Southampton - The 63rd Annual Shinnecock Powwow Gathering of Native Americans Contest Powwow and Celebration will be held on Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 4 through Sept. 7 at the Shinnecock Indian Reservation in Southampton. The grounds open on Friday at 3 p.m., and the event will run on Saturday through Monday, from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets are $12 Adults, $10 Kids, Seniors and Handicapped.

There will be music and dance performances; sunset fire lighting; dance specials, including fancy and traditional smoke dances; arts and crafts; food and over 100 vendors. This year's Pow Wow is a benefit for the Shinnecock Tribe and the Shinnecock Presbyterian Church.

Advance tickets are available, and credit cards are accepted. No pets are allowed.
For more information contact the Shinnecock Tribal Office at 631-283-6143 or go to www.shinnecocknation.com.