22nd Annual Inter-Tribal Powwow Draws Big Saturday Crowd

OCEANSIDE, CA - The San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians are welcoming the entire community for their 22nd annual Inter-Tribal Powwow held this weekend June 9-10, 2018. Sponsored by the San Luis Rey Mission Indian Foundation this event is a throwback to a time when 215 years ago, the Catholic priests first came upon the local tribe.

The powwow continues on Sunday from 9:00a - 6:00p. Enjoy the traditional dancing, costumes and drum circles. The costumes are vividly colorful and the intricacies of the patterns during the dancing is spectacular to see, while the songs from their ancestors are both exciting and moving.

Come see the history of Oceanside, embodied in the culture and spirit of the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians. There are also lots of arts & crafts booths and a wide selection of food vendors. While you are there take a stroll around the beautiful and historic San Luis Rey Mission which is one of the oldest missions in California.

Here is the schedule of events for Sunday June 10th:

• 10:30 - Gourd Dancing
• 12:00 noon - Grand Entry
• (Please no photography during grand entry)
• 2:00 - Inter-Tribal Dancing
• Contest Dancing
• 5:00 - Committee Honorarium
• 6:00 - Closing Song
• Retreat Colors

WHERE:
San Luis Rey Mission Grounds
4050 Mission Avenue
Oceanside CA

For more info go to slrmissionindians.org