2012 Powwow May 4-6, 2012

additional information added daily

Local Hotels:

Best Western (910)618-9799 20

Atkinson Inn (910)674-3185 20

Hampton Inn (910)738-3332 20

Comfort Inn (910) 345-0260

Country Inn & Suites (910)738-3838

Holiday Inn (910)671-1166

Fairfield Inn (910)739-8444

D.F. Lowry House Bed & Breakfast (619) 888-0283 or dflowryhouse.com

We want your stay at the D.F. Lowry House (Robeson County's only Bed & Breakfast to be as relaxing and comfortable for you and so we offer these accommodations:

-charming comfortable rooms
-backyard garden with patio seating for reading and lounging
-indoor lounge area with sofas, television, books and board games
-off-street parking
-complimentary delicious full breakfasts
-coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and snacks
-fresh-baked cookies in the evening
-luxurious bathroom amenities
-this is a non-smoking house with smoking areas outside
-no pets are permitted
-children over 14 are welcome
-free wireless internet is available
-deposit required is 50% to stay
-regular check-in: 4:00pm check-out: 12:00 noon but will be arranged for the guest's powwow schedule

The rooms are named after members of the Lowry family that built this house in the 1930.

Rates: All those who respond through the tribe receive a special powwow 20% discount

D.F. Lowry Room Single: $75.00 $60.00 Double: $84.00 $67.20
This cozy room on the first floor has a full-size bed, a hand crafted wooden dresser, a private full bath, and a wonderful view of the serene outdoors.

Jesse Mae's Room Single: $75.00 $60.00 Double: $84.00 $67.20
This light-filled master bedroom on the second floor comes with a queen-size bed, a hand crafted wooden dresser, a private balcony, and a large arched window overlooking the front yard area.

Dr. Earl's Room Single: $68.00 $54.40 Double: $77.00 $61.60
This unique bedroom on the second floor has a queen-size bed, a quaint sitting area, and overlooks the front yard area.

Ouida’s Room Single: $68.00 $54.40 Double: $77.00 $61.60
This cozy room on the second floor has a queen-size bed, a hand crafted wooden dresser, and a wonderful view of the serene outdoors.

- all rates are subject to an 11% tax (state and occupancy)

If there is any additional information that you may need please call (910) 522-1030

For best rate ask for the "Lumbee Spring Powwow Booking"

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Lumbee Powwow Showcased by USA Today

American Indian culture is alive and well and on colorful display at powwows across the country. Paul Gowder , creator of powwows.com, which showcases these social and spiritual events, shares some favorites with Gary McKechnie for USA TODAY.

Complete online article[ click here ]

publication printed April 15, 2011

 

"Dance of the Spring Moon" 2011 Lumbee Tribe Spring Powwow Head Staff

Head Male Dancer: Rob Jacobs (Lumbee)
Head Lady Dancer: Erica Dellinger(Lumbee)
Host Drums:
            Northern - Meskwaki Nation
            Southern - Ottertrail Singers
Masters of Ceremonies: Sandon Jacobs & Vince Beyl(Ojibwe)
Head Judge: JD Moore
Head Drum Judge: Paul Walters
Arena Director: Reggie Brewer(Lumbee)


Scheduled Specials:

Biggest of the Big Boys $2,500 (Eastern War vs. Men's Northern Traditional)

Open to Men Northern Traditional and Men's Eastern Traditional registered to compete during the powwow and over the age 25 at the time of competition. This special is being hosted by the Powwow Committee in honor of Wanda K. Locklear who would always, no matter the situation would stop to watch "the big boys" in Northern Traditional and Eastern Traditional compete. This special will be judged by friends and family of Wanda K. who share her love of the energy and fierce competition , and on the final powwow day will crown the "Biggest of the Big Boys"! Dancers maybe required to dance multiple songs at the discretion of the judges. In order to place participate must be a registered powwow dancer and have/be able to show proof of Tribal affiliation


Golden Age(Men) $600,$400,$200
Golden Age (Women) $600,$400,$200

This special is being hosted by the Powwow Committee to showcase our elders who still carry the torch and who sometimes can still upstage the younger dancers and wow the crowds. This year we are honoring the late Ray Littleturtle who was known in powwow circles as a great MC and an advocate for the Lumbee Tribe and all natives. Open to participates registered to compete during the powwow and who are over the age 55 at the time of competition. All categories will dance together, this is a catch all special. Dancers maybe required to dance multiple songs at the discretion of the Head Judge. Once again, in order to place, participate must be a registered powwow dancer and have/be able to show proof of Tribal affiliation.

