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2018 Midwest SOARRING Foundation Harvest Pow Wow

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Join us for the 24th Annual Midwest SOARRING Foundation Harvest Pow Wow on September 22-23, 2018 at Naper Settlement in Naperville, Illinois, the largest of Midwest SOARRING Foundations pow wows. All are welcome at our family fun event. Powwows are a time to celebrate life, renew friendships, and share our Native American culture. Enjoy dancing, drumming, cultural demonstrations, craft and food vendors, raffles, children’s crafts and much more. Grand Entry at 1PM & 7PM on Saturday and 1PM on Sunday. Special Veterans honoring at early Grand Entries. Discount tickets available until September 15.

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Midwest SOARRING Foundation Harvest Pow Wow

Beyond the pow wow arena is an array of vendors displaying and selling Native American arts and crafts. Native American tacos and other
refreshments can be purchased. A children’s activity tent offers arts and crafts and the opportunity to knapp flint (make an arrowhead). Other special features take place throughout the weekend. Our pow wows provide a unique experience for the entire family.

Seating is limited, so bring your own lawn chairs. The Midwest SOARRING Foundation Harvest Pow Wow takes place rain or shine. No alchohol or drugs allowed. Sorry, no pets. Your admission fee supports MSF and its programs. Event subject to change. For up to date info call MSF 708-257-4300. The Midwest SOARRING Foundation Harvest Pow Wow is partially supported by a grant from the city of Naperville.

Gate Admission:
Adults $12, Seniors 62+ $9, Children 3-12 $7. Kids under 3 free.

Hours
Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Grand Entry (Dance Session) Schedule
Saturday 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m.
Pow Wow admission includes access to Naper Settlement during regular hours.

Location
Naper Settlement
523 S. Webster Street
Naperville, IL 60540

POW WOW & FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

  • Native American Dancing & Drumming
  • Special Veteran Honoring – Sat. & Sun. 1pm
  • Special Guest – TO BE ANNOUNCED
  • Cherokee singer Michael Jacobs, an award-winning singer/songwriter, will perform Saturday at 5 PM
  • S.O.A.R. (Save Our American Raptors) with American Bald Eagle Deshka
    and Birds of Prey – Sat. & Sun. Noon to 5pm
  • Meet a wild mustang named Apache and learn about the wild horses in America
  • Renowed Native Flute Player – Al Jewer
  • Craft & Food Vendors
  • Cultural Demonstrations
  • Visit SOARRING Tipi
  • Raffles
  • Children’s Crafts – 11am to 5pm
  • Aztec Dancers Ocelotl-Cihuacoatl Sat, 11:30 am
  • Royale Polynesian Revue Dancers
  • Tour Naper Settlement – Until 4pm Daily
  • Visit Authentic Tipi
  • Flintknapping (Arrowhead Making) – 11am to 5pm

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Main Arena – Saturday
11:00 am Doors Open
11:30 am Aztec Dancers – Oceloti – Cihuacoati
12:30 pm Native Flute by Al Jewer
1:00 pm Grand Entry of all Dancers / Special Veterans Honoring
3:00 pm Little Tots Candy Dance
5:00 pm Music by Michael Jocobs
6:00 pm Hawaiian Dancers – Royale Polynesian Revue
7:00 pm Grand Entry of All Dancers
7:30 pm Hand Drum Auction – signed by Will Strongheart (actor)
10:00 pm Pow Wow Closes

Main Arena – Sunday
11:00 am Doors Open
11:30 am Storytelling by Nakoma
12:00 pm Music by Michael Jacobs
12:30 pm Native Flute by Al Jewer
1:00 pm Grand Entry of all Dancers / Special Veterans Honoring
3:00 pm Little Tots Candy Dance
5:00 pm Music by Michael Jocobs
4:00 pm Midwest SOARRING’s Scholarship Winner Announced
5:00 pm Pow Wow Closes

** Drumming and Dancing takes place continually during the Pow Wow (except Sat 5-7pm)

[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Kid’s Programs & MORE”] Kids Corner (Fun for all ages)
Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am-4:00 pm

Children’s Crafts
Flintknapping (making Arrowheads)
Visit a tipi
Storytelling by Myles Goddard
Archery demonstration by Joliet Archery Club
Display of authentic 4-5 foot Ojibwe birchbark long nose canoe and an Algonquin vertical nose canoe – made by Potowatomi Jerry Cooper.
Other Pow Wow Highlights
Visit the Pepsi booth located near the dance arena. Pepsico is handing out food and drinks while taking donations for Midwest SOARRING Foundation.
Special Guest, Actor/Musician/Model Will Strongheart – Will will be available throughout the weekend for autographs and pictures. He will be located near Apache and the CANA Foundataion booth.
Visit S.O.A.R (Save Our American Raptors) with American Bald Eagle Deshka and other birds of prey.

Saturday and Sunday Noon-5pm
Visit Apache the mustang! See what wild mustangs mean to our culture. Visit the CANA Foundation booth.
Storytelling by Elder Nakoma – At the bandshell 3:30pm Saturday and in the main arena 11:30am on Sunday.

Art and Craft Vendors
Food booths including Native Food.
Visit Naper Settlement Buildings and Museum during regular huseum hours
Veterans Mobile Medical Unit by Edward Hines VA

** Schedule subject to change.[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion]For More Information: 708.257.4300

Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Midwest SOARRING Foundation Harvest Pow Wow on the 4th weekend of September at Naper Settlement in Naperville, Illinois.

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IMPORTANT EVENT NOTICE
Unfortunately, due to increasing costs, Crazy Crow Trading Post will no longer be able to maintain the Event Calendar by updating or adding new events.
The pages will remain active for a time as there are a number of events with current information and past events that may help you contact the sponsors for new information concerning location, dates & times!
Please do NOT contact Crazy Crow about these events, except for corrections to events with 2020 dates that are incorrect. Email date corrections directly to eventcoordinator@crazycrow.com. PLEASE DO NOT CALL, as we have nothing to do with the events and have only provided the listings as a free service.
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