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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.

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