Powwow this weekend!

Fourth Annual Intertribal Powwow  September 18 & 19, 2010  For 2010, Sweetwilliam Farm is proud to have Native Directions be a part of Fifth Annual Intertribal Powwow.  All proceeds will be going to this wonderful non-profit organization.  Please visit their website at http://www.nativedirections.com  The weekend is filled with Native American Tradition; Drumming, Dancing, Singing, Regalia, Story Telling, Flute Playing, Food, Genuine Native Gifts & Craft Vendors, Traders. During the day there is a blanket dance, pumpkin dance for the kids, and other dances in which the general public may dance too! This is open to the public.  Groups are are welcome.                       Schedule (same for both days):10:00am = Vendors open for business 11:00am - noon = Native American Story Telling, Hoop Dancing, Flute Concert noon ish = Grand Entry, traditional opening ceremony 2:00pm ish = drums take lunch; Native American Story Telling, Hoop Dancing, Flute Concert 4:00pm  (ish) Closing Ceremony 5:00pm - Vendors close for business Details: Saturday = 10am- 5pm Sunday = 10am - 5pm Parking = $5.00 per car Please note, most vendors accept cash only, some do take credit cards... The 2010 Powwow will be held at the store lot.  Please follow the posted signs to designated parking areas in the back of the farm.

2007 Powwow  The Honor Guard is has joined us this for our 2007 Powwow. They are carrying with them one of the flags flown on the World Trade Center,when it destroyed 9-11-01.  There is a special ceremony during the grand entry honoring the flag. (around noon) The flag will then be on display for the rest of the day.  This is a fantastic honor for us at Sweetwilliam Farm! Follow this link to view pictures from our 2007 powwow: http://www.flickr.com/photos/9357252@N02/sets/72157602680603474/