Crow Fair
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The Crow Fair was created in 1904 by Crow leaders and an Indian government agent to present the
Held annually the third week of August on land surrounding the
The Parade
The Crow Fair traditionally includes its own unique version of a parade.
The parade begins each morning of the Fair at ten o'clock. The Color Guard leads the parade with retired veterans and active members of the armed services. Following the Color Guard are the President, Vice-President, and First Vice-President of the Crow Fair. The President carries the American Flag. In the past, the royalty of the Crow Nation would follow the Presidents; however, in modern parades the Crow Tribal Officials replace Crow royalty.
The majority of participants in the parade are essentially members of the Crow Nation, dressed in traditional wear with eagle feathers, warbonnets, old-time saddles, western saddles, reservation hats, and extravagant beadwork. The beadwork of the Crow Nation is among the most technically proficient in the world.
The parade takes place on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of the Crow Fair. The Sunday parade involves the greatest number of participants, and may extend as long as 1.5 miles in length.
Dance Celebration
Crow Fair hosts one of several Dance Celebrations. The Crow Dance Celebration, commonly known as a
Rodeo
The Crow Fair Rodeo is sponsored annually by the
The Crow Fair Rodeo is held at the Edison Real Bird Memorial Complex, in Crow Agency, Montana. The rodeo arena, race track, stables, and campgrounds are all part of this complex.
Committee
On the last day of the Crow Fair week, the
References
- ^ Maria Scandale (2011-08-18). "93rd Annual Crow Fair Celebration Under the Big Sky". Indian Country Today Media Network. Archived from the original on 2013-04-08. Retrieved 2013-01-17.
External links
- Crow Fair Article
- The Elsa Spear Byron Collection
- Crow Fair 2015 page on official tribe site
- Crow Celebrations (photographs from 1911 to the 1950s)