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POW WOW

History of the Upper Current River Powwow
Blankets and sunshades around arena give you an idea of how many are dancing.
 

2008 Powwow

2008 James Ellis reported there to be 2000 in attendance with 60 dancers and 22 Gourd Dancers but it doesn't look more than 100 people for Grand Entry on Saturday, estimated 18 dancers for Grand Entry and 5 Gourd Dancers.

(later Saturday afternoon through evening)

Grand Entry (Saturday)

All Grand Entry Dancers

Gourd Dancers

 
Gourd Dancers

2007 Powwow

2007 no count estimate given but it doesn't look more than 150 people for Grand Entry on Saturday, estimated 25 dancers

Grand Entry (notice the lack of blankets on the benches)

Looking for more pictures of 2007

2006 Powwow

Looking for pictures

2006 an estimated 6000 in attendance and over 150 dancers.

2005 Powwow

2005 it was estimated to be 8000 in attendance, and over 125 or more dancers

Grand Entry (Center left is east side of area)

Close-up of Grand Entry

South East corner looking towards main building

Buckskin Dancers

Traditional Dancers

Honor Dance for Larry Sellers

Parking lot and campers for 2005