Drumbeats, dancing, and cultural traditions filled the air during the Gathering of the People Native American Pow Wow at the Nature and Adventure Center in Evans.

The family-oriented celebration welcomed visitors from across the region for a free event highlighting Native American culture and community. Throughout the pow wow, attendees experienced intertribal dancing, live drum groups, Native artisans, and vendors offering handmade crafts, artwork, and cultural goods.

Colorful regalia and rhythmic performances drew crowds throughout the day as dancers of all ages participated in traditional ceremonies and celebrations. Organizers described the pow wow as an opportunity for education, cultural preservation, and community connection.

In addition to performances, visitors explored vendor booths featuring Native-made jewelry, clothing, crafts, and artwork while learning more about Native American traditions and heritage.

The Gathering of the People Pow Wow continued its tradition of bringing together families and community members through music, storytelling, dance, and shared cultural experiences in Evans.

Cochise Clark, of the Lumbee Tribe in North Carolina attending the 2026 Pow Wow. Photo by Randy Pace
Collectibles and Artists were on hand with Native American Artworks for sale. Photo by Randy Pace
Bright and colorful tradition Native American clothes at the 2026 Pow Wow in Evans. Photo by Randy Pace
Red Warren, Artisan filing and doing pierce work for a turquoise sun ring. Photo by Randy Pace
Traditional Native American Bread dishes were served during the Pow Wow. Photo by Randy Pace
Drummers kept the rhythm for the Native American dances. Photo by Randy Pace
Lisa Leno, council member of the Eastern Cherokee, alongside Dan Sweat, of the Sumter Ceraw Tribe.
The traditional Native American Jewelry was a popular attraction at the Pow Wow. Photo by Randy Pace
Traditional Native American dancing to a rhythmic drumbeat echoed through the woods during the 2026 Pow Wow.
Photo by Randy Pace





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