: 12noon- 6p.m.

The Syucan Band of the Kumey- aay Nation's traditional gathering features Indian song, dance, arts, crafts, food.

Admission: FREE

More Information: Alene Galvan (619)445-7776. Email:  
Website: http://www.sycuan.com 

 

SEPTEMBER 8 - 9 , 2007
Nanticoke Indian Association's 30th Annual Powwow
Nanticoke Indian Powwow Grounds, near Millsboro, Delaware

HM: Keith Anderson. HL: Adrienne Harmon.

Featuring: Music, Dancing and step to the beat of the powwow drum. Church Service, traditional foods, frybread, beans and corn from local gardens, authentic Native American jewelry, artwork from vendors representng various tribes and regions, and fascinating legends and stories of the Native people. We also have a museum to tour.

Admission: $8.00 per car, $25.00 per bus plus $2.00 for each person on the bus, $5.00 for motorcycles, walk-ins adult $2.00, child $1.00.

Directions: We are on Rt 24 (John J. Williams Hwy) near Oak Orchard in Sussex County, DE, 7 miles east of Millsboro Route 113 (DuPont Blvd) and 12 miles west of Route 1 (Ocean Hwy).

More Information: James T. Norwood, Chief 302-945-3400  
Vendor Contact: Jean Norwood, 302-945-3400  
Other contacts: Marilyn Jackson, 302-945-3400, ,
Website: http://www.nanticokeindians.org 

 

SEPTEMBER 8-9 , 2007
6th Annual Fall Spirit Festival at Skye's Spirit Wildlife Rehab Center
Grounds of Skye's Spirit Wildlife Rehab near Barkeyville, Pennsylvania

Times: Gates open at 11am with drumming starting around noon. Ends at dusk.

Join us for a weekend of Spirit & Love for our Earth Mother. Visit our Birds of Prey, Turtle Habitat and Bobcat Displays. There will be drumming, dancing, singing, craft vendors/demonstrations, brain tanning demo/sales, great food, frybread & wojapi, storytelling, Native American weaponry display/demonstration and more.

There will be a release of a rehabilitated Bird of Prey if one is ready to go at the time of the festival.

Invited drums: Clearwater & Logan Pine. Featuring: Birds of Prey, Bobcat, Turtle Habitat, Bill Eberlin Singing & Guitar.

Admission: FREE, though we do ask that people make a donation to help the wildlife at the rehab center.

Directions: We are located 2 miles from the intersections of interstate 80 (exit 29) and route 8.
---From I-80, take exit 29 south for 1/4 mile, turn left onto route 208 east, go 2 miles and watch for signs.
---From Pittsburgh, take I-79 north to the Slippery Rock Exit for route 108. Go east on 108 to a left on route 8 north. Turn right onto route 208 east, go 2 miles and watch for signs.
---From Butler, follow route 8 north to a right on route 208 east, go 2 miles and watch for signs.

More Information and Vendor Contact: Maryjane Angelo 814-786-9677
Email:  

 

SEPTEMBER 8 - 9 , 2007
Andersontown Powwow
Athletic Park, Anderson, Indiana

Contest Powwow -Prizes $6,000

MC: Larry Grigsby. HL: Sally Tuttle.

Admission: $5.00 Adults Under 12 Free.

Directions: 410 E. 8th St. Anderson, In. 46012 8th St. & Milton St.

Aprox. 8 Food Booths and 30 Trader Booths. Booth space is $85.00 10x20-$170.00 20x20 - $255 30x20.

More Information: Ralph Day or Debbie Webb 1-800-533-6569
Vendor Contact: Debbie Webb 1-800-533-6569

 

SEPTEMBER 14-16, 2007
The Great Mohican Indian Pow-Wow
Mohican Reservation Camp & Festival Grounds
Loudonville, Ohio

MC: Robert White Eagle. AD: Daniel Tramper. Drum Competition All Drums Welcome. Dance & Drum Competitions

Featuring: The Aztec Dancers. World Champion Hoop Dancer Daniel Tramper. Living Historian & Story Teller- Harold Dellenger.

Come Learn Native Culture & Lifestyles. Fellowship & Competitions. Native Foods, Music, Story Telling. Demos and more...

Held Rain or Shine with the Public Welcome w/ Free Parking!

Admission: $8.00 adults; $4.00 children; Pre-School FREE.

Directions: 7 mile south of Loudonville,Ohio off st. Rt. 3 on Wally Rd.

Chris Snively 800.766.2267
Mohican Reservation, Inc.
23270 Wally Rd.
Loudonville,Ohio 44842
Email:  
Website: http://www.mohicanpowwow.com 

 
SEPTEMBER 14-16 , 2007
Harvest Moon Pow Wow Honoring Our Veterans
Flint Ridge State Park, Brownsville, Ohio

Times: Gates open at 10:00 a.m. Grand Entry at 12:00 Noon

All dancers and drums are welcome

Traditional Native American foods, Intertribal Dancing, Crafts , Demonstrations, Games for Children , Art , Auctions , Native Storytelling , Flint knappers ,and Vendors from different States.

Host Drum: TBA Arena Director: Medicine Bear Emcee:TBA Head Veteran : TBA Head Lady Dancer :TBA Head Man Dancer :TBA

Admission: FREE ~~ Any Donations appreciated Proceeds will benefit N.A.E.D.A.

Primitive camping for participants (No Electric) Generators Welcome / Tee Pees are Welcome

Directions: Brownsville, Ohio Exit Follow Flint Ridge signs Turn left at Flint RidgeState Park onto Flint Ridge Road.

More Vendors still needed.

More Information and Vendor Contact: John Beckett 1-740-435-8471
Email:   
 
SEPTEMBER 14-16 , 2007
12th Annual Autumn Gathering Education Day & Traditional Pow-wow
Veterans Memorial Park located at County H and Freeman Rd., Genoa City, Wisconsin

Friday is Education Day for grades K-8. Pre-registration required.

Saturday and Sunday: Traditional Pow-wow

Gates open 10:00 am. Grand Entries: Saturday 1 & 7 pm and Sunday 1 pm

MC: Mark Denning. HM: Ben Yahola. HL: Jules Mago. Host Northern Drum: Night Eagle.

Admission: Elders 60+ and children 8 and under FREE. Children 9-16: $2day/$3 weekend. Adults: $3 day/$5 weekend

Outside event: Bring lawn chairs. No alcohol, drugs or pets allowed in park.

Directions: Directions: County H and Freeman Rd. in Genoa City, Walworth Co., Wisconsin 53128. From Lake Geneva on Hwy. 12 towards Chicago.

More Information and Vendor Contact: Sharon 815-675-2380
Email:  
For Education Day: Theresa 262-514-4962  Email:
 
SEPTEMBER 14-16 , 2007
1st Annual Wewene Mawjeshnok( They Gather in a Good Way) Competition PowWow
Groveland Oaks County Park 14555 Dixie Highway, Holly, Michigan

Admission: $7.00 Adults. $3.00 Seniors. Children 12 and under FREE.

Directions: I-75 to exit 93, North to Grange Hall Road

200 spots available for vendors $200.00 per space 4 Food Booths

More Information and Vendor Contact: Piper Locklear 586-756-1350
Email:   
Other contacts: Sue Parrish 586-756-1350  Email:  
 
SEPTEMBER 14-16 , 2007
Ft. Hamby Pow Wow
Ft. Hamby Park at the Forest Edge Amphitheatre, Wilkesboro, North Carolina

This is an educational pow wow so we are inviting anyone who has something to teach to come and share.

MC: Dave Trezak. HL: Kaye Taylor. AD: Ed Roth. VD: Larry Graham.

Free camping for dancers and drummers. $5.00 registration for Luck of the Draw dance money. Camp feed Thursday, Friday and Saturday night.

Admission: $5.00 for Adults and $2.00 for children.

Directions: Pow Wow is in Ft. Hamby Park at the Forest Edge Amphitheatre. The park is located 6 miles North of Wilkesboro, N. C. on US Hwy 421 at the 293 mile marker. Turn South on South Recreation Road to the park entrance.

