Native American Festival and Pow Wow
Bring your family to experience the energy and color of the largest Native American gathering in Georgia. Free to Mountain Members, the four-day Native American Festival and Pow-Wow was named a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society.
Dates: November 5-8, 2020
Times:
- Thursday & Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Held at Stone Mountain Park’s Historic Square, the event showcases Native American culture through dance, music, authentic craft demonstrations, cooking traditions, storytelling, wildlife presentations and more.
- Experience the central role of dance in native culture as Native Americans from across the U.S. and Central America compete in inter-tribal dance and drum competitions.
- Learn about primitive skills such as flint-knapping, bow making, fire starting, open fire cooking, and pottery. Crawl inside a tipi and other traditional native dwellings. Parents and children participate in interactive experiences such as an encampment showing the lifestyle of local and regional historic Native American cultures.
- Find that one-of-a-kind holiday gift in the artists' marketplace, where world-renowned Native and Native-inspired artists and crafters demonstrate their skills and offer hand-crafted items for sale.
Native American Festival & Pow Wow is included in an All-Attractions Pass ticket which also includes access to exciting attractions Summit Skyride, Scenic Railroad, Mini-Golf and more! Due to large crowds, the Farmyard will be closed to the public during the event (November 5-8). We apologize for any inconvenience.
Dance and Drum Competition Entries:
Dance and Drum competitions begin Saturday, November 7 in the afternoon. Cash prizes will be awarded in a large variety of categories for men, women, and children. Dancers and Drummers must compete both Saturday and Sunday to be eligible for prizes. Grand Entrance will begin both days at 1 p.m with dancing to follow throughout the afternoon. Dancers wishing to compete must be outfitted with proper regalia. Registration is done onsite from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. Saturday, November 7. No exceptions. Registration is free. Registered dance and drum competitors are admitted to the Pow-Wow free and may bring up to four guests free of charge.* If you plan on participating in the Dance and Drum Competition on Saturday and Sunday, please plan to arrive early to secure parking near the entrance. Come show off your culture and your dance skills!
Please note that pets are not allowed at the Native American Festival and Pow-Wow.