18th Annual Veteran’s Day Powwow
November 9
November 9, 2024
Grand Entries 12 PM & 7 PM | Feast 5 PM
Join us as we come together to celebrate and honor our veterans with a heartfelt tribute to veterans from all walks of life. This family-friendly event will feature traditional Native American music from local and out-of-state drum groups, as well as both competitive and non-competitive dancing for all ages. Spectators can also explore a selection of vendor booths offering a variety of unique, handmade items during our powwow. This special event is open to the community, and offers a vibrant celebration of culture, honor, and unity.
Veteran’s Gifts to veterans in attendance, while supplies lasts.
Head Staff: Harold Begaye
Arena Director: Corey Reeder
Host Drum: Spring Creek
Drum Day Pay: First 10 drums $500 each / $250 Per Session
Contest Categories:
Junior (7 – 12) Girls Traditional | Boys Traditional | Girls Fancy Shawl | Boys Fancy Feather | Girls Jingle | Boys Grass 1st: $200 | 2nd: $150 | 3rd: $100
Teen (13 – 17) Girls Traditional | Boys Traditional | Girls Fancy Shawl | Boys Fancy Feather | Girls Jingle | Boys Grass 1st: $400 | 2nd: $300 | 3rd: $200
Junior Adult (18 – 35) Women’s Traditional | Women’s Jingle | Women’s Fancy Shawl | Men’s Traditional | Men’s Grass | Men’s Fancy Feather 1st: $800| 2nd: $600 | 3rd: $400
Senior Adult (36 – 54) Women’s Traditional | Women’s Jingle | Women’s Fancy Shawl | Men’s Traditional | Men’s Grass | Men’s Fancy Feather 1st: $800 | 2nd: $600 | 3rd: $400
Golden Age (50 – 64) Women’s | Men’s 1st: $800 | 2nd: $600 | 3rd: $400
Platinum Age (65 +) Women’s | Men’s 1st: $800 | 2nd: $600 | 3rd: $400
All Veteran’s Dance Special Men and Women Uniformed, Regalia, or Streetwear 1st: $250 | 2nd: $150 | 3rd: $100
Powwow Committee Contacts:
Jessica Rodriguez 208.844.0843
Tyson Shay 208.252.0051
Vendor & Veteran Family Tables are Available
Deadline for Vendors is November 6th
Contact Melita F. for more information on Vendor tables by emailing MelitaF@shobangaming.com or 208.690.1482
Contact Nolan T. for more information on Veteran Family tables by emailing Nolan.Thorpe@shobanhotel.com or 208.240.3812
Onsite Camping Information
Please contact Hotel Front Desk by emailing Reservations@shobanhotel.com, Hotel.FrontDesk@shobanhotel.com, or 208.238.4800
Security will be on site during the event. The Shoshone Bannock Casino Hotel will not be responsible for lost or stolen property. Reserving seats during the powwow will not be allowed.