POWWOWS / GATHERINGS / FESTIVALS

  SCHEDULE FOR 2018

SEPTEMBER

Kentucky

September 28, 29, 30, 2018

"25th Annual Richmond Powwow"

Richmond Powwow Association

Battlefield Memorial Park

1546 Battlefield Memorial Park Highway

(US 421, old State Road)

Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky

All Dancers & Drums welcome, at the discretion of the Arena Director

STAFF:

Arena Director: Jeff Hatmaker

Master of Ceremonies: Dave Little

Honor Guard: 

Ohio Valley Native American Veteran Warrior Society (OVNAVWS)

TWO DRUMS THIS YEAR!!

Istayapi & SkyHawk

Head Man Dancer: Steve McKeown

Head Lady Dancer: Kamama A (Li) s gi s di (Debra Short)

Head Veteran: Mike Dunn

Story Tellers: Jerry McClure, Susan Mullins

Food Concessions will provided by Old West Foods

Bruce and Toni's menu includes Buffalo Burgers, Fry Bread, and Indian Tacos

SPECIAL GUESTS:

ARVEL BIRD

LARRY SELLERS

From the hit show "Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman"

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th:

Friday is School Day.

The hours are 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

The gates open to the public at 4:00 PM - Dark

Grand Entry at 6:00 PM

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th:

Gates open at 10:00 AM

Grand Entry at 12:00 noon and 5:00 PM

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th:

Gates open at 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Grand Entry at 12:00 PM

Closing Ceremonies at 4:00 PM

ADMISSION:

Student Admission: $3.00 per Student on Student Day 

Adults: $5.00

Children: $2.00

Students: $2.00

Maximum of $15.00 per Family.

Primitive Camping IS available!

UPDATE FROM THE RICHMOND POWWOW ASSOCIATION:

This is a big year for the Richmond Powwow association!!!

The city of Richmond and Madison County are declaring

Indigenous People's Day on Thursday September 27th.

At 12:00 PM, we will march in a parade from Lancaster Avenue

to the Courthouse!!! From 1:00 - 2:00 PM, a Ceremony,

conducted by Arvel Bird and Elders will  be performed at

the Courthouse. The reading of the Proclamation will

conclude the ceremony!!

Please come out and support all Native Americans and

the Richmond Powwow in its 25th year.

Also, Berea will be declaring Indigenous People's Day on

Friday September 28th!!! Berea's celebration will be in

Old Town at the Train Station in front of the

Berea Tourism / Berea Welcome Center at 3:30 PM on Friday

September 28th!!! We will have a Native American Drum group

and Native Dancers, then we will have the reading of

the Proclamation!!! See you There!!!

Host Hotel

Red Roof Inn

330 Walnut Creek Drive

Berea, Kentucky

859-226-0340

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Jan Quigg 859-200-9651

WEBSITE: Richmond Powwow Association

LARRY SELLERS

The Larry Sellers Web Site

Fan Larry Sellers on Facebook

Ohio

September 29, 30, 2018

"16th Woodland Indian Celebration"

Buttonwood-Betty C. Black Recreation Area

27174 Hull Prairie Road

Perrysburg, Wood County, Ohio

Come enjoy the Harvest Festival of the

Eastern Woodland American Indians of the North East and Great Lakes.

Be a part of Native American Arts & Crafts, Dance, Food,

Games, History, Music, and more!

SCHEDULE:

Saturday, September 29th:

Gates open at 10:00 AM

Grand Entry: 12:30 PM (Schedule may change)

Closes at Dusk

Sunday, September 30th:

Gates open at 10:00 AM

Grand Entry: 1:00 PM

Closes at 5:00 PM

DRUMS: TO BE ANNOUNCED

CLOSED DRUM - INVITATION ONLY

VENDORS: INVITATION ONLY

ADMISSION:

Adults: $5.00

Seniors 60 and over: $3.00

Children 5-11: $2.00

Children 4 and under: FREE

CONTACT AND SPONSORS:

Email: perrysburgpowwow@hotmail.com

Black Swamp Intertribal Foundation

419-250-0951

South Eastern Water Spider Drum

Wood County Park District

HOST HOTEL:

County Inn & Suites

9790 Clark Drive

Rossford, Wood County, Ohio

419-872-9900

Inquire for Guest Powwow Rate

NO PETS

NO ALCOHOL

NO DRUGS

NO INDIAN POLITICS

NO INDIAN POLICING

Ohio

September 29, 30, 2018

"Defiance Powwow"

NEW LOCATION!!!!

Camp Lakota

2180 Ginter Road

Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio

Come join us for a weekend filled with

Traditional Native American singing,

drumming, dancing, and clothing.

Many demonstrators and vendors.

SCHEDULE:

Saturday, September 29th:

Gates Open: 10:00 AM

Gourd Dance: 12:00 PM

Grand Entry will start shortly after Gourd Dance set.

Dinner Break: 5:00 PM

Dancing Resumes: 6:00 PM

Closing: 8:??

Sunday, September 30th:

Gates Open: 10:00 AM

Grand Entry: 1:00 PM

EVENT WILL HAPPEN RAIN OR SHINE

HEAD STAFF

Head Veteran: Larry Kineer

Master of Ceremonies: To Be Announced

Arena Director: Garret Thompson

Head Man: Justin Kwascigroh

Head Lady: Erin Nunez

Host Drum: Strong Heart

Southern Drum: Southern Singers

Northern Drum: Chaske Hotain

ADMISSION

Adults: $6.00

Children & Seniors: $4.00

Children under 6: FREE

Come join us for a weekend filled with

Traditional Native American singing, drumming, dancing, and clothing.

Many demonstrators, Vendors.

Primitive camping available for participants

Please bring your own chairs, seating is limited

THIS IS A DRUG, ALCOHOL, GUN, POLITIC FREE EVENT

NO PETS ALLOWED

There is more room for drums, but please contact us

before you come so we are sure to have space.

For more information, contact:

Deb at 419-587-4249

FOR VENDORS OR DANCERS:

567-344-0644

FOR DRUMS AND DANCERS:

Justin at 567-454-7285

OCTOBER

Kentucky

October 12, 13, 2018

"2018 Jenny Wiley Festival Powwow"

Presented by the Richmond Powwow Association

Old Grade School Lot (Next to City Hall)

200 North Lake Drive

Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky

Native American Dancing, Music, and Storytelling.

STAFF:

Master of Ceremonies: David Little

Arena Director: Jeff Hatmaker

Head Man Dancer: Shawn Reilly (Tentative)

Head Lady Dancer: Kamama A (Li) s gi s di (Debra Short)

Head Veteran: Mike Dunn

Honor Guard: 

Ohio Valley Native American Veteran Warrior Society (OVNAVWS)

Host Drum: SkyHawk

Storyteller: Jerry McClure

There will be vendors of crafts and food.

FOR POWWOW INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Jan Quigg: 859-200-9651

WEBSITE: Richmond Powwow Association, Inc.

FOR JENNY WILEY FESTIVAL INFORMATION, CONTACT:

City Hall: 606-886-2336

Indiana

October 13, 14, 2018

"Wolf Creek Habitat's 14th Annual Native American Gathering"

Wolf Creek Habitat

14099 Wolf Creek Road

Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana

HOURS:

Saturday, October 14th: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Sunday, October 15th: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Head Dancers: Steve & Angie McKewn

Master of Ceremonies: Mike Cassedy

Drum: Chaske Hotain

Head Veteran: Patches

All Drums and Dancers Welcome

This gathering will awaken the Spirit inside of you and educate you about our lost people and their ways. Please join us to celebrate the Pride of the Native American people. there will be dancing, drums, flutes, vendors, and great food. 

NO PETS PLEASE, this is a wolf habitat. 

This year we be offering a Shuttle Service from the fairgrounds to 

Wolf Creek. The reason is we have run out of parking. only volunteers, vendors, participants, handicapped, and bikes will be allowed to park on the grounds. 

Donations for the shuttle service would be greatly appreciated .

Bring your chairs or blankets to sit on but please leave these at home:

Drugs, Alcohol, Fireworks, Firearms, Politics.

