The goal of this event, unique in Northwest Tennessee, is to provide a place for Indigenous people from tribes around the country to celebrate their culture while educating Discovery Park visitors on this aspect of our nation’s past, present and future.

The 2024 Northwest Tennessee Native American Educational Powwow will include competitions and displays of Indigenous storytelling, drumming, singing and competition dancing. There will also be Native American artisans, craftsmen and traders displaying and selling their work. Food vendors will provide opportunities to enjoy traditional cuisines like fry bread, tacos and hominy. All powwow activities take place on Discovery Park's great lawn.

Schedule:

10am to 4pm

Though everyone is invited to attend the festivities, Friday has been planned with students in mind. "Birds of Prey" demonstrations from representatives from Reelfoot Lake State Park. Choctaw storytelling and dancing, exhibition of powwow drum songs and demonstrations of hoop dancing and shopping indigenous items and food. Interested in registering your student group? To schedule your group email [email protected].

5pm to 8pm

Free concert by John Lone Eagle and Friends on Discovery Park's Great Lawn.

This event is FREE with park admission or membership. A special four-day ticket is now available.

Four-Day Powwow Package

Enjoy general admission all four days of the Powwow PLUS:
Unlimited access to the Cooper Tower
10% off in the Gift Shop
10% off in the Cafe and Eats & Treats
Collectible Discovery Park VIP badge
Souvenir powwow booklet
Adult (18 and older): $37.98
Child (4-17): $29.98
3 and under are free.