Western festival rides into Sisters

Sisters will live up to its Western spirit over Labor Day weekend as the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce hosts the first Western & Native American Arts Festival.

The Sisters Western & Native American Arts Festival will be held at Creekside Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, September 4 and 5.

The festival features Native American dancing, mountain men, storytelling and cowboy poetry.

"Finds Her Way" will open her teepee to visitors for a glimpse of the old native way of life. Native flutist Charles Littleleaf will perform on both days. The Anvil Blasters will perform Western folk and Americana music.

Visitors may enjoy a wide variety of fine Western and Native American arts and crafts displays and demonstrations.

The event will showcase the poster art of Barbara Berry. Indian frybread, kettle corn and other festival favorites will be available.

The free event is sponsored by the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce, 549-0251; www.sisterschamber.com.