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Contact: Ricky Rodriguez, TMP, CTTP
Wilson County Convention & Visitors Bureau
1-800-789-1327 or 615-453-9655
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Annual Mt. Juliet Pow Wow Celebrates Native American Culture

Mt. Juliet, TN, (September 12, 2011) – The public is invited to celebrate Native American culture at the 30^th annual Mt. Juliet Pow Wow on Sept. 24-25 at Charlie Daniels Park in Mt. Juliet.

The gates to the park will open at 10:30 a.m. on both days. Festivities include Native American food, arts, crafts, music, dancing and a silversmith on site. Over $11,000 in prize money will be awarded for drum and dance contests. Admission is free for children five and under, $4 for children ages six to 12 and $7 for everyone 13 and older. Everyone attending is encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

The Pow Wow has added meaning this year, as Gov. Bill Haslam has signed a resolution by the legislature designating September as “American Indian Heritage Month” in Tennessee. The resolution recognizes Native Americans, as descendants of the original inhabitants of the United States, for their military service and contributions to society in many different fields. It also encourages all Tennesseans to observe the month “with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities relating to the cultures, traditions, and languages of Native Americans.” Representative Linda Elam, one of the resolution sponsors, will attend the opening ceremony on Saturday to present the resolution.

For additional information about the Pow Wow, visit www.mtjulietpowwow.com, or contact Cindy Yahola at 615-443-1537 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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