Powwow Staff:

Arena Director.................

Master of Ceremonies......

Head Drum.......................

Head Man Dancer............

Head Woman Dancer.......

Gourd Dance....................

Security............................

Sound and Lighting...........

Marketing.........................

Vendor Liaison................

Secretary..........................

Zach 'Yellow Jacket' Kelerher, Oglala

Fred Blackhorse Dubay, Apache/ Kiowa

Southern Pine Singers

Daniel Issac, Choctaw

Rebecca Issac, Choctaw

AIM of MO, Cahokia, IL

David Quiet Wind Furr, Cherokee

Elder Mike Burton, Cherokee

Amanda Morning Star Moore, Kituwah

Lee Standing Bear Moore, Kituwah

Hot Springs Village V.F.W. Post 10483 -

Honor Guard

Hot Springs Village Military Order of the Purple Heart -

Information and Ticket Booth

Ouachita Travelers Motorcycle Riding Club -

Lodge Keepers and Parking

American Indian Movement of Missouri -

Security Team

Campsites

Space for 40 RV's with and without electrical hook-ups -- no water or sewer hook-ups.  There are 25 primitive campsites along a year-round creek and another 40 sites on flat green grass.  We will have about 20 porta-potties spread over site. Permanent restrooms and a shower is available.  All space is on a first-come-first serve basis.

Directions:

East From Little Rock: Take I-30 to Exit 111. Go West on Hwy 70 to Hot Springs (27 miles).  Before entering the city, Take Westinghouse Road south to Bald Mountain Road, go ¼ ml.

South From Texarkana, AR: Take I-30 North to Malvern at Exit 98A to Hwy 270 west to Hot Springs. Right on Westinghouse Road to Bald Mountain Road.

West From Fort Smith, AR: Take Hwy 71 South to Y City; Turn west on Hwy 270 east. Stay on 270 to north (left) on Westinghouse Road to Bald Mountain Road. 

North From I-40 at Russellville, AR:  Take Hwy 7 south to Hot Springs.  Turn on Hwy 70 east go to the eastside of Hot Springs to Westinghouse Road to Bald Mountain Road.

Powwow Protocol

• The Powwow may be seen as entertainment by the general public, but the Powwow is a ceremonial legacy to be treated with honor and respect.  The Powwow is a link to the American Indian's past and help maintain our rich heritage.  Honor and respect please.

• The arena dance circle is considered sacred. Visitors should not enter the circle uninvited and children should be supervised and not allowed to run in or around the circle.  Always stand and remove hats during special songs.  The Emcee will usually inform visitors when to stand.  Special songs include the Grand Entry, Flag Songs, Veteran's Songs, or any other song designated by the emcee. 

• Do not touch a dancer's regalia without permission.  Some ornaments have special meaning and many are handmade heirlooms.

• It is considered polite to accept an offer of food and a great honor to eat with an Indian family. 

• Ask before taking pictures - respect those sensitive about having their picture taken.

• When invited by the emcee or performers, visitors may participate in some social and intertribal dances.

• The Giveaway is based on the ancient tradition of sharing one's personal wealth with others.  Dancers and other participants often offer small gifts as a form of honor and respect.  Anyone may participate in the Giveaway by placing an offering of a small object or money on the ground at the dancer's feet, on a blanket or in a container during the Honor Song.

• Alcohol and other drugs are never allowed anywhere on the Powwow grounds.  A strict family environment must be maintained at all times. Loud or rude behavior is not permitted.

• Do not sit on benches around the arena reserved for the dancers.  Always ask for permission to set up chairs because a family may have the area reserved. 

24 hour a day security is provided by A.I.M Members.

Vendor Information: