Third Annual Palmer Lake Native American Inter-Tribal
Festival and Traditional Powwow
The Palmer Lake Historical Society is sponsoring a one-day Native American Festival and Traditional Powwow on Saturday, July 21, 2012, in Palmer Lake, Colorado. This event is a celebration of Native history and culture and will include Native drums and dancers, Native art and artisans, a live wolf exhibit, and plenty of Native vendors and food.
The event is a Traditional Powwow, where Native Americans from all tribes meet together to join in dancing, singing, visiting, renewing old friendships and making new ones. Drums by invitation only! This event will provide the opportunity for non-Natives to learn and ask questions about Native culture, history, dances and music. Learn the meaning and significance of the drum in Native traditions and culture and the meaning and importance of Native songs. Learn about the different regalia worn by dancers as they demonstrate some of the various Native dances. Native artists and craftsmen will demonstrate their skills and exhibit their paintings, jewelry, beadwork, and more. Sample Native food, such as Navajo tacos and fry bread. For dancers, there will be several “Specials” plus door prizes!
Admission is free. The event will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2012, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Grand Entry is at 12:00 Noon. The event will be held at Centennial Park (lakeside) across from 304 Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO, 80133..
Visit www.palmerdividehistory.org or call 719-559-0525 for information.
Directions: Powwow is on west side of Palmer Lake across from Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, 304 Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133 (yellow and blue building). Follow signs or call 703-798-4320 for directions on day of Powwow. Vendor Registration and instructions will be provided upon check-in.
From Colorado Springs: North on I-25. Exit at Exit 161 (Monument/Palmer Lake). Turn left (west) onto Highway 105 West at bottom of exit ramp. Cross over I-25 and turn right (north) at light. Continue north on Hwy. 105 West about 4 miles. Pass McDonalds, Safeway and PINZ Bowling Center. See Powwow site on right, next to Gazebo and lake.
From Denver: South on I-25. Exit at Exit 163 (Palmer Lake/County Line Road). Turn right (west) at end of exit ramp onto County Line Road. Follow towards mountains about 5 miles. Cross railroad tracks and take immediate left. Drive south about 1/2 mile. See Powwow site on left next to Gazebo and lake.
