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Hunting Moon Powwow to Payout $90,000 in Prize Money

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POWWOW Calendar MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - The 7th Annual Hunting Moon Powwow will take place this weekend at the Potawatomi Bingo Casino's third floor Expo Center in Milwaukee.

Eight Powwows for the Delight of Spectors

The powwow begins Friday, October 21 and will end on Sunday, October 23.

This is a contest powwow which will payout $90,000.

Certain to be the main attraction, the dancing competitions are a treat for the eyes - from the intricate footwork and graceful movements to the beautiful regalia worn by the dancers, spectators will delight in these traditional dances. The drumming and singing are a splendor for the ears, the rich sounds evoking deep meaning.

And, of course, as in years past, spectators can enjoy a variety of vendors. From Native American arts and crafts to traditional foods to try, there is plenty to check out at this one-of-a-kind event.

Below is a list of powwows around Indian Country:

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Hunting Moon
October 21-23
1721 Canal Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

21st Trudeau Center
October 22-23
J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center
Warwick, Rhode Island

3rd Red Clay
October 21-23
Red Clay State Historic Park
Cleveland, Tennessee

23rd Annual Meherrin Powwow
October 21-23
852 Highway 11 North
Ahoskie, North Carolina

Eagle's Nest - 3rd Annual Powwow
October 22
Seguin, Texas

3rd Annual American Indian Festival
October 22
16000 Croom Airport Road
Upper Marlboro, Maryland

1st Annual Powwow for Life
October 22
571 State Park Road
Livingston, Texas

Barbara Bitsilly - Hernasy Memorial Powwow
October 22
Nakai Hall, Navajo Nation Fair Grounds
Window Rock, Arizona

posted October 20, 2011 6:00 am edt