Jefferson City host 15th annual “For the People Pow Wow” festival Memorial Day weekend

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)

Jefferson City will be hosting the 15th annual "For the People Pow Wow" to celebrate Native American Culture in Missouri during Memorial Day weekend.

This festival will begin Saturday at noon to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Jaycee fairgrounds. The Pow Wow features Native American art vendors, food, raffles and is free and open to the public.

For anyone planning on attending the weekend's festival, here are some things guests should know according to its website.

• No drugs or alcohol.
• Wear appropriate clothing (nothing too revealing or clothing with obscene or hateful slogans, etc.).
• Use common courtesy.
• Do not touch or photograph a dancer, or their regalia (worn clothing), without first asking their permission.
• Unless you are participating in a dance, please remain outside the arena area, which is cordoned off with arena benches. 
• Listen to the Master of Ceremonies (MC). The MC will announce Grand Entry and the dance and explain who can dance during each song.
• Show respect for the flags by standing and removing hats when the MC announces Grand Entry.
• Respect the Head Man and Head Woman Dancers. Their role entitles them to start each song or set of songs.