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Rochester Public Schools Powwow - Contest
Location:
Rochester, MN. John Marshall High School 1510 14th St NW
MC(s):
Jerry Dearly
AD(s):
Zach Red Bear
Host Drum(s):
Dakota Boyz
Cost:
Free
Contest Info:
TBA
White Earth 3rd Annual Pow Wow - Traditional
Location:
Minneapolis, MN. Minneapolis American Indian Center Gym, 1530 E. Franklin Ave.
MC(s):
Wes Jourdain & Brandon Bowstring
AD(s):
Lucas Hisgun
Host Drum(s):
Southside Ramblers
Additional Info:
Invited drums only.
Feast 4-6 PM.
Grand entries 12 & 6 PM.
Kikinoo amawaaganag Niimiidim Honoring Students Pow Wow - Traditional
Location:
Chisholm, MN. Minnesota Discovery Center, 1005 Discovery Drive
MC(s):
Ron Kanutski
AD(s):
Chaz Wagner
Host Drum(s):
Hillside Singers and Night Sky
Cost:
Free
2026 Leech Lake Memorial Day Pow Wow - Traditional
Location:
Cass Lake, MN. Veterans Memorial Grounds
MC(s):
David Northbird Sr. and Terry Fiddler
AD(s):
Jeremy Clark & Shorty Crawford
Host Drum(s):
Black Lodge & Eagle Ridge
2026 Tinta Wita Memorial Day Wacipi - Contest
Location:
Prairie Island, MN. Prairie Island Pow Wow Grounds
MC(s):
Jerry Dearly & Whitney Rencountre
AD(s):
Chaske LaBlanc
Host Drum(s):
Tuwe Sece Kun
Additional Info:
Grand entries Saturday 1 & 7 PM, Sunday 1 PM.
Rice Lake 28th Annual Memorial Pow Wow and Walk - Traditional
Location:
Rice Lake, MN. White Earth Nation
MC(s):
Frank Stech
AD(s):
Shawn Goodman
Host Drum(s):
Smokey Hill and Naytahwaush Noise
Additional Info:
Sunday 1 & 7 PM, Monday 2 PM.
Memorial Day Pow Wow - Traditional
Location:
Onamia, MN. 43411 Oodema Dr.
Info:
Additional Info:
12:30 to 4:30 PM
Columbia Heights Public Schools 12th Annual Community Pow Wow - Traditional
Location:
Columbia Heights, MN. CHHS Stadium, 1400 49th Ave NE,
MC(s):
Jerry Dearly & Shawnee Hunt
AD(s):
Azo Ochoa Sr.
Host Drum(s):
Wicahpi Hoksila & Southern Boys
Additional Info:
Grand Entry 1 PM.
Community Feast 4:30-5:30 PM.
Prior Lake - Savage Schools Indian Education Pow Wow - Traditional
Location:
Savage, MN. Prior Lake High School, 7575 150th St. W.
Directions:
Lower parking lot to Activity Center
MC(s):
Crow Bellcourt
AD(s):
Chake LeBlanc
Host Drum(s):
Hoka Hey
Cost:
Free and open to the public
Additional Info:
Graduation 11 AM to 12 PM.
Nay-Ah-Shing School Midweek End of School Year Pow Wow - Traditional
Location:
Mille Lacs Lake, MN. Mille Lacs Pow Wow Grounds
MC(s):
Niigaanigwaneb
AD(s):
Percy Benjamin
Additional Info:
Grand Entries 12 & 6 PM.
Sah Gii Bah Gah Pow Wow - Traditional
Location:
Nett Lake, MN.
MC(s):
Terry Goodsky
AD(s):
Nate Tibbetts
Host Drum(s):
Gaagigaaikwe & Boise Forte Singers
48th Annual Cansayapi Wacipi - Contest
Location:
Morton, MN. Lower Sioux Indian Community
MC(s):
Al Childs & Redwing Thomas
AD(s):
Chaske LaBlanc
Host Drum(s):
Standing Horse, Yellow Medicine, Red Tree
Cost:
$5 for weekend, includes daily meals. Free age 55+ and 5 and under
1589th Annual White Earth treaty Day Celebration & Pow Wow - Traditional
Location:
White Earth, MN.
MC(s):
Vince Beyl & Jackson Rolling Thunder Tahuka
AD(s):
Luke HIsgun, Thomas Mason, & Jeremy Clark
Host Drum(s):
Hochunk Station & Leading Arrow
Additional Info:
Grand entries: Friday 1 & 7 PM, Saturday 1 & 7 PM, Sunday 1 PM.
Hinkley Grand Celebration - Contest
Location:
Hinkley, MN. Grand Casino Hinckley
MC(s):
Terry Fiddler & Keveon Kingbird
AD(s):
Dana Warrington & Percy Benjamin
Additional Info:
Grand entry Friday 7 PM, Saturday 1 & 7 PM, Sunday 1 PM.
