Mountain Heritage Pow Wow Preserves Indian Culture

September 14-16   Mountain Heritage Pow Wow  The 7th annual event held this year at the Mountain Heritage Expo Center (621 Micaville Loop) in Burnsville NC. An exceptional opportunity to learn about the history and culture of the Native American People. 

Activities include dancing, drumming, singing, a lodge, demonstrators, story tellers, music, hand made craft vendors, and Native American food. Hours are Friday 8 AM - 9 PM, Saturday 9 AM - 9 PM and Sunday 10 AM - 5 PM. Admission is $5 for Adults and $2 for Children. Friday is Kids Day and children are FREE with their schools.

The purpose of the Pow Wows is to preserve and celebrate Native American heritage. Pow wows emerged in late 19th Century North America as a way to reclaim, practice, celebrate, and pass on to the next generation important elements of the Native American peoples' cultural heritage. Most pow wows have some common features that the public can expect to enjoy when they attend. These include "grand entry" parades and ceremonies that start the formal programming once or twice a day. Everything at a pow wow, as in all aspects of Native life, is laid out and performed in circles, to honor the cycle of life and maintain harmony with the forces of nature.


Learn more about the Mountain Heritage Pow Wow and other local events and attractions on the Burnsville NC Visitor Guide