Chattanooga Powwow on the River

Authentic Native American artists set up and offer their works for sale. Performing artist include Native American dancers and professional musicians. A dance and drum competition pulls in competitors and spectators from across the nation. Live demonstrations and working exhibits provide attendees with opportunities for a hands-on learning experience.Educational opportunities will include storytelling, bow making, traditional lodging exhibits, beading, different styles of weaving, shell and wood carving, flint knapping (arrowheads), corn husk crafts, and a blow gun demonstration.

The Chattanooga Pow Wow on the River also includes a dance and drum competition conducted by professional head staff to manage the competition and professionals specialized in the field of dance and drum competitions.

The live demonstrations and hands on educational and learning exhibits are supported by participating Native American artists skilled in the fields of the various arts being presented. These areas include, but are not limited to, bead working, wood and shell carving, weaving, bow and arrow, drum making, and blow gun demonstrations.

Visitors are encouraged to ask tribe members and other participants what their dance regalia designs represent. Vendors will be set up in the pavilion selling artwork, pottery, clothing, jewelry, silver and turquoise jewelry and all types of beaded items.