2019 Alabama-Coushatta Powwow
All are welcome at the 51st Annual Alabama-Coushatta Powwow on May 31 – June 1, 2019 at the Alabama-Coushatta Ballpark in Livingston, Texas. Native American dancers from throughout the United States will converge on the land of the Alabama-Coushatta to dance and compete in different dance styles over the two day period. The style of dance a visitor can see the Men’s Fancy Dance, Men’s Traditional Dance, Ladies Fancy Shawl, Ladies Buckskin and not to leave out anyone, the Tiny Tots which are the children between the ages of 0 to 6.
Alabama-Coushatta Powwow
The Alabama-Coushatta Powwow opens to the public at 3 p.m. on Friday afternoon, June 5. Gourd dancing begins at 5 p.m. with Grand Entry scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The Saturday schedule starts with Gourd Dancing at 5 p.m. and Grand Entry at 7:30 p.m. Admission fee is $5 per person. It is suggested that spectators bring lawn chairs as seating is limited at the powwow grounds. Drugs and alcohol are not permitted at this cultural event. Native American arts and crafts and food are available for sale on the Alabama-Coushatta Powwow Grounds. Contemporary food is also available.
Admission
$7 Adults / person / day
Free – Children 3 & under
$7 Dancer Registration Fee – CDIB is required
Location
Alabama-Coushatta Ballpark
571 State Park Road
Livingston, TX 77351
For More Information:
Herb Johnson 936.442.8706
Tobine Alec 936.563.1116 alec.tobine@actribe.org
Vendor Information
Teresa Battise 936.433.4538 battise.teresa@actribe.org
Pow Wow Head Staff
Master of Ceremonies: To Be Announced
Arena Director: To Be Announced
Head Man Dancer (Fri): To Be Announced
Head Man Dancer (Sat): To Be Announced
Head Lady Dancer (Fri): To Be Announced
Head Lady Dancer (Sat): To Be Announced
Head Gourd Singer: To Be Announced
Head Gourd Dancer: To Be Announced
Head Judge: To Be Announced
Sound: To Be Announced
Alabama-Coushatta Powwow Mini Gallery
Powwow Schedule
Friday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm Vendor Registration & Setup
9:00 am – 5:45 pm Dancer Registration
3:00 pm Open to Public
5:00 pm Gourd Dance
6:00 pm Grand Entry
Saturday
12:00 pm Open to Public
12:00 pm – 5:45 pm Dancer Registration
2:00 pm Gourd Dance
4:00 pm Supper Break
5:00 pm Gourd Dance
6:00 pm Grand Entry
Drum Contest
$50,000 Total Prize Money
Northern and Southern Split
Singers: Bring your own chairs
Dance Contests
All Categories and Specials To Be Announced.
Host Hotel:
America’s Best Value Inn
Call 936.327.8500 and ask for special powwow reate.
Camping:
Lake Tombigbee Campground
Call 1.800.926.9038
Drugs, Alcohol, Pets, Fireworks, and Firearms are prohibited at the Alabama-Coushatta Powwow. Will not be responsible for accidents or theft.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Alabama-Coushatta Powwow in June at the Alabama-Coushatta Ballpark in Livingston, Texas.
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