21st Annual Meherrin Powwow

- October 23-24-25, 2009 -

LOCATION: Meherrin Tribal Grounds - 852 NC Hwy 11North, Ahoskie, NC 27910 (between Ahoskie & Murfreesboro)

DIRECTIONS: Click here!

EVENT DETAILS: Open to the Public - Bring a Lawn Chair and Enjoy This wonderful weekend celebration is full of the traditional sights, sounds, smells and tastes of Native America. Visitors will have the opportunity to see top dancers perform various styles of dance in colorful regalia (outfits) adorned with fringe and feathers. Feel the beat of the drum as the dancers perform for top honors. A Meherrin village is erected for you to experience first hand. The village includes a traditional longhouse where you can see how the Meherrin once lived.

Admission: $5 Adult, $3 Children 3-12 years.

Grand Entry:
Friday, October 23rd - 7:00pm
Saturday, October 24th - 12:00pm & 6:30pm
Sunday, October 25th - 12:00pm

Hotel Information:
Ahoskie, NC (10 minutes to powwow)
Tomahawk Motel, 16 Academy St. N. - (252) 332-3194
Franklin, VA (only 30 minutes - straight shot to powwow)
Comfort Inn, 1620 Armory Dr. - (757) 569-0018
Super 8, 1599 Armory Drive - (757) 562-2888

For more information contact:
Marcus Robbins – Chair – (704) 904-6221
Email: meherrinpowwow@aol.com
or Duwane Hunter – Vice Chair – (757) 752-0906
Flyer: click here for this Pow Wow's flyer!
Website: http://www.meherrintribe.com/powwow/powwow.htm