Sometimes, bigger is better. Schemitzun is known as one of the largest powwows around, and it's a joyous event celebrating Native American culture.

Presented by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, it showcases some incredible dancing. Visitors can take part in the social dances, sure, but getting to watch the exhibition and competition dancers is particularly impressive.

As is the grand entry, which happens at noon and 6 p.m. Saturday and at noon Sunday.

Folks can see what it's like to live in an Eastern Woodland Village in the 1600s, too, with people demonstrating everything from wampum making to flint knapping, from net making to open-fire cooking.

Fans of arts and crafts can pore over and buy beadwork and baskets, paintings and carvings, silver and prints. The crafts are all made by certified Native American Tribal Members, according to Schemitzun info.

Food, of course, is part of the event, too, with some authentic Woodland cooking.

Schemitzun takes place this weekend on the Mashantucket Reservation, and shuttle service is available from the Mashantucket Pequot Museum, Foxwoods Resort Casino, The Fox Tower, and Two Trees Inn.

Schemitzun, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, on the Mashantucket Reservation; $8 adults, $5 seniors and kids; free for kids 5 and under; schemitzun.mptn-nsn.gov.