“Whole Lotta Bak’in Going On”

THURSDAY, September 22

FAIR OPENS to the public at 10:00 a.m.



NEZ PERCE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
1229 Burrell Avenue
Lewiston, ID 83501

Check out admission prices and Schedule at Fair Website. Click Here

36th Annual

Pah-Loots-Pu Pow-wow

When: September 23 and 24, 2011

Where: Schweitzer Event Center

This is a 2 day pow wow starting on Friday September 23rd 2011 at 7pm and ending on Saturday the 24th at 11pm. Grand Entry is 7pm on Friday and noon on Saturday as well as at 7pm. Dinner Break is from 5-6:45pm on Saturday.

First 10 walk in drums will be paid

Vendor Applications are available a www.nawa.wsu.edu
For more information please visit kuahmah.wsu.edu or contact the Native American Student Center at 509-335-8676.

HEAD STAFF:
Host Drum: Young Grey Horse
MC’s: Fred Hill and Mike Squeochs
AD: Jonathan Windy Boy
Head Man: David Brown Eagle
Head Woman: Ann Abeyta

All Vendors Welcome!!

35th Annual Chief Lookingglass Powwow

When: Aug 19th – 21st

Where: Wa-A’Yas Community Center in Kamiah, ID.

Events: Name givings and memorials on Friday Afternoon; Contest Dancing for Juniors through Golden Age; Lookingglass Powwow Parade; Huckleberry Pancake Breakfast; 3 0n 3 Basketball Tournament; Lookingglass Fun Run & “Best in the West” Fry Bread Contest

Info: Registration – Yvonne Oberly (208) 935-0579; Parade – Angela Broncheau (208) 935-0718; Vendors – (208) 935-2890; 3on3 BB Tourney – Feather broncheau (208) 935-5125 or Abe Broncheau (208) 935-7561; Fun Run – Jorja Valandra (208) 935-0289

Website

66th Annual Chief Joseph Days

featuring four days of family events, parades,and action packed rodeos

When: July 27th – 30th

Where: Joseph, OR

* Four nights of PRCA Rodeos
* Grand Parade down Main Street
* Nightly dances, plus special teen-only dance
*Great shopping in quaint Joseph
* Hiking, swimming at Wallowa Lake, & More
***For tickets and info click HERE***

Tuesday, July 26:
1:00 PM – Bucking Horse Stampede down Main Street, Joseph

Wednesday, July 27: Ticket Price $12 General Admission
2:00 PM – Rodeo Slack
7:00 PM – Action packed Rodeo at the Harley Tucker Memorial Arena!
Family Night! Kids 6 & under FREE
Kid-friendly humor at Rodeo
9:00 PM – Family Dance

Thursday, July 28: Ticket Price $12 General Admission
2:00 PM – Rodeo Slack
7:00 PM – Action packed Rodeo at the Harley Tucker Memorial Arena!
Casino Night after Rodeo at Thunderroom – proceeds support local schools

Friday, July 29: Ticket Price $15 covered; $13 uncovered
5:30 AM – American Legion Breakfast begins
7:00 AM – Golf Tournament Signup at Alpine Meadows Golf Course, Enterprise
10:00 AM – Kiddie parade down Main Street
2:00 PM – Rodeo Slack
7:00 PM – Action packed Rodeo at the Harley Tucker Memorial Arena!
Dance to live music after Rodeo at Thunderroom
9:00 PM – Teen dance at Joseph Community Center with Full Tilt Audio – cover $5

Saturday, July 30: Ticket Price $18 covered; $15 uncovered
Early AM – Shrine Breakfast at the Rodeo Grounds begins
10:00 AM – Grand parade on Main Street
12:00 PM – Friendship Feast at the Encampment Pavilion
2:30 PM – Rodeo Slack
3:00 PM – Traditional Indian Dance Contest at the Encampment Pavilion
7:00 PM – Final night of Action packed Rodeo at the Harley Tucker Memorial Arena!
Dance to live music after Rodeo at Thunderroom
9:00 PM – Teen Dance at Joseph Community Center with Full Tilt Audio – cover $5
11:00 PM – Cowboy breakfast begins

Sunday, July 31:
Cowboy Breakfast Continues
9:00 AM – Cowboy Church Service at the Harley Tucker Memorial Arena
Sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Cowboys

Beach Bash Kids Camp

When: July 26-28

Where: Pi Nee Waus Community Center

Who: Grades K-12

Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 PM

If you are entering grades K-6, there is a great Kids Camp Beach Bash experience for you!

There’s plenty of adventure, fun,games, music, crafts, snacks and new friends waiting to meet you!

