Date of Event

September 19, 2014 -
September 21, 2014

Event Location

Mohican Reservation Camp and Festival Grounds
23270 Wally Rd
Loudonville, OH 44842
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Description of Event:

Event will be held on September 19th-21st, 2014. Pow-Wow time is the Native American people's way of meeting together, to join in dancing, signing, and visiting renewing old friendships and make new one. This is a time to renew thought of the old ways and to preserve a rich heritage. There are several different stories of how the Pow-Wow was started. Some believe that the war dance societies of the Ponca and other Southern Plains tribes were the origin of the Pow-Wow. Another belief is that when the Native Americans were forced onto reservations the government also forced them to have dances for the public to come and see. Before each dance they were lead through the town in a parade, which is the beginning of the Grand Entry. Dancers have always been a very important part of the life of the American Indian. Most dancers seen at the Pow-Wows today are social dances which might have had different meanings in earlier days. Although dance styles and content have changes, their meaning and importance has not. The outfits worn by dancers, like the style of clothing today evolve over time; it is not a stagnant culture, but a vibrant and changing way of life. Pow-Wow's are organized by committees that work for weeks and months before the event. At the Pow-Wow, the MC runs the events. The MC works with the Arena Director to keep the Pow-Wow organized and running smoothly. Gen Adm: $8; Free public parking; Free vendor parking. Hours: Fri-Sun 10am-6:30pm

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