Indian Country Pow Wows Events Calendar

Patrick Naganashe Men’s Traditional Special: Ages 18 & Up
Shirley Naganashe-Oldman Women’s Traditional Special: Ages 18 & Up
Men’s Grass Special: Ages 18 & Up
Robert Wemigwase Tiny Tot Special: Ages 4-8
Men’s Traditional Sneak-Up Special in Memory of Mary “Maanii” Keshick-Ba: Ages 18 & Up
Spot Dances
Honorariums for the first 3 registered drums
Giveaway sponsored by the family of Shirley Oldman-Naganashe

Public Welcome – FREE Event

Grand Entry at 1pm, Feast at 7pm in the Government Building – Commons Area

General Information, contact Eva Oldman at 269-365-3979

Craft Vendors ONLY, can contact Eva, as well.

Everyone is welcome at the annual Four Bears Powwow on May 23-26, 2019 at the Four Bears Casino Event Center in New Town, North Dakota.

Grand Entries
Points start Friday
Friday 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m.

Dance Categories
Tiny Tots paid daily
Juniors (7-12)
Fancy, Jingle, Grass, Traditional
1st $300 2nd $200 3rd $150 4th $100 5th $75

Teens (13-17)
Fancy, Jingle, Grass, Traditional
1st $500 2nd $400 3rd $300 4th $200 5th $100

Boys Chicken (7-17)
1st $500 2nd $400 3rd $300 4th $200 5th $100

Golden Age (55+) Men Combined; Women Combined
1st $1200 2nd $1000 3rd $800 4th $500 5th $400

Join us for the annual Feast of the Flowering Moon Festival on May 23-26, 2019 at Yoctangee Park in historic downtown Chillicothe, Ohio. The Feast of the Flowering Moon Festival is a four-day event that offers plenty of family-friendly entertainment for residents and visitors to Chillicothe, Ohio. The festival features Native American music and dancing, crafters and exhibits, commercial exhibits, Mountain Men Encampment with working craftsmen and demonstration, art & craft show, continuous entertainment on the main stage, carnival rides, Queen/Princess pageant and Ross County Idol contest.

Join us for the 45th Annual De-Un-Da-Ga Memorial Day Powwow on May 24-27, 2019 at the Custaloga Town Scout Reservation in Carlton, Pennslyvania. The goal of the De-Un-Da-Ga Memorial Day Powwow is to present a traditional northern style event centered around Lakota traditions practiced at Porcupine and other traditional communities on the Pine Ridge and Rosebud Reservations today. The De-Un-Da-Ga Memorial Day Powwow takes place in a beautiful Northern Traditional Pine Covered Dance Arbor and serves as a memorial to honor the memory of those veterans and elders who have passed away. The De-Un-Da-Ga Memorial Day Powwow is a fun, family-oriented event. Spectators and particpants will enjoy American Indian dancing, singing, regalia, crafts and food. Seating is limited, so bring chairs or blankets.

Everyone is welcome at the annual Four Bears Powwow on May 23-26, 2019 at the Four Bears Casino Event Center in New Town, North Dakota.

Grand Entries
Points start Friday
Friday 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m.

Dance Categories
Tiny Tots paid daily
Juniors (7-12)
Fancy, Jingle, Grass, Traditional
1st $300 2nd $200 3rd $150 4th $100 5th $75

Teens (13-17)
Fancy, Jingle, Grass, Traditional
1st $500 2nd $400 3rd $300 4th $200 5th $100

Boys Chicken (7-17)
1st $500 2nd $400 3rd $300 4th $200 5th $100

Golden Age (55+) Men Combined; Women Combined
1st $1200 2nd $1000 3rd $800 4th $500 5th $400

Join us for the annual Feast of the Flowering Moon Festival on May 23-26, 2019 at Yoctangee Park in historic downtown Chillicothe, Ohio. The Feast of the Flowering Moon Festival is a four-day event that offers plenty of family-friendly entertainment for residents and visitors to Chillicothe, Ohio. The festival features Native American music and dancing, crafters and exhibits, commercial exhibits, Mountain Men Encampment with working craftsmen and demonstration, art & craft show, continuous entertainment on the main stage, carnival rides, Queen/Princess pageant and Ross County Idol contest.

