The Kakagon and Bad River sloughs, 16,000 acres of high-quality Lake Superior wetlands, have been called Wisconsin's Everglades. It is from these sloughs that past generations of Chippewa have been able to sustain life through the harvesting of wild rice. This is done during the month of August and is followed by the manoomin (Wild Rice) Fest and Pow-wow, and the Harvest Pow-wow, true celebrations
of culture. Area events include the Chequamegon Fat Trie Race, Red Clay Classics, Bayfield Apple Festival, Ashland Snowmobile Races, Northland Folk Fest, Bay Days, Winterfest, and the Muskie Festival, to name just a few.
2012 BAD RIVER'S POW WOW INFORMATION -- STAY TUNED -- FOR NEW DETAILS TBD.
8/17/2012 - 8/19/2012
33rd Bad River Manoomin Traditional Pow-wow Odanah, WI. Boozhoo my friends...it's pow-wow time on the Bad River Indian Reservation, Odanah, WI., August 17th, 18th, and 19th, 2012. Our Traditional Manoomin Pow Wow. We offer various specials throughout the weekend. TBD - We have grand entries on Friday the 17th at 7pm, Saturday the 18th at 1pm & 7pm, Sunday the 19th at 1pm. Must be in full regalia for recieve honorarium. First 15 registered drums recieve honorarium. Drums my have at least 5 singers. Feast for all our friends on Saturday 20th at 5:00pm. Cash prizes for our canoe race held at 8:30ish on Saturday (18th). Fun/Run walk on Sunday at 9:00ish (19th). Lodging is at the Bad River Lodge & Casino. - Newly Remodeled Rooms! Visitors to the reservation enjoy the Bad River Lodge and Casino facilities. The casino recreation complex offers line dancing, the music of local bands, karaoke, restaurants serving ethnic foods, plus gift and souvenir shops featuring genuine Indian crafts. The new Lodge houses 50 beautiful rooms and jacuzzi suites, along with a swimming pool and hot tub. Please visit - www.badriver.com
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The Bad River Lodge & Casino is fully booked for that weekend. Recommendations for lodging close to Bad River:
AmericInn
Ashland 866-378-9950 or
715-682-9950
River Rock Inn
Ashland 715-682-3232
Crest Motel
Ashland 800-657-1329
or 715-682-6603
Super 8
Ashland 715-682-9377
Copper State Park - Penokee Hills - Camping
RT 1, BOX 17AA
MELLEN WI 54546
From Hwy 13 in Mellen, travel 2 miles northeast on Hwy 169 to the park entrance. Phone Park for More Information:
Information: (715) 274-5123
Please consider visiting Bad River's Lodge through out the year and visit - www.badriver.com - for more information
Area events include the Chequamegon Fat Trie Race, Red Clay Classics, Bayfield Apple Festival, Ashland Snowmobile Races, Northland Folk Fest, Bay Days, Winterfest, and the Muskie Festival, to name just a few.
