Mixed Peoples of Our First Nations

Pauwau Schedule 2023

Native American Gatherings in

The Hunting Ground Area


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  POWWOWS / GATHERINGS / FESTIVALS

  SCHEDULE FOR 2023



    LISTINGS FOR KENTUCKY, INDIANA, OHIO,
TENNESSEE, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA
   PLEASE CHECK FOR MORE DETAILS AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE


POWWOW, NATIVE AMERICAN FESTIVAL AND GATHERING ETIQUETTE


PLEASE DO

1. Please stand and remove your hat whenever the Honor Guard Flags is brought into or taken from the Arena, and at all times when instructed by 
the Master of Ceremonies.


2. Please feel free to join in the Intertribal Dancing. 

Listen carefully to the Master of Ceremonies. 

He will tell you when visitors are permitted to enter the Arena and join the dancing. 

At all other times, please respect the sacredness of the Arena by not entering it.

PLEASE DON'T

1. Please do not randomly walk, run, or play in the Dancer's Arena.

2. Please do not point with a finger, particularly the index finger, to an individual,

as it is impolite. 

It is best to indicate a person by pointing with the eyes or a head nod. 


3. Please do not touch any feather that has fallen to the ground. 

Guard it and notify a festival official. 

This is because a ceremony must be performed to recover the fallen feather. 

THIS CEREMONY MUST NOT BE PHOTOGRAPHED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

4. Please do not touch any of the regalia of the dancers. 

Regalia are any clothing, jewelry, or other ornamental articles worn by the dancers. Many of these are fragile and some are very old and have been handed down 

from ancestors.

5. Please do not tape songs, unless the head singer of a Drum gives 
permission. 

Even if permission has been granted, the Master of Ceremonies may request that specific songs not be recorded.


6. Please do not take a photograph of or videotape any individual inside or outside of

the Arena without first getting permission from that person. 

Obtaining a person's permission is a respectful recognition of that person's dignity.


7. ALCOHOL, DRUGS AND FIREARMS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT POWWOWS, FESTIVALS OR GATHERINGS. VIOLATORS WILL BE REMOVED.







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JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL


MAY


JUNE


INDIANA


JUNE 4, 5, 2023
"MIAMI NATION OF INDIANA ALL NATIONS GATHERING”
"HONORING OUR ORIGINS”

MIAMI INDIAN VILLAGE & TEEPEE VILLAGE
11515 EAST US HIGHWAY 36,
ROCKVILLE, PARKE COUNTY, INDIANA (in ADAMS TOWNSHIP)
(3 miles east of Raccoon State Recreation Area)

NATIVE DRUMS, DANCE
PUBLIC INVITED
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
WEBSITE:
Miami Nation Of Indians Of The State Of Indiana
EMAIL:
miamiofin@gmail.com


INDIANA


JUNE 10, 11, 2023
"19th ANNUAL NCGLNAC GATHERING OF GREAT LAKES NATIONS”
THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR GREAT LAKES NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE INC.
TRI-STATE ANTIQUE GAS ENGINE ASSOCIATION GROUNDS
1010 MORTON STREET
PORTLAND, JAY COUNTY, INDIANA