Everyone is welcome at the 15th Annual Seven Clans Casino Pow Wow on May 24-27, 2019 at the Seven Clans Casino in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Around 400 of the best dancers and 20 top-notch drums groups in the nation helped make last years powwow a success. Make your plans to celebrate both Memorial Day Weekend and Native American culture at the Seven Clans Casino Pow Wow.

The Southern Ute Bear Dance Powwow takes place on May 24-25, 2019 at the Sky Ute Fairgrounds in Ignacio, Colorado. The exciting Memorial Day Weekend Powwow competition starts Friday night and goes through Saturday. Men and women, boys and girls will compete for thousands of dollars in prize money in contests that range from traditional styles to fast moving Fancy Dance for the men and Fancy Shawl for the women.

All are welcome to the 29th Annual Memorial Day Snow Mountain Pow Wow on May 24-25, 2019 at the Santa Fe Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Annual Snow Mountain Pow Wow is a community celebration hosted by the Las Vegas Paiute tribe. The pow wow attracts many from other American Indian tribes to participate in its various festivities, but the pow wow is open to folks from all backgrounds. The one-day event features an opening ceremony, participation-encouraged drum circles, folkloric musical performances and bird dancing and juried singing competitions.

Join us for the Annual Leech Lake Veterans Memorial Pow Wow on May 24-26, 2019 at the Veterans Memorial Grounds, 3 miles northeast of Cass Lake, Minnesota. Native dancers and drum groups from throughout the Upper Midwest, northern Great Plains and Canada will be at the Leech Lake Veterans Memorial Pow Wow to celebrate. Events start each day with flag-raising at 10:00 a.m. Grand entry of dancers is 7:00 p.m. Friday, 1:00 and 7:00 p.m. Saturday, and 1:00 p.m. Sunday.

All are welcome at the 9th Annual Arrow Lakes Memorial Powwow on May 24-26, 2019 at Round Lake Arbor in Inchelium, Washington. Celebrate Native American culture at the annual Memorial Day Weekend powwow. Arrow Lakes Powwow Committee is sponsored by the Colville Confederated Tribe, Arrow Lakes Powwow Committee, Inchelium Community and Muckkleshoot Indian Tribe. We are an alcohol and drug free event with a family friendly environment. Arrow Lakes Powwow Committee is not responsible for accidents, thefts, damages or short funded travelers.

Join us for our 38th Annual UCR Pow Wow on May 24-25, 2019 at the University of California in Riverside, California to help celebrate Native American cultures and traditions. Grab your family and friends and head to UC Riverside to celebrate the UCR Pow Wow on Friday and Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend. The exciting event features Native American traditions and cultural activities such as bird singing, drumming and singing, and intertribal dancing by hundreds of dancers in their beautiful regalia. Participants and visitors alike will also enjoy the arts and crafts and jewelry vendors, as well as and food booths offering such pow wow favorites as fry bread and Indian Tacos.

Celebrate Native American culture at the 18th Annual Cherokees of Alabama Spring Powwow on May 24-26, 2019 at the Arab National Guard Armory in Arab, Alabama. Free Admission to everyone, all dancers, drummers, visitors. Enjoy Native American dancing, craft demonstrations, craft and food vendors.

All dancers and drummers welcome – Free Admision. No drugs or alcohol, this is a family event. No dogs or wolves will be allowed around the circle. Trade Blanket on Saturday night at 7pm. Blood mobile on Saturday. Anyone interested in vending contact Melinda Ivey (256-590-8109).

Everyone is welcome at the 55th Annual Delaware Pow Wow on Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-26, 2019 at the Fred Fall-Leaf Memorial Campgrounds near Copan, Oklahoma, 3 Miles East of Highway 75 on Road 600. The Delaware Pow Wow is held on 29-acres just north of Copan, Oklahoma, on original Delaware allotment land owned by George Fall-Leaf. Georges brother Numerous Fall-Leaf was the one who came up with the idea to have the powwow in 1964 and individual tribal members, not the tribe have kept it alive since that time, working as the Delaware Pow Wow Committee.

