Everyone is welcome to attend, Sorry no pets are allowed only service animals. Please bring a lawn chair & sunscreen . Location is the Cape Croker Park 112 Park Rd, Wiarton ON - Google Maps Friday, August 16 - Music Night / Open Mic 4:30 pm Gates Open - Donations - Admission 6:00 pm -10:00 pm Music Performers Saturday, August 17 - Pow Wow 10:00 am Gates Open - Cash ONLY Admission gates 10:30 am Pow Wow 101 - Teaching Tent (15-minute sessions) for first-time visitors Noon Grand Entry of some beautiful dancers, you don't want to miss! 12:30 pm Welcoming words from our Ogimaa - Chief Nadjiwon Social Dancing 4:00 pm Supper Break - Special Guests 7:00 pm Grand Entry Gates close at 10:00 pm Sunday, August 18, 2024 - Pow Wow 10:00 am Gates Open Cash ONLY Admission gates 10:30 am, 10:45 am & 11:00 am Pow Wow 101 - Teaching Tent (15 minute sessions) Noon Grand Entry, Prayer, Flag Song & Honouring our Veterans Welcoming words from our Ogimaa Chief Nadjiwon Inter-tribal dancing & Exhibitions 3:30 pm Raffle Art Piece & words from the Artist 4:00 pm Acknowledgments & Honour song: Pow wow Committee & Sponsorships Give away, Traveling song 5:00 pm Clean up - We are seeking volunteers to help clean up. "For our first time visitors: What should I know before attending a pow-wow?" Attending a powwow is a wonderful opportunity to experience Indigenous culture and traditions. Here are some essential things to keep in mind: Respect: Show respect throughout the event. Listen to the opening prayer, and avoid taking photos during honour songs, memorial specials, or prayers Etiquette: Familiarize yourself with powwow etiquette. Be open-minded, ask questions if unsure, and appreciate the grand entrance, music, and delicious food Regalia, Not Costume: Dancers wear regalia, not costumes. Each outfit has cultural significance, so appreciate it as part of their identity Support Local Artisans: When buying from vendors, you’re supporting Indigenous families and communities. Browse their crafts and learn about their traditions and why not start your Christmas shopping early? Please bring cash and we encourage small bills, this helps our vendors tremendously! This a family event, with absolutely no drugs or alcohol which also includes cannabis use within the pow-wow grounds. IF this request is not respected you will be asked to leave. We suggest you arrive early gates open at 10:00 am. For our first-time visitors we will have a teaching tent for Pow Wow 101 Do's & Don'ts while attending Time slot: 10:30 am - 10:45 am - 11:00 am Remember, powwows are celebrations of life—past, present, and future. Enjoy the experience! 😊🌟 Note: If you're planning to camp, now is the time to book your campsite!! capecrokerpark.com If you have any questions please contact our Event Planning Coordinator Ann Marie Proulx-White Email: celebrationcoord@nawash.ca or you can call her at 226-379-3572