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Sept. 1-4 Crowheart Butte Battle Historical Days, 33 Old Yellowstone Highway, Crowheart, WY 82512. This is a smaller venue as it is a community powwow event but attended by many different dancers, singers, and visitors some that come from various states and abroad. The area is near the Rocky Mountains and camping is free at the grounds. It is just past the Crowheart Store heading towards Dubois, Wyoming. Past the elementary School if coming from the store and if you are coming from Dubois you went to far if you past the school. Always attended by various fans of this event that has been around for over 30 years but with different themes in the past. Has an elder lady representative picked to represent this event. Contact: Grantsman, 307-335-2072, Email: rqstump@hotmail.com, www.easternshoshone.com

Sept. 2-4 48th Annual Ottawa Pow-Wow & Celebration, Adawe Indian Park, 11400 S. 613 Rd., Miami, OK. (918) 540-1536. (About 7 miles southeast of Miami, OK). Program Schedule: Friday, Sept. 2: 6:00 p.m. - Gourd Dance; 9:00 p.m. - Stomp Dance & Social Dances. Saturday: Sept. 3: Morning Turkey Dance (tentative); Noon Camp Feast; 6:00 p.m. - Gourd Dance; 8:00 p.m. – Midnight - War Dance; Midnight – ?? - Stomp Dance. Sunday, Sept. 4: 9:00 a.m. Indian Junior Olympics (0–12 years old); 6:00 p.m. - Gourd Dance; 8:00 p.m. – Midnight - War Dance; Midnight – ?? - Stomp Dance. (Please note the schedule of events is subject to change due to weather and other factors.). Master of Ceremonies: Steve Kinder. No Contests, Just Plenty of Good Dancing and Singing. Day Money for all Participants Each Inter-Tribal Session. Security will be provided. Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. Vendor Contact Phone number: (918) 540-1536. For more information contact Steve Kinder at info@ottawapowwow.com. www.ottawapowwow.com. Jackson and Mary will be attending this powwow.

Sept. 2-4 Foothills Native American Powwow 2011, Thurmond Community Center, 1679 US Hwy 21, Thurmond, NC 28683. Indian Dancers in Regalia, Powwow Drums,Crafts, Native American Food, Hickory Smoked Pit Cooked BBQ, Ice Cream & Italian Ice, Children's Events, Demonstrations, Ceremonies, Veterans Tribute, Flute Concert Sunday By Roy Spotted Eagle Renowned Native American Flute Player with Silverheels Singers Drums Sam & Lane Glass also Raven Wood and others. Gates open 9am Gates close 7pm all 3 days. Adults $10 Children 12 & under $5 Children under 5 FREE Seniors 62 & older FREE All Veterans, Law Enforcement, Firemen, Firewomen, & Rescue Squad FREE. Camping spaces available. Motorhomes, Tents, Campers call for availability. Generators needed. Directions: I-77 North get off exit 83 Sparta Bypass US 21 continue 14 miles Thurmond Community Center on left. Watch for signs. Traveling south on I-77 exit off exit 85 turn right go to 2nd stoplight turn right and continue approx. 14 miles Thurmond Community Center is on the left. More Info. call Double Trouble 336-428-4395 or Ridge Runner 336-306-4654. Contact: Double Trouble 336-428-4395 nwacarolinas@yahoo.com.

Sept. 2-4 25th Numaga Powwow, Hungry Valley, NV, Reno, NV. Numaga Princess Contest: Rita Imus 775-425-5024. Craft Vendors $100 day or $175 for weekend. Food Vendors $175 day or $300 for weekend. Contact: Emily Abbie 775-329-3836. For more information Contact: Veronica Imus 775-722-7341 numagapowwow@gmail.com. Directions: From Reno North on Pyramid Highway Left of Eagle Canyon Road Camping: Veronica Imus 775-722-7341

