2019 Natchez Powwow
All are welcome at the 31st Annual Natchez Powwow on March 30-31, 2019 at The Grand Village of the Natchez Indians in Natchez, Mississippi. Native Americans from the Choctaw, Comanche, Kiowa, Natchez, Otoe and Pawnee tribes, as well as other native and non-native dancers and singers will be represented at the annual Natchez Powwow for traditional dancing and singing. As a traditional powwow, the Natchez Powwow is not a competition event, it’s people just coming to enjoy the singing and dancing.
Natchez Powwow
The gourd dancing, which originated among the Kiowa tribe, will begin at 1 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. on Saturday. On Sunday, another Gourd Dance will begin at 1 p.m. Grand entry and inter-tribal dancing begin at 8 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on both days. Native American crafts will be available for purchase throughout the weekend. Craft and Food Booths open 10 am on Saturday and 11 am on Sunday. A traditional camp feed for all singers, head staff, dancers and friends and family will be served Saturday evening at 5 pm.
With good weather, a crowd of as many as 5,000 people is expected. If it does rain, the Natchez Powwow will take place in the gym at Trinity Episcopal Day School.
The Natchez Powwow is one of the great annual events in the community, and is the premier event of The Grand Village, bringing some of the finest Native American singing and dancing found in the region to The Grand Village of the Natchez Indians.
Tickets for the Powwow are $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 years and younger. Booths vending crafts and food will open at 10 a.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday. It is advised to bring seating.
The Grand Village is located at 400 Jefferson Davis Blvd. It is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Sundays 1:30 to 5 p.m. Admission is free during regular operating hours.
Admission
Donation for gate entry: $5 for Adults, $3 for Children
Natchez Powwow Mini-Gallery
Head Staff
Master of Ceremonies: Chris Bryant (Lynchburg, VA)
Arena Director: Darsh DeSilva (Round Rock, TX)
Southern Drum: Norris Bighorse, Osage (Pawhuska, OK)
Head Man Dancer: Rusty Lowrance, Ponca/Otoe/Shawnee(Sandsprings, OK)
Head Lady Dancer: Angie Thurman Goodfox, Sac&Fox/Comanche(Shawnee, OK)
Head Gourd Dancer: T.B.A.
Invited Guest Gourd Dance Groups: Gulf Coast Tia Piah Gourd Clan (Texas), White Star Gourd Dance Organization (Indiana), Wounded Warrior Gourd Dance Organization (Louisiana)
Powwow Schedule
Saturday
Traditional Stickball Game 10:00 a.m.
Gourd Dance 1:00 p.m.
Grand Entry and Intertribal Dancing 2:00 p.m.
Camp Feed 5:00 p.m.
Gourd Dance 7:00 p.m.
Grand Entry and Intertribal Dancing 8:00 p.m.
Sunday
Gourd Dance 1:00 p.m.
Grand Entry and Intertribal Dancing 2:00 p.m.
Traders
Traders are welcome. Craft Trader Booth Fee: $170; Food Vendor Fee: $220. Early registration discounts are available. Natchez Powwow Trader Application
Camping
Powwow participants are allowed to camp on the grounds. Camping is rough. Some firewood is available. There is an area for RV parking but there are no hook-ups.
Bring your lawn chairs for seating at the dance arena. Benches will be available for dancers.
Host Motel: Excellent Inn 601-442-1691 Ask for Powwow rates
For more information: Powwow Chairman Dr. Chuck Borum
Work Phone 601-442-0200 Home Phone 601-446-5117; Email cborum @ hotmail.com
Mark your calendar today so you don’t forget the next Natchez Powwow on at the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians in Natchez, Mississippi.
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