Southern Virginia American Indian Festival & Powwow
Date/Time
Date(s) - 05/11/2018
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Location
South Central Fairground
Categories
Tags American Indian, Chase City, Fairgrounds, Festival, Pow Wow, powwow, Southern Virginia
Join us for a weekend of fellowship and learning American Indian culture and traditions of many nations. A $10 weekend pass allows you to come to this InterTribal event any time Friday for the bonfire and story telling, Saturday after noon Grand Entry and Veterans Ceremonies, We will be honoring a tribe of these lands, the Occanneechi Band of the Saponi Nation. Saturday evening, as weather permits, we will have another round of story telling. Sunday, as Mother’s Day, we will have special moments to recognize all Mothers. Check our facebook page Southern Virginia American Indian Festival or website ChaseCityEvents.org for more details.
We welcome you to celebrate our neighbors and American Indian friends who come together to share cultural heritage, memories, and wisdom.
This event is free from alcohol & illegal drugs. Service Animals only. Please bring blankets and chairs, sunshade.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
301-266-0490, Patty@Chasecityevents.org
The public is welcome to attend the Southern Virginia American Indian Festival as members of many tribes come together to celebrate heritage, stories and fellowship. Friday evening bonfire with story teller Patrick Stewart from 6-9PM. Saturday and Sunday the Gate opens at 10 so you may talk with the 16 Native American tradespeople and a few local non-Native artisans. There will be demonstrations of Village Life, Predator Bird education, and Heritage Resources. The schedule may be changed.
Under 12/over 65 – $5/day
Age 13-64 – $7/day
3-Day-Pass – $10
Head Staff
Head Lady Julia Brown Eagle Carter
Master of Ceremonies: John Blackfeather Jeffries
Host Drums Will announce Soon
Other Drums Visiting Drums welcome
South Central Fairground
10 Fairground Drive
Chase City, VA 23924
434-372-4545
