The 14th Annual Miami Indian Gathering (powwow) will be held June 6th & 7th, 2020.
The Gathering is located at 11515 East U.S. 36, Parke County, Indiana, just three miles east of Raccoon Lake. Known for its naturally beautiful pastoral landscapes, lakes, and rivers; Parke County is the ideal location to celebrate our place in the natural world.
Visitors are invited to visit and hear the drumming and singing and watch the dancing to traditional music. MNI’s Mississinewa Singers, Thunder with the Hands will be the native drummers. The public is welcome to join in on the fun. There will be at least 25 craft and food vendors selling traditional buffalo burgers, fry bread, and sassafras tea. American style food will also be available. The vendors, representative of many different tribes, will be selling beaded jewelry, handmade moccasins, regalia, flutes, blankets, sage, books, Native music, T-shirts, and more.
Children and adults alike can visit the Indian Village and see how our first people lived and hear storytelling. Check out the large exhibit of narrow style teepees. There will also be an opportunity to watch Indy Hula Dancers perform Saturday afternoon.
We also have a few surprises planned that will be announced throughout the year. Keep up to date with events by visiting us online at miamiindians.org.
Gates are open Saturday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. with Grand Entry (traditional dancing) at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday’s hours are 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. with Grand Entry at noon. Admission is $5 for adults. Children 12 and under are admitted free. There is free parking and the area is handicapped accessible. Bring your lawn chairs. Shade is provided.
