WILDHORSE 28TH ANNUAL POW WOW
JULY 5-7, 2024
GRAND ENTRY
7pm – Friday
1pm – Saturday & Sunday
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Come witness the power, strength and beauty of Native American culture at our 2024 Pow Wow. We hope to see you.
Host Drum: Sharpshooter, St. Paul, Minnesota
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.
For a full schedule of events and contest information,
click the button below for the 2024 Pow Wow Program.
Online Dancer Registration is now closed.
ALL VENDOR SPOTS ARE FULL.
Applications are no longer being accepted.
DANCE SPECIALS
Friday Evening
HONORING OUR VETS
Men/Women, Regalia or Uniform
(no street clothes, please)
Saturday Afternoon
SOUTHERN STYLE
Men/Women
Saturday Evening
WAR BONNET
Men/Women
Sunday
TRADITIONAL YOUTH
13 & Under, Boys/Girls
COMPETITION INFORMATION
OVER $100,000 IN CASH & PRIZES
Grand Entry – 7pm Friday, 1pm Saturday & Sunday
ADULT CATEGORIES:
- 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+)
TEEN CATEGORIES (13-17)
- Top four places awarded $300, $250, $200, $150
- Boy’s Traditional, Boy’s Fancy, Boy’s Grass, Girl’s Traditional Girl’s Fancy, Girl’s Jingle
JUNIOR CATEGORIES (7-12):
- 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
DRUMMING:
- Top ten places paid, 1st: $12,000
- All drums welcome – day pay offered.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
- 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 20 drums to register, must register each day.
- Registration begins at 4pm on Friday for drums and dancers.
DANCE SPECIALS
- Friday: Honoring our Vets. Men/Women, Regalia or Uniform (no street clothes, please)
- Saturday Afternoon: Southern Style Men/Women
- Saturday Evening: War Bonnet Men/Women
- Sunday: Traditional Youth (13 & Under, Boys/Girls
FREE POW WOW COMEDY SHOW
With howie miller
Howie Miller is one of the funniest corporate and club comedians in North America. He is a First Nation Descendant of the Cree Nation and was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. His quick wit and unique point of view on multi-ethnic stereotypes are enjoyed by all audiences and has garnered numerous television appearances and placed him in great demand on the corporate comedy circuit. Howie’s hilarious routine, mixed with stellar impressions has the audience laughing from start to finish. He was also featured on SHOWTIME and numerous appearances on Canadian TV.
Thursday, July 4
Show 7pm | Doors Open 6pm
- Rivers Event Center
- Limited Seating
- Free Show
Must be 21 years of age to attend.
