Native American Music, Dance, Crafts Highlighted At Chasco Fiesta

NEW PORT RICHEY, FL — Alligator wrestling, native dances and tribal drummers will be among the authentic Native American entertainment and educational programs featured during the 10-day Chasco Fiesta, which continues through April 3.

This year, the program includes world champion hoop dancing, Aztec Fire Dancers, alligator wrestling and a reptile demonstration, a Native American award-winning singers and songwriters, drummers and dancers from many tribal backgrounds along with booths featuring Native American arts and crafts.

The Native American-themed festival will take place at Sims Park in New Port Richey at the amphitheater. For a $5 entry fee, attendees receive full fiesta event access. Children age 12 and under are admitted for free.

March 31 To April 1

Gates Open – 4 p.m.
Lowery Begay flute demonstration – 5 p.m.
Katrina Fisher Plains Tipi living history – 6 p.m.
Robert Redhawk Southeastern Encampment – 7 p.m.
Aztec Fire Dancers – 8 p.m.
Native American dancers and singers – 9 to 10 p.m.

Saturday, April 2

Lowery Begay flute demonstration – 11 a.m.
Native American dancers and singers – noon
Parade intermission – 1 p.m.
Aztec Fire Dancers -2 p.m.
Katrina Fisher Tipi demonstration – 3 p.m.
Polynesian dancers – 4 p.m.
Lowery Begay flute demonstration – 5 p.m.
Native American dancers and singers – 6 p.m.
Aztec Fire Dancers – 7 p.m.
Polynesian dancers – 8 p.m.
Native American dancers and singers - 9 to 11 p.m.

Sunday, April 3

Gates open – 10 a.m.
Lowery Begay flute demonstration – 11 a.m.
Native American dancers and singers – noon
Intermission – 1 p.m.
Aztec Fire Dancers -2 p.m.
Katrina Fisher Tipi demonstration – 3 p.m.
Polynesian dancers – 4 p.m.
Lowery Begay lute demonstration – 5 p.m.
Native American dancers and singers - 6 p.m.
Aztec Fire Dancers – 7 p.m.
Polynesian dancers – 8 p.m.
Native American dancers and singers - 9 to 11 p.m.