By LOIS KINDLE
Bud and Brenda Hoshaw, owners of RedHawk Ranch in Wimauma, once again brought in native dancers from as far away as Peru for the recent 3rd annual Native American Intertribal Cultural Festival.
Vendors sold wares from tribes throughout the country to crowds clamoring for authentic items like jewelry, flute music, drums, woven blankets and more over the two-day event.
Thousands of visitors learned about tribal culture and watched Native Americans in full regalia dance in the main arena. This year, in response to feedback the Hoshaws received from past events, each day’s programming featured additional performances.
Open year-round, RedHawk Ranch is at 4110 C.R. 579 S., Wimauma. For more information, call 813-997-9639 or 813-638-5347 or visit www.thenativewayshop.com.