🎭 Spirit of the Veteran and Warrior Pow Wow Comes to Evensville in November

The annual Spirit of the Veteran and Warrior Pow Wow returns to the Rhea County Fairgrounds in Evensville this November, bringing intertribal dancing, drumming, craft vendors, and cultural celebration to the region. The two-day event honors veterans, first responders, and educators while welcoming the public to experience Native American traditions and community.

📅 Event Details and Schedule

The pow wow takes place November 14-15, 2026, at the Rhea County Fairgrounds on Harold Robbins Lane in Evensville. 🎪 Gates open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Grand Entry ceremonies begin at noon both days. Admission is $7 per person, with free entry for children under 10. Veterans, police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and teachers receive complimentary admission with valid identification.

🎨 What to Expect

The event features Native American dancing and drumming performances, specialty dances, and a “Luck of the Draw” competition. ✨ Visitors can browse Native American craft vendors, enjoy food offerings, and listen to native flute players and storytellers. A live auction and trade blanket ceremony are also scheduled. The host drum is Medicine Scout, with Joey Pierce serving as master of ceremonies.

Leadership roles include Keeper of the Circle Michael Veal, Head Man Dancer Shaun Hedgecoth, Head Woman Dancer Erika “Nikki” Koellein, Head Veteran James Morgan (US Marine Veteran), and Pow Wow Ambassador Summer-Rayne Rattler. 🥁 All drums and dancers are welcome to participate.

🤝 Community Support and Logistics

The pow wow is sponsored by The Winds of Wolves Farm and Refuge and receives support from the Cherokee Removal Museum. ❤️ Best Western in Dayton is designated as the host hotel, located at 7835 Rhea County Highway, Dayton, TN 37321 (phone: 423-775-6560).

For more information, contact “Tyishka” at 423-716-8316. Vendor inquiries should be directed to Richard “Two Wolves” DeArk at 423-503-1407 or NoahBuiltDeArk@yahoo.com. The event maintains a community-focused atmosphere with a clear policy: no firearms, drugs, or alcohol allowed, and participants are asked to refrain from religious and political discussions. 🌟