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
SATURDAY, JUNE 10th:
GROUNDS OPEN:
10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
GRAND ENTRY: 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM
SUNDAY, JUNE 11th:
GROUNDS OPEN:
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
GRAND ENTRY: 12:00 PM
ADMISSION
ADULTS:
$3.00
CHILDREN UNDER 12:
FREE
MAXIMUM $12.00 PER CAR
FREE PARKING
ON-SITE CAMPING:
$10.00 / $15.00 PER NIGHT
BRING YOUR OWN LAWN CHAIRS
STAFF
HOST DRUM: Blue Heron
Co-HOST DRUM: TO BE ANNOUNCED
INVITED DRUMS: Strong Heart Singers
MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Oran Baumeister
ARENA DIRECTOR: Tim Samaniego
HEAD VETERAN: Charles Keith
HEAD MAN DANCER: Andrew Norman
HEAD WOMAN DANCER: Kayla Becker
JUNIOR HEAD DANCERS: Adriaan Marks & Isabella Cotterman
ALL DANCERS WELCOME
WALK-IN DRUMS WELCOME
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
Storytelling:
(12:00 PM on Saturday and 11:00 AM Sunday)
Native American Food
Artisan Demonstrations
Pre-1840 Re-Enactment Camp
Silent Auction
Raffle
Free Children’s Activities
CONTACT:
Rachel Sadowski, Chair, 269-591-0494
Shirley Kennedy, Co-Chair, 765-650-1028
LODGING
Holiday Inn
260-726-6688
Schug House Inn
260-589-2303
NO POLITICS, DRUGS, ALCOHOL, FIREARMS OR PUBLIC VISITOR DOGS ON THE GROUNDS AT ANY TIME.
NOT RESPONSIBLE IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENT OR LOSS.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ADMITTANCE.


OHIO


JUNE 17, 18, 2023
“BABY BISON DAYS POWWOW”
BOSS BISON RANCH
45701 UNIONVALE ROAD
CADIZ, HARRISON COUNTY, OHIO

SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, JUNE 17th:
GATES OPEN: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
GRAND ENTRY: 12:00 PM
SUNDAY, JUNE 18th:
GATES OPEN: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
GRAND ENTRY: 12:00 PM
This is an intertribal charity powwow Honoring our Veterans and First Responders.
We will have Native dancing, food, Native crafts, vendors, and demonstrations..
VENDORS BY INVITATION ONLY
ADMISSION
$5.00 and up and a non-perishable food item (monetary donations also welcome).
All donations go to Harcatus Food Pantry.
HEAD STAFF
HOST DRUM: TO BE ANNOUNCED
CO-HOST DRUM: TO BE ANNOUNCED
MASTER OF CEREMONIES: TO BE ANNOUNCED
HEAD VETERAN: TO BE ANNOUNCED
HEAD MAN: TO BE ANNOUNCED
HEAD LADY: TO BE ANNOUNCED
ARENA DIRECTOR: TO BE ANNOUNCED
NO DRUGS, FIREARMS OR ALCOHOL ON PROPERTY
FOR INFORMATION:
Karen or Chad
PHONE: 740-942-8726
EMAIL: babybisondays@gmail.com
WEBSITE:
Boss Bison Ranch
FACEBOOK:
Boss Bison Ranch



JULY


OHIO


JULY 1, 2, 2023
"MONROE POWWOW 2023”
"HONORING THOSE WHO WALKED THE WOODLANDS BEFORE US.”
HANNIBAL LOCKS & DAM
STATE ROUTE 7
HANNIBAL, MONROE COUNTY, OHIO
SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, JULY 1st:
GATES OPEN: 10:00 AM
GRAND ENTRY: 12:00 PM
GATES CLOSE: 8:00 PM
SUNDAY, JULY 2nd:
GATES OPEN: 10:00 AM
GRAND ENTRY: 12:00 PM
GATES CLOSE: 8:00 PM
ADMISSION

ADULTS: $5.00
CHILDREN, SENIORS:
$3.00
DANCERS ARE FREE
LIMITED PRIMITIVE CAMPING IS FREE

STAFF
MASTER OF CEREMONIES: TO BE ANNOUNCED
ARENA DIRECTOR: Logan Steele
HEAD VETERAN: David Weaver
HEAD MAN: Shawn Beachy
HEAD LADY: Nayah Loretto
STORY TELLER: Bonnie Tomasetti
HOST DRUM: C-Town Singers
VENDORS ARE BY INVITATION ONLY.
Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy a weekend of fun!!
NO DRUGS, ALCOHOL, WEAPONS OR POLITICS
FOR POWWOW INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS, CONTACT:
Jennifer Babb
CALL or TEXT: 740-516-8971
Look on our Facebook page for directions,
nearby hotels, and links to our sponsors.


