The Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation’s 32nd annual Orme Dam Victory Day Celebration will pay tribute to late tribal leader Dr. Clinton M. Pattea this weekend, Nov. 15-17.

Pattea passed away this past summer after more than half a century of leadership to the Yavapai Nation. The celebration will remember his “legacy of integrity and leadership.”

The featured events at the annual celebration continue to be the Pow Wow and All-Indian Rodeo, both activities to take place at the rodeo grounds area east of the Verde River along the Beeline Highway.

Rodeo competition will take place on Friday and Saturday at 1 p.m. each day with the championship round held Sunday, Nov. 17, at 12 noon.

The Pow Wow performances will include gourd dancing at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and Sunday at 12 noon.

The Pow Wow Grand Entry activities will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, and at 1 p.m. on Sunday.

The Host Drums include, Northern – Tha Tribe and Southern – Young Bird.

The annual parade will take place on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 10 a.m.

Activities at the Rodeo Grounds will include the Yavapai Village, cultural performances, carnival and fry bread contest.

There will also be the popular sports competitions with basketball (men’s and women’s), softball, volleyball and golf tournaments

A 5K Fun Run and Walk will be a neon run at the We Ko Pa Golf Club Friday, Nov. 15, with a 6 p.m. start.

The public is welcome to come out and enjoy all the fun and activities. There is free admission with a $5 parking fee (a $15 three-day parking pass is available).

For more information on the events visit www.fmyn.org.