[CANCELED] 2024 Dix Park Inter-Tribal Pow Wow

Name: [CANCELED] 2024 Dix Park Inter-Tribal Pow Wow
Start: 2024-05-18T11:30:00-04:00
Location: Harvey Hill at Dorothea Dix Park

Schedule

Sat May 18 2024 at 11:30 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Harvey Hill at Dorothea Dix Park | Raleigh, NC

4th Annual Dix Park Inter-Tribal Pow Wow
Hosted in partnership with indigenous community organizers, Dix Park Conservancy and the City of Raleigh.
Experience a day of competition dancing, music, vendors, and fun showcasing the incredible legacy and culture of Indigenous communities living in North Carolina today.
Event Time: 11:30 am - 6:30 pm
Location: Harvey Hill, 693 Palmer Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
Head Dancers: Nakya Leviner & Stevie Leviner
Host Drums: Smokey River
Special Performance: Mack Mckinney & Co
Arena Directors: John Oxendine & Reggie Brewer
Tabulators: Gwen Richardson & LaDonna Richardson
Emcees: Sandon Jacobs & Sharon Harris Berrun
Event Schedule
9:00 - 11:30 AM Native Dance Competition Registration
12:00 PM Grand Entry Opening Ceremony
1:00 PM Intertribal Dancing
1:30 PM Tiny Tots
1:40 PM Juniors Competition Dancing
2:00 PM Social Dancing/Hoop Dance (Cheyenne)
2:30 PM Teens Competition Dancing
3:00 PM Golden Age Competition Dancing
3:30 PM Speakers/Introduction of Mark McKinny & Co
3:35 PM Mark McKinny & Co.
4:15 PM Inter-Tribal Dancing
4:30 PM Dance Showcase
5:00 PM Adult Competition Dancing
5:30 PM Social Dancing
6:00 PM Announcement of Winners
6:30 PM Closing Songs
Event Vendors
ALcouture
Turtle Island Creations, LLC
Pueblo Native Arts and Crafts
Eagle's Dream LLC
J. Egan Designs, LLC
Native Faces
Silver Springs Trading
Ta’chii’nii Creations
Creative Natives Lumbee Artists
Doug's woodworking and jewelry
NATIVE AMERICAN DESIGNS
Thart Make Scents
Nery's
B's Bead Fantasies
Purity by Natasha
Red Earth Gallery Trading Post
Simply Produce
Meherrin Outpost
Lumbee
Aztk Creations
StarLake Designs
Grand Council, Sigma Omicron Epsilon, Inc.
Resilient scents
Motherland Authentic LLC
Long Swamp Trading
El arte en tus manos.
BOL'S Jewelry
Sewing Bees
Nothing But Beadworks LLC
Unrecognized Apparel
Scuffletown Suppliers
Simply Native Jewelry and Boutique
Know Before You Go
- Please come prepared for the weather and be mindful of staying hydrated and protected from the sun.
- Walking will be necessary in and around the event area. Please note, portions of the event have uneven surfaces.
- Indoor restrooms are available at the Chapel from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Additional portable restrooms are on-site, too.
- Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome, but please use your best judgement to determine if your pooch will enjoy the crowd and noise.
- If there is inclement weather, the event will be canceled and we will post alerts on social media and dixpark.org.
What to Bring
- Sunscreen, hats and a re-fillable water bottle
- Bug spray and wear closed-toe shoes
- Camp chairs and blankets
- Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed
- Getting There + Parking
Driving + Parking
- Via Western Boulevard: Enter at S. Boylan Avenue or Hunt Drive
- Via Centennial Parkway: Enter at Blair Drive
- Follow event signs and event staff
Biking or Walking
- Via Rocky Branch Greenway: Enter at S. Boylan Avenue
- Via Centennial Bikeway Connector: Enter at Blair Drive

Accessibility
Dix Park continues to strive to be accessible and welcoming for visitors, including those with disabilities. Currently, portions of Dix Park, including some areas where programs and events occur, have uneven surfaces and are not fully accessible. Accessibility is a primary focus for early park improvements and all future planning and development.
Parking: Accessible parking spaces are available in all lots.
Restrooms: Indoor accessible restrooms are available at the Stone Houses and the Chapel. Accessible port-a-johns are located at the Big Field and Flowers Field.
Programs and events: Raleigh Parks Inclusion Services works with community members to support participation. To request a program modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please complete and submit the Accommodation Request Form or contact Inclusion Services staff at 919-996-2147 or [email protected].

Questions?
Contact Dix Park Staff at 919-996-3255 or [email protected]