Sept. 2-4 30th Annual Labor Day Pow-Wow, University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA. All Drums & Dancers Welcome this is a Contest Powwow with a Powwow Princess Contest. there will be: 50/50 * Raffles * Hand Drum Contest * Cash Prizes, Authentic Native American Foods & Craft. Please be aware Drugs, Alcohol, Violence and Weapons will not be tolerated. Absolutely no outside sales or raffles unless approved by Powwow Committee. Directions: On Interstate 5, there are nine Stockton exits. Take the March Lane exit (rather than the Pershing Avenue Exit). If you are driving south from Sacramento, turn left off the March Lane exit and go under the overpass. If you are driving north from Los Angeles or San Francisco, turn right off the March Lane exit, away from the overpass. Drive east on March Lane for approximately 1.5 miles until you get to Pacific Avenue and turn right. A Target store is at that intersection. Drive south on Pacific Avenue for almost 1 mile. You will see the most prominent building on campus, Burns Tower, as you cross a bridge. After the bridge, turn right at the next stop light onto the campus. follow the signs to Pow-Wow Parking. Then follow the sound of the drums to the arena. Free to the public. Camping is available, showers from 9am to 11 am. Please no fires, stoves or BBQ pits. Contact: Brenda Guzman 209-373-3655 209cookie@gmail.com.

Sept. 2-4 Circle of Life Bandera Powwow, 2886 State Highway 16 N, Bandera, TX 78003. Contest Powwow. Dance Competition Information and Rules: The 2011 Circle of Life Intertribal Powwow will be holding 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, place competition dancing for all adult categories. We will also have Teen Boy/ Teen Girl “winner takes all” competitions and Jr. Boy/Jr. Girl “winner takes all” competitions. First place adult categories will take home $200.00 in prize money. Overall, we will have $3,900.00 payout! We welcome all dancers, to come and participate, competition and non-competition. There will be plenty of dancing for all. We will have the following categories for the Adult competition: Men’s Golden Age / Women’s Golden Age, Men's Traditional Dancer / Women's Buckskin Dancer, Men's Grass Dancer/ Women's Cloth Dancer, Men's Fancy Dancer / Women's Fancy Shawl Dancer, Men's Straight Dancer/ Women's Jingle Dancer, Teen Dancers:, All male dancers between the ages of (17-13yrs.) will be combined in a “winner takes all” dance competition. All female dancers between the ages of (17-13yrs.) will be combined in a “winner takes all” dance competition. Junior Dancers: All male dancers between the ages of (12-6yrs.) will be combined in a “winner takes all dance” competition. All female dancers between the ages of (12-6yrs.) will be combined in a “winner takes all” dance competition. Tiny Tots: For ages 5 yrs. and younger, All are winners and will receive a prize right after their dance exhibition. Basic Rules and Registration Info: All dancers must register and receive a number before the first Grand Entry. You must be in all 3 Grand Entries and dance during the Powwow in your category. Dancers will be judged on performance. You must also be in your regalia to receive prize money on Sunday. All dancers must register in appropriate category, based on age and regalia attire. Dancers can only register for one category. Dancers wanting to challenge judge’s decision will be required to pay a $200.00 challenge fee. Any dancer who looses a major piece of regalia during dance competition is asked to disqualify themselves voluntarily or be disqualified by the head judge. (Dyed hackles or plumes are not considered a major part of an outfit.) A detailed Competition Rule Sheet, will be given to each dancer who registers. Our overall effort is to make this competition fun and fair for all dancers! Contact: Melody Jacobs - 830-328-9992. Email: melodyjacobs5@yahoo.com. www.celebratebandera.com/powwow.htm

Sept. 2-4 21^st Annual Traditional Inter-Tribal Pow Wow, Lake Shawnee - Reynolds Lodge, Topeka, KS. Admission: Advance: $6.00; at gate $8.00. Kids 11 and under Free with adult. Vendors contact: Mike Ballard, 785-272-5489, emballard@aol.com. Contact: Roger Lewis, 785-845-7171. Email: negonkouk@yahoo.com. http://www.shawneecountyalliedtribes.org