Lapwai Days 2011

“A Centennial Celebration”

In an effort to revive a greater sense of community, the City of Lapwai, Nez Perce Tribe, Lapwai School District, and community members have joined together to re-establish an annual event that celebrates our community, history and culture. With its long history and rich culture our community is in a position to establish and create an event to remember and be celebrated for years to come.

This year, the event coincides with the City of Lapwai celebrating 100 years, activities planned include: Nez Perce Film Festival, Heritage Parade, Concerts, Community Dinner, Community Yard Sale, Art Show/Market, History Wall, Bounce Carnival, 3-on-3 Tournament, Horseshoe Tournament, Family Fun Run/Walk, Rez Olympics, Dunk Tank, Church in the Park, and Friendship Powwow. Click Here for Map.

AGENDA

Wednesday July 6th

8:30am Leplepyéeye Art Show/Market

6pm Tak’áyn waas Film Festival – “Nez Perce Legends” and “Break Heart Pass”

Thursday July 7th

8:30am Leplepyéeye Art Show/Market

6pm Tak’áyn waas Film Festival – “Doing It?” and “Northwest Passage”

Friday July 8th

8:30am Leplepyéeye Art Show/Market

9am Rock da Block 3 on 3 Tourney

6pm Concert in the Park featuring Kontageous

8:30pm     Concert in the Park featuring “Too Slim & the Taildraggers”

Saturday July 9th

8am Family Fun Run & Obstacle Course (Registration 7:00-7:45 am at track)

8am Community Yard Sale (Setup 6am -8am)

9am “The Centennial Challenge” Horseshoe Tourney

10am Heritage Parade (8:30am – 10am Parade lineup)

12pm All Day Fun in the Park: Food Court, Arts & Crafts, Kids Bounce Carnival, Dunk Tank, History Wall, Cultural and Information booths

3pm Rez Olympics

6pm Community Feast

7pm Friendship Powwow

Sunday July 10th

8am Pancake Breakfast (Hosted by local churches)

10am Church in the Park (Local congregations)
View Lapwai Days 2011 in a larger map

 

 

Sponsors:

Bolland Enterprises & Pacific Empire Radio

 

 

 

Clearwater River Casino & Resort

 

 

 

Swire Coca Cola Bottling Company of Lewiston

 

 

 

Progressive Engineering Group, Inc.

 

 

 

Sterling Savings

 

 

 

 

Leplepyéeye Art Show/Market

Theme: “leplepyéeye a family of butterflies”.

Artists are limited to displaying artwork that is consistent with juried pieces.

Artists who wish to exhibit and sell their works are required to be present on site during the three days, July 6, 7 and 8 during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. We accept all media, including: digital art, leather, metal and wood art, photography, watercolors, oil paintings, acrylic paintings, ceramics, sculpture, pottery, drawing, painting, photography, clay, collage, glass and metal to wood , textiles, and mixed media. The only caveats are:

1) The product must be hand made and not mass produced (i.e. Tupperware is not art, unless you do something interesting with it).

2) The art or craftwork must not be profane or indecent (As a family friendly event, Lapwai Centennial committee reserves the right to define what it considers to be profane or indecent).

3). Applications will be available on site before set-up on 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 6 at the Lapwai High School Commons area. Artists will adhere to the rules and regulations as noted on application. Each artist is responsible for setting up and tearing down of their area. Artist will remove all artwork on Friday, July 8 before 2 p.m.

4) Artists will submit donations either monetary or artwork in lieu of table/vendor fee to the Lapwai Centennial raffle.

For more information contact City of Lapwai at 843-2212

Lapwai Days 2011 Heritage Parade


As part of our Lapwai Days 2011 Celebration we would like to extend to you and everyone in your community an invitation to participate in our Lapwai Days 2011 Heritage parade. Any entries from the community, such as royalty, floats, antique cars, drill teams, horse clubs, etc., would be most welcome.

This year our parade theme is “A Centennial Celebration.” The parade will line up at Valley Foods parking lot on North Main Street. Line up time is 45 minutes prior to parade time. The parade will follow Main St on to Agency Drive and end at the Lapwai Elementary.

If you plan to participate in any of these activities, please fill out the enclosed entry form.
Circle the days you will attend and bring it with you.

We look forward to seeing you during our celebration.

NOTE: The entry form must be signed by person of authority for your organization/company for entry in the parade and children must sign the parent/child consent form.

Forms must be faxed to: Diabetes Program Department/Parade Committee – Fax: 1-208-843-9406

If you have any questions, please contact Lilly James, 621-5000, Ext: 2924 email: lillyj@nimiipuu.org

Downloads

Lapwai Heritage Parade Form

Parade Parent Consent Form

Parade poster

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