INDIANA


JULY 6, 7, 8, 9, 2023
"NATIONAL POWWOW XVIII"
HENDRICKS COUNTY 4-H FAIRGROUNDS & CONFERENCE COMPLEX
1900 EAST MAIN STREET
DANVILLE, HENDRICKS COUNTY, INDIANA

INFORMATION:
WEBSITE:

National Powwow 
FACEBOOK:

National Powwow
HOST SOUTHERN SINGER:
George Valliere, Oklahoma
HOST NORTHERN DRUM:
Blue Star, California
INVITED DRUMS:
Kingfisher Singers, Indiana
MacKenzie River Singers, Indiana


AUGUST


OHIO


AUGUST 5, 6, 2023
"HONORING TRADITIONS EASTERN WOODLAND NATIVE AMERICAN CELEBRATION"
FAIRFIELD COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
157 EAST FAIR AVENUE
LANCASTER, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, OHIO
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5th:
10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
GRAND ENTRY: 12 PM
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6th:
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
GRAND ENTRY: 12 PM
PUBLIC WELCOME!
Learn about Native American culture through traditional
Native American singing, dancing, and crafts.
SPECIAL GUEST
Award winning flute artist, Douglas Blue Feather
Will be performing both days.
ADMISSION
ADULTS:
$7.00
CHILDREN UP TO 12:
$5.00
CHILDREN 3 AND UNDER:
FREE
SENIORS 65+:
$5.00
PARKING:
FREE
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
EMAIL:
lonewolfcreations@hotmail.com
WEBSITE
:

Honoring Traditions Annual Eastern Woodland Native American Celebration

Vendor applications can be found on our website or inquiries can be made by
emailing us at the email address above.
NO DRUGS, ALCOHOL, FIREARMS, OR POLITICS ALLOWED!


INDIANA


AUGUST 20, 2023
“42nd ANNUAL TRADITIONAL FALL POWWOW"
AMERICAN INDIAN COUNCIL
WITHAM PAVILION, BOONE COUNTY 4-H FAIRGROUNDS
1300 EAST 100 SOUTH
I-65 EXIT 138
LEBANON, BOONE COUNTY, INDIANA

MORE INFORMATION FORTH COMING
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE COORDINATORS:
Sandy Maddox: maddox.s@comcast.net, 765-453-9025, Chair
Sally Tuttle: 765-453-1298, Co-Chair / Powwow Publicity
Vivian Anderson: 765-453-0259, Co-Chair / Council Treasurer
WEBSITE:
American Indian Council

FACEBOOK PAGE:
American Indian Council Inc

We are a not for profit organization dedicated to the preservation
and promotion of our Native American Heritage.
Not responsible in the event of accident or injury.
No drugs, alcohol, or firearms are allowed on site.
No outside raffles.
Trading by invitation only.
No politics - Just Fun!
No pets by order of the fairgrounds.
Bringing your own lawn chairs is highly recommended.
We reserve the right to ask anyone to leave the powwow.



SEPTEMBER


OHIO


SEPTEMBER 9, 10, 2023
“EAGLE CREEK WOODLAND POWWOW & GATHERING”
CAMP BERRY, BSA
11716 COUNTY ROAD 40
FINDLAY, HANCOCK COUNTY, OHIO
ADMISSION
ADULTS 18 - 59: $8.00
ADULTS 60+: $6.00
CHILDREN 6+: $6.00
CHILDREN 5 & UNDER: FREE
A CELEBRATION OF NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE
EVERYONE IS WELCOME; COME ENJOY:
Drumming, Singing, Intertribal Dancing, Native American Food, Traders/Vendors,

