The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe will hold its 90th Annual Powwow July 2nd, 3rd and 4th on the Tribal Grounds at 483 Great Neck Road South in Mashpee. This year, the powwow theme is "Honoring Wampanoag Traditions." The Powwow is a traditional celebration of Mashpee Wampanoag culture featuring Native American dancing, drumming, games, food, art, jewelry, wampum, gifts, crafts, and clothing. The Tribe is offering $30,000 in prize money for dance and drum competitions throughout the weekend.

Scheduled events and special performances include Host Drum: Shinnecock’s Young Bloods, Yarina (Andean Music), The Wampanoag Nation Singers, New England Birds of Prey, Wampanoag Powwow Princess Contest, Traditional Canoe Race, a Fire Ball game, and Clam Bake.

The Powwow will feature Master of Ceremonies Cedric Cromwell and Arena Director David Weeden. Head Man and Head Woman Dancers will be announced.

The Mashpee Wampanoag Powwow is open to the public and offers events and attractions for the whole family. Gates open at 10am each day. General Admission is $12 for adults, $6 for children 12 and under and elders 62+. For information on group rates, please call Powwow Director, Leslie Jonas @ 617-417-5260.

(Photos above by Kathleen Szmit)

(Photo above courtesy of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe)