A traditional pow wow brings people together to dance, sing, socialize, and generally have a good time. A pow wow session begins with the Grand Entry, during which all the dancers line up by dance style and age, then enter the arena while a host drum sings a special song. The host drum is a drum group responsible for providing music for the dancers to dance to. During an intertribal dance, a drum will sing a song and anyone (American Indian and non-American Indian) can join the dance. Indian Summer will have Pow Wow Ambassadors on hand during the event to answer questions about the pow wow and American Indian culture. The pow wow features live entertainment and an extensive marketplace where more than 50 vendors offer arts and crafts, traditional foods and herbs, jewelry, books and other items for purchase. Food vendors will offer fry bread and Indian Tacos, as well as other family-friendly fare such as hot dogs and soft drinks.

Grand entry will take place at 1 p.m. today. Those attending the Prayer Ceremony at 10 a.m. Sunday morning are admitted free. Admission for the general public is $7, for elders 60 and over is $5, and for children 12 and under is free. Please call 414.604.1000 or visit our website through the link above for more information.