Sept. 2-4 32nd Annual Puyallup Tribal Pow-Wow, 5625 52nd St. E., Puyallup, WA 98371. Contact: Puyallup Tribe, 253-680-5730. Email: ptoi.pow-wow.committee@puyalluptribe.com

Sept. 2-4 Flying Dust First Nation Pow Wow 2011, Flying Dust First Nation, Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada. Singing Contest. Contest Powwow. Grand Entry starts Friday at 7pm, contest to follow. Sat & Sun Grand Entrys at 1pm & 7pm, contests to follow. Also specials To Be Announced at Pow Wow. Contact: Melinda Morin/FDFN Band Office. Phone: 306-240-9553. Email: saskatoongurl25@yahoo.ca

Sept. 2-4 41st Annual Barona Powwow, 1095 Barona Road, Lakeside, CA 92040. Free Camping! Food booths are sold out. For Arts & Crafts vendor information, contact Cilla Houser at (619) 443-6612 or email chouser@barona-nsn.gov. Contact: Laurie Whitecloud, phone: 619-443-6612. Email: lwhitecloud@barona-nsn.gov. www.barona-nsn.gov

Sept. 2-5 Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Annual Celebration, Highway 212, Eagle Butte, SD 57625. Contest Powwow. Golden Age Mens Combined 60+, Golden Age Womens Combined 60+, Special Category Chicken Dance all ages, Adult Mens Traditional, Grass, Fancy ages 18-59, Adult Womens Traditional, Jingle, Fancy ages 18-59, Teen Boys Traditional, Grass, Fancy ages 13-17, Teen Girls Traditional, Jingle, Fancy ages 13-17, JR Boys Traditional, Grass, Fancy ages 6-12, JR Girls Traditional, Jingle, Fancy ages 6-12, Tiny Tots paid by session ages 0-5. Contact: Bud Lone Eagle, Ted Knife Jr - Phone: 605-200-0320. Email: waniyetuopi@yahoo.com. waniyetuopi@facebook.com

Sept. 2-5 Two Moons Memorial Pow-Wow, 4th St., Shartlesville, PA 19554. Contact: Amy Salas 484-866-1242. Email: amyhalfmoon@excite.com.

Sept. 3-4 Kee-Boon-Mein-Kaa Pow Wow, Rodgers Lake, 58620 Sink Road, Dowagiac, MI 49047. Contact: anishmama2@aol.com. http://www.pokagonpowwow.com/

Sept. 3-4 Ardoch Algonquin First Nation - 8th Annual Manoomin Festival, Plevna Community Hall Grounds, 2518 Buckshot Lake Rd., Plevna, ON K0H 2M0 Canada. This is a traditional powwow with day money paid to dancers for participation. Fees: By donation. Camping: Vendors, dancers and drummers and volunteers may camp on site at no cost. Grand Entry is at noon both Sat & Sun Join us for traditional Anishinaabe drumming, singing, dancing, crafts, teachings and enjoy the celebration of the Manoomin harvest. This is an alcohol free event Dancers welcome Vendors $75 per booth for the weekend 50/50 draws. Contact: Paula Sherman 705-750-7490 paulasherman@trentu.ca. http://manoominfestival.webs.com/

Sept. 3-4 41st Annual LIHA Labor Day Pow Wow, 109 Osgood Rd, Sanbornton, NH. Contact: Danielle Rix, phone: 315-921-2709. Email: drixcreations@yahoo.com

Sept. 3-4 Labor Day Weekend Pow Wow, 1900 46th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201. Black Hawk State Historic Site Labor Day Pow Wow, 71st Anniversary, Sat. Schedule 12 noon - 4 pm, 6:30 - 8 pm Sunday Schedule 12 noon - 4 pm. Open to Public 11 am both days. Sponsored by Native American Coalition of the Quad cities, Black Hawk Historic Site, & Citizens to Preserve Black Hawk Park Foundation. Contact: Regina Tsosie, phone: 309-797-8779. Email: ragarrison@mchsi.com

