Native American Festival and Pow Wow
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 11/05/2017
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Dates: November 2-5, 2017
Times:
- Thursday & Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Held at Stone Mountain Park’s Historic Square, the event showcases Native American culture through dance, music, authentic craft demonstrations, cooking traditions, storytelling, wildlife presentations and more.
- Experience the central role of dance in native culture as Native Americans from across the U.S. and Central America compete in intertribal dance and drum competitions.
- Learn about primitive skills such as flint-knapping, bow making, fire starting, open fire cooking, and pottery. Crawl inside a tipi and other traditional native dwellings. Parents and children participate in interactive experiences such as an encampment showing the lifestyle of local and regional historic Native American cultures.
- Find that one-of-a-kind holiday gift in the artists' marketplace, where world-renowned Native and Native-inspired artists and crafters demonstrate their skills and offer hand-crafted items for sale.
Native American Festival & Pow Wow is included in your all-attractions Adventure Pass ticket, which also includes access to exciting attractions such as Geyser Towers®, Summit Skyride, Scenic Railroad, Mini-Golf and more! Due to large crowds, the Farmyard will be closed to the public during the Indian Festival (November 2-5). We apologize for any inconvenience.
Native American Festival & Pow Wow only tickets are $15 plus tax and can be purchased at the park. (Children under the age of 3 are free).
Dance and Drum Competition Entries:
Dance and Drum competitions are held Saturday, November 4in the afternoon. Cash prizes will be awarded in a large variety of categories for men, women, and children. Dancers and Drummers must compete both days to be eligible for prizes. Grand Entrance will begin both days at 1 p.m with dancing to follow throughout the afternoon. Dancers wishing to compete must be outfitted with proper regalia. Registration is done onsite from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. Saturday, November 4. No exceptions. Registration is free. Registered dance and drum competitors are admitted to the Pow-Wow free and may bring up to four guests free of charge.* If you plan on participating in the Dance and Drum Competition on Saturday and Sunday, please plan to arrive early to secure parking near the entrance.
Come show off your culture and your dance skills!
Please note: Pets are not allowed at the Native American Festival and Pow-Wow
Vehicle entry to the park is $15 for a one day permit or $40 for an annual permit. ONLY dancers get in free to the gate on Saturday November 4. No exception.
- SEASON DATESNovember 02 - November 05
- FALL
- PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.