More Information and Vendor Contact: Mabel Benjamin 813-765-3073
Email:  
 
SEPTEMBER 14-16 , 2007
Council Tree Pow Wow & Cultural Festival
Confluence Park, Delta, Colorado

Contest Powwow - total Prizes $25,000.

Admission: $7 per day or $15 for three day pass.

Directions: From Hwy 50, turn west on Gunnison River Dr. at McDonald's, then west 1/4 mile to Confluence Park.

50 Arts/Crafts Booths 7 Food Booths.

More Information and Vendor Contact: Wilma Erven 970-874-1718
Email:  
 
SEPTEMBER 15-16 , 2007
Eastern & Western Indian Pow Wow
At Lazybrook Park 3 Miles East of Tunkhannock in Wyoming County, PA

Times: Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m

Open to the public!

Drumming. Dancing. Food & Craft Vendors.

Special guests: Flint Tecumseh Eagle, Aztec Dancers, Hoop Dancer. Tuscarora Sacred Grounds Drummers, Iroquois Drummers.

More Information: J. Longfeather (570) 965-9088, Bill (315)396-7615, (607)621-5150.  Email:  
 
SEPTEMBER 15-16 , 2007
Festival of the Americas Pow Wow
El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Placerville, California

Grand Entry: Saturday-1:00pm and 7:00pm. Sunday Noon.

Drum Contest. Dance contests. Head Staff : TBA.

All Drums and Dancers welcome.

Admission: FREE

Outdoors, Bring your own chairs, sun shades.

More Information: James Marquez. 530-621-3096.
Email:  
 
SEPTEMBER 21- 23, 2007
Twelfth Annual Gathering of the People Powwow
Vigo County Conservation Club, Terre Haute, Indiana

September 21 Education Day
(Schools by reservation 9:00 am to 2:30 pm, public welcome after 3:00)

Saturday and Sunday-- Public Welcome

Gates open at 10:00 am. Grand Entry 1:00 pm both days.

Head Man Dancer: Matt Wynk; Head Lady Dancer: Crystal Grim; Head Veteran: George Reiter; MC, Cedar Heart ; Arena Director: Martin Tall Horse; Junior Boy Dancer: Marvin Malone; Junior Girl Dancers: Katie Butcher and Shelby Butcher; Host Drum: Black Swamp; Co-Host Drum: Friendly Voices. Tomahawk throwing demonstrations by Mountain Man Steve Witt. Minority Health Coalition to provide free blood pressure and blood glucose screening FREE

All Dancers Welcome!!! (Only host & co-host drum paid)

Public Admission $4.00. Children under 10 FREE! FREE PARKING!

Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the day!

Directions: Club grounds are located east of Terre Haute and west of Brazil. Take US 40 (Wabash Avenue). Turn north at Seelyville intersection of Main Street and US 40, go 2.2 miles to Grotto Road, turn east, go .05 mile to Club grounds, or at US 340 and 40 junctions on Miami Gardens Road, go 1.4 miles to first crossroad (Grotto Road), turn west and go 1.2 miles to club grounds. Watch for signs.

Traders are welcome and wanted: Camping included in $125 trader fee, also included for our traders and dancers and staff: soup bean dinner Thursday night, Vension stew dinner Friday night, Large Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday night (donations appreciated). Breakfast available for purchase Saturday and Sunday.

More information: Contact Ron Graham 812-232-1493 or 812-249-3979
Email:
 
SEPTEMBER 21-23 , 2007
8th Annual Buffalo River Pow Wow
1690 Airport Ridge Road, Linden, Tennessee

No contest powwow.

MC: David Nighthawk McDaris. HM: Richard Sky Bear Smith. HL: Debi Wind Dancer McDaris. VD: Clyde Maize. Host Northern Drum: Great Hope Singers. Host Southern Drum: Elk River Tribe. All drums invited.

Special guest Larry Sellers (Cloud Dancing on the Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman TV series). Also Walden's Puddle Wildlife Rehabilitation Center with "Maverick", live redtail hawk and other live wildlife.

Admission: Adults $5.00, Children under 5 free, Children 5 to 12 $3.00 and seniors over 65, $3.00. Maximum family $16.00.

Directions: Off I40 between Jackson TN & Dickson TN take exit 143 & go south on Hwy. 13 to Linden, TN. West on Hwy. 412 thru town to Airport Ridge Road.

Limited to 17 vendors and 2 food vendors. Craft vendor fee $100 for 10x20. Food vendor fee $125. Electricity provided.


More Information: Ray Benge 931-589-9628  Email:  
Vendor Contact: Sharron Benge 931-589-9628 Email:  
 
SEPTEMBER 21-23 , 2007
Spirit People Intertribal Family 2nd Annual Fall Pow Wow
Odessa, Florida

Grand entries Friday 7PM, Saturday 1PM and 7PM, Sunday 1PM.

Events all weekend. Story telling, flute playing, educational village, plus much more.

Host Southern Drum: The Decendents. All drums welcome.

Admission: $5.00 donation per car for parking.

Directions: West of I-75 and East of US Hwy 19 on State Road 54.

30 paying venders plus 2 food booths. venders $140.00 Food booths $280.00

More Information and Vendor Contact: Sue or Robert Langlais. 727-862-0274 or 813-546-4958.
Email:  
 
SEPTEMBER 21-23 , 2007
26th Annual Mt. Juliet Pow Wow
Charlie Daniels Park, Mt. Juliet, Tennessee

Contest Powwow - total Prizes: $12,000.

MC: Rob Daugherty. HM: Picked Daily. HL: Picked Daily. AD: Jimmy Reedy. Dance Judge: Candy Toehay. Drum Judge: Canday Toehay.

Concert on Friday night - Featuring The Flying Feather Band from the Menomionee Reservation; Chuck Mead and Donnie Herron from the former BR549 group, Arigon Star and possibly surprise guests from the country music industry.

Admission: $6 - Adults; $3 - Children (6 -12); 5 and under FREE.

Directions: 15 minutes east of Nashville. I-40 to exit #226. Go North about 3 miles. Entrance to Charlie Daniels park is on the right next to Sonic.

30 Booths - 10x10 - $175; 10x20 - $275; 3 Food Booths - $475.

More Information and Vendor Contact: Cindy Yahola Gallegos 615-443-1537
Email:  
 
SEPTEMBER 21- 23 , 2007
2nd Annual Harvest Moon Benefit Pow Wow
Bluff Springs, Alabama

Parade Friday 11 am Downtown Ashland

Gates Open: Friday 3 pm Gourd Dance at 5 pm Grand Entry at 7 pm.
Saturday 3 pm Gourd Dancing at 5 pm Grand Entry at 7 pm.
Sunday 12 pm Gourd Dance at 2 pm Grand Entry at 3 pm.

Head Man: Smitty Smith Head Lady: Wihuna Fire Joyner MC: Gary Smith AD: TBA Host Drum: Buffalo Thunder.

ALL DRUMS WELCOME ALL DANCERS WELCOME

Admission: Adults $6 - Elders (55 plus) $5 - AARP Members $4 Students 12 and up $5 - Students 6 to 12 $4 Children under 6 FREE
Dancers in Regalia FREE

Bring your lawn chairs & spend the day with us!

Directions: From Ashland, AL take Hwy 77 S to Hwy 49 S. Take Hwy 49 S about one mile to Bluff Valley Road Take Bluff Valley Road about 3 miles. Watch for Maddox Loop on right. Powwow grounds road will be next left turn.

No Drugs - No Alcohol No Weapons No Attitudes!

Primitive camping only for vendors, dancers and drums.

More Information: Jim Windwalker. 256-354-5196.
Email:   Website:http://defendthewolves.org 
 
SEPTEMBER 22 , 2007
Ohlone College Powwow
Ohlone College Campus 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont, California

Native American Crafts & Health Fair. Celebrating 40 yrs. of continued excellence in education. Supporting the Ohlone Tribe of the Bay Area.

