Festival set for Sept. 12-13

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The 26th Annual Native American Festival & Powwow, sponsored by the Butts County Historical Society, is scheduled for Sept. 12-13 at Indian Springs Hotel/Museum, 1807 Hwy. 42 S. in Flovilla.

Festival hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Grand Entry will be at noon Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday.

Featured performers are Aztec Dancers Javier Alfaro and family; flutist Ryan Little Eagle and the Winged Ambassadors birds of prey. There will be Native Americans with stories, colorful regalia and traditional music, including drummers. Native American vendors will offer food, arts, crafts and demonstrations.

The historic hotel, built by Chief William McIntosh in 1823, will be open for tours, including the lovely Elizabeth Harris Garden. A donation of $5 for ages 15 and older and $3 for ages 4-14 is requested; parking is free.

For additional information, contact Trina Mansfield at 770-655-5905 or Butts County Historical Society at 770-775-3313.