44th Annual Paumanauke Pow Wow

The 44th Annual Paumanauke Pow Wow presented by the Paumanauke Native American Festival Inc., the Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts, and the Town of Babylon. Featuring Traditional, Inter-Tribal, and Aztec Dance; dance competitions; traditional drums, Native artisans, artists, and vendors. Rain or shine. You are encouraged to bring your own seating, such as lawn chairs. Benches around the dance circle are reserved for dancers. Please be courteous to leave space for dancers’ families and guests when choosing seating. Only enter the dance circle if you are invited. Always ask permission to take photos and/or video of dancers and of others. Stand during special songs, including the Grand Entry, Flag Songs, Veteran’s Songs, Memorial Songs, Prayer Songs, or other songs designated by the emcee. It is appropriate to remove hats that you may have on during the duration of these songs. The emcee will provide you with instruction and information regarding special songs. The festival takes place on Saturday with Grand entry at Noon and 7 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with Grand entry at Noon. There are no advance ticket sales, cash only on the door. Admission supports the Native American Scholarship Fund, the Annual Paumanauke Pow Wow, and Arts and Cultural Programs in the Town of Babylon. Pricing: $10; $5 Seniors (60+) & Teens (12–16); free for kids younger than 12