Leech Lake Days Pow Wow - Contest
Location:
Cass Lake, MN. Leech Lake Veterans Memorial Grounds
Info:
MC(s):
Dave Northbird Sr.
AD(s):
Old Crossing and Cozad
5th Annual Two Spirit Pow Wow - Traditional
Location:
Minneapolis, MN. Minneapolis American Indian Center
MC(s):
Deanna Standing Cloud & Trish Cook
AD(s):
Zachary Red Bear
Host Drum(s):
Mississippi Ojibwe
Additional Info:
Registration 3 PM.
Feast 4 PM.
Grand Entry 5:30 PM.
Lake Vermilion Pow Wow - Traditional
Location:
Tower, MN. Lake Vermilion Pow Wow Grounds, Lake Vermilion Reservation
Info:
Muriel Deegan 218-750-7772 or Tracey Dagen 218-780-1478
-Pow wow flier-
MC(s):
Terry Goodsky
AD(s):
Joel Boshey
Host Drum(s):
Lake Vermilion Singers & Night Sky Singers
Additional Info:
Friday warm-ups. Grand Entry Saturday 1 & 7 PM, Sunday 1 PM.
Waa Wi Ye Gaa Maag Honoring Our Youth Pow Wow - Traditional
Location:
S-Lake, MN. MN-46
Info:
Red Lake Nation Independence Day Celebration & Pow Wow - Traditional
Location:
Red Lake Nation, MN.
Info:
Fond Du Lac Reservation Veterans Pow Wow - Traditional
Location:
Sawyer, MN. Mash Ka Wisen Pow Wow Grounds, Hwy 210 & Mission R
MC(s):
Les Gibbs & Chi Maiigan
AD(s):
Jamie Petite, Jay Smith, Nigigoonz Martin
Host Drum(s):
Indian Hill & Cedar Creek
Additional Info:
Grand entries Friday 7 PM, Saturday 1 & 7 PM, Sunday 1 PM.
Gii-Ishkonigewag Pow Wow - Contest
Location:
McGregor, MN. 37736 State Highway 65
MC(s):
Terry Fiddler & Reuben Crowfeather Sr.
AD(s):
JC Killspotted & Jason Kingbird
Host Drum(s):
Red Willow
Cost:
Free and open to the public
August 14 - August 16, 2026
Mille Lacs 60th Annual Pow Wow - Traditional
Location:
Mille Lacs, MN.
Info:
September 18 - September 20, 2026
54th Annual Traditional Mahkato Wacipi - Traditional
Location:
Mankato, MN. Land of Memories Park, 100 Amos Owen Lane, Mankato, MN
Directions:
Coming from 169 heading south into Mankato: Cross over the Blue Earth River on 169/60 and proceed down the short incline. There is a sign on the right side of the road saying Land of Memories Campground with an arrow pointing to the right. Get in the right hand turn lane and turn right. Then take the first left. You will go up a small hill, over some railroad tracks and into the campground.
Coming from 169 heading north into Mankato: Entering Mankato from the southwest on 169/60 you need to go past the Highway 68 turnoff and continue on 169/60 down the hill for about half of a mile. You will see a sign for Land of Memories in the median with an arrow pointing left. There is a left hand turn lane at the bottom of the hill. After you make this turn take the first left, go up a small hill, over the railroad tracks and into the campground.
MC(s):
Jerry Dearly, Galen Drapeau Jr. and Bill Taylor
AD(s):
Londel Seaboy, Sisseton, SD
Host Drum(s):
Mazakute Singers, Santee, NE
Cost:
$10.00 for button, good for entire weekend. Cash only. Children 12 and under, Seniors 60 and older are free.
Additional Info:
Grand Entries – Friday at 7:00pm, Saturday at 1:00pm and 7:00pm, Sunday at 1:00pm, Moccasin Tournament, Princess Contest, All Specials are 9:00am-12:00pm. Education Day for District 77 6th graders will begin on Friday morning at 9:00am on powwow grounds. No drugs, alcohol, or weapons allowed. Camping and visitor information on website.
American Indian Cancer Foundation Pow Wow For Hope - Traditional
Location:
St Paul, MN. 6202 Bloomington Rd, St Paul, MN 55111-2600, United States
Cost:
Free
Additional Info:
Save the date for the American Indian Cancer Foundation’s 14th Powwow for Hope, the nation’s only cancer awareness powwow, which honors loved ones who have courageously faced cancer by creating a space for healing.
RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CPJjRn2kq/
This event is free and open to the public! Join us to show support and raise awareness about health in our communities, learn about cancer prevention, and share our resources.
Pow Wow For Hope will also feature a silent auction, jingle dress healing dance, honoring Indigenous cancer survivors, and more.
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