Sept 3-5 North Country Inter Tribal Pow-wow, Littlefield Pow-wow Grounds, 934 Elm Street, Newport, ME 04953. Fees: Adults 18 and older $5.00 per person per day. Kids under 18 is FREE with a paid adult. Elders $3.00. Natives FREE. Dancers in regalia is FREE. Camping is FREE on site with your paid daily admission. A reservation is required. Camping spaces are limited. NO HOOK UPS. Animals are welcome but must be on a leash. No drugs or alcohol is allowed on grounds. No weapons. Gates open at 10:00am until 5:00pm each day. Grand entry is at noon each day. All drums and dancers are welcome. Directions: Exit 161 (East Newport/Plymouth) exit turn Left onto route 7. Go straight. Turn Right at blinking light, onto route 2/100. Go straight. Follow the signs. Contact: Ellie Luce 207-368-4959 ncountrypowwow1@yahoo.com. http://www.wanderingmoosecreations.com

Sept. 3-5 Kipona, City Island, City Island, Harrisburg, PA 17101. Contact: Michelle Fry 717-589-7744 sunrisesigns@nmax.net. http://www.harrisburgevents.com/Events/Kipona.html. Directions: From Interstate 81 or 78 (South from Scranton) Coming from Scranton or Allentown, Follow I-78 or I-81 South towards Harrisburg. When you begin to see signs for I-83 South, stay to the right and follow signs for 81 South, (the highway forks). After that interchange, watch for Exit 22, Front Street South. Front Street South, which becomes a one-way street will take you directly into downtown Harrisburg. From Interstate 81 (East from Carlisle) Coming from Carlisle and points West, on I-81 East, cross the Susquehanna River and take the very first exit (Exit 22 south) onto Front Street South. Front Street South, which becomes a one-way street will take you directly into downtown Harrisburg. From Route 11 / 15 (South from Williamsport) Coming from Williamsport and points North on Routes 11 & 15, follow South to I-81 North. Take I-81 North across the Susquehanna River and take the very first exit (Exit 22 south) onto Front Street South. Front Street South, which becomes a one-way street will take you directly into downtown Harrisburg. From Route 15 (North from Gettysburg) Coming from Gettysburg and points South on Route 15, follow North to I-83 North. Take 83 North over the South Bridge across the Susquehanna River. Take the very first exit (Exit 23) onto Second Street and into downtown Harrisburg. From Routes 22 & 322 (South from State College) Coming South from State College and points North on Routes 22 & 322, follow South to Routes 11 & 15 South. Follow South to I-81 North. Take I-81 North across the Susquehanna River and take the very first exit (Exit 22 south) onto Front Street South. Front Street South, which becomes a one-way street will take you directly into downtown Harrisburg. From Interstate 83 (North from York) Coming from York and points South on I-83, follow North to 581/83 split. Stay to the right and follow 83 North over the South Bridge across the Susquehanna River. Take the very first exit (Exit 23) onto Second Street and into downtown Harrisburg. From the PA Turnpike - Route 76 (West from Philadelphia) Coming from Philadeplhia and points East on the PA Turnpike (Route 76), follow 76 West to Exit 19 (283 North). Follow 283 North, stay in the left lane, to 83 South. Once on 83 South, pass Harrisburg East Mall, stay in the right lane, to Exit 23, which flows down onto Second Street and into downtown Harrisburg. Fees: Admission is free, donations are welcome

Sept. 3-5 29th Annual NAICCO Labor day Weekend, Moundbuilders State Memorial, 455 Hebron Rd, Heath, OH 43056. Contest Powwow. Fox Family Special Drum Contest Winner Takes All $1000. Primimitive Camping. We are next to Mounds not on or in. Motels nearby.KOA nearby. Committee feeds participants Breakfast- Sun & Mon. Supper -Sat, Sun, Mon. Flag Raising at 9am. Richard BringsThem is Head Veteran Dancer. Grand Entry at 1pm. Contact: NAICCO, phone: 614-443-6120. Email: naicco@aol.com. facebook naiccopowwows

Sept. 9-10 NAYA Family Center Neerchokikoo Powwow, 5135 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland, OR 97218. Contact: Powwow Committee, phone: 503-288-8177.

