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26th Annual Cherokee County Indian Festival and Mother's Day Powwow

Indian Festival, Family event, Outdoor festival

Come to the 26th Annual Cherokee County Indian Festival & Mother’s Day Powwow

May 9 - 10, 2015 at Boling Park in Canton, GA

Saturday, May 9 10am - 6pm

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Sunday, May 10 11am - 6pm

The powwow and festival will feature:

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Native American dance competition

Grand Entry will be at 1:00 pm Saturday and Sunday

Host Drum: Red Boys

Guest Drum: All native drums welcome

Emcee: Jody Gaskin

Paiute Fiddler: Arvel Bird

Warriors on horseback

Native film stars

Native American cuisine such as buffalo, roasted corn, Pima wraps, Indian fry-bread and more

Native arts, crafts, jewelry, clothing, leather supplies and more

Hoop dancers and Aztec dancers

Tipis, wigwam and living Indian village and displays

Northern Plains’ tipi encampment

Primitive skills: flint knapping, fire by friction, hide tanning, and archery

Environmental and wildlife displays

Our friends from Save the Horses rescue group

Train Rides from Wayne’s Train, kids activities and more

Mother’s Day Honor Dance both days

NOTE: Acts are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Benefits: My Brother’s Keeper Wildlife Rescue

The Cherokee Horse Rescue

Sponsored by: Kroger, WSB-TV Family2Family, The City of Canton

Advanced Ambulance Service, Cherokee Horse Rescue, Best Western,

PowWows.com

Vendors by invitation only please call or email:

rollingthunder34@ymail.com

770-735-6275

Tickets on sale at the gate

Adults (13 & up): $15

Children (6-12): $5

5 years and under: FREE

For more information please visit:

www.rthunder.com

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