All Dancers & Drums are Welcome!

Admission: FREE! Free parking!

Vendors please contact for more information.

More Information: Ohlone College 43600 Mission Blvd. P.O. Box 3909 Fremont, Ca. 94539- 0390 Ph#(519)659-6000. George Rodgers. (510)659-6257.
Email:   or  
Website: http://ohlone.edu 
 
SEPTEMBER 22 - 23, 2007
4th Annual Willistown Townships Okehocking Powwow (4th annual)
Willistown Townships Okehocking Preserve, Newtown Square, Chester County, Pennsylvania

Dance, Drums, Music, Marketplace, NatureA celebration of life and community.

This Powwow is a unique cultural event to this region. Native Americans from across the country and Canada will share their culture with us through dance, drums, music, song, and story telling in the breathtaking natural setting of the 165-acre Okehocking Preserve - named after the Okehocking band of the Unamis Tribe (known as the Down River People) of the Lenni Lenape Indians. The spirit of this powwow is the celebration and sharing of life and community and the honoring of culture, history and nature.

This traditional powwow is organized by Red Willow Education Center, a non profit organization whose mission is to bring Native American teachings to all interested people, and Willistown Township under the guidance of a Micmac elder. A Master of Ceremonies will describe the ceremony and dances for the audience, and the audience will have the opportunity to participate in such dances as the Intertribal Dance, the Potato Dance and the Veterans Dance. Powwow Grand Entry will be at 12 noon each day.
 

The Marketplace, opening at 10 am each day, will feature Native American crafts and cultural goods, homemade wares, food, local art, community organizations, and more.

Admission: FREE to the public.

Directions: Okehocking Preserve at the intersection of Route 3 (West Chester Pike) and Garrett Mill Road/Route 926.

More information: Website: http://www.willistown.pa.us . Call 610-647-5300, ext 286 or Email: .

 
SEPTEMBER 22-23, 2007
1st Annual Northern Lakes Traditional Pow Wow
Mermaid Festival Grounds - North Webster, Indiana

Gates open Saturday & Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Grand Entry on Saturday at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Grand Entry on Sunday at 1 p.m.

Head Vet is George Martin. Head male dancer is Robin Hassinger; head female dancer is Debbie Hassinger. All other principals announced at a later date.

Drum honorarium paid to first 3 drums pre-registered

Admission: $5.00 adults, $2.00 children 5-12.

Vendor space is limited to the first 40 registered and paid vendors. Vendors must be Native American.

Contacts: Barb Hetrick @ 574-834-7974 or North Webster Lion's Club @ 574-834-4316.
 
SEPTEMBER 22- 23 , 2007
14th Annual Hart of the West Intertribal Powwow
William S. Hart Ranch Park & Museum, 24151 N. San Frenando Rd. Newhall, California

Times: Saturday: 10a.m.- 7p.m. Sunday: 10a.m.- 6p.m.

Experience the Native American culture through enchanting music, beautiful dance, & appetizing food.

New vendors are welcome.

Powwow Info: Mary Schultz. (661)255-9295. Email:  
Website: http://www.hartmuseum.org
Museum Info:(661) 254-4584 Park Info:(661)259- 0855.
 
SEPTEMBER 22-23 , 2007
Tamakwa Spiritual Gathering
Field n' Forest Recreation Area, Harrisville, New Hampshire

No contest powwow.

Admission: Donation accepted.

Directions: On Route 137 in Harrisville/Hancock NH.

25 Vendor spaces available. Vendor Membership $65.00 vend at all events held by NEAC in 2007. Weekend event only $50.00. Weekend Blanket Vendors $20.00.

More Information and Vendor Contact: Talks With Animals 603-358-6070
Email:  
For Camping: Gretchen Ziegler Field n' Forest Recreation Area 603-525-3568
 
SEPTEMBER 29, 2007
The Ancestors Memorial Gourd Dance
Cherokee Blue Spring, Eureka Springs, Arkansas

It will be a one day Memorial Gourd Dance, with a traditional meal served at noon for all the Gourd Dancers, Staff, Singers and Drum.

The dance will be held at the Blue Spring Heritage Center. The Cherokee Red Star Intertribal Gourd Dance Society of Blue Spring will be the Host Gourd.

Website: http://www.redstargourd.com/ 
 
SEPTEMBER 28-30 , 2007
25th Annual Native American Days
Angel Mounds State Historic Site, Evansville, Indiana

No Contest Powwow.

Admission: $10.00 per vehicle. Booths and fees:

Directions: 1.) Take 164 to the Covert Avenue Exit (#5). 2.)Take a right (East) on Covert Avenue. 3.) Take a right at the first stop light onto Stacer Avenue. 4.) Take Stacer all the way to the end and take a right onto Pollack Avenue. 5.) Angel Mounds will be on the left.

25 Indian Market Vendors (Standard fee: $200.00 per 10'x10' space). Food vendor information undetermined. (Call or email for details.)

More Information and Vendor Contact: Haley Tallman (812) 303-7472
Email:  

 
September 28 - 30 , 2007
1st Annual Intertribal Art Holm Memorial Pow Wow
Loberg Park in Hardy, Arkansas

Times: Friday - 6pm to 10pm. Saturday - 10am to 10pm. Sunday - 10am to 5pm

Public welcome!

Host drum-Young Bucks Head Gourd-Jim Goodin MC-Kelly Anquoe Head lady dancer- Chris Blair Head Man Dancer- Charley Lowery Arena Director- Bruce McGehee.

Special Guest: Larry Sellers, "Cloud Dancing" of the hit TV series, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman

Princess Contest ~ Native American ~ Food And Crafts

Admission: Adults--$3.00. Children 4 to 12--$1.00. Ages 3 and under-FREE

Bring lawn chairs and enjoy the pow wow on the banks of the beautiful Spring River.

Vendors by Invitation Only. Only vendors will be permitted to camp at the pow wow circle.

More Information: Janet Dudley. 573-369-2710. Email:  
http://www.osageriverpowwow.com  has added a page for this pow wow - (See link at bottom of Powwow page)
 
SEPTEMBER 28-30 , 2007
Richmond Powwow
Lake Reba Recreational Complex, Richmond, Kentucky

Times: Friday is School Day: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Gates Open to the Public: 5:00 pm. Grand Entry: 6:30 pm.
Saturday: Gates open at 10:00 am. Grand Entry at 12:00 noon and 6:00 pm. We will pow wow until about 9:00pm
Sunday: Gates open at 11:00am. Grand Entry at 12:30pm. Closing Ceremonies at 4:30pm

No contest powwow. Invited drums: Tanasi Thunder Skyhawk Drum.

We try to put on a educational experience for the community. This powwow is an inter-tribal event to bring people back to Richmond, Kentucky for a homecoming. All are welcome but alcohol, drugs and politics will not be tolerated.

Admission: $5.00 per adult $2.00 per child or max $15.00 per family group.

Directions:
---Traveling North on I-75, take exit 90. Turn right, onto, KY 876 South. Get over in the through lane go to the 5th traffic light you should be at Gibsom Bay Drive and turn left. This is the entrance to Gibson Bay Golf Course and Lake Reba Park. Follow the signs.
---Traveling South on I-75, take exit 90A, US25-421 south. Get over in the through lane and go to the 6th trafic light you should be at Gibson Bay Drive and turn left. This is the entrance to Gibson Bay Golf Course and Lake Reba Park. Follow the signs.

We have approximately 20 - 25 crafts vendors and up to 3 food vendors Fees are $150 for craft or $250 for food booths.

