What happens at Tennessee Indian Education Pow Wow (NAIA 45th Annual Pow Wow)?

Events have included: dancing, drumming, native food, native arts and crafts.

What other cultural festivals are near Nashville?

The closest others on this calendar are African Street Festival in Nashville, TN (same city); Hispanic Heritage Festival at Nashville Zoo in Nashville, TN (same city); IndigeNash in Nashville, TN (same city).

Oct16-182026

Native American · Powwow · Nashville, Tennessee

Tennessee Indian Education Pow Wow (NAIA 45th Annual Pow Wow)

Name: Tennessee Indian Education Pow Wow (NAIA 45th Annual Pow Wow) 2026
Start: 2026-10-16
End: 2026-10-18
Location: Long Hunter State Park

October 16-18, 2026 at Long Hunter State Park

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About Tennessee Indian Education Pow Wow (NAIA 45th Annual Pow Wow)

A three-day powwow held each October at Long Hunter State Park by the Native American Indian Association of Tennessee. It offers dancing, drumming, traditional food such as fry bread, and Native arts and crafts. 2026 was the 45th annual.

What to expect

A powwow is a gathering of Native American nations and families with drumming, singing and dancing, often including dance competitions, a grand entry, and vendors selling crafts and food. Visitors are usually welcome, and the announcer explains when to stand and when photos are not allowed.

Tennessee Indian Education Pow Wow (NAIA 45th Annual Pow Wow) has included dancing, drumming, native food and native arts and crafts.

It is ticketed; see the official site for prices.

The next edition is October 16-18, 2026. It is usually held in October.

Dancing
Drumming
Native food
Native arts and crafts

Where it happens

Tennessee Indian Education Pow Wow (NAIA 45th Annual Pow Wow) is held at Long Hunter State Park in Nashville, Tennessee. It is one of 15 cultural festivals in Tennessee on this calendar.

Map centered on Nashville. The organizer lists Long Hunter State Park.Directions

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Questions about Tennessee Indian Education Pow Wow (NAIA 45th Annual Pow Wow)

When is Tennessee Indian Education Pow Wow (NAIA 45th Annual Pow Wow) 2026?: Tennessee Indian Education Pow Wow (NAIA 45th Annual Pow Wow) is October 16-18, 2026, according to the organizer.
Where is Tennessee Indian Education Pow Wow (NAIA 45th Annual Pow Wow) held?: Tennessee Indian Education Pow Wow (NAIA 45th Annual Pow Wow) takes place at Long Hunter State Park in Nashville, Tennessee.
Is Tennessee Indian Education Pow Wow (NAIA 45th Annual Pow Wow) free?: No. The organizer sells tickets or charges admission. Check the official site for prices.
What happens at Tennessee Indian Education Pow Wow (NAIA 45th Annual Pow Wow)?: Events have included: dancing, drumming, native food, native arts and crafts.
Who organizes Tennessee Indian Education Pow Wow (NAIA 45th Annual Pow Wow)?: Tennessee Indian Education Pow Wow (NAIA 45th Annual Pow Wow) is organized by Native American Indian Association of Tennessee. Their official site is naiatn.org/powwow.
What other cultural festivals are near Nashville?: The closest others on this calendar are African Street Festival in Nashville, TN (same city); Hispanic Heritage Festival at Nashville Zoo in Nashville, TN (same city); IndigeNash in Nashville, TN (same city).

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