Inter-Tribal Pow Wow 2024
Celebrating the legacy and culture of North Carolina Indigenous communities!
In partnership with indigenous community organizers and the Dix Park Conservancy, join us for the Dix Park Inter-Tribal Pow Wow. Experience a day of competition dancing, music, and vendors showcasing the incredible legacy and culture of Indigenous communities living in North Carolina today.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, May 18
Time: 11:30 am - 6:30 pm (Dancer registration 9:00-11:30 am)
Location: Harvey Hill at Dix Park, 693 Palmer Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
RSVP: RSVPs help us plan for the number of attendees and you will be in the know of event updates and weather alerts.
Know Before You Go
- Please come prepared for the weather and be mindful of staying hydrated and protected from the sun.
- Walking will be necessary in and around the event area. Please note, portions of the event have uneven surfaces.
- Indoor restrooms are available at the Stone Houses and at the Chapel from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Additional portable restrooms are on-site, too.
- Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome, but please use your best judgement to determine if your pooch will enjoy the crowd and noise.
- If there is inclement weather, the event will be canceled and we will post alerts on social media and dixpark.org.
What to Bring
- Sunscreen, hats and a re-fillable water bottle
- Bug spray and wear closed-toe shoes
- Camp chairs and blankets
- Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed
Getting to Dix Park + Parking
Driving
- Via Western Boulevard: Enter at S. Boylan Avenue or Hunt Drive
- Via Centennial Parkway: Enter at Blair Drive
Biking or Walking
- Via Rocky Branch Greenway: Enter at S. Boylan Avenue
- Via Centennial Bikeway Connector: Enter at Blair Drive
Parking
- Follow event signs and parking staff
- Please carpool if possible!
- Bike racks are located at the Stone Houses
Accessibility
Dix Park continues to strive to be accessible and welcoming for visitors, including those with disabilities. Currently, portions of Dix Park, including some areas where programs and events occur, have uneven surfaces and are not fully accessible. Accessibility is a primary focus for early park improvements and all future planning and development.
Parking: Accessible parking spaces are available in all lots.
Restrooms: Indoor ADA restrooms are available at the Stone Houses and the Chapel. Accessible port-a-johns are located at the event area.
Programs and events: Raleigh Parks Inclusion Services works with community members to support participation. To request a program modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please complete and submit the Accommodation Request Form or contact Inclusion Services staff at 919-996-2147 or ParksInclusion@raleighnc.gov.
Questions?
Contact Dix Park Staff at 919-996-3255 or events@dixpark.org