Cherokee - Page 2

MariposaMorena08 · 06-29-2005, 12:50 AM

I am thinking of heading up that way from Charlotte. My hubby isn't into the powwows so I would be going and returning on Saturday...debating on whether it's worth it or not...

What type of atmosphere is there at this powwow? What I mean is this: I am new to powwows and will be going alone (or maybe with my daughter), I don't dance (yet) and have no desire to feel like a complete outsider/spectator. The NC powwows that I have been to were attended by some very great people who make you feel as though they have known you their whole lives. Guys, in your opinion, would it be worth a 6 hour drive (roundtrip)?

suthernwaterbird · 06-29-2005, 01:14 AM

oh yes. this is one of the best powwows in this region. There will be a lot of feel-good drums, and tons of good dancers. the food is good and vendors are good. it wil be worth it. its a 6 hour roundtrip for me too but i will be there for the whole weekend. I am the head singer of Waterbird, so all u pws.com folks comin, drop in and give us some feedback. Does anyone know if we will be on the stage this year now that it is finished (i think).....?

mountaindew · 06-29-2005, 12:29 PM

We used to go to this powwow all the time and drove more than 1,000 miles to get there. Don't think we'll make it this year though. It's a good powwow, although it does get hot. I see that in the past couple of years that they've cut down on their prize money. Different powwow committee I guess. Anyway, everybody have a good time and enjoy the fireworks, if they have them. I remember one year it was so foggy that we couldn't even see the fireworks. All we saw was a red/orange glow in the fog every once in a while. That was funny.

**Wojapi4Me** · 06-29-2005, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mountaindew

We used to go to this powwow all the time and drove more than 1,000 miles to get there. Don't think we'll make it this year though. It's a good powwow, although it does get hot. I see that in the past couple of years that they've cut down on their prize money. Different powwow committee I guess. Anyway, everybody have a good time and enjoy the fireworks, if they have them. I remember one year it was so foggy that we couldn't even see the fireworks. All we saw was a red/orange glow in the fog every once in a while. That was funny.

I remember the foggy fireworks year...

Fireworks this year are on Monday, July 4th at 10 p.m. so most of the pow wow people will be home by then I'm sure.

As for the stage, I doubt it. To my knowledge there will be a large tent next to the stage area. Right now, it's kind of muddy over there, but hopefully it won't rain until then. And yes, it has been hot this past week so make sure to keep hydrated if you plan to contest or dance during the day.

suthernwaterbird · 06-29-2005, 02:00 PM

Grand Entry is at 7 on friday right??

old bull · 06-29-2005, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by suthernwaterbird

Grand Entry is at 7 on friday right??

Slide over WATERBIRD WE WILL NEED SOME SHADE UP THERE ALSO I KNOW IT'S HOT BUT WILL GET HOTTER IN THE DRUM COMP.SEE YA THERE

suthernwaterbird · 06-29-2005, 10:42 PM

see ya there bro, who else is coming??

Ivypi · 06-30-2005, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Miss_Nish

Hey Bux... We're goin!...

I'm juss lookin' forward to some road-trippin' wit da family again. Takin' a chance n juss headin down to Cherokee.

Well hope ya gals can make it!

Thanx for that Info Dad!

are you coming this way too...you can't come all the way to NC and not visit...

Woogee · 06-30-2005, 11:08 AM

Jus wondering if their is an alternate location if it decides to rain? Also when does dance registration end cause we may not make it til Saturday? Will there be any gourd dancing?

**Wojapi4Me** · 06-30-2005, 11:17 AM

To answer everyone's questions:

Grand entries:
Friday 7:30 p.m.
Saturday 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m.

There is an alternate site, but it's not large at all and would be very crowded if it rains. The rain site is the multi-purpose building adjacent to the fairgrounds.

Contest registration:
Friday 5-6:30 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 12 noon (no exceptions)

Point system will start on Friday at Grand entry.

suthernwaterbird · 06-30-2005, 12:03 PM

It rained last year and we were under cover anyway so it should be fine, and I really doubt there will be any gourd dancing. That would rock if there was, but most likely not. See everyone there, hope everyone has a safe trip there, and good luck...

**Wojapi4Me** · 06-30-2005, 12:47 PM

The rain site would be used if its get too muddy under the tent.

To my knowledge, there won't be any gourd dancing at this pow wow.

Woogee · 06-30-2005, 03:47 PM

Thanx Dad! We appreciate the info. Looking forward to seeing everyone there. Travel safely!

sioux dude · 06-30-2005, 09:37 PM

Anybody know what drums are gonna go??

**NDNQt** · 07-01-2005, 12:10 PM

I talked to Dawnita last night and Blackbear was packing up to leave to be there today.

