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The 9th Annual Hammonassett Festival at the Guilford Fairgrounds
October 5, 2019 - October 6, 2019
The 9th Annual Hammonassett Festival will be held on October 5 from 10 a.m to 6 p.m and October 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m at the Guilford Fairgrounds.
The Festival will return to the Guilford Fairgrounds at 111 Lovers Lane to honor the environment and Native American cultures.
Each day will begin with a Native American prayer and smudging ceremony, led by Allan Saunders (Mohegan), followed by multiple appearances of featured performers:
Wade Fernandez, of the Menominee Nation in Wisconsin. Wade has been sharing his musical art for over thirty years as an international award-winning musician, songwriter, recording artist, and producer.
Erin Lamb-Meeches (Schaghticoke) and the Native Nations Dance Troupe.The Native American dancers will gather in the dance circle to share their dances and interpretations, accompanied by the Native drum group, Pine Tree Singers.
The Chankas of Peru will share the amazing Scissors Dance, a traditional highland Andean ritual competition.Each dancer will showcase his repertoire of acrobatics, gymnastics, aerial jumps, and intricate footwork.
Allan Madahbee (Ojibway) will emcee the festival and will also play Native American flute and guitar. Around the grounds, under tents and in the Butterfly Building will be an array of vendors, exhibitors and educators. There will be environmental exhibits and wildlife shows, an expanded children’s area, the New England Atlatl Championship, and a variety of food choices.
