October 2004 NATIVE AMERICAN POWWOW CALENDAR
Oct 1-2: Boiling Springs Indian Expo - 3rd Annual Hiss-sa-wha-hit Powwow
Location: Boiling Springs State Park, Rt. 2, Box 299, Woodward, OK 73801
Event Detail: This is a celebration, social gathering and friendly dance competition. This cultural event is both educational and fun. Food vendors and arts and craft vendors.
Contact: Chamber of Commerce, phone: (580) 256-7411, email: wwchamber@sbcglobal.net
Event Website: http://www.woodwardchamber.com
October 1-3 - 2nd Annual Wakichipi Pow-Wow
Location: Martinsburg Fairgrounds, Martinsburg, WV
Event Detail: Over 100 dancers and drummers are expected to attend. Hours are: Friday: 9AM-3PM, Saturday 11:00AM-8:00PM and Sunday 11:00PM-6:00PM. Over $8,000 in dance and drum contest money for fancy, grass, traditional and jingle categories. Admission.
Contact: Barry Richardson, phone: (252) 257-5383, email: powwow@vance.net
October 1-3: Chisholm Trail Pow Wow
Location: Hwy 19, Altoona, FL, 34749
Event Detail: Host Drum Family Drum, MC Dave WhiteWolf Trezak, AD Dave McCullen, HMD- Derek Whidden, HLD- Jan Kuykendall. Public Welcome.
Contact: Tom Lipps, phone: 352-793-2675, email: magna700@atlantic.net
October 2-3: They Walked Here Before Us - A Woodland Indian Celebration
Location: Buttonwood Park, Exactly 1.3 Miles due West of Ft. Meigs Memorial State Park, Perrysburg, OH 43552
Event Detail: 2003 was a Great Event with Great Weather, Great Vendors, Great Dancers and well over 5000 people in attendance according to accurate records kept by the Wood County Park District. TIMES: Gate Open Both Days at 10:00 am with Grand Entry Both Days at 1:00 pm. DRUMS: By Invitation Only. SPEICALS: Douglas Blue Feather (2002 & 2003 NAMMY Winner); Children's Tent with Native Arts & Crafts. Living History Traditional Woodland Indian Village Canoes on the Maumee River (weather/water level permitting). Camping. SPONSORS: Black Swamp InterTribal Foundation, Wood County Park District, SouthEastern WaterSpider Drum.
Contact: Jamie Oxendine & Brian Dreier, phone: 419-381-7042 & 419-698-9575, email: perrysburgpowwow@hotmail.com
Oct 2-3: Atwood lake Powwow
Location: On route # 212- 10 miles east of the I-77 interchange at Bolivar, OH
Event Detail: Ohio's Largest & Best Intertribal Powwow! All dancers & drums will have free camping and meals. An honorarium will be given to each drum group. Dance area under cover. Vendors by application only. Bring your Tipi.
Contact: RedHawk, phone: 330-343-5999, email: redhawk@tusco.net
October 2-3: Honoring the Children
Location: Northwest Park, Lyton Drive, Cedartown, GA, 30125
Event Detail: Vendors by invitation only, gates open at 10 am(est). Grand entry: Noon Gate fee: $5 per car no politics of any kind, no alcohol, no drugs. All drums and dancers welcome.
Contact: Jerry Stroup, phone: 770-748-8816, email: jhawk2s@netscape.net
October 2-3: 5th annual The Eagle honoring our elders Pow Wow
Location: Lancaster City Park, between Ave L and Ave K on 10 St west, Lancaster, CA, 93552
Event Detail: MC: Saginaw Grant, No. Dancer: Henry Allen, So.Dancer: Nalin Flores, No. Drum: Wildhorses Singers, So. Drum: Hummingbird Singers. All Drums and dancers welcome. Vendor welcome. Admission and Parking Free.
