Welcome to this listing of upcoming pow wows for Minnesota.
If you are hosting a pow wow or simply know of one within the state of Minnesota, please let us know so that we can add it to this list.
Please check with the contact information before traveling,
to avoid problems with changes or inaccuracies in these listings.last updated 8/18/08
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2008
July 3-6:
Red Lake Nation Independence Day traditional pow wow.
Location: Red Lake, MN. Pow wow grounds.
Info: 218-679-3341 or 218-679-3224
July 4-6:
Aabita-Niibing traditional pow wow.
Location: Cass Lake, MN. Veteran's Memorial Grounds.
Info: 218-335-7400 or 218-335-7034 jerry.morgan@leechlakegaming.com
July 11-13:
Prairie Island contest pow wow.
Location: Welch, MN. Pow wow grounds, located next to Treasure Island Resort & Casino.
Info: 800-554-5473 www.prairieisland.org
Cost: Free and open to all ages.
Additional Info: This event will feature dancers and drummers from all over the United States and Canada. During the event, Prairie Island Tribal Council and Community Members will sponsor various dance specials and honor loved ones with special contests. There will also be Native Americn foods and hand crafted jewelry, tools, and artwork throughout the celebration. Watch, listen, and feel the culture and history come alive! Activities, food, and events all day.
July 11-13:
Fond du Lac Veterans traditional pow wow.
Location: Cloquet, MN. Mission Road.
Info: 218-879-4593 whosey02@yahoo.com
Cost: Free
July 18-20:
Mee-Gwich Mahnomen Days pow wow.
Location: Cass Lake, MN. Veterans Memorial Grounds.
Info: Mary Bebeau at 218-246-2554, Tana Morgan at 218-246-3156, or Luke Wilson at 218-335-4404
July 25-27:
Onigum traditional pow wow.
Location: Onigum, MN. Pow wow grounds.
Info: Victor Thompson 218-547-4090 or Lavonna Thompson at 218-760-1062 or 218-335-7034 or 218-335-7400 jerry.morgan@leechlakegaming.com
July 25-27:
Pine Point traditional pow wow.
Location: Ponsford, MN. Pow wow grounds.
Info: 218-573-2154 or 218-573-3007 mikes@whiteearth.com
July 26:
Keepers traditional pow wow.
Location: Pipestone, MN. Moore Park.
Directions: Off I90 exit MN exit 1 Hwy 23 27 mi to Pipestone. Go north on 75 to Nation monument sign. Go west to Hiawatha off I 29 Flandreau SD exit hwy 34. 18 mi to Pipestone turn north on Hiawatha AV.
Info: Bud Johnston 507-825-3734 www.pipekeepers.org pipe@iw.net
Cost: Free
Additional Info: We have 2008 pow wow Jul 26 grand entry 1pm 5pm 400 N hiawatha av pipestone MN 56164 ph 507 825 3734 Keepers gathering runs jul 24-jul 27th http://www.pipekeepers.org/pow_wow.htm for more info.August 1-3:
15th Annual Dakota Traditional Wacipi Spirit of the Eagle.
Location: Granite Falls, MN. Upper Sioux State Park.
Info: 320-564-6016 or 320-564-2360 www.uppersiouxcommunity-nsn.gov theresa@prairiesedgecasino.com
Host Drum: Thunder Boyz
August 1-3:
30th Annual Honoring Sobriety traditional pow wow.
Location: Sawyer, MN. Mash Ka Wisen Treatment Center.
Info: 218-879-6731
August 8-10:
9th Annual Welcome Home traditional pow wow.
Location: Mendota, MN. St. Peter's Church Grounds.
Directions: By hwy 110 and hwy 13 in Mendota, Mn 55150. By the Mpls/St Paul Airport.
Info: Sharon, Curt, Renee 651-452-4141 mmdc01@comcast.net www.mendotadakota.com Pow Wow flier
MC: Mitch Walking Elk
AD: Windy Downwind
Host Drum: Anpetu Duta (Red Day). Co-Host: Waukaazo-Day-Egun
Cost: $5 Button donation includes Unity Feast. Other Donations Appreciated.
Additional Info: Honorary Head Dancer: Marie Nordin. Men’s Head Dancer: John Oakgrove. Women’s Head Dancer: Mary So Happy. Public Welcome. NO DRUGS, ALCOHOL, FIREARMS, OR PETS ALLOWED. Sponsored by the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Community. Grand entry at 1:00 and 7:00 on Aug 9th. Grand Entry at 1:00 on Aug 10th.
August 8-10:
Grand Portage Rendezvous traditional pow wow.
Location: Grand Portage, MN. Pow wow grounds.
