2019 Radford Native American Heritage Festival
Be here for the 9th Annual Radford Native American Heritage Festival on April 13th, 2019 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Bisset Park in Radford, Virginia. The Radford Native American Heritage Festival begins at noon with a grand entry procession of many tribal affiliations, head dancers, elders and children. The Master of Ceremonies will direct the activities in the dance arena and will explain the symbolism, protocol and spiritual meanings of the dances, regalia and drums to the spectators.
Radford Native American Heritage Festival
Enjoy the sights and sounds of Radford Native American Heritage Festival: Native American dancing, crafts, storyteller and food, along the banks of the beautiful New River in Radford, Virginia. Traditional traders and crafters will be on hand with authentic arts and crafts reflecting the cultural heritage of the different tribes of Virginia, North Carolina and Maryland.
The festival will be held rain or shine, and attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. There will be an admission fee for the festival and a concert.
Radford Native American Heritage Festival Quick Facts:
Gates open at 11 a.m., Grand Entry at noon
Admission: $5 adults, $3 children/veterans
All drums welcome
$250 Luck of the Draw for dancers in full Regalia!
Bring a chair or blanket!
Vendor info, e-mail info@visitradford.com
Host Hotel: La Quinta, 540-633-6800
Location
Bisset Park
23 Berkley Williams Drive
Radford, VA 24141
Bisset Park is a natural backdrop for this event because when it was being excavated, Native American artifacts were found that dated back some 400-plus years.
More Information
The Radford Native American Heritage Festival is being sponsored by the Radford Visitor’s Center and more information is available at their website, calling 540-267-3153, or email info@visitradford.com.
Mark your calendar so you don’t miss the next Radford Native American Heritage Festival at Bisset Park in Radford, Virginia.
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