Contact: Richard Cano, phone: 661-435-0423, email: racsr51@aol.com
October 2-3: 3rd Annual Lenapehauken Powwow - Honoring our Children
Location: Ft. Whaley Campground, Rt 50 & 610(12 miles from Ocean City), Whaleyville, MD, 21822
Event Detail: MC - Bob Ross
Arena Director - John "Laughing Wolf" Moore
Lead Male - John "Thunderfoot" Moore,III (Sat)pre-teen
Lead Male - Treajen "Walking Horse" Moore (Sun) pre-teen
Lead Female - Brittany "Dancing Firefly" Powell pre-teen
Host Drum - Mother Earth Beat
10-6pm Sat 9-6pm Sunday
Contact: Bodaway, phone: 410-651-1612, email: lenapehauken@earthlink.net
Event Website: http:www.lenapehauken.org
October 2-3: Corn Harvest Festival
Location: Hobby Horse Ranch, 428 Hartz Rd., Fleetwood, PA, 19522
Event Detail: Located just north of Reading, Pa. Head man: Bart Cartwright. Head lady: Kathy Cartwright. Complete details on website.
Contact: Jim, phone: 610-944-5797, email: WillowEarth@att.net
Event Website: http://willowearth.tripod.com/nativeamericanfestival/
October 3-4: 30th Annual American Indian Pow Wow Association Pow Wow
Location: Thomas Square, Beretania Street & Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI 96813
Event Detail: Competition Pow Wow
Contact: Daniel, phone: 808-734-5171, email: Nativewinds1152@aol.com
October 8-10: The New Eagle Eye Clan Fall Pow Wow
Location: The Golden Lariat Western Shop, 1353 Hwy 69, Grand Ridge, FL 32442
Event Detail: Friday and Saturday 9:00am - till ?, Sunday 9:00-am till 4:00pm. Free admission and Primative Camping.
Contact: Nikki Argetsinger/ Bill Truax, phone: 850-762-8478, email: buffalo@gtcom.net
Event Website: http://http://www.neec.allthingsnative.com
October 8-10: San Manuel Pow Wow
Location: Cal- State San Bernardino, 5500 University Pkwy, San Bernardino, CA 92407
Event Detail: Host Drums: Mystic River (USA)/ Big Bear (Canada), Host Southern: Whitetail. MC's: Wallace Coffee, Charles Tailfeathers,Roy Track; Headman: Fabian Fontenelle, Headwoman: Rose Track, N. Arena Dir: Jim Redeagle, S. Arena Dir: George"Cricket"Shields, Whipman: Ray Blackwater. Dance Contest, Drum Contest, Hand Drum Contest, Owl Dance Contest. Over $100,000 in Prize Money, Over $50,000.00 in Drum Contest Money. Vendors Contact Gene Webster (909)880-3938 for vendor applications. Vendors must submit Proof of enrollment for art and food booths. All Vendors Need Fire Extinguishers. We Are not responsible for : Theft, Loss, Injury, Damages, Car Trouble, Travel Money, lodging, or Pregnancy's!
Contact Phone: 909-864-8933, email: badboyradio@hotmail.com
October 8-10: In Honour of Sprit Seeker
Location: FFA Rodeo arena, Trenton,FL, 32680
Event Detail: We are having a Drum Contest. Looking for 5 drums to sign-up. Kids day on Friday. Also looking for traders to book for the show. There will also be a Crossing-Over Ceremony on Saturday for a brother worrior that crossed not to long ago.Come and join us as we POW WOW the week-end away.
Contact: Snowy Owl, phone: 352-542-8317, email: keithbluejay@aol.com
October 8-10: Elko/Te-Moak Pow Wow
Location: Elko Indian Colony Gym, Elko, NV, 89801
Event Detail: 12th Elko/Te-Moak Pow Wow in Elko Nevada. Over $10,000 in prize money to awarded in all dance categories, drum contest, and dance specials.
Contact: Tony Jake, phone: 775-778-3727, email: windancer_tony@yahoo.com
October 8-10: North Central Native American Council,Inc.