Sept. 9-11 Indian Summer Festival, Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N Harbor Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53202. Contact: Siobhan Marks 414-604-1000 indiansummer@wi.rr.com

Sept. 9-11 4th Annual White Buffalo Pow-Wow, Lou Yaeger lake,picnic area#4, Litchfield, IL 62056. The motel we are using is Americas Best Value Inn (217)324-2181. Single Room- one person $45.00 Single Room - two people $49.00 Double Room $54.00. Tell them you are with the White Buffalo Pow Wow. Contact: Rick and Patty Rhodes, phone: 217-710-1950. Email: whitebuffalo@consolidated.net. whitebuffalopowwow.org

Sept. 9-11 Wyandotte Nation Powwow, 69701 US Hwy. 60, Wyandotte, OK 74370. Contest Powwow. $15,500 in prize money. Wyandotte Nation Pow-Wow Grounds, 5.2 miles East of Wyandotte, OK on Highway 60. HOST MOTELS: Boone Slick Lodge 417-455-0888; Super 8 Motel: 417-455-1888. POW?WOW CONTEST SCHEDULE: Friday, September 9 – Evening: Jr. Girls Cloth; Golden Age Men’s; Jr. Boys Straight; Women’s Jingle; Men’s Grass. Saturday, September 10 – Afternoon: Jr. Boy’s Fancy; Women’s Cloth; Men’s Straight; Jr. Girl’s Buckskin. Saturday, September 10 – Evening: Tiny Tots; Jr. Girl’s Fancy; Men’s Fancy; Women’s Buckskin; Jr. Boy’s Traditional. Sunday, September 11 – Afternoon: Golden Age Women; Jr. Girls Jingle; Men’s Traditional; Women’s Fancy; Jr. Boy’s Grass. Gourd Dancing One-Hour Prior To All Sessions. All Specials Held Saturday Afternoon Contact The Arena Director For Additional Information. ACTIVITIES: Friday Night – 49 Contest – Jennifer Lunsford, Coordinator; Saturday Night – Stomp Dance – TBA, Coordinator; Sunday Morning – Special Grandparent Day Honor Dance – Prizes For the Oldest Grandmother and Grandfather Present. RULES: Must Be Registered and Participate In Two Grand Entries. Two Exhibitions To Qualify For Contests. Must Be Registered In Only One Category. Must Be In Full Dress To Receive Contest Monies. All Decisions By The Committee Are Final! The Above Schedule Is Intended As A Guide Only, And Is Subject To Change At The Discretion Of The Pow?Wow Committee! FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Sherri Clemons, Wyandotte Nation, 64700 E Hwy 60, Wyandotte, Ok 74370, 918?678?2297 ext. 244. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THEFTS OR ACCIDENTS. ABSOLUTELY NO FIREARMS, DRUGS, OR ALCOHOL ALLOWED! Everyone Welcome! Bring Your Cameras And Lawn Chairs! Jackson and Mary will be attending this powwow.

Sept. 10 Indian Spring Native American Festival 2011. Indian Spring Hotel and Museum, Flovilla, GA. (770) 655-5905. t_r_m@etcmail.com or http://www.buttscountyhistoricalsociety.org

Sept. 16 Wounded Warriors Powwow, Madison County Fairgrounds, Richmond , KY. (859) 624-3086 oldndn55@wildblue.net

