15TH ANNUAL
RUNNING WATER POWWOW
SEPTEMBER 4 - 5, 2004
RIDGE FERRY PARK - ROME, GEORGIA
ON THE BANKS OF THE OOSTANAULA RIVER
$ 4,000 COMPETITION DANCING POINT SYSTEM USED
MC: Richard Bird, Cherokee; Headman Dancer: Bullet Standingdeer, Cherokee; Headlady Dancer: Laretta F. Weaver, Mow Choctaw/Cherokee: Host Drum: Bird Choppers Bird Family, Cherokee; Arena Director: Jamie Pheasant, Cherokee; Story Teller: Fred Bradley, Cherokee; Musical Entertainment: Larry Campbell, Dave Trezak, Tommy Wildcat; Color Guard: Native American Warrior Society & Honor Guard;
Indian Food, Crafts & Arts, Blow Gun Competition, Teepee Competition, Educational Program, Cultural Program, Audience Participation
ADMISSION
ADULTS $5.00; CHILDREN (13-17) $3.00; CHILDREN (12-UNDER) FREE;
SENIORS (62-67)$3.00; SENIORS (68-UP) FREE
HOURS:
SATURDAY 10 AM-10 PM - GRAND ENTRY 1 & 7 PM; SUNDAY 10 AM-6 PM - GRAND ENTRY 1 PM
NO DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR FIREARMS
Lots of Shade Trees, Bring your Lawn Chairs
INFORMATION:
FRANK BLAIR (706) 232-1714 or (706) 506-8336 E-MAIL FMBIair@aol.com
BRENDA YANCEY (770) 926-0753 E-MAIL yanceycn@cs.com
NAPA of GA
PO BOX 565
ROME GA 30162-0565
Cherokee Homecoming & Ripe Corn Festival
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTSSaturday, September 4, 2004
10:00 am Gate Open to Public
10:15 am Larry Campbell
10:45 am Dave Trezak
11:15 am Tommy Wildcat
11:45 am Fred Bradley / Story Teller
12:45 pm First Call to Dancers / Drum Warmup
1:00 pm Grand Entry Flag Ceremony and Veterans Dance
1:40 pm Competition Dancing - Junior and Tiny Tots; Inter-Tribals and Social Dancing Specials
4:15 pm Supper Break for Drum and Dancers
4:15 pm Larry Campbell
4:45 pm Dave Trezak
5:15 pm Tommy Wildcat
5:45 pm Fred Bradley / Story Teller
6:45 pm First Call to Dancers / Drum Warmup
7:00 pm Grand Entry, Flag Ceremony and Veterans Dance
7:30 pm Competition Dancing - Adult Categories; Inter-Tribals and Social Dancing
10:00 pm Gate Closes
Sunday, September 5, 2004
9:30 am Church Service
10:00 am Gate Opens
10:15 am Larry Campbell
10:45 am Dave Trezak
11:15 am Tommy Wildcat
11:45 am Fred Bradley / Story Teller
12:45 pm First Call to Dancers / Drum Warmup
1:00 pm Grand Entry, Flag Ceremony and Veterans Dance
1:40 pm Exhibition Dancing All Divisions, All Categories, All Dancers in Regalia; Inter-Tribals and Social Dancing Specials
5:30 pm Awards Ceremony Victory Dance
6:00pm Closing Ceremony