2018 Red River Intertribal Club Benefit Powwow
All are welcome at the 10th Annual Red River Intertribal Club Benefit Powwow on March 24, 2018 at the Stone Palace Ballroom in Wichita Falls, Texas. Experience the sights and sounds of the Red River Intertribal Club Benefit Powwow, including Native dancing, singing, food, arts and crafts, jewelry and more. NOTE: Club has closed and this powwow will no longer be held. Food and craft vendors will be available. This is a family friendly event, the public is welcome and admission is free. There is limited seating, so bring your own chairs.
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Red River Intertribal Club Benefit Powwow
The Red River Intertribal Club is made up of people from all different tribes. The powwow is a benefit for the Children’s Aid Society. Admission is free to attend the powwow, but the club sells programs and raffle tickets to raise money.
Gourd dancing will be featured from 2-5 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. After dinner from 5-6 p.m., the grand entry begins at 7 p.m. The Master of ceremonies will oversee the grand entry. The dinner is free to anyone who wishes to take part in the powwow. Donations are not accepted for the dinner. Families volunteer to cook the meal. It’s a part of the culture, giving the gift of the meal so that other people can enjoy it.
The Grand Entry that begins at 7:00pm is the best time for spectators to see dancers dressed in their feathers and other Indian clothes. After the grand entry, participants will be doing intertribal dances; anyone who wishes to dance can come out can take part.
Head Staff
Master of Ceremonies, Wallace Coffee & Cy Ahtone
Head Man, Larry Liles
Head Gourd Dancer, Butch Tahsequah & Bruce Caesar
Head Lady, Malayna Dinnwiddie
Head Singer, Parker Emhoolah
Arena Director, Freddy Bandera
Color Guard, D.A.V. Chapter 41
Security, Joetta Sommers & Willie Howard
Schedule of Events
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Gourd Dancing
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Supper Break (NO SPECIALS after supper break)
6:00 pm Grand Entry
10:00 pm Closing Song and Prayer
Vendors: $35 setup fee, plus one raffle item for a 10×10 Indoor Space.
Location
Stone Palace Ballroom
1211 Indiana Avenue
Wichita Falls, TX 76302
Camping or Facility Information
City of Wichita Falls RV campground, KOA in Burkburnett, TX, Jellystone Park at Coyote Ranch Resort, River Bend RV park, Lake Arrowhead State Park
The club tries to maintain a traditional powwow, which is why they have been successful, so far. A powwow, they said, is a dance and a get-together in which people can see friends and family. It’s also a great opportunity to share their heritage with community members and help community groups like Patsy’s House.
More Information: Judy Jensen@ 940-691-4926 or Jim Moore @ 940-782-7747
Mark your calendar today so you won’t miss the next Red River Intertribal Club Benefit Powwow in Wichita Falls, Texas.
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