2002 Annual
Spring Bear Pow-wow

Kirk Hall
Douglas County Fairgrounds
Castle Rock, Colorado

Spring Bear Pow-wow was an old-style gathering. Just fun and fellowship with everybody welcome.

The main sessions saw about 50 dancers, and over 450 total visitors during the day. Master of Ceremonies Tom Wind kept things lively with lots of intertribals dancing, specials, and social dances. Tom's sense of humor made the day go by quickly

Denver All Nations Singers and the Sooners led the singing for the day, joined by two other Southern Drums. Thanks to our southern brothers for singing those good songs. The singing was spirited and kept the dancers on their feet. Good songs and good feelings. Yeah!

Admission was free to all visitors. A free printed program gave information about the head staff, tips for pow-wow enjoyment, and other great information. Our "Not-a-raffle" drawing offered chances at several lovely prizes, including a hand-made wooden jewelry box, several works of art donated by our vendors, two beautiful quilts, and a unique woodturning, and more.

Alisa Limvere headed up the kitchen again this year. The menu included Brenda Aldrich's frybread, Indian tacos, green chili, hot dogs, and nachos. Mmmmmmm!

Spring Bear 2002 had 19 craft and supply vendors, including Orr's Outpost, Bessie Sherwood, Betty & Joe Upshaw, Four Courners Flutes, alterNative Voices, JRR Crafts, Glenda Archuleta, Mable Teller, Chuck Ross, N.A.I.L.S. (Brenda Bellonger), and others offered visitors a chance to take home something really special.

Sponsored by The Raven Dancers and alterNative Voices.

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