Native American · Powwow · Moncks Corner, South Carolina
Wassamasaw Tribe Annual Powwow
October 10, 2026 at Old Santee Canal Park
About Wassamasaw Tribe Annual Powwow
The annual powwow of the Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians, held at Old Santee Canal Park in Moncks Corner. It is paired with a Native American Education Day for school groups the day before.
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.
Wassamasaw Tribe Annual Powwow has included grand entry, contest dancing, drumming, craft demonstrations, vendors and food.
It is ticketed; see the official site for prices.
The next edition is October 10, 2026.
- Grand entry
- Contest dancing
- Drumming
- Craft demonstrations
- Vendors
- Food
Where it happens
Wassamasaw Tribe Annual Powwow is held at Old Santee Canal Park in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. It is one of 11 cultural festivals in South Carolina on this calendar.















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Questions about Wassamasaw Tribe Annual Powwow
- When is Wassamasaw Tribe Annual Powwow 2026?
- Wassamasaw Tribe Annual Powwow is October 10, 2026, according to the organizer.
- Where is Wassamasaw Tribe Annual Powwow held?
- Wassamasaw Tribe Annual Powwow takes place at Old Santee Canal Park in Moncks Corner, South Carolina.
- Is Wassamasaw Tribe Annual Powwow free?
- No. The organizer sells tickets or charges admission. Check the official site for prices.
- What happens at Wassamasaw Tribe Annual Powwow?
- Events have included: grand entry, contest dancing, drumming, craft demonstrations, vendors, food.
- Who organizes Wassamasaw Tribe Annual Powwow?
- Wassamasaw Tribe Annual Powwow is organized by Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians. Their official site is wassamasawtribe.com/annual-powwow-education-day.
- What other cultural festivals are near Moncks Corner?
- The closest others on this calendar are HOLA Charleston Festival in Goose Creek, SC (about 14 miles); AAPI Mid-Autumn Festival in North Charleston, SC (about 20 miles); Latin American Festival in North Charleston, SC (about 20 miles).
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