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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. Bring your own seating. No pets allowed.
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About the Powwow
Friday, August 30, 2024
4 – 6:30 PM
Friday, August 30, 2024
Dancer Registration: 4 – 6:30 PM
Supper Break: 6 – 7 PM
Grand Entry: 7 PM
Saturday, August 31, 2024
Gourd Dance: 2 – 5 PM
Supper Break: 6 – 7 PM
Grand Entry: 7 PM
Cherokee Nation Cultural Grounds
16967-16999 W 810 Rd
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Two grand entries in full regalia to qualify for contest. Points given for each grand entry. All decisions are final by committee. Adult Men’s & Women’s 1st Place – $1,000
Golden Age Combined (Ages 62+) & Adult (Ages 18 – 61)
Men: Southern Straight, Northern Traditional, Fancy Grass, Chicken Dance
Women: Southern Buckskin, Cloth, Northern Traditional Fancy, Jingle, Cherokee Tear Dress*
Teen (Ages 13 – 17) & Junior (Ages 7 – 12)
Boys: Southern Straight, Fancy, Grass, Northern Traditional
Girls: Cloth, Buckskin, Shawl, Jingle
Tiny Tots (Ages 0 – 6)
Open to all children in dance clothes
*Cherokee Tear Dress dancers must be a Cherokee Nation, EBCI or UKB citizen
