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Festival of the Horse and Drum Pow Wow

August 15, 2015 - August 16, 2015 @ 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Location

Festival of the Horse and Drum Pow Wow

525 Randall Rd.

Chicago, IL 60174

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Description

Includes Native American dancing and drumming; native and multicultural vendors; Nakota Horse Conservancy; tipi contest; Renaissance Faire; Bird of Prey exhibit; Medallion the stallion; kids' corral with pony rides; horse demos and more.

Event Cost: $15 adults, $7 kids 6-17; free kids 5 &under

Event times: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 15; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 16, 2015

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