Join us for the annual Yellowfish Descendants Pow Wow on Memorial Day Weekend, May 25, 2019 at the Comanche Nation Complex in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Yellowfish Powwow Schedule
8:00 a.m. Flag Raising
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Brush & Gourd Dance
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Scalp & Victory Dance
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Supper
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Resume Gourd Dance
7:00 p.m. Grand Entry

Join us for the 45th Annual De-Un-Da-Ga Memorial Day Powwow on May 24-27, 2019 at the Custaloga Town Scout Reservation in Carlton, Pennslyvania. The goal of the De-Un-Da-Ga Memorial Day Powwow is to present a traditional northern style event centered around Lakota traditions practiced at Porcupine and other traditional communities on the Pine Ridge and Rosebud Reservations today. The De-Un-Da-Ga Memorial Day Powwow takes place in a beautiful Northern Traditional Pine Covered Dance Arbor and serves as a memorial to honor the memory of those veterans and elders who have passed away. The De-Un-Da-Ga Memorial Day Powwow is a fun, family-oriented event. Spectators and particpants will enjoy American Indian dancing, singing, regalia, crafts and food. Seating is limited, so bring chairs or blankets.

Join our 8th Annual St Ignace Native American Festival on May 25-26, 2019 at the Museum of Ojibwa Culture in St. Ignace, Michigan. Experience our celebration of Native American History and Culture. All events are free and everyone is welcome to attend. Traditional Native American food will be provided by the Lunch Box. Enjoy fabulous Indian Tacos, delicious Fry Bread and other traditional cuisine.

Everyone is welcome at the annual Four Bears Powwow on May 23-26, 2019 at the Four Bears Casino Event Center in New Town, North Dakota.

Grand Entries
Points start Friday
Friday 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m.

Dance Categories
Tiny Tots paid daily
Juniors (7-12)
Fancy, Jingle, Grass, Traditional
1st $300 2nd $200 3rd $150 4th $100 5th $75

Teens (13-17)
Fancy, Jingle, Grass, Traditional
1st $500 2nd $400 3rd $300 4th $200 5th $100

Boys Chicken (7-17)
1st $500 2nd $400 3rd $300 4th $200 5th $100

Golden Age (55+) Men Combined; Women Combined
1st $1200 2nd $1000 3rd $800 4th $500 5th $400

Join us for the annual Feast of the Flowering Moon Festival on May 23-26, 2019 at Yoctangee Park in historic downtown Chillicothe, Ohio. The Feast of the Flowering Moon Festival is a four-day event that offers plenty of family-friendly entertainment for residents and visitors to Chillicothe, Ohio. The festival features Native American music and dancing, crafters and exhibits, commercial exhibits, Mountain Men Encampment with working craftsmen and demonstration, art & craft show, continuous entertainment on the main stage, carnival rides, Queen/Princess pageant and Ross County Idol contest.

Everyone is welcome at the 15th Annual Seven Clans Casino Pow Wow on May 24-27, 2019 at the Seven Clans Casino in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Around 400 of the best dancers and 20 top-notch drums groups in the nation helped make last years powwow a success. Make your plans to celebrate both Memorial Day Weekend and Native American culture at the Seven Clans Casino Pow Wow.

The Southern Ute Bear Dance Powwow takes place on May 24-25, 2019 at the Sky Ute Fairgrounds in Ignacio, Colorado. The exciting Memorial Day Weekend Powwow competition starts Friday night and goes through Saturday. Men and women, boys and girls will compete for thousands of dollars in prize money in contests that range from traditional styles to fast moving Fancy Dance for the men and Fancy Shawl for the women.

Free Admission All Dancers Welcome Arena Director Dancing Wolf Head Female Sawyer Hacker Head Male Shawn Riley Head Veteran Standing Bear Holland MC David Russell Lead Drum Southern Singers Guest drum Mingo River Singers & Shawnee Friends Grand Entry 12 noon Retreat 5 PM HALL-FAWCETT PARK 4595 CR 153, Zanesfield, Oh 43360 1 mile west of the Junction of US 33 & SR’s 292 & 153

Celebrate Native heritage at the 32nd Annual Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe Pow-Wow on Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-26, 2019 at the Upper Mattaponi Tribal Grounds in the King William, Virginia. Experience American Indian arts, drumming and dancing, tribal displays and cultural demonstrations, and plenty of food and drink. There is limited seating, so bring your lawn chairs and blankets. This is a family event and powwow etiquette will be observed; absolutely no drugs or alcohol, and please, no pets. The Upper Mattaponi tribe is officially recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

All are invited to the annual MCNAA Spring Planting Moon Pow Wow on May 25-26, 2019 at Marshfield Fairgrounds in Marshfield, Massachusetts. Come celebrate the Spring Planting Moon at our annual pow-wow. Through song, dance and storytelling, we’ll thank Mother Earth for the three main staples that we plant annually around this time for the sustenance of our families: beans, corn and squash. Within most Native traditions, they are known as The Three Sisters.

