Gathering of the People Powwow to take place Aug. 2 & 3

The Gathering of the People Powwow will take place this weekend, Aug. 2 and 3, in Cataract.

Gates open at 10 a.m. each day, with Grand Entry taking place at noon on Saturday and Sunday.

The event is an all ages event. Children under the age of three will be admitted for free. Veterans and first responders will be admitted for free with proper identification.

Those ages 10 to 59 will be charged $5 for admission, and those aged 60 or older will be admitted for free. Veterans and first responders will be admitted for free with proper identification.

The event will also have Buffalo Child who will serve as emcee and perform a Hoop Dance. He has been in over 100 movies, films, and TV shows. His Hoop Dance will take place at 7 p.m. on Saturday. The event will also have a glow dance at dusk on Saturday.

Additional information can be found on the event's Facebook page.

Those interested in more information can contact one of the following organizers: Cyndi Capps at 812-821-4406, Rachel Blythe at 812-698-7378, Sarah Baysinger at 812-229-2596.