Seminole’s homegrown festival turns 57 with new acts, old traditions and 10,000 expected

SEMINOLE — What started in 1967 as a chicken barbecue to raise $8,000 for lights at Seminole High School has grown into a four-day festival that draws about 10,000 people a year.

The 57th annual Pow Wow Festival runs Thursday-Sunday, March 12-15, at the Seminole Recreation Center, 9100 113th St. N. Admission is free.

The biggest addition this year is a lip sync battle on Saturday evening, with $200 for first place and $150 for second. Solo acts, duos and groups can compete. The entry fee is $10, but only 15 slots are available, and organizers expect them to fill quickly. Interested performers should register at the recreation center before the event…

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