Crow Fair Photo Essay (49 images)
Often called "the teepee capitol of the World" Crow Fair is an annual gathering of native peoples sponsored by the Apsaalooke (Crow) Nation. A giant family reunion the event features a parade, rodeo and powwoww. Held in Crow Agency Montana during the third Saturday in August
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The flag bearers wait to lead the color guard...
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A dancer pauses for a portrait just outside the...
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A vendor displays his colorful wares. Crow Fair...
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A sculpture park is adjacent to the campground...
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A sculpture park is adjacent to the campground...
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Detail of a jingle dress worn by a powwow...
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A woman dances during an intertribal dance...
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A vendor booth a Crow Fair.
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Dancers enter the arena during the Grand Entry,...
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A contestants entry number for the dance...
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A dancers pauses between songs during the Grand...
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Women dancers enter the arena during the Grand...
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A young dancer visits with her mother.
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Jingle dress dancers gather for the judges...
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Dancers gather before the judges, awaiting the...
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One of the judges watches the dancers as the...
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One of the judges watches the dancers as the...
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Horses are readied for the morning parade...
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Families, clans and friends set up camp in the...
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Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer rids in the...