The event features world-champion dancers and drums competing for prizes. Vendors from across the country will offer food and arts and crafts items. 

Dance competitions are open to participants in five groups and several categories including Traditional, Grass, Fancy, Straight, Jingle and Buckskin. There will also be Northern and Southern Singing prizes and a Hand Drum special. Age groups include “Golden Age” contestants (age 50+), men and women (age 18-49), teens (13-17), Junior (6-12), and tiny tots (under age 5). Specials include Men’s Fancy and Straight, Women’s Jingle, Old Style Fancy Shawl, Cowboy/girl and two Junior specials.

The Pow Wow opens at 5 p.m. Friday, July 3, with a grand entry at 7 p.m. The event continues at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 4, with the grand entry at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Gates open at noon Sunday, July 5, with grand entry at 1 p.m. 

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