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When
Fri May 1 – Sun May 3, 2026
Arrive Friday 2 PM · Out by Sunday 11 AM
Where
Retreats By The Lake
See map below for directions
Who
All 7 Tribes
Fathers & sons
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Weekend Schedule
Times are approximate. Watch for announcements at the raffle area.
Friday
May 1, 2026 · Arrival Day
2:00 PM
Arrival & Cabin AssignmentNation Officers
Afternoon
Raffle SetupNation Officer
6:00 PM
Chief Meeting (by raffle)Tribal Leadership
7:00 PM
BBQ Dinner ServedBlackfoot
7–9 PM
Teton GamesCreek
9:00 PM
Teton RaffleChippewa
11–12 AM
🔥 Late Night Tribal Cook OffAll Tribes Compete
Saturday
May 2, 2026 · Main Day
9 AM–6 PM
Swimming Pool OpenSwim at Own Risk
10 AM–4 PM
Water SlideArapahoe
All Day
Kayaks on the LakeOpen to Everyone (life vests required)
10:00 AM
Cook Off Result CollectionNation Officers
10 AM–1 PM
🏎️ Derby Car CraftingComanche
1:00 PM
Derby Car Weigh-InIroquois
2:00 PM
🏆 Derby Car RaceIroquois
6:00 PM
Nation DinnerPocomokes
8:00 PM
🔥 Fire Walk CeremonyAll Tribes
Evening
Raffle & Ice CreamChippewa
Sunday
May 3, 2026 · Departure
Morning
Cabin CleanupAll Tribes — sweep before you leave
11:00 AM
Out By 11 AMHard checkout deadline
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Getting There
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Tribe Assignments
Each tribe owns a piece of the weekend. Find yours below.
Pocomoke
Saturday night Nation Dinner
Iroquois
Pinewood Derby cars (with Nation Officer assistance)
Chippewa
Raffle sales, MC, and ice cream
Creek
Teton Games (Friday night)
Blackfoot
Serve BBQ dinner (Friday)
Arapahoe
Water slide supervision (Saturday)
Comanche
Oversee & clean up Derby car crafting
Important Notes
Read before you arrive — these keep everyone safe and the venue happy.
- Life vests required for all children kayaking. No swimming in the lake.
- Pool is swim-at-your-own-risk — no lifeguards on duty. Fathers must watch their children.
- Keep your tribe areas clean and tidy throughout the weekend.
- Firewood is provided. Keep fires sensible — no trash or debris in the fires.
- Do not leave fires or hot ashes unattended on the ground.
- Cabins must be swept out before you leave Sunday.
- No golf carts.
- No exposed alcohol — please use tumblers or cups.
- E-bikes & scooters are allowed; excessive speed or dangerous riding will result in confiscation for the rest of the weekend.
🔥 Late Night Cook-Off Rules
Friday night, 11 PM — bring your A-game.
1. Teams & Participation
- All 7 tribes compete as teams.
- Each tribe prepares one food portion of their choice (savory, sweet, snack, entrée).
- Dish must be suitable for late-night sampling and easy to serve in portions.
2. Portions & Serving
- Provide 160 portions of your dish, consistent in size.
- Tribes are responsible for serving their own dish — utensils, napkins, equipment.
- Clearly label common allergens (nuts, dairy, gluten, shellfish).
3. Tasting & Voting
- Each tribe votes for their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Favorite.
- You may NOT vote for your own tribe — self-votes are disqualified.
- Vote based on overall impression: taste, creativity, execution.
4. Scoring
- 1st Favorite — 3 points
- 2nd Favorite — 2 points
- 3rd Favorite — 1 point
- Highest total points wins the cook-off.
5. Tiebreakers
- Most 1st-place votes wins.
- If still tied, a designated judge or host selects the winner.
🏆 Winner Recognition
- Winning tribe receives bragging rights and an annual ceremonial plaque at the fire walk.
🏎️ Pinewood Derby Rules
Saturday — craft, weigh, race.
🏆 Awards
Performance
1st · 2nd · 3rd Place
Most Indian Like
1st · 2nd · 3rd Place
1. Car Assembly & Decoration
- All cars must be fully assembled and decorated on-site at the event.
- Cars may be decorated in an Indian-like style.
2. Approved Materials
- Only official kits and parts provided by Teton Nation may be used.
- No additional or substitute parts.
3. New Cars Only
- All cars must be newly built for this event — re-use is strictly prohibited.
4. Performance Trophy Specs
- Built from approved Pinewood Derby kits.
- Maximum weight: 5.5 ounces — official scales are final and binding.
- No test runs on the track prior to racing.
5. "Indian Like" Design Criteria
- Decorations must include craft supplies provided by the Nation.
- Plus natural materials found at the event site (rocks, sticks, leaves, flowers).
- Judging is conducted by Nation Officers — decisions are final.
6. Weigh-In & Handling
- All detailing and lubrication must be completed BEFORE weigh-in.
- Once weighed and accepted, participants may not touch their car again.
- Cars are placed in a designated holding area — no further adjustments.
- Cars failing rule compliance or repeatedly failing to run may be disqualified.
- Only Host Tribe members handle cars during the event.
- Spectators must remain outside the taped area and clear of the track.
7. Rule Enforcement
- Disputes are resolved by Host Tribe inspection → recommendation to ranking Nation Officer onsite.
- Final ruling rests with the ranking Nation Officer onsite — all decisions are binding.
🤝 Sportsmanship
- Our goal is good sportsmanship, respect, and fun for all participants.
Event Leadership
Find these chiefs onsite if you need anything.
Nation Officers
Ben Johnson · Jason Taibl · Taylor Burnes · Brian Gilbert · Mat Checca
Raffle Chief
Mat Checca
Fire Chief
Nathan Custudio
Audio Chiefs
David Thirlwell · Jeff Nelke
Webspinner
Roy Duque De Estrada
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