Location: Gilchrist County Rodeo Arena, State Road 129, Trenton, FL, 32693
Event Detail: Drum competition,first place $500. entry fee $50. Needed 5 drums. Host Drum Family Drum. Public Welcome.. Adults $3.00, Teens $1.00, SR. and Card Carriers, $2.00 11 and under free. Gates Open 9:00am Brng your family and chairs and enjoy the Native American Crafts,dancing, and flute Playing Keeping Traditions Alive
Contact: Kammy, phone: 352-542-8317, email: Keithbluejay@yahoo.com
October 9: Occaneechi Saponi Fall Pow-wow
Location: Mebane, NC
Event Detail: Annual Tribal Pow-wow, 10AM-7PM. $4 General admission/$2 Seniors & under 12's.
Contact: Tribal Office, phone: 919-304-3723, email: obsn@mebtel.net
October 9, 2004: 27th Annual University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Autumn Pow Wow
Location: U of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Union Ballroom, 2200 E Kenwood Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI 53201
Event Details: Grand Entries at 1:30pm & 7:00pm. Meal will be served at 5:30pm with a cost of $6.50 to the general public, $4.50 for elders (50 +) and children (6 - 12) and free to the singers and dancers. *Special:* Two Step Contest. For vendor information, please contact Celeste Clark at 414-229-5880; To register a drum, please contact Joy Logan at 414-229-5880.
Contact: Joy Logan, phone: 414-229-5880, email: joylogan@uwm.edu
Oct 9: Rappahannock Indian Pow wow
Location: Indian Neck, VA 23149
Contact: Fay, phone: 804-769-0260, email: robeml5@aol.com
October 9-10: 5th Annual Cultural Days Festival & Native American Gathering
Location: Broken Wheel Bison Ranch, Middle Road, Numidia, PA
Event Detail: Gate opens at 10a.m. each day. Grand entry 12:30IT. Emcee: Makwa, Host Drum: Iroquois Thunderheart, Guest Drum: Mother Earth's Daughters, All drums welcome. Native American Drumming, Dancing, Singing, Food, Arts and Crafts. Adults 18-65 $3.00, Student 12-18 $1.00, Senior Citizens over 65 and Children under 12 FREE. Directions from I-80, take exit 232, Rt 42 south approx. 10 miles. Take first right after blinking light in Numidia on to Middle Road. Follow Signs.
Contact: Makwa, phone: 570-898-2103, email: desoto@sunlink.net
October 9-10: Drums On The Pocomoke
Location: Cypress Park, Pocomoke City, MD 21851
Event Detail: Hosted by The Assateague People of DelMarVa. Gates open 10 am to 5 pm. Grand Entry 12 noon both days. Admission $3, children 12 and under free. Open to the public. DRUM: Gunpowder River Singers, MC: TBA; HMD: TBA; HFD: Sparkling Sunshine. Special Entertainment: NAMMY Nominee Dave White Wolf Trezak. ALL Dancers are welcome and encouraged to dance in our Intertribal Circle, and to join us for our evening feast. Camping and showers available, first come basis. Traditional Drumming and Dancing. Native American Food and crafts. THIS IS A FAMILY EVENT. NO ALCOHOL, NO FIREARMS, NO ATTITUDES.
Contact: Gail Fox, phone: 757-331-2188, email: midnightstar002@msn.com
October 15,16&17: NAIA'S 23rd Annual Fall Festival and Pow Wow
Location: Four Corners Waterpark Recreation, 2465 Lavergne/Couchville Pike, Nashville, TN, 37210
Contact: Bill Wells, phone: 615-459-3156, email: cwells11@bellsouth.net
October 16-17: 2nd Annual Native American Inter-Tribal Fellowship Pow Wow
Location: William Carey International University, 1539 E Howard St, Pasadena, CA, 91101
Event Detail: MC: Bryan Brightcloud (Chiricahua Apache). Head Man Dancer: Anthony Sanchez (Apache). Head Woman Dancer: Donna Sanchez (Apache). Host Drum: Mossy Oak. Invited Samoan Dancers. Free admission & Parking.
