The Odawa Festival & Pow Wow Committee would like to announce:

 

The Odawa Festival of Aboriginal Culture 2010


DATES: May 28, 29, & 30, 2010


Everyone welcome!
Come experience the culture!


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Poster(8x10.2): (pdf) 750KB

SCHEDULE: (doc) 29 kb

SCHEDULE: (pdf) 57 kb


$5.00 General Admission Friday

Children under 12 free the entire weekend!



Admission Prices:

Adults: $15/day - $25/weekend

Seniors/Youths/Students: $5/day - 10$/weekend

Adult Members save $5 off admission prices!


LOCATION: Ottawa Municipal Campground,
411 Corkstown Rd. Nepean, ON
www.ottawacampground.ca (same as years past)

Take the Queensway to Moodie exit, to Corkstown Road, which runs parallel to the Queensway on the northern side.

 


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Public Transportation:
OC Transpo: www.octranspo.com

Routes: Bus #96, Bus #101 or Bus #166

Note: These buses do NOT go right to the trailer park, will have to walk from nearest bus stop.
(Note: Get off at Moodie & the Queensway/Corkstown Road)



Events


Grand Entries

Saturday the 29th at 12pm (noon)

Sunday the 30th at 12pm (noon)


34th Annual Pow Wow
A beautiful display of colourful dancers in regalia with the beat of the drum.


Arts and Crafts Market
A display of handcrafted work by Aboriginal people of North America


Food Court
Appetizing meals with Aboriginal food

Vendor registrations

Food Vendor: (doc) 47KB
Product Vendor: (doc) 52KB
Exhibitor Application: (doc) 45KB

FESTIVAL & POW WOW FAQ's:

?: Where is the Festival?
A: Ottawa Municipal Campground (Previously known as: Ottawa-Nepean Tent & Trailer Park) www.ottawacampground.ca

?: Is there a host hotel for the Festival?
A: There is NO host hotel. Book hotel/motel in Kanata area (Richmond Rd., Moodie Dr.).

?: I would like to inquire about registering as a vendor.
A: Registration forms are posted below.

?: What kind of arts & crafts can I purchase there?
A: Hand made crafts such as carvings, dreamcatchers, jewellery etc. You can also find paintings, clothing, decals & many other expressions of Native culture.
Prices for the public to purchase items are set individually by each vendor.

?: What kind of food can I find there?
A: Lots of wild meats such as Moose, Cariboo, Deer, Buffalo etc.
Walleye, Arctic Char, Wild Rice & "Indian Tacos" are popular as well. Each vendor brings their own recipies so menu items change slightly from year to year.

?: What is prohibited at this event?
A: Drugs, alcohol & pets (guide dogs allowed).

?: Is this event wheelchair accessible?
A: Yes but since it is held outside at the Ottawa Campground, the ground conditions may pose a bit of a challenge on mobility.

?: Are non-Native people welcome to attend?
A: YES! Everyone is welcome!

For further information and questions send an email to: