Tipi Village

 

     FIHA is Proud to offer a Tipi Village where the public can come and see how the People of the planes have lived for centuries. The dwelling is remarkably durable, and gives warmth and comfort to its inhabitants. During harsh winters it can be warm, it is dry during heavy rains, and cool during the heat of summers. It is portable and can be broken down and packed away quickly and can be constructed just as quickly. FIHA is proud to have a Tipi competition where all Tipis are welcome. Gas Money for lodge owners and Cash Prizes for the top lodges. 

 

2008 Winners

Jim "Bear" Ares,    Tony Cox ,       David Helms

 

Tipis Competition

We feel that the Tipis competition should be judged by a well known knowledgeable person in the field of Tipis and their furnishings. This years’ Head Judge for the Tipis Competition is a published author on the subject of Tipis, Linda Holley. We are glad to have her assistance and welcome her to the FIHA Family. For the most up to date information on the Tipis Competition please see her website

http://www.tipis.org/fiha__pow.htm

 

 

·         Tipi competition will have three first place winners with each getting $200.00.  This also depends on the number of Tipis present and set up.  

·         Tipi competition is Saturday 12:00pm.  This gives you time to have material in crafts competition.

·         Set amount of Gas money will be provided for Tipis.

·         All owners must live in their Tipis and not tents, trailers, hotel rooms or a house nearby. 

·         Tipis will be set up in the Tipi Camp to be in the competition.

·         The head judge is Linda Holley and in charge of tipi camp.

·         No Modern tents in tipi camp area.....shade awnings will be placed behind or to the side of Tipis

·         Cars will be moved to a side area designated for the tipi campers.

·         Competition for Tipis will be based on the style, type and what the owner says they are trying to portray in their tipi.  

·         Competition guidelines

·         Sign up for competition before Saturday. Registration papers can be obtained from Linda Holley.  Check in at her camp...you will not be able to miss it.  Hopefully it will be a 17' tipi...yellow top, baby blue bottom and turtles.  Lots of dangles too.   If not the colorful lodge...the 12' white very plain tipi.

·         Set up is Thursday...but we were originally told Wednesday for those who want time to see the Orlando, Disney area.  Check with Linda Holley to make sure. 

·         There are some other planned events for the tipi campers...as time gets nearer...check with Linda’s site for a more complete schedule. 

·         Take down......Sunday.  Knowing that the dance is still going on till 4:00 Sunday...you guys have more to put away and get on the road...so this is up to you.

·         Any other questions...email...Linda Holley at   tipisholley@yahoo.com