44th Annual Thunderbird American Indian Powwow at Queens County Farm Museum | What’s happening in Westchester

44th Annual Thunderbird American Indian Powwow at Queens County Farm Museum


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 07/30/2023
44th Annual Thunderbird American Indian Powwow Celebrate American Indian Culture through music, dance, Native American crafts and food. This spectacular 3-day powwow features intertribal Native American dance competitions by over forty Indian Nations. Program features an expansive market of authentic Native American art, crafts, jewelry and food (don’t miss the fry bread!). The Thunderbird American Indian Powwow is an experience not to be missed, connecting the public to ancient Native American traditions and cultures and to each other.

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The Powwow includes 6 major dance categories for competing dancers. In addition, there are several other non-competitive dances such as Gourd Dance, Round Dance, Rabbit Dance, and demonstrations of various Iroquois, Pueblo and Apache dances. Each dance’s significance is explained to the public. The Grand Entry is a spectacular moment to experience the full regalia of these dancers. The bonfire on Friday and Saturday evenings is the culmination of these beautiful programs, where the audience is invited to join the dance circle. The bonfire is lit at dusk on Friday and Saturday between 8:00 pm–9:00 pm.

All event proceeds support Thunderbird American Indian Dancers Scholarship Fund and the Queens County Farm Museum Education Program. 

Online tickets only. Advance purchase recommended as tickets are limited. Ticket is required to enter powwow and craft/food market; no gate fee to enter farm grounds.

Tickets


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Location:

73-50 Little Neck Parkway
Floral Park, NY, 11004-1129
United States

Phone:

(718) 347-3276
Contact name: 
Sarah Meyer, Director of Marketing
Email address: 
The event has already taken place on this date: 
07/30/2023
Time: 
Friday, July 28: Performances 7-10pm (Gates open at 6pm) Saturday, July 29: Performances 12-5pm & 7-10pm (Gates open at 10am) Sunday, July 30: Performances 12-5pm (Gates open at 10am)
Price: 
1-Day Pass: $18; $12 (Children ages 2-12) 3-Day Pass: $36; $24 (Children ages 2-12) Free for ages 0-1 years old

Ages

All Ages Adults & kids together Adults without kids