3+ Man Hand Drum Jam ~$500

This special is being hosted by the Powwow Committee. Open to participates registered to compete during the powwow, no age restrictions. In order to place participate must be a registered powwow participate and have/be able to show proof of Tribal affiliation.


Dial Family Grass Special 6 places

This special is being hosted by the Dial Family. Details provided at time of dancer registration.

 

Dancer Rules

  1. Registration for all categories will open Friday 5 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m. Registration will close at Noon on Saturday.
  2. Contestants may enter in only one category and once registered, cannot switch categories.
  3. Contestants must have full dance regalia to compete. The contestant's regalia must be suitable and appropriate for the division in which they compete.
  4. Contestants must have tribal affiliation and Tribal ID may be requested.
  5. If any major part of a contestant's regalia falls or is dropped during a dance contest, (s)he will be disqualified voluntarily or by the Judges and Arena Director. Dyed hackles or plumes are not considered a major part of the regalia.
  6. Each contestant must wear the number issued by the registrar for their contest category. Contestant's number must be visible to the people recording numbers in order to receive points during the grand entries.
  7. Contestants observed holding up the grand entry procession will not receive points for that grand entry.
  8. Contestants observed leaving the arena before flags are posted will not receive points for that grand entry.
  9. Judges will be selected by the Powwow Committee in consultation with the Arena Director and Head Judges.
  10. The contest will be on a point system.
  11. Contestants suspected of consuming alcohol/drugs or displaying inappropriate behavior will be disqualified by the Committee, Contest Judges, Head Judges, or Arena Director.
  12. By registering, you are giving the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, permission to use your photo/image as part of their public relations material.
  13. No Weapons of any kind
  14. No Vending will be allowed by non-registered vendors and NO solicitation of any kind.
  15. No Illegal Substances, weapons, or violence permitted. Powwow grounds will be patrolled by various city/county and private police during entire powwow.
  16. No bicycles or scooters or personal motorized vehicles will be permitted into the powwow grounds (This includes, but is not limited to: golf carts, ATV's motor scooters, and powered skateboards).

  

Address:

Southeastern Agricultural Center
Farmers Market
1027 Us Highway 74 E, Lumberton, NC 28358

Directions to powwow

Powwow Hours

Friday May 6 Grand Entry 7pm gates open to public at 5pm

Saturday May 7 Grand Entry at noon gates open to public at 10am

Sunday May 8 Grand Entry at 1pm gates open to public at 11am

VENDOR INFORMATION

Vendors must have an application completed prior to setting up.

The powwow grounds will be open Thursday at 10am for vendors who can come and begin the process.

Sites are first come first serve with spaces around the powwow circle for paying applicants only.

All informational/free booths have their own area designated by the powwow grounds manager.

Vendor Application(910.522.5186)

CONTACT INFO

Powwow Co-Chairs

Terry White , Vendor Coordinator
Phone: 910.522.5186

Ronald Cummings, Grounds Coordinator
Phone: 910.521.7861 ext.280

Powwow Committee

John Oxendine, Event Coordinator
Phone: 910.522.2217

Alex Baker, Advertising & Marketing
Phone: 910.522.2202

Robert Carter, Advertising
Phone: 910.522.2204

Norma Locklear, Vendors
Phone: 910.522.2207

Beatrice Maynor , Funding
Phone: 910.522.2203

Billy Hunt, Asset Management
Phone: 910.522.5464

Morgan Hunt, Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 910.522.5462

 

Powwow Chair pro tempore emeritus Wanda Kay Locklear, (1954-2010)