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43rd Annual Stanford “Powwow”

Annual 3-day, free celebration of Native American music, art & dance
By - posted 5/10/2014 No Comment

Join 25,000+ people to celebrate this annual three-day, free celebration of Native American cultures through traditional songs, dances and events.

The Stanford Powwow is held rain or shine, every Mother’s Day Weekend, in the Eucalyptus Grove on Stanford campus.

The 2014 festival takes place the weekend of May 9-11.

43rd Annual Stanford Powwow & Indian Art Market
May 9-11, 2014
Eucalyptus Grove at Stanford University
FREE (donations accepted)

Full 2014 Schedule of Events

Friday, May 9, 2014: 5 pm to 10 pm
(Indian Art Market, performances, social dances & dance competition)

Saturday, May 10, 2014:
 11:30 am to 11 pm
(Gourd dancing, tiny tot dancing, hand drum contest, & dance competitions)

Sunday, May 11, 2014
: 11:30 am to 6 pm
(Gourd dancing, Mother’s Day Honor Song, social dances, hand drum contest and exhibitions)

Directions: The Powwow is held in the Eucalyptus Grove on the Stanford Campus in Palo Alto, CA. The Eucalyptus Grove is west of Stanford Stadium, located at the corners of El Camino Real and Embarcadero Road in Palo Alto, CA.

From 280 (North and South)
Exit Page Mill Rd. East toward Stanford. Turn left at El Camino Real. Turn left at Galvez/Embarcadero near Stanford Stadium. Follow the signs to parking.