More Information: Scotty Saltsman 859-200-8969
Email:  
Vendor Contact: Daniel Quigg 859-623-6076 Email:  
Website: http://www.richmondpowwow.org
 
SEPTEMBER 29, 2007
West Valley College Nineteenth Annual
West Valley College Learning Services, Lawn Area, Saratoga, California

Times: Noon to Midnight

All Cultures & Ages Welcome

Indian Crafts ~ Jewelry ~ Indian Tacos ~ Fry Bread ~ Drawings ~ Gourd Dance ~ & More

MC:Tom Phillips, Kiowa. AD:Henry Johnson, Paiute. Northern Drum: Swift Cloud. Southern Drum:Southern Express. Head Man Dancer : Samuel Philips, Kiowa. Head Woman Dancer: Pepper Sing, Kiowa. Invited Drums: Drum & Feather. Head Boy Dancer: TBA
Head Girl Dancer: Jasmine Bercier, Turtle Mountain Ojibway.

Dancing All Ages! Contest Dancing All Ages!

Admission: FREE

Directions to West Valley College: From 85, exit Saratoga Ave and go west. Turn left on Fruitvale Ave. Cross Allendale and make your next left into the college. At stop sign, make a right turn. 1400 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070-5698. Upon arrival on the campus, turn on to North Walk to unload your vehicle. Please park on only one side of the road. North Walk will be a one-way road, so you will need to exit and circle back around the campus to park.

Booths: 10x10 -$125. 10x20-$175.

More Information: Michelle Reed (408)741- 4029 Email:  
Vendors Contact: Ashley Sousa (408)741-2481 Email:  
Website:http://www.westvalleypowwow.org 
 
SEPTEMBER 29-30, 2007
5TH Annual Gathering Perrysburg Powwow
They Walked Here Before Us- A Woodland Indian Celebration
Perrysburg, Ohio - 27174 Hull Prairie Road
The Buttonwood Park/Betty C. Black Recreation Area off River Road/State Route 65, 1 mile West of Fort Meigs State Memorial Park

Gates Open: @10:00 am Saturday & Sunday
Concerts both days as early as 10:00 or 11:00 a.m. (schedule may change)
Grand Entries: 12:00 noon Saturday & 6:00 p.m. Saturday; 1:00 p.m. Sunday
Closes Saturday at Dusk & Sunday at 5:30 p.m.

Arvel Bird (Shivwit Paiute) of Nashville, TN - Multiple Award Winning Native American Violinist/Fiddler; Douglas Blue Feather (Cherokee) of Springboro, OH - Multiple Award Winning Native American Flutist; Childrens Tent with Native American Arts & Crafts
Wildlife Tent with American Birds of Prey (schedule depends on the Birds); Indian Village with Lacrosse-Double Ball Field; TomaHawk Throwing; Flintknapping & more

DRUMS: Red Shield Singers, Ohio; Other Drums - Invitation Only - contact The Foundation

VENDORS: Invitation Only - contact The Foundation

ADMISSION: Adults = $4.00; Seniors 60 and over = $3.00; Children 6-11 = $2.00; Children 5 and under = Free; Parking = $1.00

No Pets, No Alcohol, No Drugs, No Firearms, No Indian Politics & No Indian Policing

Contact & Sponsors:
Black Swamp InterTribal Foundation @ 419-381-7042
Wood County Park District @ 419-383-1897
SouthEastern WaterSpider Drum @ 419-698-9575
 
SEPTEMBER 29-30 , 2007
29th Annual Powwow
120 Charles Street, Dorseyville, Pennsylvania

Times: Gates open at Noon. Grand Entry at 1:00 pm. Both Days. Powwow goes on rain or shine.

No Contest Powwow. Our special feature dancers are the Aztec Dancers.

Admission: $6.00 for Adults,$4.00 for Elders and Children under 12.

Directions:
---FROM THE TURNPIKE, take Exit #48(ALLEGHENY VALLEY).Go South on Freeport Road towards Pittsburgh. Go to the 3rd traffic light by GIANT EAGLE and turn right onto Rt. 910.* *Once on Rt. 910, get into the left lane. Fallow RT. 910 approx. 6 miles to a traffic light. Turn left onto SAXONBURG BLVD. Go approx. mile and look for the parking signs for Powwow events.
---FROM PITTSBURGH, take Rt.28 to Exit #11(HARMAR & RT.910). Turn left onto Rt.910. Fallow directions from(* above). Also from PITTSBURGH, Take RT.28, left on BUTLER EXIT RT.8 Fallow Rt.8 for 3 lights, Make right onto SAXONBURG BLVD. (EAT & PARK), 6miles to DORSEYVILLE. (LOOK for parking signs at DORSEYVILLE FIRE STATION).

Booths and fees: 10X10=80.00, 10X20=$160.00, 20X20=$235.00.

More Information and Vendor Contact: Lisa Morales 412-782-4458  
 
SEPTEMBER 29-30 , 2007
17th Annual Macintosh Reserve Pow Wow
Macintosh Reserve Park, Whitesburg, Georgia

Times: 10am - 6pm. Grand Entry 12 Noon. Both Days.

No Contest Powwow.

MC: Gary Smith. HM: Jerry "Smitty" Smith. HL: Janell"Dink" Wilder. AD: Peter Kassars. Host Southern Drum: Aracomma. All drums invited.

Featuring: Dana Ross, Flute.

Admission: FREE. $2.00 parking fee.

Directions: Exit 34 I-20 South hwy 5 to Whitesburg,Ga. at the round about Continue on hwy 5 11/2- 2 Miles on Left Park Entrance.

Vendors by invitation only.

More Information: Frank Hall 770-304-3344. Vendor Contact: Fran Hall 770-304-3344, Dink Wilder 770-296-3097.
Email:  
 

OCTOBER 2- 6 , 2007
95th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair
Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds, Cherokee, North Carolina

This nearly century-old October celebration includes artwork, crafts, agricultural items and traditional food items made by local artisans. Vendors from throughout the region participate in craft sales, and top entertainment complements the visual feast.

Admission: General Admission $10 per day, Children under 6 FREE.

Food Booths: $250 (basic booth (no fryer), $300 (deluxe booth with fryer) Craft Vendor - $200 - 10'x10' or $300 - 10' x 20'.

Directions: http://www.cherokee-nc.com/Directions_to_Cherokee.doc 

More Information: Loretta Kirby 828-497-8128 Email:  
Vendor Contact: Janice Wildcatt - (828) 497-8122 Email:  
Other: Cherokee Welcome Center - 1-800-438-1601
Website:http://www.cherokee-nc.com/events_main.php?
 
OCTOBER 5- 7 , 2007
Live Oak Pow Wow
Suwannee County Fair Grounds, Live Oak, Florida

No Contest Powwow.

MC: David White Wolf Trezak. VD: Ernest Martino. All Drums invited none have been hired as of now.

For Regular Dancers: Daily Draw Money, Camp Feed Friday and Saturday nights, and primitive camping (free)

Admission Fee: Adults $5.00. Children 12 and under FREE.

35 vendors space-@ $165.00 up to 325 sq ft, 325 sq ft to 800 sq ft $300.00 . 2 Food booths $450.00.

Directions: I 10 exit 283 go South approx.5 miles to 11th St. go right. Fair grounds on the right about 1 mile.

More Information: Julie Norris 386-935-2982 Email:
 
OCTOBER 6, 2007
Powhatan Native People Pauwau
Powhatan County Fairgrounds, Powhatan, Virginia

Gates Open: 10 am. Grand Entry: Noon

In honor & remembrance of Chief Powhatan

MC - John Blackfeather; Head Male Dancer - Doug Logan; Head Lady Dancer - Deborah Moore; Arena Director - Greg "Two Hawks" Stephenson; Story Teller - Julia Brown; Host Drum - Falling Water; Guest Drum - Eastern Bull

First 25 registered dancers - $50 honorarium

Admission: $5 per person, children 6-12 & Seniors $3, Under 6 free

Sponsored by: www.powhatanva.com Powhatans Community Website

More information: Curtis & Katrina Blankenship 804.598.9301
Website: http://www.pauwau.com
 
OCTOBER 6-7, 2007
4th Annual Natchez Trace Powwow
Leiper's Fork, Tennessee

Website: www.natcheztracepowwow.com 
 
OCTOBER 6-7, 2007
Suscol Intertribal Council 14th Annual Pow-wow
Yountville Veterans Home Picnic Grounds, Yountville, California (North of Napa on Hwy 29)

Times: 11 am Dusk (Saturday and Sunday)

Head Staff: Headman : Percy Edwards, Colville/Nez Perce. Headlady : Natalie Leilani Suan, Tlingit. MC : Joe Smith, Lakota. Host Drums : Shki Bmaadzi, Chicago. Arena Director : Dennis Carr, Blackfoot Pigean

All Drums and Dancers welcome! Food and crafts available!

