Lower Eastern Cherokee Nation Pow Wow
Schedule
Sat Sep 27 2025 at 09:30 am to 04:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
3688 Warrior Creek Church Road, Gray Court, SC | Gray Court, SC
September 27th is our annual Pow Wow gathering. For anyone that is new to coming to a Pow Wow, here are some rules of etiquette to help you enjoy the Pow Wow* Everyone is welcome at Pow Wows!
• Pow Wows are one of the best ways to experience Native American culture firsthand.
• If at any time you are uncertain of procedure or etiquette, please check with the MC, Arena Director, or head dancers. They will be glad to help you with your questions.
• Take a chair. Most powwows will not have seating for the public or enough seating for everyone. Also remember that the fold out chairs under the tents for Elders, dignitaries and dancers only.
• No alcohol or drugs are allowed at powwows.
• Powwows are usually non-profit. It depends upon donations and raffles for support. Donations are encouraged and can be donated at the tribal craft booth. Another great way to show support is to buy raffle tickets.
• Always stand respectfully during special songs.
These include the Grand Entry, Flag Songs, Veteran's Songs or any other song that the emcee designates.
During these songs, men should remove their hats.
• Pointing with the fingers is considered poor manners by some tribes.
If you must point, use your head and nod in the direction you wish to indicate.
• Ask permission before taking photos of dancers in regalia.
If the photo is for publication or commercial use, this should be explained before the photo is taken. NEVER take photos of the sacred fire!
• The correct term for a dancer's outfit is regalia, not a costume.
Never touch a dancer's regalia.
Many of the ornaments have religious meanings and are cherished family heirlooms.
• Every powwow centers on the Circle. The Circle is sacred and plays a major role in Native American tradition. It symbolizes a neverending world where time is fluid and everyone is treated equally.
• The Circle should never be broken. When you’re at a powwow, do not walk through a drum group’s setting, across the dance grounds, or anywhere else. Always walk around the Circle of the powwow. Your respect will be appreciated.
• Don’t leave without trying a Native taco (also known as an Indian taco). It consists of fry bread, and taco ingredients are added on top (usually chili and your choice of lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and sour cream) also don't forget to try a dessert taco with powdered sugar, honey, or both.
