2025 Pow Wow

WILDHORSE 29TH ANNUAL POW WOW

JULY 4-6, 2025

GRAND ENTRY: 7pm – Friday
1pm – Saturday & Sunday

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

ALL VENDOR SPOTS ARE FULL.
Applications are no longer being accepted.

Interested in becoming a vendor at the Pow Wow? First 50 applications accepted
Applications are no longer being accepted.

VENDOR APPLICATION

Come witness the power, strength and beauty of Native American culture at our 2025 Pow Wow. We hope to see you.

Host Drum: Tha Cree

Over $140,000 in Cash & Prizes!
Dancing Contest & Specials
Drumming Contest
Food & Vendors

Family-friendly and FREE event!

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 2025 Pow Wow Program.

WRC Pow Wow reserves the right to change or modify the Pow Wow program at any time.

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Online Dancer Registration is closed for 2025.

Online Dancer Registration is now closed. All contestants must register on-site starting at 4pm, Friday, July 4.

Dance specials and drummer registration is completed in person on Friday, July 4 at 4pm.

CLICK HERE FOR DANCER ONLINE FORM

DANCE SPECIALS

Friday Evening
HONORING OUR VETERANS

Men/Women, Regalia or Uniform
(no street clothes, please)

 Saturday Afternoon
FANCY DANCE SPECIAL – WINNER TAKES ALL

Men VS. Women

 Saturday Evening
WAR BONNET

Men/Women

COMPETITION INFORMATION

OVER $140,000 IN CASH & PRIZES

Grand Entry – 7pm Friday, 1pm Saturday & Sunday

All winners must provide their Social Security Number (SSN). If they do not have their card on hand, a substitute W9 form is available to attest to the SSN. All winners must provide their legal name. Children must have their parent/guardian present to claim any prize. Canadian citizens are subject to a mandatory 30% withholding.

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+) 
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TEEN CATEGORIES (13-17)

  • Top four places awarded $400, $300, $200, $150
  • Boy’s Traditional, Boy’s Fancy, Boy’s Grass, Girl’s Traditional Girl’s Fancy, Girl’s Jingle
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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
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DRUMMING:

  • Drum payout 1st-5th:
    First Place – $15,000
    Second – $12,000
    Third – $7,000
    Fourth – $5,000
    Fifth – $3,000
  • Day pay available for non-contest drums, first 10 registered groups $300/day
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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 10 drums to register, must register each day.
  • Registration begins at 4pm on Friday for drums and dancers.
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DANCE SPECIALS

  • Friday: Honoring our Veterans Men/Women, Regalia or Uniform (no street clothes, please) Cash Prizes: $750, $500, $300
  • Saturday Afternoon: Fancy Dance Special – Winner Takes All. Men vs Women. Winner takes cash prize of $1,600.
    Plus, one people’s choice of $200 cash.
  • Saturday Evening: War Bonnet Cash Prizes: $750, $500, $300
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