Grand Entry

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Inter-Tribal Powwow

Grand Entry

About the Event

The Inter-Tribal Powwow highlights Native American culture from across the United States. Indigenous people gather here for dancing, singing, drumming and honoring ancestral traditions. Dancers go head-to-head in thrilling competition for top honors and over $35,000 in prize money.

All are welcome to attend, with free admission for competitors and spectators. Participants and spectators must bring their own seating. No pets allowed.

Categories & Awards

1st Place: $1,000

Divisions

Golden Age Division: Ages 62 & Up
Adult Division: Ages 62 & Up
Teen Division: Ages 13-17
Junior Division: Ages 7-12
Tiny Tot Division: Ages 6 & Under

Eligibility & Rules

All dancers must meet the following eligibility criteria:

All dancers must register in advance; registration coming soon
Participants in the grand entries are required to wear full regalia to qualify
Points are given for each grand entry
All decisions are final by the committee
All dancers participating in the following dances must be Cherokee Nation, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), or United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma (UKB) citizens to qualify:
- Cherokee Tear Dress

Participant Information

Golden Age & Adult Division Dances

Men: Southern Straight, Northern Traditional, Fancy, Grass, Chicken Dance
Women: Southern Buckskin, Cloth, Northern Traditional, Fancy, Jingle, Cherokee Tear Dress*

Teen & Junior Division Dances

Boys: Southern Straight, Northern Traditional, Fancy, Grass
Girls: Cloth, Buckskin, Shawl, Jingle

Tiny Tots Division Dances

Open to all children in dance regalia

*All dancers participating in the following dance must be Cherokee National, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (“EBCI”), or United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma (“UKB”) citizens to qualify.

Event Details

Event details coming soon. Follow us on social or check back later for updates.

Wado to everyone who came out to celebrate this year’s event. We’ll see you next year!

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