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Close to 40 artisans and exhibitors expected for the Indian Village that opens during the 47th Annual Bluemont Fair Sept. 17-18 at 33834 Snickersville Tpke Bluemont, VA 20135.
Photo Credits: Northern Virginia Daily of the Tee Pee; Painted Ponies painting by Maria Ryan; other photographers Chris Anderson; PJ Thorn Photography; and unknown.
An exciting new feature this year is an authentically replicated Indian Village in Stone’s Field, designed to educate children (and adults!) about Native American culture. Funded through an award from the Virginia Commission for the Arts: Artists in Education Program to Sanctuary on the Trail Inc., (and supplemented by a generous donation from Ken and Julia Falke of Boulder Crest Retreat, and additional grants and donations), a residency collaboration between Sanctuary on the Trail. Inc. and the Village Montessori School created the village, which will be open to the public during both days of the Fair. Come celebrate with dance, regalia, storytelling, survival skills, living history exhibitors, trading post vendors, North American Bushcraft School, music from Dark Water Rising, and Military veteran and uniformed services tribute. Purchase authentic Native American Indian jewelry and watch these artisans create unique works of art. Event times at the Indian Village can be found within the Fair schedule at www.bluemontfair.org Requested donation for entrance to the Indian Village is $3 per person or $15 per family.  Thank you for giving voice to our Virginia Indian Village story Native Hoop Magazine in your Sept. 2016 Issue #45 !!! Click Here for a FREE Issue of Native Hoop Magazine  Hello Neighbors, We need more cattails, trees and clay. As may know by now, our local non-profit along with dozens of volunteers and students are constructing a Wigwam, Tee Pee and other structures for an inter-tribal, interactive Indian Village to open during the Bluemont Fair Sept. 17-18. LIST OF RESOURCES NEEDED:
WHY MUST WE CUT THE TREES? One of our young children-students asked, why are you cutting down the trees, we need them to breath? It can be a little awkward, when teaching children to respect Mother Nature, then turn around and show them cut trees. But the truth is, we need nature to survive. The Indian Village is an attempt to help children reconnect to the land, among many other things we are teaching them.
YOUNG TREE SAPLINGS NEEDED. We still need a decent number of tree saplings to use to make the frame for the Wigwam and a number of other structures. So we are looking for people/businesses who have lots of trees on their property and/or who might not mind getting rid of some of the young ones sprouting up. CONTACT US. My husband Chris would like to visit to see the trees, to make sure they are the right size before any are cut. Also, we have a special ceremonial-way to harvest the trees in a good way. Contact: renewhite64@gmail.com or 540-554-8730. Respectfully appreciate your help and/or referrals. Thank you.
Indian Village at the 47th Annual Bluemont Fair Sept. 17-18, 2016Q1. Is the Indian Village Sept. 17-18 a Pow Wow?
A1. No. However, we are simulating elements from Pow Wows, such as a uniformed services and military veteran tribute, honor guard, and modified grand entry. This educational Indian Village is a preview event for "The Gathering 2017." The Gathering is a pow-wow-like harvest festival with many dancers. All dancers are welcome to both events. Q2. If I am a Pow Wow dancer, may I attend the Indian Village in regalia? A2. Yes all dancers are welcome to attend. Our MC Andrew Tyler will call dances at certain times. Specific dance times coming soon. You are welcome to come and wear your regalia and dance to the appropriate song when they play; as well as walk around and enjoy the festival in your regalia. Note, this is not a pow wow and we have no live drum singers. Q3. How much does it cost to get in? A3. General Admission to the Bluemont Fair is $5, children 10 and under are free. The whole town opens to the fair. The Indian Village is in Stone's Field. For the Indian Village, we suggest $3 per adult and maximum $15 for large families. Money raised goes towards scholarships and helping bring this type Native American Indian cultural event to Northern Virginia. If you are a Low-Income Family, please come on out. We won't charge you to enter the Indian Village. Since this is not a Pow Wow, Dancers in regalia enter the Indian Village free. Everyone pays the general fair admission, except Volunteers and Vendors who receive special passes for the days they volunteer. Q4. Are you still taking vendors for the Indian Village? A4. No. Vendor spaces are filled. However, if you sell craft tools we may be able to fit you in. Please call Rene' at 540-554-8730 if you are a craft tool vendor. General vendors visit here Bluemont Fair Vendors. Q5. Where is the Indian Village? A5. Stone's Field 33834 Snickersville Tpke, Bluemont, VA 20135. Follow the signs for general parking. Maps available at the main Fair entrances. Q6. What time does the event start. A6. The gates officially open at 10 am and close at 5 pm. Though often, people start wandering through before that and linger around. Snickersville Tpke becomes one-way at 9:45 am. Q7. Is overnight tent-camping available? A7. Tent Camping for the Indian Village is available by reservation only. RV parking is reserved for vendors and exhibitors only. Night security patrols the fair area on Friday and Saturday nights, though the fair nor our staff are responsible for protecting valuables. Contact Rene' 540-554-8730 to reserve a tent spot. Camping if FREE. Q8. Where is parking? A8. Once you get on Snickersville Tpke follow the signs to general public parking.
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