Contact: Bryan Brightcloud, phone: 818-870-0000, email: noemail@msn.com
Event Website: http:www.nativehopeinternational.com
October 16-17: 9th Annual Moving Waters PowWow at Canyon Lake
Location: Community Resource and Recreation Center of Canyon Lake, 125 Mabel Jones Dr., Canyon Lake, Tx, 78133
Event Detail: Non Contest, traditional dance-all drums welcome; Emcee- Tim Tall Chief, Head Gourd- Richard "Na-te" Luna; Head man- Erwin DeLuna; Head Lady- Betty Russell; Southern Drum- Rough Arrow Singers (OK); Storyteller- D.M. Red Eagle; Guest artist- Vergie RavenHawk; PowWow Princess- Melony Padrone. American Indian Church service Sunday am - Robert Soto-pastor. vendors - invitation only.
Contact: John Guenzel, phone: 830-964-3613, email: rioraft@gvtc.com
Event Website: http:www.rivervalleyresort.net
October 16-17: Good Medicine Society Pow-Wow
Location: Lock Park, Havre de Grace, MD, 21072
Contact: Rev. Amy Paul, phone: 410-942-0542, email: blessingbird@yahoo.com
October 15-17: 5th Annual Intertribal Harvest Gathering
Location: Homosassa, FL
Event Detail:Fri, 15th Srs. Day 3 p.-7p, Sat, 16 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Grand Entry Times Noon and 5 p.m., Sun. 17th 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Grand Entry Noon. Host Drum: The Family Drjum, Headman/Head Lady Dancers: Little Bear & Debbie, The flute of Kuzin Bruce, Singing by Crystal Woman, Storuy Telling, Native American Foods, Crafters and more! Admission: Adults $2.00 children 6-12 $1.00/under 6 Free. Note: Seniors Day, Fri. Oct. 15th reduced Entrance Fee. Special $1.00. Located at the Homosassa Civic Club, Old Homosassa.
Contact: Carol Lee, phone: (352) 563-5423, email: sprtwind@tampabay.rr.com
Oct 17-19: 22nd NAIA Annual Pow Wow and Fall Festival
Location: Four Corners Marina & Recreation Area, 4027 Lavergne Couchville Pike, Nashville, TN 37210
Event Detail: MC- Dennis Zotigh, OKC; AD- Marty Pinnecoose, Salem, OR; Host Northern Drum- Black Lodge Singers, White Swan, WA; Host Southern Drum- Yellowhammer, Ponca City, OK.
Contact: Bill Wells, phone: 615-459-3156, email: cwells11@bellsouth.net
October 17-18: Accohannock Eleventh healing of all nations Pow Wow
Location: Bending Water Park, 28325 Farm Market Road, Marion Station, MD, 21838
Event Detail: Singing, dancing, vendors, Famous Accohannock Seafood.
Saturday: Grounds open 10 AM to 5 PM Grand entry Noon.
Sunday:grounds open 10 AM To 5 PM Grand entry 1PM.
Headman: Keith Smith Head Lady: Debora Littlewing Moore.
Speaker: John Blackfeather Host Drum: Eastern Bull.
Contact: Chief Rudy Hall, phone: 410-623-2660, email: accohannock@dmv.com
Event Website: http:www.Indianwatertrails.com
October 22-24: 2nd Annual Omanisa Wacipi/ North Platte Traveler Pow-Wow
Location: Mid-Plains Community College, McDonald-Belton campus, North Platte, NE
Event Detail: "Honoring our Elders" Contest Pow-Wow, Singing Contest, "Princess" contest. Vendor space is available, call or email for an application today! Everyone is invited to attend!
Contact: Char, phone: (308) 532-4040, email: char@nptraveler.com
Oct 22-24: 16th Annual Meherrin Indian Pow-Wow
Location: 852 NC Hwy 11 North - Ahoskie, NC 27910
Event Detail: Competition Dancing and Drum Competition.
