Nanticoke Powwow Sept. 6 and 7 offers crafts and cultural events

The Nanticoke Indian Association will hold its 37th Annual Powwow Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 6 and 7. The powwow grounds are in a beautiful wooded area off Route 24 near Millsboro. Powwow signs will be posted along Route 24.

Powwow grounds open at 10 a.m., and Grand Entry on Saturday will be at noon, second dance session at 4 p.m. Sunday morning begins with a Worship Service at 10 a.m.; Grand Entry on Sunday is at 1 p.m.

The 40 Native American crafts and food vendors open at 10 a.m., Saturday and noon Sunday. All-day parking including admission is $10 per car; walk-in admission is $3 for adults and children; admission is $5 for motorcycles; $25 for buses plus $3 for each person on the bus, and driver will have to collect individual fees.

For more information, call 302-945-3400, email info@nantilcokeindians.org or go to nanticokeindians.org.

Handicapped access information: Attendees who are wheelchair users and have motorized wheelchairs can enter the powwow grounds on Mount Joy Road and be directed to the identified parking area where unloading and access to seating is convenient. Unless otherwise directed, handicapped attendees who normally use the general powwow parking area will continue to do so if they are able to load their wheelchair and ride the tram to the powwow grounds. Special seating for these handicapped individuals will continue to be available and monitored by powwow staff.