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The Butts County Historical Society will be sponsoring the 27th Annual Native American Festival and Powwow the weekend of Sept. 10-11 at the Indian Spring Hotel-Museum, 1807 Hwy. 42 South in Flovilla.
Everyone is invited to come and meet Native Americans from different nations, listen to the stories and see the colorful Native American regalia, enjoy the traditional music and hear the beating of the drum.
The featured performers are the Aztec Dancers Javier Alfaro and family; watch the demonstration of Mesoamerican culture through dance and music. Also this year are Lowery Begay, Native American flutist and hoop Dancer, as well as respected indigenous musician Ryan Little Eagle.
Don’t miss the Grand Entry Saturday at noon and Sunday at 1 p.m.
Visit the Native American vendors featuring arts, crafts and demonstration. The Indian Springs Hotel-Museum, was built by Chief William McIntosh in 1823, will be open for tours and visitors can also take a stroll through the lovely Elizabeth Harris Garden.
The hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. There is a donation of $5 for adults and $3 for youth 5-17. For additional information, contact Trina Mansfield at 770-655-5905 or [email protected] or the Butts County Historical Society at 770-775-3313.
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