FREE OPEN TO PUBLIC Family fun!

Bring blanket, chair or awning.

Info:Suscol Intertribal Council  (707) 256-3561
E-mail:  
Website: http://suscol.nativeweb.org 

 
OCTOBER 6-7, 2007
33rd Annual Intertribal Pow Wow in Honolulu "Honoring Our Native Veterans"
Thomas Square, located at South Beretania Street and Wilder Avenue, in Honolulu, Hawai`i

Hours: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm - Both days.

Everyone is invited to attend this FREE event.

This is not a competition pow wow. Featuring, dancing, drumming, singing, arts and crafts, and food.

The head staff of the pow wow includes: Head Man Dancer, Darrin Cadman (Navajo/Kickapoo); Head Woman Dancer, Jolene Lozier (Yakama/Muckleshoot); Master of Ceremonies, Jason Goodstriker (Blackfoot/Blood); and Arena Director, Tom Rowland (Oglala Lakota). The Host Drum is Yamncut (Salish, Kootenai & Flathead), with guest drums Hunter's Moon (Big Island of Hawaii); Wild Horse (Southern California); Wild Rice (Oahu); and special guest drum, Young Grey Horse.

For more information, call the American Indian Pow Wow Association (808) 235-4670 or contact Native Winds at (808) 734-8018. Email: .
 
OCTOBER 6 - 7 , 2007
10th Annual Native American Day Gathering
Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania

Times: Gates Open - 10:30AM - 5:00PM. Grand Entry at NOON. Both Days

Open to public. Camping available.

Vendors and Drums Welcome.

More Information: Clara. 724-523-8724. Email:  
 
OCTOBER 6-8, 2007
Pennacook-Abenaki Fall Gathering and Powwow
Connecticut Trolley Museum, 58 North Rd., Windsor Connecticut

Public invited and welcome!

Educational and Cultural event. Singing, Dancing, Exhibits, Arts & Crafts for sale and more...

Host Drum--Red Hawk Drum.

Directions: Off I-91, exit 45 (Route 141) East to Windsor Connecticut

Artisans and sales by invitation only.

For more information: Call (508) 477-1772

 
OCTOBER 12-14, 2007
Native American Pow Wow At Kapaa Beach Park, Kauai, Hawaii

Friday: Gates Open 4:00pm. Stomp Dance 6:00- 9:00 pm. Saturday: Grand Entry 10:00. Full day until 6:00 pm. Sunday: Grand Entry 10:00 am. Early Retreat 4:00 pm.

The theme of this year's event is "Honoring Our Veterans". Featuring Native American Dancing, Drumming, Singing, Flute Performances, Arts and Crafts, and Food.

Head Staff: Head Woman Dancer, Rose Olney Sampson (Yakama); Host Drum Wildhorse from Southern California; and Arena Directors, Steve Wolf (Cherokee) and Danny McDaniels (Choctaw).

FREE ADMISSION

The pow wow host hotel is Aloha Beach Resort (808) 823-6000. Discounts on car rentals for pow wow goers are available by calling David Sabian at Hertz Rental Cars, (808) 245-7530.

There are ample volunteer opportunities for those who want to help with the pow wow no experience required.

For More Information:Call the Kauai Pow Wow Council at (808) 828-1294. Email: .
 
OCTOBER 13-14, 2007
Whispering Wolf Band Native American Festival
On the grounds of Steam-o-Rama (Manor Rd.) Windsor, Pennsylvania

Gates Open: 10:00 am
Grand Entries: Saturday 12:00 noon; Sunday 1:00 pm.

Special Appearance of MC Waste; Drums: Little Wolf Singers;, Other Drums: TBA. All drums welcome!

Native American foods and crafts.

Admission: $5 per carload

Sponsored by: Eastern Lenape Indian Nation, Inc

For more information: Call 717-741-1059. Email:
 
OCTOBER 13-14, 2007
The Tenth Annual Clarksville Intertribal Powwow
Powwow Grounds outside Port Royal State Park, Clarksville, Tennessee

Gate Hours: Saturday 9am-6pm; Sunday 10am-5pm.

All Drums & Public Welcome

Come share our Culture, foods, and crafts. Shop the vendors for Native American Arts & Crafts. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the dancing.

ADMISSION: Adults $5; Children & Seniors $2.
Active Duty Military with ID FREE; Family Members w/valid ID half price

All vendors by invitations only

Presented by: Native Cultural Circle

Directions:
I-24 Exit 11 TN HWY 76E
From Clarksville: Left on old Clarksville Springfield Rd. Left on Hwy 238/Port Royal Road.
From Nashville: Right on Old Clarksville Springfield Rd. Left on Hwy 238/Port Royal Road.


For Information contact: Paul Slaughter Events Coordinator 931-358-4187
Email:

Debi McDaris Secretary 931-232-6612
Email:
Website: http://www.nccircle.org
 
OCTOBER 13-14, 2007
Black Bear Cove Native American Festival
Black Bear Cove RV Park, 5842 Hwy. 30, Benton, TN 37307 (on the Hiwassee River)

Gates Open: 9am-5am each day. Grand Entry Saturday: 12noon. Grand Entry Sunday: 1pm

MC: Robert Whitewolf Newman; Arena Director: Rick Scoggins; Honor Guard: UCAN Veterans Society with a special tribute to Veterans (Fallen Warriors Memorial); Host Drum: Thunderheart Singerrs; Guest Drum: Stillwater Singers;Entertainment: Mike Serna.

All Drums Welcome Dancing (cash and/or prizes for dancers) Food Vendors Craft Vendors Demonstrators Drumming Music Storytelling Fun and Games for the Children

Entry Fee: $5/carload - $10/bus

Dedicated to the memory of Bobby Silver Bear Stone (4/10/42-12/7/06)


For Vendor Applications or Festival Information: Contact Danny Green 423-339-3542 or 423-619-0517 cell
For pdf flyer with map: Email
RV and camping reservations: Call 866-438-4399 OR
Website: http://www.blackbearcove.com
 
OCTOBER 13 - 14 , 2007
Silverhawk Native American Flute Gathering
Withlacoochee River Park 12449 Withlacoochee Blvd. Dade City, Florida

Times: 9:00 am Saturday----6:00 pm Sunday

Public Welcome!

Vendors, Native American leather clothing and food, Painted Ponies, blankets, etc. Nonstop entertainment all weekend: flute players, singers, didgeridoo players, story tellers, drum, open mic. Authentic Creek Indian village in the woods, trails and tower.
A relaxed grass-roots gathering in the country just 5 miles from town. Saturday evening "Friendship Fire" where we will tell stories, play flutes, sing, etc. into the wee hours.

Admission: FREE. Free parking, and free Primitive camping.

Someone will be on location all day Friday to direct vendor and camper set-up.

This is a family affair: no drugs, alcohol, or bad attitudes allowed.

Directions: 5 miles east of Dade City on River Rd.

25 vendors. Booth fee $60. Electric $5 a day.

More Information and Vendor Contact: Dock Green Silverhawk 813-754-8990
Email:  
 
OCTOBER 19 - 20 , 2007
3rd Annual Honoring Verterans Wacipi
W.H. Lyons Fair Grounds, 12th Street and Lyons Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Indoor Powwow.

Times: Friday - 1:00 p.m. Exhibition Dancing; 7:00 p.m. Grand Entry & Opening Celebration.
Saturday - 1:00 p.m. Grand Entry & Dance Competition. 7:00 p.m. Grand Entry & Dance Competition.

