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September 4 - September 7, 2026

53rd Annual O-Bah-Shiing Labor Day Celebration Pow Wow - Contest

Location: Ponemah, MN.
Info: Wayne Johnson 218-556-8329 -Pow wow flier-
MC(s): Keveon Kingbird & Howie Thompson
AD(s): Mark R. Kingbird Sr. & Harlan Stillday
Host Drum(s): Young Kingbird, Ptown, Battle River, Stoney Park

September 12 - September 13, 2026

Harvest Fest Celebration - Traditional

Location: Naytahwaush, MN. White Earth
MC(s): Frankie Graves & Frank Stech
AD(s): Thomas Mason & Lucas Hisgun
Host Drum(s): Battle Nation

September 12 - September 13, 2026

Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community Wacipi - Traditional

Location: Mendota Heights, MN. 1405 Sibley Memorial Hwy
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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.
Info: Bill Taylor 204-720-2364 -Email- -Website-
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.

September 18 - September 20, 2026

28th Annual Battle Point Pow Wow - Contest

Location: Federal Dam, MN. Battle Point Pow Wow Grounds, Battle Point Drive
MC(s): Dave Northbird, Wes Jourdain
AD(s): Shorty Crawford, Gordon Fineday
Host Drum(s): Midnite Express, Ojibwe Nation

September 23, 2026

2026-27 Back To School Pow Wow - Traditional

Location: Minneapolis, MN. South High School, 3131 19th Ave S.
Info: 612-668-0610 -Email- -Pow wow flier-
MC(s): Shawnee Hunt
AD(s): Matt LaFave, Dennis Gilbert
Cost: Free event and open to all
Additional Info: Meal 4:30 PM, Grand entry 5:30 PM, Honoring for students @ 7 PM.

September 25 - September 27, 2026

Miigwech Manoomin Pow Wow - Traditional

Location: Nett Lake, MN. Nett Lake Pow wow Grounds, 5344 Lakeshore Drive
Info: Ashley Goodsky 218-248-0780 -Pow wow flier-
MC(s): Terry Goodsky
AD(s): Nate Tibbetts
Host Drum(s): Gaagigaaikwe & Lake Vermilion

September 25, 2026

St. Paul Indian Education 2026 Fall Feast - Traditional

Location: St. Paul, MN. 1075 3rd St. E.
Info: Kerri 612-751-0571 -Pow wow flier-
Additional Info: Drum blessing and Pow Wow. Drum blessing 5:15 PM - Feast to follow. Grand entry 6 PM. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

September 27, 2026

St. Paul Indian Education Drum Blessing, Pow Wow & Attendance Awards - Traditional

Location: St. Paul, MN. American Indian Magnet School, 1075 3rd St. E.,
Info: Kerri 612-751-0571 -Email- -Pow wow flier-
MC(s): Jerry Dearly
AD(s): Zach Red Bear
Additional Info: 4:30 Drum blessing. 5:00 Dinner. 6:00 Grand entry.

October 12, 2026

Indigenous Peoples Day Pow Wow - Traditional

Location: Minneapolis, MN. Minneapolis American Indian Center, 1630 E. Franklin Ave.,

October 17, 2026

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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