Indian Village

In 1898, just after the second annual Frontier Days rodeo, the committee recognized that the American Indian was a good friend and an important part of the wild west... and would therefore make an important and colorful addition to the event. The Indians have returned to CFD each year since then.

The visiting Indians always camped on a corner of Frontier Park, and that area became a tourist mecca. Over the years, the site of the campground shifted from place to place. In the 1960s, a permanent campground, dubbed the "Indian Village", was established on the southeast corner of the park, where it remains to this day.

2009 Schedule

The Frontier Park Indian Village is open daily 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. July 18-25, and is free to the public. (Open 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on July 26).

  • » Native American dancers perform daily at 11:15 a.m., 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
  • » The Flute Player performs daily at 2 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. for 45 minutes.
  • » The Storyteller performs daily at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. for 50 minutes.
  • » Pow Wow Wednesday, July 22 at 7:00 p.m.

Indian VillageEducational Talks

Educational presentations will occur at the following times, and will end at 11:05 a.m.

  • » Saturday, July 18 at 10:30 a.m.
  • » Wednesday, July 22 at 10:00 a.m.
  • » Saturday, July 25 at 10:30 a.m.

Kids Crafts

  • » Saturday, July 18 at 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  • » Sunday, July 19 at 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  • » Wednesday, July 22 at 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  • » Saturday, July 25 at 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 

The Indian Village also includes a number of Native American exhibit booths and food vendors.