Contact: Thomas Two Feather Lewis, phone: 252-332-2487, email: twofeathers@net-change.com
October 22-24: Native American Festival
Location: Withlacoochee River Park, River Road, Dade City, FL, 33525
Event Detail: Rescheduled due to hurricaine activity Labor Day. Sponsored by Florida Native American Indian Society- Co-Sponsored by Pasco County Parks & Recreation Dept.
Drumming by The Family Drum, Flute Music by Doc Silver Hawk Green and his flute family. Grand Entry Friday 7pm. Singing, Story Tellers: Saturday 1pm & 7pm. Raffles, Native Food: Sunday 1pm & 7pm Kids Games, Native Crafts, 50-50 Drawings, Kids Day. Friday Free Admission for children, Camping Available. Admission / Donations: Adult $2 Elders $1 Children 6-12 $1- 6 and under Free. NO DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR FIREARMS
Contact: Bill Martin, phone: 352-583-5024, email: mbmartin352@earthlink.net
Event Website: http://www.geocities.com/dikanogi/flpow.html
October 22-23: 15 Annual South Texas(Way South) Pow wow
Location: Palm View Community Center, 3401 Jordan Rd, TX, 78501
Event Detail: Traditional Family type Pow wow. No contest. Vendor welcome. All events are indoors in a nice airconditioned gym.
Contact: Robert Soto, phone: 956-686-6696, email: Robtsoto@aol.com
October 23: 1st Annual Northwest Missouri State University Pow Wow
Location: Bearcat Arena, NWMSU Campus, 45 miles North of St. Joseph Missouri, on hwy 71 N, Maryville, MO 64468
Event Detail: Contest Pow Wow, Winner take all $500; Men's Traditional and Women's Traditional contests.
Contact: Maria Beaver-Swope, phone: 636-448-0817, email: s214033@mail.nwmissouri.edu
October 23-24: Mother Earth's Creation's Intertribal Powwow
Location: West Ossipee, NH
Event Detail: Admission is free, Donations are accepted at the gate. Check out our web site for more details.
Contact: phone: 603-323-8181, email: spiriteagle@motherearthscreation.com
Event Website: http://http://www.motherearthscreation.com
October 23-24: Euharlee 2nd Annual Pow Wow
Location: Osbourne Park, Euharlee, GA, 30030
Event Detail: Free to the public. Veterans tribute. Bring your chairs & come enjoy the spirit.
Contact: Sam Hinson 770-546-7191, email: amndn@mindspring.com
October 23-24: Harvest Moon Powwow
Location: Carson Park, Paducah, KY, 42071
Contact: Stella Brown, phone: 270 988 2605, email: mantlerockctr@aol.com
October 29-31: Sequoyah Caverns Intertribal Indian Festival
Location: Sequoyah Caverns & Campgrounds, 1438 County Road 731, Valley Head, AL, 35989
Event Detail: Admission adults $5- children $2.50- under 4 free. Head man- Dean Trailwalker Marson, HLD- Cherokee Jane, JR HMD-TBA, JR HLD- Carmen Hosey, Host Drum - Aracoma, MC- Marvin Barnard, AD- Badger, Head Vet- Sky Warrior. All drums welcome- public welcome. Bring your lawn chairs and stay all day. Bring tents or tipis and stay all weekend. Camping info call 256-635-0024. Gates open 8a-5p. No drugs, alcohol or firearms permitted.
Contact: J Hosey, phone: 205-335-1321
Event Website: http:www.sequoyahcaverns.com
October 30-31: Thundercloud Trading Post's Annual Scholarship Powwow
Location: Bossier City, LA
Event Detail: Annual Scholarship Powwow & Native American Trade Days Festival. Dance Competition, Princess Contest, Award Winning Indian Tacos, Arts & Crafts. Guest drums welcome.
Contact: phone: 866-415-9456, email: ElaineFairbanks@aol.com
Event Website: http://http://www.thundercloudtradingpost.com