Dancing contests,different honoring ceremonies and a princess contest;plus many more!.

More Information: Merilyn Lonehill. 605-334-4060.
Email:  
Website: http://americanindianservicesinc.org/UE.html 
 
OCTOBER 19-21 , 2007
11th Annual Ossahatchee Pow Wow & Indian Festival
Hamilton, Georgia

Times: ~ School Day ~ Friday: 9am-2pm. Saturday: 10am-10pm. Sunday: 10am-5pm.

Primitive Skills Demonstrations ~ Hoop Dance ~ Social & Inter-Tribal Dances ~ School Day ~ Field trip.
Authentic Indian Arts & Crafts. Artwork by Joe Belt, Leather, Jewelry, Pottery, Basket Making, American Indian Dancing, Indian Fry Bread, Indian Tacos, Buffalo Burgers & Roasted Corn.

Admission: Adults - $8. Children 6-12yrs: $5. Children 5 & Under: FREE
School Day Admission: $2
Parking $1 donation to Boy Scouts of America

Directions: The Ossahatchee Pow Wow is held on the Harris Co Soccer Field about 2 miles east of Hamilton on GA Hwy 116 East.

More Information: Lisa Scully. 706-628-7653. Email: www.ossahatchee@gmail.com 
Website: http://ossahatchee.org 
 
OCTOBER 19-21 , 2007
Cherokee's of Alabama 6th Fall Festival
National Guard Armory Hwy 69 west, Arab, Alabama

Times: Grand Entry: Saturday: 10 am and 5:00 pm. Sunday: 12:00 noon and 5:00pm.

No Contest Powwow. Intertribal Dancing.

MC: Art Bolduc. HM: Mashu. HL: Wolf Woman. AD: SkyHawk. Host Southern Drum: Cherokee Road Singers.

There Will Be Auction On Saturday. At 3:00 p.m. For A 19 year old cancer patient. ALL Money from the Auction will go to Her.

Admission: FREE

Bring Your Lawn Chair And Spend The Day With Us

Directions: Hwy 69 West,Next To The Old SCI Building At The National Guard Armory In Arab,Alabama.

15 vendors spaces available(crafts). 100.00 for all 3 days for all vendors. No Food Vendors Needed.

More Information: redhawk(bobbysterling) 256-931-6004
Email:  
Vendor Contact: Brightstar 256-931-6004
Email:  
Website: http://www.cherokeesofalabama.com 
 
OCTOBER 19 - 21, 2007
Oklevueha Band of Yamassee Seminole Indians Fall Pow Wow Festival
Cox-Osceola Indian Reservation, Orange Springs, Florida 32182

Family Oriented: Childrens Games and Native American Story Telling, Handmade Native American Craftwork, Traditional Native Dancing, Native Drumming, Native American Food, Vendors and more !

Free admission at the gate; donations welcome and accepted.

Hosted by the Oklevueha Band of Yamassee Seminole Indians. We are a non-profit Native American tribe, who for fifty years, has hosted festivals and taken part in many educational programs for our young people and adults. The proceeds from the festival help us in our continuing efforts to both educate and serve the community, as well as to maintain the reservation.

For more information contact: White Fawn Buford (352) 546-5525 -or-
Buffalo (352) 546-1013
 
OCTOBER 20-21, 2007
Fifth Annual Euharlee Veterans Powwow
Frankie Harris Park, Euharlee, Georgia

Gates Open: Sat. 10 am to 6 pm Grand Entry: 12 noon
Sun. 10 am to 6 pm Grand Entry: 1 pm


Head Man: Jerry Smitty Smith. Host Drum: t.b.a. Head Lady: Barbara Morningstar Paul. MC: Gary Smith. AD: Keith Smith.
Guest Drums Welcome

Drumming, Dancing, Arts & Crafts, Flutist, Demonstrators, Vendors, Food, Auction

Admission: Free Admission. $3.00 Parking

Absolutely No Drugs Or Alcohol

Directions:
From Atlanta or Chattanooga:
Take I-75 to Exit 288 (Main Street Cartersville, Highway 113)
Follow Highway 113 through Cartersville to Euharlee Road (approx 6 miles at Ladds Farm Supply). Turn right onto Euharlee Road. Go approx 8 miles to Covered Bridge Road. Turn Left and go mile

From Piedmont Alabama:
Follow Highway 278 to Rockmart GA. Turn right onto Highway 113. Follow 113 to Covered Bridge Road on the left. (GA Power Plant Bowden sign and small shopping center with T & M Grocery). Follow Covered Bridge Road mile.

From Center AL/Rome GA:
Follow Highway 411 going toward Cartersville, GA Approx 12 miles east of Rome turn right onto Macedonia Road. Follow Macedonia Road until it runs into Euharlee Road. Turn left and go approx. 5-6 miles to Covered Bridge Road. Turn right mile.

Information: Joey Pierce 404-377-4950. Email: .
Sam Hinson 770-546-7191
 
OCTOBER 20-21, 2007
Four Winds Inter-tribal Council's 13th Gathering of Nations Traditional Pow-Wow,
Leroy Jackson Park, Ridgecrest, California

Hours: Saturday 10:00 AM - 10:00PM. Sunday 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM. Arena Blessing Saturday 9:00 AM. Grand Entry: 12:00 noon

PUBLIC INVITED

Many vendors selling Native American food and arts & crafts. Demonstrations
of flint knapping and drum making.

FREE Admission/FREE parking for all

This Is A Sobriety Event!!! No Drugs / Alcohol Will Be Permitted.

For More information write: FWIC, 713 W. Reeves Ave., Ridgecrest, CA 93555,
or Contact Little Deer Durvin at 760-446- 3414 or Email at

 
OCTOBER 20-21, 2007
Native Dance and Friendship Festival
Blue Marsh Lake Recreation Area, 1268 Palisades Drive, Leesport, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10AM-6PM both days

Native Dancing, Native Artists and Crafters, Native Food. MC Bill Crouse. Morningstar Drum, Buffalo Creek Dancers, Storyteller Dovie Thomason, Fluteplayer Al Cleveland.

Educational displays, children's tent.

Admission: Adults $6.00, Children(6-12) $3.00, 5 and under Free. Free Parking.

Driving directions: http://www.nap.usace.army.mil/sb/directions.htm 

Vendors by Invitation Only.

Contact info: Jane George 315-677-0188, Elizabeth Belk 610-927-9166
Email:
 
OCTOBER 20 - 21 , 2007
14th Annual Accohannock Fall Festival & Pau Wau
28325 Farm Market Rd (21838), Marion Station, Maryland

Times: Open 10am- 5pm with Grand Entry at Noon. Both Days.

Demonstrations of tool making, weapons, and survival skills. Oyster sandwiches, seafood, Indian tacos, buffalo burgers, and more.

Admission:Adults $4 donation to assist us with our educational programs. Boy and Girl Scouts in uniform FREE. Children 5 and under FREE

Directions: Route 50 to Salisbury, MD. Take US 13 south to Route 413 toward Crisfield. After about 8 miles, take a left on either Whites Rd or Holland Crossing. Both roads lead to event.

Camping for vendors & dancers.

Vendor booths already reserved

More Information: Tribal Office. 410-623-2660. Email:  
Website: http://skipjack.net/le_shore/accohannock 
 
OCTOBER 21 , 2007
United Native American Cultural Center's 12th Annual Fall Feast
29 Antietam Street, p-5 Building, Devens, Massachusetts

Fall Feast is Pot Luck and Socializing, come and join the fun.

MC: Roland Jerome. Host Northern Drum: Thunder Drum. Invited drums: Ancient Echos and Nugumij Drums.

Drumming, Singing, Dancing, Flute Playing & Raffles.

Directions: Rte 495 north or south, to Rte 2 west exit 29B, to Jackson exit off Rte 2, to 29 Antietam Street.