Sept. 16-17 - UPDATED: Fifth Annual Ft. Hamby Pow Wow. Ft. Hamby Park, 1534 South Recreation Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697. Hours: 9 am to 6pm both Friday and Saturday. This is an educational event. There will be demonstrations all day in addition to the regular pow wow activities. The Park Rangers help with the demonstrations and we will have dancing, drumming, singing, flint knappers, tipis, Kids activities, story telling, and lots more going on all weekend. ADMISSION: The park charges $1 per person up to $4 per car. The pow wow is $5 for Adults and $2 for Kids. Friday is Kids Day and all school children are FREE with the schools. Boy and Girl Scout groups will be admitted FREE on the weekend when they come as a group with their Scout Leaders. DIRECTIONS: From Wilkesboro, NC, take US421 north six miles to MilePost 293. At the Ft. Hamby Park sign turn south on South Recreation Road to the park entrance. Contact: Mabel Benjamin, cell 813-765-3073 and for the park call 336-921-3390 for camping reservations or park information. Juanita Souther is the park ranger in charge.

Sept. 16-18 White Cloud Powwow, White Cloud, KS. For more information contact: Iowa Tribe (785) 595-3258. Jackson and Mary will be attending this powwow.

Sept. 17 Paw Paw Moon Powwow, George Rogers Clark Park, Springfield, OH. (513) 256-3146 greiter@cinci.rr.com

Sept. 17-18 Autumn Harvest Powwow, Little Theater on the farm. 27 Plum Road. Fort Edward., NY.518-747-3421

Sept. 17-18 Four Winds Intertribal 19th Annual Powwow, Killeen Civic & Convention Center, Killeen, TX. (254) 493-6236 jynxt_1610@yahoo.com or http://www.fourwindstx.org

Sept. 17-18 Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia, Inc. Powwow, Surry Parks and Recreation Center, 205 Enos Farm Drive, Surry County, VA 23883. Gates Open at 10am on Sat. & Sun. Grand Entries at 12noon on Sat. and 1pm on Sun. MC: John "Blackfeather" Jefferies; Head Female Dancer: Debora "Little Wing" Moore; Head Male Dancer: Doug Logan; Host Drums: Yough-Ta-Nund; Guest Drum: Na-Ma-Wo-Chi; Intertribal Dancing,Arts and Crafts, Native American Cooking, Demonstrations, Storytelling. You may contact: Ed Branch at: (757) 654-9301 Email: branchedward@aol.com or Archie Elliott at (757) 686-8602 Email: a-selliott@cox.net. Visit us online at: www.nottowayindians.org for more info.

Sept. 24 Mohansic (FDR) Pow Wow, FDR State Park, Yorktown Heights, NY. (718) 686-9297 redhawkarts@mindspring.com or http://www.redhawkcouncil.org

Sept. 24-25 Noxen Volunteer Fire Co 7th Annual Fall Pow Wow, Noxen Fire Company Grounds, Stull Road, Noxen, PA 18636. This is an “all nations gathering” Pow Wow. Gates open at 10 am on Saturday and close at 10 pm with grand entry at noon with night dancing and trade blanket. Sunday gates open from 10 am until 6 pm on Sunday with grand entry at noon. All times are on “Indian time”. Host Drum: Daughters of the Southern Wind with Wyona Singers and Thunder on the Mountain as guests. Head male dancer Joe “Spirit Wolf” and DiAnne “Running Wolf” as head female. There will be Native American dancing in full regalia, various local drums, story telling, trade blanket, and Native American food and craft vendors. No Admission fee, open to the public. All dancers/vendors are welcome. This is a non competition gathering. Camping is free but there is a $5.00 per day fee for electric. Pot Luck Dinner on Saturday, please bring a covered dish. All with an open heart are welcome. Interested Vendors and Drummers, contact Wisteria e-mail: wisteria18704@yahoo.com.

Sept. 30-Oct. 2 CANCELLED: Manataka Powwow, Bald Mountain Park and Campground, Hot Springs, AR. (501) 627-0555 manataka@sbcglobal.net or http://www.manataka.org/powwow.html

Sept. 30-Oct. 2  Miami NOW (Native Oklahoma Weekend), Miami Fairgrounds, Miami, OK.  For schedule of events: http://www.miamiokchamber.com/media/MiamiNOW2011_4pg_tab_Page2.pdf.  Jackson and Mary will be attending this festival.

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