2018 AIS Homecoming Powwow

All are welcome the 50th Annual AIS Homecoming Powwow on September 29, 2018 at the 4H Camp Marshall Andrew Hall in Spencer, Massachusetts. The AIS Homecoming Powwow is an indoor event, and features Native American dances, drumming, kids’ activities, craft display, and vendors selling Native American crafts, supplies and handmade items.

Afternoon and evening inter-tribal dance sessions will be held on Saturday beginning with Gourd Dancing at 2:00 PM. Spectators are welcome to join many of the dances. The AIS Homecoming Powwow is alway held on the Saturday of the Columbus Day Weekend.

Powwow Admission
AIS Members: $5 Adult, $3 Youth (12-17), $1 (under 12)
Non-Members: $9 Adult, $6 Youth (12-17), $3 (under 12)
Day Visitors Admission
$7 Adult, $3 Child (under 12)

Camping
Limited camping is available around Andrews Hall from Noon on Saturday until Noon on Sunday only. No camping on lower fields (between McCormick Road and Thompson Pond). No electrical hook-ups are available.

AIS Homecoming Powwow Schedule (subject to change)
Saturday
11:00 am: Hall Opens — Trader Setup
12:00 pm: Registration Opens
1:00-2:00 pm: Children’s Activities
2:00 pm: GOURD DANCE including Head Gourd Dancer Giveaway
5:00 pm: Pot Luck Dish Supper — Bring something to share
7:00 pm: GRAND ENTRY (Evening Dance Session) including Head Dancer’s Giveaways and Best Dressed Contests

Head Staff
Host Southern Drum: To be announced
Host Northern Drum: To be announced
Head Man Dancer: To be announced
Head Lady Dancer: To be announced
Head Gourd Dancer: To be announced
Master of Ceremonies: To be announced
Arena Director: To be announced

Bring a cooler & snacks as (of right now) there are no food vendors on-site.

For more information: Andrew Koss: abkoss@verizon.net; Greg Wood: gregbwood@gmail.com
Vendor Contact: Paula Wood woodp@live.com

All pets are required to be leased and owners of dogs must show valid license tags at registration.

AIS Pow-wows: Traditionally, the American Indianist Society sponsors two major pow-wows each year. One is held over the Memorial Day Weekend (AIS Memorial Day Weekend Powwow) and the other during Columbus Day Weekend in October (AIS Homecoming Powwow). These coincide with the three day holiday weekends. Throughout the year, there are many pow-wows which are supported by members of the American Indianist Society.

Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next AIS Homecoming Powwow at 4H Camp Marshall in Spencer, Massachusetts.

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