NDNGurl92782 · 07-04-2005, 11:32 AM

So who were the winners at Cherokee??

06-29-2005, 01:14 AM	#22 (permalink)
suthernwaterbird nobody Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: atl, ga Posts: 1,004	heck yea oh yes. this is one of the best powwows in this region. There will be a lot of feel-good drums, and tons of good dancers. the food is good and vendors are good. it wil be worth it. its a 6 hour roundtrip for me too but i will be there for the whole weekend. I am the head singer of Waterbird, so all u pws.com folks comin, drop in and give us some feedback. Does anyone know if we will be on the stage this year now that it is finished (i think).....? __________________ WhY yOu AsK? bEcUz We CaN!

06-29-2005, 02:00 PM	#25 (permalink)
suthernwaterbird nobody Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: atl, ga Posts: 1,004	Grand Entry is at 7 on friday right?? __________________ WhY yOu AsK? bEcUz We CaN!

06-29-2005, 10:42 PM	#27 (permalink)
suthernwaterbird nobody Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: atl, ga Posts: 1,004	see ya there bro, who else is coming?? __________________ WhY yOu AsK? bEcUz We CaN!

06-30-2005, 11:17 AM	#30 (permalink)
Wojapi4Me Kili! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Tha Rez Posts: 1,518	To answer everyone's questions: Grand entries: Friday 7:30 p.m. Saturday 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. There is an alternate site, but it's not large at all and would be very crowded if it rains. The rain site is the multi-purpose building adjacent to the fairgrounds. Contest registration: Friday 5-6:30 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 12 noon (no exceptions) Point system will start on Friday at Grand entry. __________________ If pro is the opposite of con, then wouldn't progress be the opposite of...lol

06-30-2005, 12:03 PM	#31 (permalink)
suthernwaterbird nobody Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: atl, ga Posts: 1,004	It rained last year and we were under cover anyway so it should be fine, and I really doubt there will be any gourd dancing. That would rock if there was, but most likely not. See everyone there, hope everyone has a safe trip there, and good luck... __________________ WhY yOu AsK? bEcUz We CaN!

06-29-2005, 12:50 AM	#21 (permalink)
MariposaMorena08 Pow Wow Visitor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23	I am thinking of heading up that way from Charlotte. My hubby isn't into the powwows so I would be going and returning on Saturday...debating on whether it's worth it or not... What type of atmosphere is there at this powwow? What I mean is this: I am new to powwows and will be going alone (or maybe with my daughter), I don't dance (yet) and have no desire to feel like a complete outsider/spectator. The NC powwows that I have been to were attended by some very great people who make you feel as though they have known you their whole lives. Guys, in your opinion, would it be worth a 6 hour drive (roundtrip)?

06-29-2005, 12:29 PM	#23 (permalink)
mountaindew Junior Dancer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South of the Canadian Border Posts: 121	We used to go to this powwow all the time and drove more than 1,000 miles to get there. Don't think we'll make it this year though. It's a good powwow, although it does get hot. I see that in the past couple of years that they've cut down on their prize money. Different powwow committee I guess. Anyway, everybody have a good time and enjoy the fireworks, if they have them. I remember one year it was so foggy that we couldn't even see the fireworks. All we saw was a red/orange glow in the fog every once in a while. That was funny.

06-30-2005, 11:08 AM	#29 (permalink)
Woogee thread observer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: land of wannabees Posts: 7	Jus wondering if their is an alternate location if it decides to rain? Also when does dance registration end cause we may not make it til Saturday? Will there be any gourd dancing?

06-30-2005, 12:47 PM	#32 (permalink)
Wojapi4Me Kili! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Tha Rez Posts: 1,518	The rain site would be used if its get too muddy under the tent. To my knowledge, there won't be any gourd dancing at this pow wow. __________________ If pro is the opposite of con, then wouldn't progress be the opposite of...lol

06-30-2005, 03:47 PM	#33 (permalink)
Woogee thread observer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: land of wannabees Posts: 7	Thanx Dad! We appreciate the info. Looking forward to seeing everyone there. Travel safely!

06-30-2005, 09:37 PM	#34 (permalink)
sioux dude Pow Wow Visitor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 3	Anybody know what drums are gonna go??

07-01-2005, 12:10 PM	#35 (permalink)
NDNQt PowWows.com Addicts Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Aylett, VA Posts: 1,076	I talked to Dawnita last night and Blackbear was packing up to leave to be there today. __________________ Becky B.

07-04-2005, 11:32 AM	#36 (permalink)
NDNGurl92782 Junior Dancer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NC Posts: 117	Cherokee So who were the winners at Cherokee??