2026 Pow Wow

WILDHORSE 30TH ANNUAL POW WOW

JULY 3-5, 2026

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.

GRAND ENTRY
 7pm – Friday, July 3
1pm & 7pm – Saturday, July 4
1pm – Sunday, July 5

Over $140,000 in Cash & Prizes!

Dancing Contest & Specials
Drumming Contest
Food & Vendors

Family-friendly and FREE event!

Host Drum: Juno nominated Bad Eagle
From Chilliwack, British Columbia

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

POW WOW PROGRAM
POW WOW MAP

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

DANCE SPECIALS

FRIDAY EVENING
MENS GRASS VS. WOMENS JINGLE

Winner takes all

SATURDAY AFTERNOON
VETERANS SPECIAL

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

SATURDAY EVENING
WAR BONNET

SUNDAY
OWL DANCE SPECIAL

COMPETITION INFORMATION

OVER $140,000 IN CASH & PRIZES

GRAND ENTRY
 7pm – Friday, July 3
1pm & 7pm – Saturday, July 4
1pm – Sunday, July 5

New: Grand Entry points begin Saturday.

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.

DANCE SPECIALS

  • Friday: Mens Grass VS. Womens Jingle
    Cash Prizes: $1,100, Runner up $500
  • Saturday Afternoon: Veterans Special
    Men/ Women, Regalia or Uniform (no street clothes, please) Four $500 Cash Prizes
  • Saturday Evening: War Bonnet Cash Prizes: $750, $500, $350
  • Sunday: Owl Dance Special Cash Prizes: $800, $600, $400
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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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