Cultural Festivals Return this Fall

Lebanon, TN (September 8, 2008) – The Wilson County Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce The 27th Annual Mt. Juliet Pow Wow and Tennessee State Pow Wow and Fall Festival. Coming this fall, The Mt. Juliet Pow Wow will be held on September 27 and 28, at Charlie Daniels Park, 1038 Charlie Daniels Pkwy, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122. The gates open at 10am each day. Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for children under 13, and free for children ages 5 and under. Tickets can be purchased at the gate.

Come witness the pageantry, color and excitement of competition dancing. All ages welcome. There will be live native music at 4:30pm on Saturday by The Flying Feather Band. This year’s attractions include:

• Over $11,000 in prize money awarded
• Silversmith on Site
• Native American Food, Music, Dancing, Arts and Crafts
• Live Buffalo
• Flying Feather Band

Also coming this fall, The Tennessee State Pow Wow and Fall Festival will be held on October 17, 18 and 19, at Long Hunter State Park, 2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage, TN 37076. Gates open Friday at 9am, Saturday and Sunday at 10am. Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for seniors and children ages 6-12, and free for children ages 5 and under.

Join in the celebration of Indian culture still nurtured by the some 10,000 Native Americans who call Tennessee home today. This year’s celebration includes:
Authentic Indian Food

• Books, Music and Paintings
• Native American Arts and Crafts
• Storytelling and Games
• Competition Dancing and Drum Contest
• Cultural Festivals Return this Fall

For additional information on the Mt. Juliet Pow Wow, contact: Cindy Yahola-Gallegos, 615-443-1537. For more information on The Tennessee State Pow Wow, contact The Native American Indian Association of Tennessee, Inc. (NAIA), 615-232-9179, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  

For additional Wilson County information on accommodations, historical sites, upcoming events, shopping and recreational opportunities, please contact the Wilson County CVB at 615-453-9655 or log on to www.visitwilsoncounty.com

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