The Odawa Festival & Pow Wow Committee would like to announce:

 

The 37th Annual Odawa Festival of Aboriginal Culture & Traditional Pow Wow


DATES: May 24, 25, & 26, 2013


Everyone welcome!
Come experience the culture!

Festival 2013 Poster

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Admission Prices:

May 25th: TBA (To be announced)

May 26th & 27th:

Children (0 - 12): FREE
Youth (13 - 18): $5.00
Adults (19 - 60): $10.00
Seniors (60+): FREE

Parking is free all weekend

LOCATION: Ottawa Municipal Campground,
411 Corkstown Rd. Nepean, ON
www.ottawacampground.ca (same as years past)

Take the Queensway to Moodie exit, to Corkstown Road, which runs parallel to the Queensway on the northern side.

 


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Public Transportation:
OC Transpo: www.octranspo.com

Routes: Bus #96 or Bus #152

Note: These buses do NOT go right to the trailer park, will have to walk from nearest bus stop.
(Note: Get off at Moodie & the Queensway/Corkstown Road)



Events

Schedule of events: (more to be announced)

Friday May 24: TBA
Saturday May 25: TBA
Sunday May 26: TBA


Grand Entries

Saturday May 25: TBA
Sunday May 26: TBA


37th Annual Traditional Pow Wow
A beautiful display of colourful dancers in regalia with the beat of the drum.


Arts and Crafts Market
A display of handcrafted work by Aboriginal people of North America


Food Court
Appetizing meals with Aboriginal food

 

 

Vendor registrations - Updated for 2013!


Food Vendor: (doc) 50 KB | (pdf) 59 KB

Product Vendor: (doc) 53 KB | (pdf) 60 KB

Exhibitor Application: (doc) 47 KB | (pdf) 19 KB

FESTIVAL & POW WOW FAQ's:

?: Where is the Festival?
A: Ottawa Municipal Campground (Previously known as: Ottawa-Nepean Tent & Trailer Park) www.ottawacampground.ca

?: Is there a host hotel for the Festival?
A: There is NO host hotel. Book hotel/motel in Kanata area (Richmond Rd., Moodie Dr.).

?: I would like to inquire about registering as a vendor.
A: Registration forms are posted below.

?: What kind of arts & crafts can I purchase there?
A: Hand made crafts such as carvings, dreamcatchers, jewellery etc. You can also find paintings, clothing, decals & many other expressions of Native culture.
Prices for the public to purchase items are set individually by each vendor.

?: What kind of food can I find there?
A: Lots of wild meats such as Moose, Cariboo, Deer, Buffalo etc.
Walleye, Arctic Char, Wild Rice & "Indian Tacos" are popular as well. Each vendor brings their own recipies so menu items change slightly from year to year.

?: What is prohibited at this event?
A: Drugs, alcohol & pets (guide dogs allowed).

?: Is this event wheelchair accessible?
A: Yes but since it is held outside at the Ottawa Campground, the ground conditions may pose a bit of a challenge on mobility.

?: Are non-Native people welcome to attend?
A: YES! Everyone is welcome!

For further information and questions send an email to: