Nanticoke Indian Powwow to add new attractions Sept. 10-12
The 43rd Annual Nanticoke Indian Powwow will be held Friday to Sunday, Sept. 10 to 12, at Hudson Fields, 30045 Eagle Crest Road, Milton.
A vendor preview and pig roast will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., Sept. 10. The event continues from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Grand entry will be held at noon both days.
A church service is set for 8:30 to 10 a.m., Sunday.
The lineup includes emcee Keith Colston, Arena Director Urie Ridgeway, head dancers Keith Anderson and Adrienne Harmon, and host drums Red Blanket of New Jersey and Stoney Creek of North Carolina.
More attractions come with the expanded space this year.
“We are both excited and nervous,” said Avery ‘Leaving Tracks’ Johnson, a tribal council member and powwow coordinator.
An open-class car show will be held in partnership with the Southern Delaware Street Rod Association from noon to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. All vehicles are welcome; dash plaques will be given to the first 100 cars, with trophies in several classes. People interested in being part of the car show may register their vehicles for $15 each, starting at 11 a.m., Saturday.
For children, Brandywine Zoo staff is planning to host a booth to teach about ambassador animals, and help engage kids in conservation and nature. Children can visit the kids zone and interact with reptiles from the zoo. The zoo booth will have activity booklets and coloring pages for kids to take home, along with information about the zoo.
Phung Luu, a nationally recognized conservationist and animal trainer out of Dover, will bring his free flight bird show and presentation. Luu offers visitors to the powwow the opportunity to see owls, falcons, vultures and many other birds up close as a way of teaching the importance of conservation, and caring for birds and the environment.
In addition to the regular dance circles featuring Native American dance from North America, there will be a demonstration from Aztec dancers presenting their unique and entertaining style. Drumming and music will be provided by Red Blanket of New Jersey and Stoney Creek of North Carolina. Dancing will take place on both Saturday and Sunday.
Native flute music will provide a 9/11 tribute Sept. 11, followed by a performance tribute played on bagpipes.
Entrance fees are $8 for adults, $5 for ages 11 to 17, and free for children ages 10 and younger.
No alcohol, no smoking and no drugs are permitted.
Pets are prohibited except for service animals displaying proper credentials.
Attendees are asked to bring their own lawn chairs.
For more information, call the Nanticoke Indian Association at 302-945-3400 or email info@nanticokeindians.org.