More Information: Lorena or Matt Novak 978-772-1306
Website: http://www.intergate.com/~unacc/unacc.html
 
OCTOBER 27, 2007
Bacone College Fall Pow Wow
Palmer Center, Bacone College Campus, Muskogee, Oklahoma

Head Staff: MC-Steve Littleman. Head War Dance Singer-Herb Adson. Head Gourd Dance Singer-Joe Fish Dupoint. Head Man Dancer-Kevin Connywerdy. Head Lady Dancer-Leslie Deer. Arena Director-Larry Tsosie. Special Invited Guests-Kiowa Gourd Clan.  2007 Bacone Memorial Honoree-Fred Tsoodle

For more information: Email:   Call: 918-360-1085
 

NOVEMBER 1- 4 , 2007
8th Annual Stone Mountain Park PowWow and Indain Festival
Antebellum Plantation Grounds, Stone Mountain Park, Georgia

Contest Powwow Total Prizes: $20,000. New this year, People's Choice awards.

MC: Lowery Begay & Billy Lacy. AD: Ernest Grant. Dance Judge: Bullet Standingdeer. Drum Judge: Linda Whittington. Host Northern Drum: Birdtown Crossing. Saturday night concert by Arvel Bird.

All drums welcome. All dancers with proper regalia are welcome.

Admission: $8.00

Directions: Stone Mountain Park is locate 16 miles east of Atlanta on Highway 78 East, which is exit 39B off 285.

Juried Selection of 20-25 booths. Need 2 quality food vendors who must have a trailer to pass county inspection.

More Information and Vendor Contact: Linda Whittington 770-413-5066
Email:

 

NOVEMBER 3 , 2007
Gathering Along the Owashtinong
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand entries at 1:00 & 6:00.

Traditional powwow hosted by the Public Museum of West Michigan and the Native American community of Grand Rapids.
Tour the award-winning, permanent Anishinabek Exhibit.

Public Welcome.

More Information: Public Museum (616) 456- 3977. Benjamin Williams. (616) 889-8530. Email:  
Traders Contact John Pigeon at (616)681-2534.

 

NOVEMBER 3 , 2007
4th Annual Trail of Tears Re-enactment Walk and Indian Social
The Public Square in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee

Open to the Public.

This is to honor the Ancestors who were removed from their homelands, all Tribes had their own removal stories.

Host Southern Drum: Tanasi Thunder. Invited drums: Tanasi Thunder.

Admission: FREE.

Directions:
---NASHVILLE *Take I-65 S toward HUNTSVILLE Merge onto TN-396 W / SATURN PKWY via EXIT 53 toward COLUMBIA / SPRING HILL. 4.4miles Merge onto US-31 S / TN-6 S toward COLUMBIA. 8.9 miles Turn SLIGHT RIGHT (beside the Subway) onto US-412 W / US-43 S / TN-6 S. Continue to follow US-43 S / TN-6 S. 37.7 miles to Lawrenceburg, TN *Turn RIGHT onto E. GAINES ST. / US-64/TN-15 0.2 miles Turn LEFT onto N MILITARY AVE / N MILITARY ST. 0.1miles *Enter Public Square roundabout 0.1 miles
---MEMPHIS *From Memphis follow 64 highway East to you get to Lawrenceburg At the 3rd red light turn right onto N MILITARY AVE / N MILITARY ST. 0.1miles enter Public Square roundabout 0.1 miles
---CHATTANOOGA Follow 64 west to Lawrenceburg At the 3rd red light Turn LEFT onto N MILITARY AVE / N MILITARY ST. 0.1miles *Enter Public Square roundabout 0.1 miles SOCIAL Directions The Lawrenceburg Utility System is North of the Public Square. Follow N Military Ave/St to the railroad tracks, cross the tracks and make a left and go around the curve (the building on the left is the Utility System) and turn and go in the front of the building before you go back onto the main highway. Go to the north side of the building and turn left and go around behind the building the Social is in the back.

More Information:Vicky SpitsFire Garland 931-766-0827
 
Website: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~bellsroute/index.html

 

NOVEMBER 3 - 4, 2007
2007 Manito Ahbee International Competition Pow Wow
A Festival for All Nations
MTS Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
Lower Level - 376 Donald Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2J2

Grand Entry: Saturday: 1 PM & 7 PM; Sunday: 12:00 Noon

Dance Categories: Tiny Tots ; Junior Girls; Junior Boys; Teen Girls; Teen Boys; Adult Ladies Split; Traditional/Contemporary; Excluding Womens Traditional; Manito Ahbee All Around Womens Special; Adult Mens Split; Traditional/Contemporary Excluding Chicken Dance; Manito Ahbee All Around Mens Special; Senior Ladies; Senior Mens. $150,000 in Prize Money

Singing Categories: Traditional; Contemporary; Hand Drum.

Participants are invited from all over the world for this celebration of traditional dance, drumming and song.

Free Registration at the MTS Centre, Portage Avenue Lobby
Friday, November 2: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM,
Saturday, November 3: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM,
Registration closes after first grand entry

$10 Admission Fee for all guests, dancers and drum groups.

More Information: Joanne Soldier, Pow Wow Coordinator & A/Volunteer Manager
Manito Ahbee Aboriginal Festival 2007
Telephone: (204) 989-2013
Fax: (204) 956-0241
Email:
Website: http://www.manitoahbee.com

 

NOVEMBER 8 , 2007
George Mason University 5th Annual Veterans Pow Wow
George Mason University Johnson Center, Fairfax, Virginia

MC: Lawrence Baker. HM: Phil "Waki" Little Thunder. HL: Ashlie Gerard. AD: Michael Nephew. Host Northern Drum: White Oak (Virginia). Host Southern Drum: Silvercloud Singers (New York). Booth Space is FREE. Limited number of vendors (20).

Admission: FREE.

Directions: George Mason University is located in Fairfax Virginia. The Campus is accessible from many major routes. From the center of Fairfax take University Drive to George Mason University.

Sponsored by George Mason University American Indian/Alaskan Native Student Association (AIANSA).

Booth Space is FREE. Limited number of vendors (20).

More Information: Office of Diversity Programs 703-993-2700 Email:  
Vendor Information: Office of Diversity Programs, 703-993-2700
Email:    Website: http://odps.gmu.edu/

 

NOVEMBER 10, 2007
Honoring the Veteran
San Antonio Texas, 78234, Fort Sam Houston Jimmy Brought Fitness Center Main Post Gym / Bldg 320 Walters At Carson

Primary Vehicle Entrance For Military Decal And Non-Military Decal Is -- I35 And Walters Street

Hours: 8:00am Doors Open to Vendors. 10:00am Doors Open to Public. 11:00 Gourd. 1:00 pm (1300) Grand Entry. 5:00 pm (1700) Closing Ceremony

Host Southern Drum TBA. Host Northern Drum TBA. Head Gourd Dancer Paul Cochran, Tsalagi, Us Navy Retired, Corpus Christi, Texas. Head Man Dancer Mike Beard, USAF OIF/OEF, San Antonio, Texas. Head Lady Dancer Sandra Luna, Chiricahua, San Antonio, Texas. MC Ray Duncan, Tsalagi, US Army Retiree. AD Steve Zavala, Us Army Retiree.

Arts and Crafts !!! Food !!! Education Booths

NO alcoholic beverages, drugs or weapons allowed.
FSH is NOT responsible for travel expenses, accidents, theft, loss or damages to persons or properties.

To request reasonable accommodation for a disability please contact
Maria Preda at 210-221-9356 or 210-221-9174.

 

NOVEMBER 9-11 , 2007
A Gathering Of Eagles, Inc. Pow-Wow
Will N. Kent Trading Company Indian Store. Rt.3 Box 1565, Folkston, Georgia

Pow-Wow dancing, Wild West Show, Frontier Show, Civil War Demonstrators ( Cavalary & Infantry), Black Smithing, Train Rides For Kids, Knife & Tomahawk Competition, And The Best Darn Food in Georgia!

HM: Gatheringstone. HL: Wolf Dancer. Invited drums: Thunder Women Drummers.

