Source: The Nanticoke Indian Tribe
The Nanticoke Indian Tribe will be holding their 46th Annual Powwow on Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8, 2023. This event will be held at Hudson Fields, 30045 Eagle Crest Road, Milton, DE 19968.
Native American crafts and food vendors are open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Entrance fees are $10 for adults, $5 for ages 11-17, and free to children 10 and under. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the day!
The Opening Ceremony which includes Presentation of Flags, Grand Entry, and First Dance Session on Saturday will be at 12 Noon, second dance session is at 4:30 p.m.
Noteworthy for Saturday at 1 p.m. will be a 911 Tribute beginning with a Native Flute Performance followed by the Delaware State Police Pipers and Drummers.
Sunday morning begins with a Worship Service at 8:30 a.m.; Grand Entry on Sunday is at 12 Noon; dance & flute performances are throughout the day.
For more information, please call the Nanticoke Indian Center at (302) 945-3400, the Nanticoke Indian Museum at (302) 945-7022, e-mail: info@nanticokeindians.org, or check our Facebook page Nanticoke Indian Tribe.
Sponsors who are helping to make this year’s Powwow a success are: Delaware Division of the Arts, Delaware Humanities, University of Delaware, Beebe Healthcare, Carl Freeman Foundation, Chuck Hall Insurance, Community Bank, Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Delaware Historical & Cultural Affairs, Delaware State University, M&T Bank, PNC Bank, Royal Farms, Short’s Marine, SPI Pharma, Inc., USAA, and Sussex County Council along with many other sponsors of ads for our Powwow Book. The Nanticoke Indian Association is gratefully accepting further contributions to our event. Please call 302-945-3400 or email info@nanticokeindians.org if you might be interested.
Should you wish to volunteer to help make this year’s powwow a success, please visit www.signupgenius for the schedule and positions still needed.
