Annual Inter-Tribal Pow Wow

When: Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Where: Lake Shawnee, Topeka

Cost: $6 - $8

Age limit: All ages

Categories: Outdoor, Food, Informational

Description: This is the 18th annual Inter-Tribal Pow Wow. Come out during your Labor Day to expand your understanding and appreciation of Native American Indian history, culture, lore and art.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: (Subject to Change)
Friday (grounds open to public at 3:00 PM):
9:00 am – Blessing of the Grounds (no public)
4:00-5:00 pm – Dinner (staff,vendors,singers,dancers only)
5:00-7:00 pm – Gourd Dancing
7:00-10:00 pm – Grand Entry & Social Dancing
Saturday & Sunday (grounds open to public at 10:00 AM):
11:00-12:00 pm Lunch (staff,vendors,singers,dancers only)
12:00-1:30 pm – Gourd Dancing
1:30-4:30 pm – Grand Entry & Social Dancing
4:30-5:30 pm – Dinner (staff,vendors,singers,dancers only)
5:30-7:00 pm – Gourd Dancing
7:00-10:00 pm – Grand Entry & Social Dancing


Sunday:
9:00 am – Church Service at the Pow Wow Grounds

POW WOW BUTTONS: We ask all persons 12 years of age and
older to purchase a Pow Wow button. Funds generated by button
sales allow us to honor all registered singers, dancers, MCs, arena
directors, etc. Any remaining funds are used for Allied Tribes
projects such as cultural education and next years Pow Wow.
Buttons purchased in advance are $6.00 each and $8.00 each at the
gate. The buttons are good for all three days of the Pow Wow.
Buttons may be purchased at the following locations, after August
1, 2007:

TOPEKA
LAWRENCE
Dillon Stores
Dillon Stores
Wolfe’s Camera & Computers
Mike’s IGA
MANHATTAN
Topeka City Employee Credit Union
Dillon Stores

GOOD IDEAS: Dress for the weather – caps, hats, sun glasses,
umbrellas, and sun screen. Bring a lawn chair, we have limited
bleacher seating. Remember, this is Kansas and we usually have a
mixture of Mother Nature’s gifts. Lock Your Car

Event posted Aug. 29, 2008
Last updated Aug. 29, 2008

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