
Join us for our 2022 Annual NAIA Education Pow Wow & Arts Exhibition!
October 14-16, 2022 @ Long Hunter State Park

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT GATE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16

These hotels are approximately 5-8 miles from the Pow Wow grounds:
Econolodge Inn & Suites (HOST HOTEL) • 615-793-3600 • Exit 64 off I-24 East
Ramada • 615-793-9100 • Exit 64 off I-24 East
Quality Inn & Suites • 615-791-9999 • Exit 64 off I-24 East
Free parking is adjacent to Pow Wow grounds.
Site information: Primitive camping available at Pow Wow. There are no hook-ups and no shower.



Register by NOON Saturday, 15 October
Native Americans ONLY
Entry fee for dancers: $8
MEN (18-55)
PERFORMANCE | 1st PLACE | 2nd PLACE | 3rd PLACE | TOTAL |
---|---|---|---|---|
Traditional Dance | $700 | $500 | $300 | $1,500 |
Straight Dance | $700 | $500 | $300 | $1,500 |
Fancy Dance | $700 | $500 | $300 | $1,500 |
Grass Dance | $700 | $500 | $300 | $1,500 |
WOMEN (18-55)
PERFORMANCE | 1st PLACE | 2nd PLACE | 3rd PLACE | TOTAL |
---|---|---|---|---|
Buckskin Dance | $700 | $500 | $300 | $1,500 |
Cloth Dance | $700 | $500 | $300 | $1,500 |
Fancy Dance | $700 | $500 | $300 | $1,500 |
Jingle Dance | $700 | $500 | $300 | $1,500 |
BOYS (13-17)
PERFORMANCE | 1st PLACE | 2nd PLACE | 3rd PLACE | TOTAL |
---|---|---|---|---|
Traditional Dance | $300 | $200 | $100 | $600 |
Straight Dance | $300 | $200 | $100 | $600 |
Fancy Dance | $300 | $200 | $100 | $600 |
Grass Dance | $300 | $200 | $100 | $600 |
GIRLS (13-17)
PERFORMANCE | 1st PLACE | 2nd PLACE | 3rd PLACE | TOTAL |
---|---|---|---|---|
Buckskin Dance | $300 | $200 | $100 | $600 |
Cloth Dance | $300 | $200 | $100 | $600 |
Fancy Dance | $300 | $200 | $100 | $600 |
Jingle Dance | $300 | $200 | $100 | $600 |
JUNIORS & SENIORS
1st PLACE | 2nd PLACE | 3rd PLACE | TOTAL | |
---|---|---|---|---|
JUNIOR BOYS (6-12) | $150 | $100 | $75 | $325 |
JUNIOR GIRLS (6-12) | $150 | $100 | $75 | $325 |
SENIOR MEN (56 +) | $700 | $500 | $300 | $1,500 |
SENIOR WOMEN (56 +) | $700 | $500 | $300 | $1,500 |
NOTE: All categories require appropriate regalia. Regalia must be complete.
Contact Bill Wells c/o [email protected] or (615) 232-9179.
Native American crafts only.
Vendors must submit application by October 1st for booth space.

The Pow Wow performance is funded in part by a grant from SouthArts, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, the Tennessee Arts Commission, and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development.
We also thank Tennessee’s own …
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Greater Nashville Regional Council
Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tennessee Department of Tourist Development
Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corp. Sharing Change


For our patrons, we ask you to consider the following to make the Pow Wow an enjoyable experience for all.
If you have any questions, the emcee, Arena Director, dancers, elders, or staff are happy to help. Enjoy and have fun!