Ute Indian cultural celebration starts today in Delta By Daily PressDELTA — A three-day celebration of Ute Indian culture begins today and runs through Sunday in Delta. The 14th Annual Council Tree Pow Wow & Cultural Festival takes place at Confluence Park today, with festivities starting at 9 a.m. More than 100 years ago the Delta area was the homeland of the Ute Indian people, according to the event Web site. The 200-year-old "Ute Council Tree", a historical meeting place of the Ute Tribes, is still standing across the Gunnison River from the current site of the festival in Confluence Park. In 1992, a group of citizens came together to develop a celebration of the Ute Culture. The Delta City Council approved the project and the three Ute Tribes: Northern Ute, Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute, agreed to work with the city in the development of this event. Fees: $7 per day or $15 for a 3-day pass $6 Seniors (65 and older) per day Children 7-12 years: $3 Children under 7 years: free • Parking: $2 for the weekend Program: $3 Schedule of events and additional information at: www.counciltreepowwow.org Today 9 a.m. — Box office, facility, Indian market vendors and Tipi Village open 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. — "Celebration of the Ute Nation" 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. — "Celebration of the Ute Nation" Before Grand Entry: Gourd dancing 7:30 p.m. — Grand entry, contest dancing and singing contest Saturday 9 a.m. — Box office, facility, Indian market vendors and Tipi Village open 10 a.m. — Parade Noon and 6 p.m. — Gourd dancing 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. — Grand entries, contest dancing and singing contest 1:30 p.m. — Children's and adult cultural centers Sunday 9 a.m. — Box office, facility, Indian market vendors and Tipi Village open 11 a.m. — Gourd dancing Noon — Grand entry, contest dancing and singing contest Late Afternoon: awards • Camera Registration: Camera registration is required for all cameras & camera phones brought onto Pow Wow grounds.
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