ππ Join Us for the 36th Annual Thunderbird Intertribal Powwow! ππ π Dates: November 1, 2, 3, 2024 π Location: Twin Oaks Park, Corner of FL Highway 85N & College Boulevard, Niceville, Florida Step One Niceville is proud to sponsor this vibrant celebration of Native American culture! Spend the day immersed in the traditions of various tribes with craft makers, singers, dancers, flute players, storytellers, and exhibits. Schedule of Events: Friday: π Childrenβs Day: 9am β 2pm π Powwow: 7pm Grand Entry; Intertribal Dancing into the night Saturday: π οΈ Craft Competition: 10am β 11am π Grand Entry & Opening Ceremonies: Noon, followed by Intertribal, Exhibition, Competition Dancing until 5pm π Night Grand Entry: 7pm followed by Intertribal, Social, & Exhibitions into the night Sunday: βͺ Church Service: 10am-11am at the Arena π Grand Entry: Noon, followed by Intertribal Dancing, Dance Exhibitions, Competitions Winners until 4pm Admission: Powwow: $5; $3 for age 12 and younger Childrenβs Day: $3 π€ Host Drums: Medicine Tail, Na-Ma-Wo-Chi πΌ Guest Drum: South Side π₯ Head Man: William McGhee π© Head Lady: Rhea Devilbiss π¦ Jr. Head Man: Braylon Snow π§ Jr. Head Lady: Ana Peavy ποΈ Master of Ceremonies: Rick Kelly ποΈ Arena Director: Harley McGahee π Special Children’s Day Performer: Ed Winddancer ποΈ Honor Guard: Thunderbird Honor Guard Guest Drums Are Welcomed! πΆ Experience Contest Dancing, Intertribal Dancing, Storytelling, Traditional Drums and Singers, Handcrafted Authentic Native Crafts, Exhibits, and Demonstrators. Thereβs something for everyone! The VA Mobile Counseling Center will be on site to provide non-medical re-adjustment counseling. Host Hotel: QUALITY INN, 101 Hwy 85 N, Niceville, FL 32578 π Phone: (850) 678-8077 π Fax: (850) 729-1254 Special POWWOW Rates Available! π« NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ALLOWED πΎ Service Animals Only Sponsored by The Eglin National American Indian Heritage Month Committee & the Thunderbird Intertribal Council, Inc (A 501 c 3 Tax Charitable Organization) For more information, call/text Kirby Locklear at (850) 217-6103. Everyone is welcome! ππ #ThunderbirdPowwow #NativeAmericanCulture #CommunityEvent #FamilyFriendly #CulturalCelebration #StepOneNiceville