Meherrin Powwow October 24-26 2008

[Lapis Queen]

I would just like to invite everyone out to the Meherrin Powwow this October 24-26 2008. This year the host drum is Stoney Creek from Hollister, NC. Head Dancers are Keith Anderson and Tonia Jacobs. Please see the powwow calendar for more information. It is located in Ahoskie, NC on Hwy 11 (between Ahoskie and Murfreesboro). We are bringing back competition this year. In adult categories, there split categories for Northern and Southern. There are 3 places dancers and drum competition.

The Meherrin Tribe is working real hard this year to put on a good powwow. The theme this year is Honoring Our Artists. Andrew Hunter will be honored at this powwow. I invite everyone to come and support his family as we do this honoring. Andrew spent his life as Meherrin advocate and proved to be an awesome artist. I know he has touched a lot of people's lives and I for one miss him.

I hate to have to put this in, but sometimes the hand is forced. There is a document circulating stating that the powwow has been canceled. The document goes on encouraging people not to attend. While no one in the Meherrin Tribe can force anyone to do anything or not do anything; the Meherrin Tribe would love to have your presence at this year's event. The powwow is happening and we are going to have a good time amongst ourselves and with those who attend.

I look forward to seeing you the 4th weekend in October in Ahoskie! This is our 20th Anniversary and we are trying to make it real special!

LQ

[Luzenza]

How much is the entrance fee?

[LSS]

How much is the entrance fee?

Are ya spectating or participating?

[bullrider]

This is a good powwow. Are they taking points on Friday night?

[Lapis Queen]

Points start Saturday for singers and dancers. There will still be registration being done for a few hours on Friday night, however. I will check on the admission and registration fee and get back to you.

LQ

[OneidaLuv77]

Prize $$

Now with gas prices the way that they are, Im curious on what the prize $$ is here. Havent been to a NC pw in a while..... would like to go!! Please post if you can.

[DANCINGEAGLE]

We are making preparations to come down. I will be sitting in with my good friends Red Oak. Can't wait to see y'all.

[LSS]

We are making preparations to come down. I will be sitting in with my good friends Red Oak. Can't wait to see y'all.

You know we like to do it "center drum" style!

[Lapis Queen]

OK....I have talked with the powwow chair. He said that the registration fee for dancers is $6. For Singers it's $20 per group. Registration will include a meal for Saturday. For the general public it's $5 for those over 12; $3 for children under 12.

Prize Money is as follows:

Adults: $300, $200, $100
Teen: $100, $75, $50
Junior: $50, $25, $10
Tiny Tot: all will receive some money

LQ

[Lapis Queen]

For Drum Competition, the prize money is

1st place $700
2nd place $500
3rd place $300

LQ

[DANCINGEAGLE]

OK....I have talked with the powwow chair. He said that the registration fee for dancers is $6. For Singers it's $20 per group. Registration will include a meal for Saturday. For the general public it's $5 for those over 12; $3 for children under 12.

Prize Money is as follows:

Adults: $300, $200, $100
Teen: $100, $75, $50
Junior: $50, $25, $10
Tiny Tot: all will receive some money

LQ

You mean I can get in for $3.00? Wow, I knew my age would pay off one day!!!!!! Oh wait, you didn't say if you act under 12. OOps, my bad!

[Lapis Queen]

LMAO, you are soooooo funny. I can't wait to see you and mama. Hate I missed you this past weekend. But you know, duty calls!

[LSS]

Just bringing this thread back to life. Looks to be a good get up.

[LSS]

I hear folks have really been coming together up there to have a good pow wow this year. From what I understand they're bringing back the contest; both dance and drum.

I sure hope they have nice weather.


LSS

[MayChe]

Huh? I thought this pw was cancelled because of the issues that were going on up there... Were they resolved?