Tuscarora Nation of Maxton is hosting the North Carolina American Indian Festival and Pow Wow next weekend.

The 29th annual event is planned for May 15-17 at the Tuscarora Nation Territory Tribal Grounds, 288 Tuscarora Nation Road Maxton.

This three day event is a family gathering and the public is invited to attend.

Admission is $2 Adults, $1 Children, and free for senios. Tuscarora Nation event grounds will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The Pow Wow grand entry for dancers will be at 6 pm May 15; and 12 noon May 16.

The American Indian Festival & Pow Wow will have many different traditional singers, drummers, dancers, crafters, artists and much. There will also be a 1700’s replica Village site and museum will be open.

Veterans will be honored during the Grand Entry ceremonies each day with special recognition to soldiers active and not active. American Indian crafters will have pottery, beadwork, jewelry, leather, crafts, and more for sale. Historical and cultural demonstrations will be planned during the festival.

Special traditional dance exhibits will take place at various times of the day. Native food will be available, Indian fry bread, fish, chicken; variety of food will be sold with plenty of ice cold beverages.

"The Tuscarora Nation invites you to be a part of this special annual event," said Chief Leon Locklear. "We are celebrating this year the 29th anniversary of our nation and will commemorate this event during the Pow Wow and Cultural Festival. Please share in this special celebration of our cultural heritage with us at the wonderful Tuscarora Nation Grounds, Maxton, North Carolina."

John Oxendine, Tuscarora Nation, will be the master of ceremonies. Host Drum will be Kau-Ta-Noh, Jr.’s from North Carolina. Several drum have been invited.

Camping available for the entire weekend. Pow Wow attendants are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs.

Due to health and safety regulations, pets are not allowed on Tribal Grounds, unless for handicap access.

For additional information about the 29th Annual Tuscarora Indian Festival & POW Wow, visit the Tuscarora Nation of North Carolina website: HYPERLINK "http://www.tuscaroranationnc.com" www.tuscaroranationnc.com or call the tribal office at (910)-844-3352, via email: tuscaroranationnc@yahoo.com