Indian Summer Festival - Festivals on Waymarking.com

Organized and Incorporated in 1985 [a 501(c)3 organization], Indian Summer Festivals, Inc. was formed for the purpose of organizing, planning, and presenting an American Indian ethnic festival at the Summerfest Grounds the weekend after Labor Day each year. They are dedicated to strengthening the American Indian community and educating the general public on the history and the unique and diverse cultures of the American Indian by providing a forum to celebrate and showcase American Indian traditions.
A blending of the traditional and the contemporary, the Indian Summer Festival offers a fun and entertaining way to experience the diversity of American Indian culture. Each year a festival theme is chosen to showcase American Indian entertainers, musicians, fine artists, and craft people.
The festival also celebrates the rich American Indian heritage with authentic tribal villages, storytellers, traditional handcrafts, dance troupes, and lacrosse. Other highlights include a full competition Pow wow with the must see grand entry of dancers, the spectacular fireworks display on Saturday, the highly acclaimed food, Friday’s Education Day, and the Indian Summer Music Award (ISMA) show on Friday evening.
The 7th Annual Dylan's 2 Mile Run & Walk for Autism took place this year. To benefit the Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin (ASSEW) and Autism research. Dylan is an 8 year old American Indian boy from the Chippewa tribe who was diagnosed with Autism. Registration is at the Miller Stage on the Summerfest grounds at 8:30 A.M on Sunday, the weekend of the festival.
The Wisconsin Inter-Tribal Initiative, launched by a group of native women located in the Milwaukee area, is designed to raise awareness of breast cancer among American Indian women. Breast cancer survivors and supporters of cancer awareness were recognized at this year's Pow Wow Grand Entries. Called the "Pink Shawl Project" their message is "Dream the Cure".

This is one of many festivals you can attend at the Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) during your visit to the Milwaukee area during the summer months.

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How many days does the festival last?: 3 Admission Price: 12.00 (listed in local currency) National, County, or City Festival?: National Coordinates Location:: Inside of Main Gate Website:: Not listed

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