The 10th Annual Oshke Kno Kewéwen Traditional Pow Wow will be held on May 25-26, 2019 at Rodgers Lake Campus in Dowager, Michigan. The Oshke Kno Kewéwen Traditional Pow Wow is held each Memorial Day Weekend, and is named in recognition of the Pokagon Band community eagle staff carried by the Pokagon Band veterans.

All are welcome to the 29th Annual Memorial Day Snow Mountain Pow Wow on May 24-25, 2019 at the Santa Fe Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Annual Snow Mountain Pow Wow is a community celebration hosted by the Las Vegas Paiute tribe. The pow wow attracts many from other American Indian tribes to participate in its various festivities, but the pow wow is open to folks from all backgrounds. The one-day event features an opening ceremony, participation-encouraged drum circles, folkloric musical performances and bird dancing and juried singing competitions.

Join us for the Annual Leech Lake Veterans Memorial Pow Wow on May 24-26, 2019 at the Veterans Memorial Grounds, 3 miles northeast of Cass Lake, Minnesota. Native dancers and drum groups from throughout the Upper Midwest, northern Great Plains and Canada will be at the Leech Lake Veterans Memorial Pow Wow to celebrate. Events start each day with flag-raising at 10:00 a.m. Grand entry of dancers is 7:00 p.m. Friday, 1:00 and 7:00 p.m. Saturday, and 1:00 p.m. Sunday.

Join us for the 10th Annual Logan Hills Native Woodland Gatherings Pow Wow on May 25-26, 2019 at Hall-Fawcett Park in Zanesville, Ohio. The Logan Hills Native Woodland Gatherings Pow Wow will provide an opportunities for you to learn about Native American culture and traditions. The Logan Hills Native Woodland Gatherings Pow Wow is now part of the 38th Annual Logan Hills Festival.

Join us for the 48th Annual First Nations at UW Spring Powwow on May 25-26, 2019 at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall in Seattle, Washington. First Nations at the University of Washington (FN@UW) was originally founded in 1993 to formally host the annual Spring Powwow on campus. The Spring Powwow had been hosted by other University of Washington Native American student organizations since 1971, and this year the UW First Nations group continues the tradition by organizing the First Nations @UW Spring Powwow.

All are welcome at the 9th Annual Arrow Lakes Memorial Powwow on May 24-26, 2019 at Round Lake Arbor in Inchelium, Washington. Celebrate Native American culture at the annual Memorial Day Weekend powwow. Arrow Lakes Powwow Committee is sponsored by the Colville Confederated Tribe, Arrow Lakes Powwow Committee, Inchelium Community and Muckkleshoot Indian Tribe. We are an alcohol and drug free event with a family friendly environment. Arrow Lakes Powwow Committee is not responsible for accidents, thefts, damages or short funded travelers.

Everyone Welcome!
Native American Art Vendors –
Native Food – Raffles
Admission:
Adults: $3; School Age: $1; Elders & Preschool: Free
SATURDAY
Noon-2:00: Gourd Dancing
2:30: Grand Entry
2:45-5:00: Inter-tribal
5:00-5:45: Dinner Break
5:45-6:45: Gourd Dancing
6:45: Grand Entry
7:00-10:00: Inter-tribal
SUNDAY
12-2: Gourd Dancing
2-5: Inter-tribal
SPECIAL GUEST:
Larry Sellers – Pawhuska, Oklahoma
Cloud Dancing from the television series Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
HEAD STAFF
Head Man Dancer: Trilby Wahwasuck – Mayetta, Kansas
Head Lady Dancer: Christine Colbert – Muldrow, Oklahoma
Head Gourd Dancer: Justin Tone-pah-hote – Kansas City, Missouri
Host Southern Drum: Young Bucks – A.J. Esau – Independence, Missouri
Northern Drum: Big Soldier Creek – Mayetta, Kansas
(All Drums Welcome)
Master of Ceremonies: Steve Tamayo – Bellevue, Nebraska
Arena Director: Ethan Tone-pah-hote – Orrick, Missouri

Join us for the Ho-Chunk Memorial Day Pow-Wow on May 25-26, 2019 at the Andrew Blackhawk Memorial Pow-Wow Grounds in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. We welcome all friends and neighbors to attend our Ho-Chunk Memorial Day Pow-Wow in Wisconsin held as a celebration of thanks. The the Ho-Chunk Memorial Day Pow-Wow provides a time to gather and enjoy the sounds of the drums and singers, and the sights of the dancing, and a wide variety of crafts available from vendors from across the country.

