WILDHORSE 30TH ANNUAL POW WOW
JULY 3-5, 2026
This three-day event features drumming, singing, and dancing by contestants from all over the United States and Canada. In addition, guests can look forward to Native American artisans, vendors, and delicious food including the crowd favorite – fry bread.
Since its beginning in 1994, the Wildhorse Pow Wow has remained a symbol of culture and open to all in the spirit of gathering. We look forward to hosting dancers, drummers, vendors, spectators and honored guests to share our culture.
GRAND ENTRY
7pm – Friday, July 3
1pm & 7pm – Saturday, July 4
1pm – Sunday, July 5
Over $140,000 in Cash & Prizes!
Dancing Contest & Specials
Drumming Contest
Food & Vendors
Family-friendly and FREE event!
Host Drum: Juno nominated Bad Eagle
From Chilliwack, British Columbia
Make this year memorable with a 360 photobooth picture!
Saturday from 6:30pm-10:30pm
Located outside near the office trailer
Provided by: Dragonfly booth
ALL VENDOR SPOTS ARE FULL.
Applications are no longer being accepted.
DANCE SPECIALS
FRIDAY EVENING
MENS GRASS VS. WOMENS JINGLE
SATURDAY AFTERNOON
VETERANS SPECIAL
Men/Women, Regalia or Uniform
(no street clothes, please)
SATURDAY EVENING
WAR BONNET
SUNDAY
OWL DANCE SPECIAL
COMPETITION INFORMATION
OVER $140,000 IN CASH & PRIZES
GRAND ENTRY
7pm – Friday, July 3
1pm & 7pm – Saturday, July 4
1pm – Sunday, July 5
New: Grand Entry points begin Saturday.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Dancers may register for one category and any special in which they qualify
In-person registration on-site beginning at 4pm on Friday, July 3
Tabulating: C & T Tabulation
New: Grand Entry points begin Saturday.
All winners must provide their Social Security Number (SSN). If they do not have their card on hand, a substitute W9 form is available to attest to the SSN. All winners must provide their legal name. Children must have their parent/guardian present to claim any prize. Canadian citizens are subject to a mandatory 30% withholding.
By registering for and participating in the Wildhorse Pow Wow, participants acknowledge that they may be photographed, filmed or recorded by Wildhorse Resort & Casino, event photographers or members of the media. Images and recordings may be used for news coverage, social media, promotional materials, and future event marketing.
COMPETITION INFORMATION
OVER $140,000 IN CASH & PRIZES
GRAND ENTRY
7pm – Friday, July 3
1pm & 7pm – Saturday, July 4
1pm – Sunday, July 5
New: Grand Entry points begin Saturday.
All winners must provide their Social Security Number (SSN). If they do not have their card on hand, a substitute W9 form is available to attest to the SSN. All winners must provide their legal name. Children must have their parent/guardian present to claim any prize. Canadian citizens are subject to a mandatory 30% withholding.
- Friday: Mens Grass VS. Womens Jingle Cash Prizes: $1,100, Runner up $500
- Saturday Afternoon: Veterans Special Men/ Women, Regalia or Uniform (no street clothes, please) Four $500 Cash Prizes
- Saturday Evening: War Bonnet Cash Prizes: $750, $500, $350
- Sunday: Owl Dance Special Cash Prizes: $800, $600, $400
- Top four places awarded $1,000, $800, $600, $400
- JUNIOR WOMEN (18-39): Jingle, Fancy, Traditional
- JUNIOR MEN (18-39): Grass, Fancy, Traditional
- SENIOR WOMEN (40-59): Jingle, Fancy, Traditional
- SENIOR MEN (40-59): Grass, Fancy, Traditional
- GOLDEN AGE WOMEN | MEN (60+)
- Top four places awarded $400, $300, $200, $150
- Boy’s Traditional, Boy’s Fancy, Boy’s Grass, Girl’s Traditional Girl’s Fancy, Girl’s Jingle
- Top four places awarded $200, $150, $125, $100
- Boy’s Traditional, Boy’s Fancy, Boy’s Grass, Girl’s Traditional, Girl’s Fancy, Girl’s Jingle
- Top four places awarded $1,000, $800, $600, $400
- Basket Hat (Women)
- Chicken Dance (Men)
- Drum payout 1st-5th: First Place – $15,000 Second – $12,000 Third – $7,000 Fourth – $5,000 Fifth – $3,000
- Day pay available for non-contest drums, first 10 registered groups $300/day
- Contest dance specials each day.
- No fees.
- Dancers may register for up to two categories and any specials for which they are eligible.
- Drum Day Pay available for first 10 drums to register, must register each day.
- Registration begins at 4pm on Friday for drums and dancers.