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Shinnecock Indian Nation Powwow

 Recommended by USA Today as one of America’s 10 Great Powwows, the 66th annual Shinnecock Indian Nation Labor Day Weekend powwow includes more than 100 vendors of Native arts and crafts, Native foods and more.

There will be drum competitions and dance competitions in many different styles, such as Traditional, Grass, and Eastern Blanket.

Musicians Joanne Shenandoah and Arvel Bird will perform during the weekend.

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Proceeds benefit the Shinnecock Tribe and Shinnecock Presbyterian Church.

Grounds open at 3 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. from Saturday to Monday. Grand entry ceremonies will be 7 p.m. on Friday, 12:30 and 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and 12:30 p.m. on Monday.

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Tickets may be bought at the gate with cash, Visa or MasterCard. General admission is $12 for adults,  and tickets for seniors, children and persons with disabilities is $10. Children 5 and younger are free. Parking is free. No pets are permitted.

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