BLIND HORSE INTERTRIBAL

POW WOW

 

I am sorry to say that due to health concerns and unrelenting pow wow politics, I have decided to end The Blind Horse Intertribal Pow Wows.

I want to thank all of my friends, vendors, staff, volunteers and anyone who has helped promote the TBHIPP pow wow or were on the grounds helping the pow wows run smoothly.

I appreciate everything you have done for the pow wow and wish you good luck in all you do.

Sincerely,

George W.

Blind Horse Intertribal Pow Wow



The Tract Farm has asked The Turtle Island Native American Association http://www.facebook.com/turtleislandandnativeamericanassociation to organize The Blind Horse Pow Wow for November 13-14, 2021 on the property. Setup will be on Friday, November 12, 2021 after 10:00 AM.

Festival hours will be Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM until 4:30 PM. Entry fees:  Adults $5, 6-14 and 65 and older $3, and a Family is $10.

Vendor applications will be available on September 1 and must be returned with payment by the October 9 deadline.  The new organizer does not wish the vendor application to be put on this website as it has been done in the past.  Instead, you can text your name, email, and/or address to Lowrey Hesse at 256-293-6464 and he will email or mail you a vendor application.   He will also be available to answer any pow wow questions or concerns at the same number.

As is the tradition at this pow wow, there will be a Trade Blanket after the close of the Saturday pow wow at around 7:00 PM.

Complimentary rustic camping is still available on the Tract Farm property.  There is a large woodpile available for free to campers; a wheelbarrow is available for you to move the wood to your campsite.  Vendor application is for up to a 10'x 20' space at a cost of $125.

Craft booths will only sell crafts and food booths will only sell food and drinks.  Craft items must be Native American related.  No wooden swords, guns, toys, trick games, Peruvian clothing, etc.

All vendor fees will be returned if the pow wow is canceled.

 

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No Alcohol, Weapons, Drugs, Attitudes,

Weapons or Politics!

 

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THE HIRED ENTERTAINMENT WILL BE:

Cabot Barden is an Alabama Author, songwriter and musician.

He is the author of several Native American books. Come and Learn.

https://www.facebook.com/Cabot-Barden-author-112213246794696/







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 What is a Pow Wow?

Pow Wow is a time to celebrate life, strengthen the ties among the People and invite visitors to share in American Indian culture by joining together to dance, sing and listen to stories, old songs and see dances that bridge the gap from ancestors to elders, to young ones.

Grand Entry begins the Pow Wow.  The American Flag enters first carried by a Native American Veteran followed by an Eagle Staff when available.  Veterans of all Wars are invited to participate in Grand Entry and they follow the flag.  Next, the dancers who enter according to the dance category.

Respecting The Drum - The Drum encompasses not only the Drum itself but also the singers in the group.  The Drum plays a significant part of Pow Wow.  The Drum symbolizes the heartbeat, in others, the powerful medicine of thunder.  The Drum must always be treated with respect.  It is a sacred thing.  The beat of the Drum is like a heartbeat, starting slowly and then beating more quickly.



 Pow Wow Etiquette

There are several guidelines that you should know as a courtesy to the Pow Wow participants:

• PLEASE STAND QUIETLY for the Flag Song, Veterans' Song and other honoring songs to show respect to all veterans.  The MC will direct you when to stand.

• ALWAYS REMOVE YOUR HATS OR HEADGEAR.

• NEVER pick up a piece of a dancer's outfit.  Point out the item to the dancer and they will retrieve it.

• PHOTOGRAPHY is permitted. Listen to the MC for details.  If you would like to photograph individuals, ask them for permission first and respect their decision.

• THE FIRST SEATS around the dance circle are for the dancers only.

• DO NOT WALK ACROSS THE DANCE CIRCLE.

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