8-13: Natchez Trace Pow Wow

Last year more than 3,000 people spent much of their weekend enjoying Native American food, singing, dancing, demonstrations and more.

The art and food vendors were elated by the attendance and success of the event and plan on returning in 2005 for another great Pow Wow this August. This year an even greater emphasis is being placed on demonstrations and interactive learning by artisans such as, flintknappers, basket weavers, potters, hide tanners and more.

“In my 77 years attending more than 150 different pow wows and putting a few on myself, I don’t think I have enjoyed a pow wow more than this one,” said Jack Crow Phillips, a Native American elder from the West Tennessee area.

Hours for the traditional pow wow are 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday; Grand Entry each day is at 12:30 p.m. with an additional Grand Entry on Saturday at 6:30 p.m.

Admission to the festival is $5 for adults; $3 for children ages 6-12; $3 for seniors ages 60+ and children under 5 are free.

All proceeds will benefit the Tennessee Native American Eagle Awards, as well as Hillsboro Elementary and Middle schools.

For more information on the Natchez Trace Pow Wow, call April Cantrell at (615) 599-7347.

http://www.natcheztracepowwow.com/