For more information, call Kathy at 513-312-9143

or email at wolfcreekhabitat@msn.com

You can also visit our website for more details:

Wolf Creek Habitat

Tennessee

October 20, 21, 22, 2017

"37th Annual Indian Education Powwow & Fall Festival"

Long Hunter State Park

2910 Hobson Pike

Hermitage, Davidson County, Tennessee

(section of Metropolitan Nashville)

Directions:

From I-24:

Take Exit 62 North, Old Hickory Boulevard.

Follow signs north to the Powwow.

From I-40:

Take Exit 226-A, Mount Juliet Road.

Follow signs south to the Powwow.

Parking is available for free adjacent to Powwow grounds.

Enter at the Main park entrance

Primitive camping available at the powwow.

There are no hook-ups and no shower.

SCHEDULE:

Friday, October 19th:

9:00 AM until

School day

Saturday, October 20th:

10:00 AM until

Opening Ceremony: 11:00 AM

Sunday, October 21st:

10:00 AM until 5:00 PM

Opening Ceremony: 11:00 AM

Tickets available at the Gate.

Admission:

Adults: $8.00 per adult

Senior citizens and Children (ages 6 - 12): $4.00

Children under the age of 6 & Disabled Persons: FREE

Proceeds go to the NAIA Scholarship & Emergency Relief Funds.

The NAIA-TN is a non-profit tax exempt corporation,

chartered in the State of Tennessee in 1983.

Prize Money will be awarded in 20 different dance categories,

ranging from Junior Boys/Girls to Senior Men/Women.

a Native American Indian Arts and Crafts Demonstration Village is included.

ALL DANCERS, DEMONSTRATORS, AND VENDORS MUST BE ENROLLED

MEMBERS OF NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES.

Staff:

Master of Ceremonies: Tim Tallchief Jones (Oklahoma)

Arena Director: Bill Takes Horse (Oklahoma)

Host Drums: To Be Announced

A Powwow is a gathering of indigenous Indians who come together

to dance, celebrate, laugh, and socialize.

For Information:

Ray Emanuel

Phone: 615-232-9179

Email: naia@naiatn.org

Website: NAIA-TN

Sponsored in part by the Tennessee Arts Commission,

Metro Arts Commission, Cracker Barrel,

Tennessee Department of Tourist Development,

Memorial Foundation, and Regions Bank.

Native American Indian Association of Tennessee

230 Spence Lane

Nashville, Tennessee 37210-3623

Phone: 615-232-9179

Email: naia@naiatn.org

Website: NAIA-TN

Tennessee

October 27, 28, 2018

"Red Clay Powwow 2018"

Supported by Friends of Red Clay & Native American Services of Tennessee

Red Clay State Park

1140 Red Clay State Park Road South West

Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee

Schedule

Saturday, October 27th:

10:00 AM - Dusk

Grand Entry: 12:00 PM

Sunday, October 28th:

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Grand Entry: 12:00 PM

Admission: $10:00 Donation Per Car Load Per Day Saturday & Sunday

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE - BRING CHAIRS

$$$ CONTEST POWWOW $$$

<<<Several Thousands in Dance Money & Prizes>>>

NOTE TO ALL DANCERS

Registration Fees:

Adults: $10.00

Teens & Young: $5.00

Tiny Tot: No Fee

NOTE:

You must be registered before Grand Entry on Saturday or you cannot compete.

1st - 2nd - 3rd Places

Seniors 55+Men Compete once

Seniors 55+Women Compete once

18+Adult Men Northern/Southern Combined

18+Adult Men Grass/Fancy Combined

18+Adult Women Buckskin/Cloth Combined

18+Adult Women Jingle/Fancy Combined

12-17 Teen Boys Northern/Southern Combined

12-17 Teen Boys Grass/Fancy Combined

12-17 Teen Girls Buckskin/Cloth Combined

12-17 Teen Girls Jingle/Fancy Combined

8-11 Boys - All Categories Combined

8-11 Girls - All Categories Combined

3-7 Tiny Tots

$$$ - Specials - $$$ and Prizes

Chicken Dance ***Teen Jingle

First, Second, Third with Prizes

Drum Contest

First, Second, Third with Prizes

Head Staff

Master of Ceremonies: Faron Weeks

Arena Director: Jimmy Reedy

Flags: Joey Pierce

Host Drum: Goose Creek Singers

Head Man: To Be Announced

Head Lady: To Be Announced

Head Judge: Tammera Hicks

Assistant Judge: Tim Deane

All Vendors Welcome

Applications available at the following websites:

