July 2002 NATIVE AMERICAN POWWOW CALENDAR
July 3-7, 2002: 104th Annual Arlee 4th of July Celebration
Location: Celebration Grounds, 1/2 mile east on Pow-wow Road, Arlee, Montana 59821
Event Detail: $31,000 in Dance Contest prize money; $17,000 for Drum Contest winners. Check powwow website for hotel & camping information, as well as other details.
Contact: Ruth Quequesah, phone: 406-745-2700, email: arleepowwow@yahoo.com
July 5-7: Wesgut Sipu Native American Celebration
Location: Riverside Park, Fort Kent, Maine 04776
Contact: Judy Theriault, 207-834-4552, email: jackie@nativestyles.com
July 10-13: National Powwow 12
Location: NEW LOCATION - Iroquois County Fairgrounds, Crescent City, Illinois
Event Details: Due to several considerations, this event has been moved back to the Iroquois County Fairgrounds, where it has been held in the past. Head Man, Emil Her Many Horses; Head Lady, Cathy Johnson; Head Gourd Dancer, Carl Jennings; Head Little Boy, Beau Brown; Head Little Girl, Sarah Orens.
July 12-14: 12th International Montour Powwow
Location: Western Idaho Fairgrounds, Boise, Idaho
Event Details: Please note new location for 2002.
Contact: James or Betty (208) 383-0125
July 13-14: Howard County Powwow
Location: Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, Maryland
Event Details: Admission $7 adults, $4 children.
Contact: (410) 442-1022; Barry Richardson (252) 257-5383, now-cdcbarry@coastalnet.com
July 13-14: Bison Farm Pow-wow
Location: Bush Farm, West Knoyle, Nr. Warminster, Wiltshire, England BA12 6AE
Event Details: A well established powwow in Southern England. This year we welcome Tony Dramwalker - Comanche and friends from North Carolina.
Contact: Val Wastle, phone: 44 1255 880431, email: leosing49@hotmail.com
July 18-21: Standing Arrow Powwow
Location: Elmo, Montana
Contact: Richard Nichols (406) 849-6018 days
July 19-21: 50th Annual Comanche Homecoming Pow Wow
Location: Sultan Park, 1 mile north of flashing light, Walters, Oklahoma 73572
Event Details: This is a special 50th annual Comanche celebration. Vendors call or e-mail for booth prices.First come,first served. Dance and drum contests.
Contact: Leonard Eschiti, phone: 580-875-6289, email: valerie@sirinet.net
July 20-21: Hualapai Youth Contest Pow-Wow
Location: Tribal Gym, Peach Springs, Arizona 86434
Contact: Flora Hunter, 928-769-2200, email: cmbravo2000@yahoo.com
July 20-21: Watertown Treaty Day Pow Wow
Location: O'Connell Field, 16 Mt.Auburn St., Watertown, Massachusettes 02472
Contact: Guiding Hawk, phone: 781-933-4146
July 26-28: 4th Annual Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Sobriety Powwow
Location: Muckleshoot Ballfield, Auburn, Washington
Event Details: MC, Thomas Morning Owl; Host Drum, Thunder Child. Starts Friday 6 pm.
Contact: (253) 804-8752
July 26-28: JULYAMSH Coeur d'Alene Tribe Encampment & Powwow
Location: Greyhound Park, 5011 Riverbend, Post Falls, Idaho 83876
Event Details: 14 Dance Contests, 5 places paid, $45,000 prize money; $23,500 Drum Contest! Non-Contest Drums will be paid daily, Prairie Chicken Dance Special $2,400. Host Drum: Blackstone, MC: Dale Old Horn, Head Man Judge: Terry Fiddler, Head Woman Judge: Sheila Rabbit, Arena Director: Leonard Tomaskin, Head Man Dancer: Louie McDonald (Flathead), Head Woman Dancer: Nita One Bear (Northern Cheyenne). Indian Art Auction: Saturday, July 27th (During Dinner Break). Other events - see web site. Camping Available, Shower Facilities, Parking Fee: Daily $7, 3-Day Pass $16.
Contact: Leanne SiJohn, phone: 800-523-2464 x7416, email: lsijohn@cdacasino.com
July 27-28: Wakichipi Richmond Powwow
Location: RIR Complex, 600 E. Laburnum Ave., Fairgrounds, Richmond, Virginia
Event Details: Admission $7 adults, $4 children.
Contact: (804) 345-7223; Barry Richardson (252) 257-5383, now-cdcbarry@coastalnet.com
July 27-28: Four Feathers Festival and Powwow
Location: Riverbend Campground, Rt. 106, Leeds, Maine
Event Details: Traditional pow-wow with Auction for Make A Wish Of Maine.
Contact: (207) 872-5754; four_feathers@hotmail.com
July 27-28: Eastern River Pow-wow
Location: Pittston Fair Grounds, Route 194, Pittston, Maine 04345
Contact: Al Greyhawk, 207-365-6666, email: jackie@nativestyles.com