Join us for the 51st Annual AIS Memorial Day Weekend Powwow on May 25-26, 2019 at the 4H Camp Marshall in Spencer, Massachusetts. The AIS Memorial Day Weekend Powwow features Native American dances, drumming, kids’ activities, craft display, and vendors selling Native American crafts, supplies and handmade items.

Afternoon and evening inter-tribal dance sessions will be held on Saturday and Sunday beginning at 1:00 PM. Spectators are welcome to join many of the dances, so bring your dancing shoes (or mocassins). A special Gourd Dance will be held 11:00 AM Saturday morning.

Join us for the annual Prairie Island Dakota Memorial Day Pow Wow on May 25-26, 2019 at the Prairie Island Indian Community Wacipi Grounds in Welch, Minnesota. Come to watch, listen and feel Native American culture and history come to life. Visit the many vendor booths or try a variety of Native foods that are available. The Prairie Island Dakota Memorial Day Pow Wow celebration is held outdoors next to Treasure Island Resort & Casino. Admission to the Wacipi Celebration is free and open to all ages.

Everyone Welcome!
Native American Art Vendors –
Native Food – Raffles
Admission:
Adults: $3; School Age: $1; Elders & Preschool: Free
SATURDAY
Noon-2:00: Gourd Dancing
2:30: Grand Entry
2:45-5:00: Inter-tribal
5:00-5:45: Dinner Break
5:45-6:45: Gourd Dancing
6:45: Grand Entry
7:00-10:00: Inter-tribal
SUNDAY
12-2: Gourd Dancing
2-5: Inter-tribal
SPECIAL GUEST:
Larry Sellers – Pawhuska, Oklahoma
Cloud Dancing from the television series Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
HEAD STAFF
Head Man Dancer: Trilby Wahwasuck – Mayetta, Kansas
Head Lady Dancer: Christine Colbert – Muldrow, Oklahoma
Head Gourd Dancer: Justin Tone-pah-hote – Kansas City, Missouri
Host Southern Drum: Young Bucks – A.J. Esau – Independence, Missouri
Northern Drum: Big Soldier Creek – Mayetta, Kansas
(All Drums Welcome)
Master of Ceremonies: Steve Tamayo – Bellevue, Nebraska
Arena Director: Ethan Tone-pah-hote – Orrick, Missouri

Join us for our 38th Annual UCR Pow Wow on May 24-25, 2019 at the University of California in Riverside, California to help celebrate Native American cultures and traditions. Grab your family and friends and head to UC Riverside to celebrate the UCR Pow Wow on Friday and Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend. The exciting event features Native American traditions and cultural activities such as bird singing, drumming and singing, and intertribal dancing by hundreds of dancers in their beautiful regalia. Participants and visitors alike will also enjoy the arts and crafts and jewelry vendors, as well as and food booths offering such pow wow favorites as fry bread and Indian Tacos.

Celebrate Native American culture at the 18th Annual Cherokees of Alabama Spring Powwow on May 24-26, 2019 at the Arab National Guard Armory in Arab, Alabama. Free Admission to everyone, all dancers, drummers, visitors. Enjoy Native American dancing, craft demonstrations, craft and food vendors.

All dancers and drummers welcome – Free Admision. No drugs or alcohol, this is a family event. No dogs or wolves will be allowed around the circle. Trade Blanket on Saturday night at 7pm. Blood mobile on Saturday. Anyone interested in vending contact Melinda Ivey (256-590-8109).

Everyone is welcome at the 55th Annual Delaware Pow Wow on Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-26, 2019 at the Fred Fall-Leaf Memorial Campgrounds near Copan, Oklahoma, 3 Miles East of Highway 75 on Road 600. The Delaware Pow Wow is held on 29-acres just north of Copan, Oklahoma, on original Delaware allotment land owned by George Fall-Leaf. Georges brother Numerous Fall-Leaf was the one who came up with the idea to have the powwow in 1964 and individual tribal members, not the tribe have kept it alive since that time, working as the Delaware Pow Wow Committee.