Annual Memorial Day Weekend Powwow
| Hours: | 9am to 10pm |
| Ages: | Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | $ see below |
| Category: | Arts & Culture |
The Powwow 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 and Sunday.
Spectators are welcome to join many of the dances, so bring your dancing shoes (or moccasins).
A special Gourd Dance will be held 3:00-5:00 PM Sunday.
Overnight camping is available for powwow participants from 3PM Friday through 11AM Monday.
Camper Vehicles: $15/day without electricity; $25/day w/limited electrical hookup
Schedule (subject to change)
Friday
1:00 PM Staff Arrives
3:00 PM Registration Begins
8:00 PM Powwow Committee Meeting
Saturday
9:00 AM Gates Open to Public
9:30 AM Flag Raising
10:00 AM Craft Contest & Children’s Activities
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM General Dance Session w/Contest Dances
5:00 PM Camp Feast
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Evening Dance Session
Sunday
9:00 AM Flag Raising
9:15 AM Annual Member’s Meeting
10:30 AM Artifact Sale
1:30 – 2:30 PM Educational Seminars (two 45 minute sessions)
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Gourd Dance Session
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Evening Dance Session
Monday
Pack up and Safe Journey Home
General Information: Email ais-inc@earthlink.net
No alcohol and no drugs at event.
All pets are required to be leashed and owners of dogs must show valid license tags at registration.
| COST | ↑ top |
Day Visitors $7 Adult, $3 under 12WeekendAIS Members: $10 Adult, $5 under 18Non-Members: $20 Adult, $10 under 18
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.facebook.com/AmericanIndianistSociety/
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
92 McCormick Rd, Spencer, MA, 01562 map
Phone: 352-210-0918
92 McCormick Rd (off Rt 31), Spencer, MA
| TIPS | ↑ top |
- This is a rain or shine event. Indoors if inclement weather. Bring folding chairs or a blanket, sunscreen, bug spray, and food/snacks/drinks. Limited food vendor may be available.
| RELATED LINKS | ↑ top |
- Profiles
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