PLEASE JOIN US this year for a bigger, better, cultural and educational event.

Plans for this year are:

1.  Dancers, dancers, dancers, more than ever. This is a contest pow-wow and we are offering thousands in prize money.

2. More food vendors, and a greater variety. 

3. More and different vendors.

4. Free parking.

5.  A bigger and better show. Different dancers and cultural educational workshops. Everything costs so much more (entertainers, hotel, gas, event crew, etc....). Please Let us know if you would like to be a sponsor.

6.  Save money and time.  Tickets cost $15 at the door for adults (13-up) and $8 for children. Advanced tickets cost $12 for adults and $6 for children. A special entrance will be open for those that pay early. Pay in advance with cash app: $NativeOppWay2020.  Checks are not acceptable.  NO REFUNDS. 

Proof of payment must be presented at the gate. Show on phone.

7.  Art and craft classes will be available for a fee.  Canvass painting, Corn Necklace classes and beadwork are all on schedule.

These classes can be paid for when taken, and they are given all day, both days.  Face painting, pony rides, (each for a fee), birds of prey and a petting zoo are on schedule as well.

Pay at the door with cash or cashapp. ATM is on site.

Schedule of Events:

July 13, 2024

10AM - Gates Open

10AM-6PM: Visit with vendors/Early Shoppers/ Crafts

11:AM until 4:00PM - Pony Rides/Petting Zoo/Birds of prey

12 Noon-Grand Entry/Parade of Native American Dancers/Salute to Veterans

12:00PM-1:20PM-Native American Dancers- Inter Tribal/Public Interaction

1:30PM-2:00PM: Break

2:00PM-3:20PM- Native American Dance Contests

3:25PM-4:00PM- Break

4:00PM-5:30- Native American Dance Contest

6:30PM-Gates Close

July 14, 2024

10AM-Gates Open

10AM-5PM -Visit with vendors/Early Shoppers/ Crafts

11:AM until 4:00PM- Pony Rides/Petting Zoo

12 Noon-Grand Entry/Parade of Native American Dancers/Salute to Veterans

12:00PM-1:20PM-Native American Dancers- Inter Tribal/Public Interaction

1:30PM-2:00PM: Break

2:00PM-3:30PM- Second Round Dance Contests

3:30PM-4:00PM-Break

4:00PM-5:00PM Native American Dancers/Contests

5:00PM-5:30PM-Announcement of contest winners

Dates: July 13 - 14, 2024

Location: Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship, MD 21794

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