Info: 218-475-2239 or 218-475-2415 www.grandportage.com
August 8-10:
Pine Point traditional pow wow.
Location: Ponsford, MN. 1/2 mile W. of Pine Point School.
Info: Mike Swan 218-573-2154 mswan@whiteearth.com whiteearth.com
MC: Mickey Hodges
AD: Butch Roberts
Host Drum: Smokey Hill
Cost: None
Additional Info: FRIDAY - WARM-UPS @ 7:00 PM. SATURDAY - GRAND ENTRY - 1PM - 7PM SUNDAY - GRAND ENTRY - 1PM. MEMORIAL FLAG RAISING SAT & SUN @ 10AM. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CHAIRS.
August 15-17:
Red Lake Nation Fair traditional pow wow.
Location: Red Lake, MN. Pow wow grounds.
Info: 218-679-3341 zaagaate@paulbunyan.com
August 15-17:
42nd Annual Mille Lacs traditional pow wow.
Location: Mille Lacs, MN. Iskigamizigan pow wow grounds.
Info: 320-532-7496 or 320-532-8800 mj@grandcasino.com
August 15-17:
Shakopee Mdewakanton contest pow wow.
Location: Prior Lake, MN. Pow wow grounds.
Info: 952-445-8900 or 952-496-6160 www.shakopeedakota.org or www.mysticlake.com Dakotah Meadows RV Park: 800-653-CAMP or for Mystic Lake Hotel: 800-813-7349
MC: Danny Seaboy and Walace Coffey
AD: Gabe Desrosier and Michael Roberts
Cost: Weekend $5 with button purchase. 60 years and over, and children under 10 are free.
Additional Info: Over $130,000 in prizes. Many categories and age groups. Moccasin games. Grand entries: Fri 7 PM, Sat 1 and 7 PM, Sun 1 PM. Giveaways: Friday noon - 6 PM, Sat and Sun after 9 AM flag raising. Fireworks on Saturday at 10 PM. Public is welcome. Free meal on Saturday and Sunday.
August 22-24:
28th Annual Cha Cha Bahning traditional pow wow.
Location: Inger, MN. Pow wow grounds.
Info: Donna Cloud at 218-659-2995 or Dorothy Robinson at 218-659-2708 or Selma Jackson at 218-659-2704 or 218-335-7034 or 218-335-7400 jerry.morgan@leechlakegaming.com
August 29-31:
Wee Gitchie Ne Me E Dim contest pow wow.
Location: Cass Lake, MN. Veteran's Memorial Gardens.
Info: 218-335-7400 jerry.morgan@leechlakegaming.comSeptember 5-6:
Callaway Community Niimiiwin traditional pow wow.
Location: Callaway, MN.
Directions: 11 miles north of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on HWY 59. 24 miles south of Mahnomen, Minnesota on HWY 59.
Info: 218-375-4900 roymas@arvig.net
Cost: Free
Additional Info: Grand Entries @ 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. Feast Time @ 5 p.m. All visiting Eagles Staffs welcomed & honored. Central Sound System Provided. All Craft Vendors welcome, limited space for Food Vendors please call ahead to RSVP. Security Will be Provided Camping will be available.
September 12-14:
Battle Point traditional pow wow.
Location: Sugar Point, MN. Pow wow grounds.
Info: Tracy Gale 218-760-5141 or 218-335-7034 or 218-335-7400 jerry.morgan@leechlakegaming.com
September 12-14:
Nay-Tah-Waush Harvest Fest traditional pow wow.
Location: Naytahwaush, MN. 23 miles east of Mahnomen Minnesota.
Info: Terry Tibbetts 218-935-5298 terryt@whiteearth.com
MC: Sam Musqua
Host Drum: Elks Whistle. Co-host: O-KI-DAH-KEE
September 19-21:
36th Annual Mankato traditional pow wow.
Location: Mankato, MN. Land of Memories Park.
Info: MahkatoWacipi@aol.com
Cost: $5 a button.
September 21:
2nd Annual Spirit Feast Two Worlds Lodge traditional pow wow.
Location: Hewitt, MN. Hyatt Farm.
Info: 218-924-4018 polttwil@wcta.netOctober 10-12:
Miigwetch Manomin traditional pow wow.
Location: Net Lake, MN. Elementary School Gym.
Info: 218-757-3261 www.powwowtime.bravehost.com bf_powwow@yahoo.comNovember 11:
Leech Lake Veterans traditional pow wow.
Location: Cass Lake, MN. Pow wow Grounds.
Info: 218-335-7034 or 218-335-7400 jerry.morgan@leechlakegaming.com
Due to the wide sources of information, We are not responsible for the accuracy of the information listed here. We will make every attempt to verify the accuracy before posting any information.
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