Come celebrate Native American traditions and colorful pageantry at the Louisiana Indian Heritage Association’s 44th annual Fall Powwow to be held Nov. 27 and 28 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center’s Trade Mart Building in Gonzales.

A powwow is a family reunion, revival and cultural festival showcasing Native American music, dancing, singing, storytelling and authentic crafts for sale. Sample Indian fry bread and other traditional foods. 

Dedicated to preservation of their heritage and featured in the exhibition area, Native American artisans from Louisiana and neighboring states will demonstrate the construction of baskets and other utensils essential for daily living. Enjoy the sounds of traditional and contemporary Native American music, storytelling, stomp dance exhibitions and other activities during the intermissions between intertribal dance sessions.

LIHAs Indian Market is the place to shop for Native American silver and turquoise jewelry, Kachina dolls, dance shawls, baskets, pottery, rugs, blankets, handmade leather goods, dream catchers, indigenous books, music CDs and DVDs, fine art and more. Native American artisans and traders from across the country travel hundreds of miles to demonstrate, display and sell their artwork, crafts and wares.

LIHAs powwows are highly interactive, intergenerational and educational, with activities appealing to families and individuals of all ages. Come meet and interact with Native Americans from across Indian Country, gain insight into a proud culture.

Storytelling, flute music and both traditional and contemporary music will entertain guests during breaks between dance sessions. The event will take place Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is adults $5 and children under 12 free with paid adult. Active military and first responders in uniform, World War II Veterans and LIHA members free.