Website: Friends of Red Clay

Website: Native American Services of Tennessee

Primitive Camping  available in designated areas only

No Showers, No Electricity

Self Contained RVs Welcomed

Host Hotel:

Quality Inn

153 James Asbury Lane North West

Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee

423-478-5265

Additional Housing Nearby:

Applegate Inn

1857 APD 40

Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee

423-479-9915

SPEND THE WEEKEND WITH US AT RED CLAY STATE PARK....

SEE NATIVE AMERICAN DANCERS REPRESENTING THEIR CULTURE,

VISIT CRAFTS BOOTHS, SHARE STORIES,

ENJOY THE PRIMITIVE ENCAMPMENTS, AND LIVING HISTORY AREAS.

SEE THE SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT BY THE AZTEC FIRE DANCERS.

ENJOY THE MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT.

NOVEMBER

Kentucky

November 3, 4, 2018

"13th Annual Honor Our Veterans Powwow"

Bethany United Methodist Church

6100 Moorman Road    

Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky

One light south of the Gene Snyder, off the Dixie Highway

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE!

Need more information?

Call:

Cindy Isbell at 1-502-935-7920

or Dianne Travllian at 1-502-435-7853

PLEASE KEEP CHECKING BACK, MORE INFORMATION FORTH COMING

Tennessee

November 10, 11, 2018

"Spirit of The Veteran and Warrior Intertribal Festival"

Point Park

Chickamauga Drive, located of Highway 27

Dayton, Rhea County, Tennessee

SCHEDULE

Saturday, November 10th:

Gates Open: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Grand Entries: 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM

Sunday, November 11th:

Gates Open: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Grand Entry: 1:00 PM

ADMISSION

Adults: $5.00

Children, under 10: FREE

As always, our veterans, police, firefighters, EMTs, and teachers are FREE with ID

Host Drum: Medicine Scout

Guest Drum: Birdtown Crossing

All Drums and Dancers are welcome!

STAFF

Master of Ceremonies: Michael Veal

Arena Director: "Two Bulls"

Head Man Dancer: Cliff Dumarce

Head Woman Dancer: Cathleen Dumarce

Head Veteran: Clyde "Standing Grizzly" Maize

Experience Native American drumming and dancing.

Native-inspired and traditional food by Native Sisters Foods.

The best BBQ in the world by Moon's BBQ.

Speciality dances.

Intertribal and fun dances where the public can get involved.

Lots of vendors on site with many different handmade items such as

art, jewelry, books, herbal medicines, clothing, accessories, and more.

Bring a blanket, claim a spot, and stay for the day.

Immerse yourself in Native history and cultures.

Photos welcome, except during specific times or ceremonies,

which the Master of Ceremonies will announce.

There will be a variety of Native American entertainment throughout

the day, including: storytellers, flute players, and more.

Special appearance by Aztec Dancers, Tlaltacayolotl, "Earth, Heart, Man".

This not a competition event, but dancers in regalia will have the option

to register for  LUCK OF THE DRAW. If your number is called and you're in

the circle dancing, you win the prize!

We gratefully acknowledge the Cherokee Removal Museum for their support.

HOST MOTEL:

Best Western

7835 Rhea County Highway

Dayton, Rhea County, Tennessee

423-775-6560

Please use the number above and request powwow rate...

do not use 800 reservation number.

GUEST MOTEL: For any overflow

Howard Johnson Spring City

22500 Rhea County Highway

Spring City, Rhea County, Tennessee

423-365-9191

Please call the above number, not the 800 reservation number, and let them

know you're in town for the event to receive the special rate.

For updated information, please check our Facebook page,

Spirit of The Veteran and Warrior, Dayton!

For further information, contact:

Tyishka at 423-716-8316 or Richard at 423-503-1407

This is a family friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly event.

ABSOLUTELY NO FIREARMS, DRUGS, BAD ATTITUDES OR ALCOHOL

ALLOWED ON PREMISES.