Admission: FREE

22 Vendors, Food Booths Open, Booth Fee: $60 for three days.

Directions: Directions: Folkston, GA Hwy 301 North 1 mile turn east on Humpries Rd go 1/2 mile. Follow Pow-Wow signs to Will N. Kent Trading Company Indian Store.

More Information and Vendor Contact: Chi Meeker 912-496-4771 agatheringeagles@yahoo.com

 

NOVEMBER 9-11, 2007
N.C.Indian Cultural Center 8th Annual Powwow
636 Terry Sanford Rd., Pembroke, North Carolina

Contest Powwow- total Prizes: 15,000.

MC: Ray Littleturtle. HM: John Oxendine. HL: Jessica Newton. AD: Tony Clark. Dance Judge: Frederick Hawkins. Host Northern Drum: Red Earth Singers. All drums welcome.

Admission Fee: $7. Adults(12-65),$5 kids(11-4).

Directions: Take I-95 to ext14 and right on 74west. Make a right at Strike at the Wind. 636 Terry Sanford Rd., Pembroke,NC 28372.

There will be 20 vendors, by invitation only.$200 Craft, $500 Food.

More Information: Lynnettah Hunt 910-734-3475 Email:  
Vendor Contact: Frederick Hawkins, 252-452-8044 Email:  

 

NOVEMBER 9-11, 2007
Falkville's Native American Indian Festival and Thanksgiving Feast, Falkville, Alabama
South Park Culver Rd. Falkville, Alabama

Cullman Army National Gaurd Family Readiness Group And Native Pride Security Proudly Presents Falkville's Native American Indian Festival and Thanksgiving Feast (All proceeds go 1/167th (m)Infantry Charlie Co. Now in Iraq.)

MC: Gene Thomas. HM: Tommy Smith. HL: Amy Bird. AD: Gene Hayes. VD: Vernon Jay. Host Southern Drum: All Nations Drum. Invited drums: Shadow Hawk, Four Winds, Thundering Buffaloe, Prayer Stone Drum.

Featuring: Flutist Larry Kelly Jamie Chavez and Clixto Cordova Native Andes Pipes; Living History Village Blacksmithing; Foy Southard Story telling; Bead working; flint knapping; clay pottery making.

There will be and auction on Saturday. We encourage everyone to please come and support our troops. Also we are having a special event on Sunday Veterans Day. We will have a special Veterans Day salute.

Admission: Friday: Kids Day; all children, teachers, and chaperones addmission $3.50 from 9-2.
Saturday and Sunday: Adults $5.00 ages 6-12 $3.50 5 and under free; ALL DANCERS IN REGALIA FREE.


20 vendor booths and 1 food vendor. Only allowing Native American crafts. Fees: crafts vendor $100.00 and Food vendor $250.00.

Directions: Interstate 65 North Take the Falkville/Eva exit. Turn L. and cross bridge. 2nd Street to R. park on the R. If traveling 65 south. Take above exit. Turn R 2nd street to R. park on R.


More Information: Teresa Carpenter 256-502-1999 Email:  

 

NOVEMBER 16-18, 2007
54th Annual Powwow "Honoring Our Tribal Nations"
University of Illinois at Chicago Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois

Contest Powwow.

MC: Leonard Malatare and TBA.

Directions: Just West of downtown Chicago off of I-90.

More Information: Christine Redcloud 773-275-5871
Email:  
Website: http://www.myspace.com/aicpowwow
Vendors: Contact the American Indian Center for more information.

 

NOVEMBER 17, 2007
Suquamish Veterans Pow wow To Celebrate and Honor our Country's Veterans
Suquamish Tribal Center, 15838 Sandy Hook Road, Poulsbo, Washington 98370

Grand Entry at 2:00 pm. Meal at 1:00 pm

Host Drum Eagle Beak Singers from Grande Ronde, OR. MC Antone George, Lummi. Arena Director Chucky Fryberg, Tulalip. Head Man dancer Gyasi Ross, Blackfeet. Head Woman dancer Jessi Old Coyote, Cree/Stolo

For information contact Marjorie Lawrence or Azure Boure at (360)394-5200
For Vendor information contact Azure Boure (360) 394-8555

 

NOVEMBER 22-25, 2007
1st. Annual Thanksgiving Dinner with the Indians Pow Wow
Altha Town Park, Altha, Florida

MC: Jaime. HM: Vern Bishop. HL: Kim Bishop. Host Southern Drum: David Watson Family Drum.

Admission: A can of fruit, vegetables, or other canned goods.

Directions: I-10 to SR 71 into Altha and follow the signs.

20 vendors (includes food vendor) $75.00


More Information and Vendor Contact: Nikki Argetsinger (850)762-8478
Email:  

 

NOVEMBER 22-25, 2007
Chambers Farm 28th Annual Fall Gathering
Chambers Farm 22400 NE CR 315 Ft. McCoy, Florida

Special honoring of all Veteren's and Veteren's from Ft McCoy VFW at noon on Saturday.

Gates: Open @ 9:00 AM daily.
Grand Entry: Thursday,Friday,and Saturday @ 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM. Sunday @1:00 PM.

MC: Ron Colombe and Rick Bird. HM: Dean Swimmer. HL: Nakima Giemasaddle. VD: Gray Hawk Armaghost. Host Southern Drum: Otto Mahsetky and Lord of the Plains/Comanche. Invited drums: Birdchopper/Cherokee Billy Evans Horse/Kiowa Tue Wasape/Kiowa. All dancers and singers welcome.

Featuring: Billy Whitefox/Flute Albert Grey Eagle Flute/Storyteller; Survival Skills Teenie Big Mountain/Hoop Dancing; Flint knapping; Kids arbor/entertainment daily.

FREE Admission, FREE Parking, FREE Camping. FREE Camp Feed to ALL on Thursday November 22nd.

Bring lawn chairs as seating is limited.

Directions: I-75 between Gainesville and Ocala. Take exit 368 Go east on CR 318 to Orange Springs. Turn right on CR 315. Pow Wow is 1 mi. on right.

Host hotel is The Sun Plaza (American owned) in Silver Springs, Florida.

Booth space is FULL.

More Information: Michael Brill 513-464-1746 Email:  

 

NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 1-2, 2007
Canadian Aboriginal Festival featuring the Toronto Star Pow Wow
Rogers Centre (formerly known as Skydome) Toronto, Ontario

The largest multi-disciplined Aboriginal Event in Canada. The Festival includes Performing Arts, Pow Wow Competition, Traditional Teachings, Visual Arts, Artist Demonstrations, Large Market Area, Education Day and the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards. Music Cafe featuring Aboriginal Artists from across Canada including several Music Award nominees.

Head Man: Rusty Gillette. Head Lady: Rolanda White Taylor. Veteran Dancer: Tom Christianson. Drum Judge: Dale Robert. AD: Amos Key Jr. Dance Judge: Dennis Francis.

Admission: $10 a day for Adults, $5 for children.

Directions:
---Pearson International Airport, SkyDome can be reached by taking the 427 south to the QEW (Queen Elizabeth Way) highway (eastbound) to downtown Toronto. The QEW divides into the Gardiner Expressway and Lakeshore Blvd. - both of which will take you to Rogers Centre. Take the Spadina Ave exit (north) from the QEW or the Rees St. (north) exit from Lakeshore Blvd. to Rogers Centre.
---Via Highway 401 (the MacDonald Cartier Freeway), exit at the Don Valley Parkway southbound to the Gardiner Expressway west to the Spadina Avenue exit (north) to Rogers Centre.

Booths and fees: Only 100 spaces left of 300. Food booths sold out.

More Information: Lisa Jackson 519-751-0040

 

DECEMBER 1- 2, 2007
The Terlingua Second Annual Intertribal Powwow

Admission is an unwrapped toy for ages kindergarten to high school. To be distributed to area children for Christmas
In lieu of a toy, $$$ donations will serve as admission

Location: Behind the Terlingua Store on hwy 170, Terlingua Texas

Contact: Antonia Quitela, 432-352-0505,   Gini Viles 432-371-3240
 

 

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