Village-Cultural Demonstrations, Patterson's Petting Zoo
GATE OPEN AT 10:00 AM BOTH DAYS
GRAND ENTRY:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th: 11:00 AM ENDING AT 8:00 PM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th: 11:00 AM ENDING AT 6:00 PM
HOST DRUM: Thunder Nation
CO-HOST DRUM: War Pony
STAFF
MASTER OF CEREMONIES: J. K. Oxendine
HEAD WARRIOR/ARENA DIRECTOR: Dale Anderson
HEAD WOMAN: Beth Earl
HEAD MAN: Andrew Norman
TRADITIONAL NATIVE FLUTE PERFORMANCE
Michael Frerichs (Little Fast Elk Flutes)
SATURDAY, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM & SUNDAY, 2:00 PM
HOST HOTEL
COUNTRY INN & SUITES
903 INTERSTATE DRIVE
FINDLAY, OHIO 45840
419-422-4200
MENTION EVENT FOR DISCOUNT
CAMPING AVAILABLE
FOR PRICING & SIZE, CONTACT:
DREW DEMULL
567-208-5315
GENERAL INFORMATION:
CONTACT:
B. D. MORGAN
419-205-6261
****DRUMS BY INVITATION ONLY****
NO PETS - ALCOHOL - DRUGS - FIREARMS OR POLITICS ALLOWED
THE ASSOCIATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADMIT OR REMOVE ANYONE

INDIANA


SEPTEMBER 16, 17, 2023
"17th ANNUAL BLUFF CITY POWWOW"
ROCKPORT CITY PARK
928 FAIRGROUND DRIVE
ROCKPORT, SPENCER COUNTY, INDIANA

CELEBRATING OUR SEVENTEENTH ANNIVERSARY YEAR
MORE INFORMATION FORTHCOMING

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Rock Blanchard
PHONE: 812-459-8643
EMAIL: rock104@sbsglobal.net
Dorothy Blanchard
PHONE: 812-459-8645


TENNESSEE


SEPTEMBER 16, 17, 2023
"TRADE MILL NATIVE HERITAGE DAYS"
TRADE COMMUNITY CENTER & GRIST MILL
228 MODOCK ROAD
TRADE, JOHNSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE

SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th:
GATES OPEN: 9:00 AM
GRAND ENTRY: 00:00 AM
GATES CLOSE: 00:00 AM
TRADE BLANKET TO FOLLOW AFTER THINGS SLOW DOWN
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th:
GATES OPEN: 9:00 AM
GRAND ENTRY: 00:00 AM
GATES CLOSE: 0:00 AM
ADMISSION
ADULTS: $5.00
CHILDREN (5 YEARS & OLDER): $2.00
CHILDREN (4 YEARS & YOUNGER): FREE
DANCING COMPETITIONS
MEN’S FANCY
MEN’S TRADITIONAL
MEN’S GRASS
WOMEN’S FANCY
WOMEN’S TRADITIONAL
WOMEN’S JINGLE
WAR DANCE SPECIAL
TINY TOTS
YOUTH
LUCK OF THE DRAW!
AFTER PARTY WITH DJ!
INTERTRIBALS
SOCIAL DANCES
STORYTELLING
CRAFT VENDORS
FRIED BREAD
Native American Gathering
CONTACT INFORMATION:
336-301-7548
423-895-5715
Like us on Facebook
WEBSITE:

Trade Community Center Mill
STAFF
DRUMMERS: TO BE ANNOUNCED
MASTER OF CEREMONIES: TO BE ANNOUNCED
HEAD MAN: TO BE ANNOUNCED
HEAD LADY: TO BE ANNOUNCED
HEAD VETERAN: TO BE ANNOUNCED


