WINCHESTER, VA - Seeking dancers in regalia, especially youth to serve as Ambassadors for Indigenous peoples during an educational celebration of agri-CULTURE on the old mall in down town Winchester Virginia this Saturday, May 16 during Kidz Fest. Families are invited to participate in regalia with their children.
    Hundreds of families are expected to walk through the living history space to learn about Native American culture, The Gathering and gourds.
    The family-focused event features musical performances along with interactive activities for children of all ages. Rain or shine.

• Sign up via by calling 540-554-2201 or email [email protected]
  

• Get details about location of the living history booth "located in the Virginia Lovers' Gourd Society" and Sanctuary on the Trail tent
  
• Bring or show up in regalia between 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
• You do not have to stay the full day to support this important event.
  

   Those who participate will receive an Ambassador Package to attend “\The Harvest Gathering in Virginia Oct. 30 - Nov. 1. The package includes photos with American Icons, free admission, fry bread, three sister's stew and a great time.
    “To Native Americans and those who walk the Native way of life, by supporting community educational events like this you help inform non-Native American people that we are not just ‘a part of history, we are living history now,’” said René White (Feather) Lumbee and executive director for The Gathering.
    This is a non-profit event hosted by the Native American Church of Virginia a Sanctuary on the Trail™ and the Virginia Lovers' Gourd Society. Additional information available at: Kidz Fest, HarvesGathering.org and VLGS.org.

May - Oct.
Clarke County Farmers Market Open

May 16
Kidzfest on the Old Town Walking Mall features a booth & preview for
"The Gathering"

May 23
Art in Nature Hike through the Clarke County Parks and Recreation
Native American Led Watercolor Class

June 27
Grand Opening Social Graces Ballroom Dance Studio, previews "The Gathering" with a Native American Dancer in Regalia

June 27
Lumbee Warriors Veteran’s Military Ball Guest Speaker "The Gathering" Executive Director, North Carolina

July 27
Mini-Harvest Gathering
Clarke County Library
10:30 at the Barns of Rose Hill

Aug. 1
Art in Nature Hike through the Clarke County Parks and Recreation
Native American Led Watercolor Class

Sept. 19
Winchester Ag Fest

Oct. 10
Taste-test Indian Frybread during the Farmers Market by Kim owner of
Boyd's Nest Family Restaurant

Oct.
Native American Inspired
"Three Sisters Art Show/Sale"
and Gourd Artist Mike Connolly
featured at the Barns of Rose Hill Cultural Center
in Berryville VA

Documentary Viewing
"It's a Good Day to Die" at the
Alamo Draft House in Winchester VA

Oct. 30
School Day at "The Gathering"

Oct. 30 - Nov. 1
14th Annual Virginia Gourd Festival at "The Gathering"

Oct. 31 - Nov. 1
Harvest Dance at "The Gathering"

Oct. 30 - Nov. 1
Living History Exhibitors at "The Gathering"