Mahkato Wacipi Visitor Information

Updated: May 5, 2010

	Mahkato
	38th Annual Traditional
	Wacipi
	Photo by Brian Freeman

Visitor Information

	Welcome:
	In keeping with our theme of reconciliation, we welcome visitors and participants, native and non-native alike. This page provides information about local accommodations, services as well as some guidelines regarding expectations of visitors and participants. It will also include a map and directions to Dakota Wokiksuye Makoce (Land of Memories Park).

	Dakota Wokiksuye Makoce (Land of Memories Park):
	Free camping is available in the park with drinking water, showers (sometimes hot) and sanitary facilities also available there. A dumping station for RV's is also available.

	Local Accommodations:
	For those who need more comfort than camping affords, the Mankato area offers hotels and motels to fit nearly every budget, all within minutes of the pow-wow grounds. For special rates, check with Microtel, or other area hotels, before August 29, 2009 Please contact the Mankato Area Chamber and Convention Bureau for information about local hotels and motels at: http://www.greatermankato.com/ Greater Mankato Convention & Visitors Bureau 507.385.6660 . 800.657.4733 visitors@greatermankato.com http://www.greatermankato.com/ Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. 507.385.6640 . 800.697.0652 info@greatermankato.com

	Guidelines for Visitors:
	General PowWow Etiquette

	Guidelines for Participants:
	All Tribes Welcome

Directions to Land of Memories Park:

Coming into Mankato from the north

Cross over the Blue Earth River on 169/60 and proceed down the short incline. There is a sign on the right side of the road saying Land of Memories Campground with an arrow pointing to the right. Get in the right hand turn lane and turn right. Then take the first left. You will go up a small hill, over some railroad tracks and into the campground.

Coming into Mankato from the southwest

Entering Mankato from the southwest on 169/60 you need to go past the Highway 68 turnoff and continue on 169/60 down the hill for about half of a mile. You will see a sign for Land of Memories in the median with an arrow pointing left. There is a left hand turn lane at the bottom of the hill. After you make this turn take the first left, go up a small hill, over the railroad tracks and into the campground.

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The Mahkato Mdewakanton Association is 501(c)3 corporation whose purpose is to promote closer ties with our Native American communities. We conduct an annual pow wow and other cultural events throughout the year.