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:

Thursday, September 19, 2024

5pm to 8pm

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

Friday, September 20, 2024

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.

Saturday, September 21, 2024

10am to 9pm

All powwow activities take place on Discovery Park's great lawn

Vendors will be selling handmade, indigenous items and food all day

11am: Greeting, announcements and itinerary for the day

12pm: Grand entry, round dance, intertribal dancing, contest dancing and hoop dance demonstration

5pm: Performance from Arvel Bird

6pm: Grand entry, round dance, intertribal dancing, contest dancing and hoop dance demonstration

Sunday, September 22, 2024

10am to 4pm

All powwow activities take place on Discovery Park's great lawn

Vendors will be selling handmade, indigenous items and food all day

12pm: Greeting, announcements and itinerary for the day

1pm: Grand entry, round dance, intertribal dancing, contest dancing and hoop dance demonstration

4pm: Discovery Park closes

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.

Date: September 19-22, 2024

Time:
September 19, 2024 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
September 20, 2024 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
September 21, 2024 from 10:00am to 9:00pm
September 22, 2024 from 10:00am to 4:00pm

Location: Discovery Park Of America, 830 Everett Boulevard, Union City, TN 38261

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