2019 Spirit of Nations Powwow
Celebrate Native American dance at the Annual Spirit of Nations Powwow on August 10, 2019 at the Patriot Academy in Jefferson City, Tennessee. Visitors will enjoy powwow dancing, flute music, hand drum contest, silent auction, and a children’s area. Various food items, including Indian tacos, will be available for purchase. Arts and crafts vendors will provide a wide variety of American Indian items for purchase.
Spirit of Nations Powwow
We are very excited to announce that we will offer dance competition again this year! With the continued great support of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce and our many other sponsors, we are again able to share this unique educational and cultural experience with our guests. Thanks to all of the dancers who joined us last year! We hope you enjoyed yourself and will return this time.
Everyone in regalia will receive free admission to the Spirit of Nations Powwow and a coupon for a full barbecue meal to be served in the cafeteria. We will also be providing locker rooms for dancers to dress for the competition. In the adult categories, the prize money is $300 first place, $200 second place, and $100 for third place. There will also be prize money in youth categories.
During each dance session, the Drum will provide several intertribals at which time registered dancers are expected to participate in the circle. At times the MC will invite the general public to join. At this time everyone is welcome to enter the circle. Come and join us!
HOURS: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Admission
Adults: $5
Children: $1
Dancers in Regalia – Free admission and Lunch Coupon
Dance Competitions:
Specialty Dances
Indian Frybread
Drumming
Music
Storytelling
Craft Vendors
Silent Auction
Hand Drum Contest
Children’s Area
Special Demonstrations and workshops
Spirit of Nations Powwow Mini Gallery
Spirit of Nations Powwow Location
Patriot Academy
419 W Dumplin Valley Rd.
Jefferson City, TN 37760
Tentative Schedule:
10:00 am Gates Open
12:00 noon Powwow Grand Entry
* Intertribals
* Contests
* Hoop Dancing
* Hand Drum Competition
2:00 pm Bird of Prey Show
* Cherokee Eagle Dance
3:15 pm Contest – Second Round
5:15 pm Silent Auction Winners Announced
5:30 pm Dance Contest Winners Announced
5:45 pm Retire the Colors
6:00 pm Gates Close
Vendors
– Imported craft items and mass-produced factory items are not acceptable. A strong preference is given to Native American handcrafted items as defined by the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.
– All vendors must be fully set up by 9:30 a.m.
– All vehicles must be removed to the vendor parking area by 9:30a.m.
– No animals will be allowed inside the trade booths or public areas.
– Vendors will dress appropriately for a Native event and will exhibit courteous and respectful conduct to visitors and others. If there is a difficulty with another vendor, please contact the Vendor Facilitator, rather than handling it yourself.
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Directions from Interstate 40: Take Exit 417 toward Jefferson City. That will be Highway 92 North, which will intersect with W. Dumplin Valley Road. Turn left onto W. Dumplin Valley Road. Jefferson County High School will be on the left. Continue less than one mile down W. Dumplin Valley Road to Patriot Academy (419 W. Dumplin Valley) on your left. Park in any of the spaces at the front of the building. If spaces are limited, parking along the curb is permitted.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Spirit of Nations Powwow in Jefferson City, Tennessee.
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