KENTUCKY


SEPTEMBER 22, 23, 24, 2023
"29th 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 AND DRUMS ARE WELCOME,
AT THE DISCRETION OF THE ARENA DIRECTOR
STAFF
ARENA DIRECTOR
: TO BE ANNOUNCED
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
: Dave Little
HONOR GUARD
:
Ohio Valley Native American Veteran Warrior Society (OVNAVWS)
HEAD MAN DANCER
: Joshua McMinn
HEAD LADY DANCER
: Kamama A (Li) s gi s di (Debra Short)
HEAD VETERAN: Mike Dunn
STORY TELLER: Jerry McClure
DRUM
: The People's Medicine Drum (ᏴᏫ ᏅᏬᏘ ᎠᎱᎵ) Yvwi Nvwoti Ahuli
SPECIAL MUSIC ARTIST
: Arvil Bird
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd
:
FRIDAY IS SCHOOL DAY.
The hours are 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The gates open to the public at 5:00 PM - Dark
Grand Entry at 6:00 PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd
:
Gates open at 10:00 AM
Grand Entry at 12:00 noon and 5:00 PM
Powwow activities conclude at dark
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th
:
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
:
$3.00
FAMILY RATES
:
Maximum of $15.00 per Family
PRIMITIVE CAMPING IS AVAILABLE!
HOST HOTEL
:

Clarion Pointe
1751 Lexington Drive
Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky
859-623-9121

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Jan Quigg: 859-200-9651
WEBSITE: Richmond Powwow Association


OHIO


SEPTEMBER 23, 24, 2023
“21st ANNIVERSARY THEY WALKED HERE BEFORE US”
“A WOODLAND INDIAN CELEBRATION”
SEVEN EAGLES HISTORICAL EDUCATION CENTER
6486 WAPAKONETA ROAD
GRAND RAPIDS, WOOD COUNTY, OHIO
SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd
:
GATES OPEN: 10:00 AM
GRAND ENTRY: 12:00 PM (Schedule may change)
Closes at Dusk
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th:
GATES OPEN: 10:00 AM
GRAND ENTRY: 1:00 PM
Closes at 5:00 PM
OTHER:
Douglas Blue Feather (Cherokee) of Springboro, Ohio
Multiple Award Winning Native American Flutist
DRUMS
Gray Cloud Singers
Pennsylvania
Southern Singers
Ohio
Southeastern Water Spider
Ohio
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:
perrysburgpowwow@hotmail.com
BLACK SWAMP INTERTRIBAL FOUNDATION
SEVEN EAGLES HISTORICAL EDUCATION CENTER
SOUTHEASTERN WATER SPIDER DRUM
HOST HOTEL
County Inn & Suites
9790 Clark Drive
Rossford, Wood County, Ohio
419-872-9900
Inquire for Powwow Rate
NO PETS
NO ALCOHOL
NO DRUGS
NO FIREARMS

TENNESSEE


SEPTEMBER 23, 24, 2023

"WILCO POWWOW"
JAMES E. WARD AG CENTER
945 EAST BADDOUR PARKWAY
LEBANON, WILSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE

Competition Powwow
Feel your heart pound to the beat of the drums, explore authentic Native Arts & Crafts,
Amazing food vendors
You’ve got to try the Indian Tacos…yumm!
Plus Buffalo Burgers, Corn Soup, Roasted Corn, etc, and so much more.
Intertribal Dancing
All Dancers Welcome
Bring A Lawn Chair
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
WILCO POWWOW
PHONE: 615-512-0952
EMAIL: WilcoPowWow@Gmail.com
Middle Tennessee Pow Wow Inc. is a 501(c) (3)
chartered in the State of Tennessee


OCTOBER


TENNESSEE


OCTOBER 20, 21, 22, 2023
"ANNUAL INDIAN EDUCATION TENNESSEE POWWOW”
LONG HUNTER STATE PARK
2910 HOBSON PIKE
NASHVILLE, DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE

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.
MORE INFORMATION FORTHCOMING
ALL DANCERS, DEMONSTRATORS, AND VENDORS MUST BE ENROLLED
MEMBERS OF NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES.
FOR INFORMATION:
EMAIL: naia@naiatn.org
WEBSITE: Native American Indian Association Of Tennessee
Native American Indian Association of Tennessee
230 Spence Lane
Nashville, Tennessee 37210-3623
PHONE: 615-232-9179

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