Who: Rolling Thunder Enterprises and the City of Canton
What: American Indian Festival & Mother’s Day Pow Wow
When: May 12 – 13, 2012
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Saturday, 11.00a – 8.00p Sunday, 11.00a – 7.00p
Where: Boling Park 1200 Marietta Hwy Canton, GA 30114
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Why: To share Cherokee County’s rich history through entertainment, education and cultural fellowship while stimulating reverence and respect for the diversity of our great country.
More: This year is dedicated to, The Year of The Horse. The festival will feature Native American drumming and dancing; Hoop Dancers, Aztec Dancers; daily feed for singers, dancers and performers; Warriors on Horseback; Thunder the American Bison; Native arts, crafts, clothing; Living Indian village with: tipis, wigwam and displays, Comanche Camp, Muscogee Creek settlement; Primitive Skills Demonstrations: mapping, fire by friction, hide tanning, archery, blowgun competitions; Environmental and Wildlife displays, Birds of Prey Show; Native Storytellers and Flute Players; Kids Activities, Pony Rides; Mother’s Day Honor Dance on both days. Native American Cuisine such as buffalo, roasted corn, Pima wraps, fry bread. Please note: All acts are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Benefits: My Brother’s Keeper Wildlife Rescue; The Cherokee Horse Rescue; The Sacred Circle Resource Bank
Sponsored by: Kroger, WSB-TV Family 2 Family, The City of Canton, Advanced Ambulance Service, Cherokee Horse Rescue, Northside Hospital, Booth Western Museum, DirectTV, Gutter Guardian, and PowWows.com
