Gary Job Corps Attends The “Sacred Springs Powwow”

Thousands attended the two day event enjoying native dances, presentations, food, and crafts from over 50 vendors. 

On Saturday, Oct. 14, and Sunday, Oct. 15, Gary Job Corps students and faculty attended the Sacred Springs Powwow in San Marcos.

The Powwow is an annual festival celebrating Native American Culture.

According to the Indigenous Cultures institute, San Marcos saw its first powwow in “1995 when the Lucky Tomblin family brought Kiowa and other indigenous people to the area.”

The Sacred Springs Powwow is conducted in honor of the Tomblin Family.

Thousands attended the two day event enjoying native dances, presentations, food, and crafts from over 50 vendors. 

Gary Job Corps corrections/security cadets assisted with the parking and crowd control.  

The festival was sponsored by the San Marcos Arts Commission, the City of San Marcos, Tomblin Family Foundation, Texas Commission on the Arts, Texas State University and Affordable Golf Carts.

Pictured from Gary Job Corps – Anthony Armelin, Hannah Root, Instructor Major Troy Oldbury, San Marcos City Councilwoman Lisa Prewitt, Native American Representatives- Luis Saldana, Topilzin Flores, Amelia Morales, and vendors Javier Garza Jr. and Israel Garza. 

Pictured  group dancing.


 

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