Christopher Bryant of Central Virginia Community College, MC's this year's Natchez Powwow Saturday at The Grand Village of Natchez Indians. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Rob Nichols leads the Gourd Dance Saturday during the 31st annual Powwow at the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Kay Browning tries to stay dry underneath an umbrella as thunderstorms pass through during the 31st annual Powwow at the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Beckett Darin, 6, Jack Knowles, 11, and Calder Darin, 4, sit together and wait out the rain Saturday during the 31st annual Powwow at the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)