Welcome to this listing of upcoming pow wows for Wisconsin.
If you are hosting a pow wow or simply know of one within the state of Wisconsin, please let us know so that we can add it to this list.
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to avoid problems with changes or inaccuracies in these listings.last updated 5/7/08
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April 5:
33rd Annual Wunk-Sheek Spring traditional pow wow.
Location: Madison, WI. Kohl Center (Nicholas Johnson Pavilion)
Info: 608-262-5170 or 920-627-2347 ambowman@wisc.edu
April 12:
16th Annual UW Green Bay traditional pow wow.
Location: Green Bay, WI. Kress Events Center. 2420 Nicolet Dr.
Info: Nichole Merckes 920-465-2720 or 920-465-2021 www.uwgb.edu sprim116@uwgb.edu mercnm29@uwgb.edu
Cost: Free
Additional Info: Grand Entries 1 & 7 pm.
April 12-13:
26th Annual La Crosse traditional pow wow.
Location: La Crosse, WI. Mitchell Hall Gym.
Info: 608-386-4884 marykm_1@hotmail.com
April 19:
Honoring Education traditional pow wow.
Location: Eau Claire, WI. Zorn Arena - UW Eau Claire.
Info: 715-836-5840 or 715-836-3367 www.uwec.edu/multicultural whiteol@uwec.edu
MC: Dylan Prescott
AD: Bobby Bird Sr.
Host Drum: Buffalo Horse
Cost: $5.00
Additional Info: Head make dancers: Robert Haert, 1st session. Daniel Prescott, 2nd Session. Head Female Dancers: Christian Clarquist, 1st Session. Netawn Kogima, 2nd Session. Vendors from all over. Food booth and Feast Hand drum & Dance specials for cash prizes. Invited drums: Battle Point, LCO Badgers, Raining Thunder, Cumberland, Bearheart, Wind Eagle.
April 19:
15th Annual Menominee Sturgeon Feast traditional pow wow.
Location: Keshena, WI. Menominee High School.
Info: 715-799-5928 dgrignon@mitw.org
April 19:
19th Annual UW Superior traditional pow wow.
Location: Superior, WI. Wessman Arena.
Info: 715-394-8007 www.angelfire.com/wi3/aiso aiso_uwsuper@yahoo.com or aisorg@uwsuper.edu
Host Drum: Pipestone.
April 19:
MATC-NASM contest pow wow.
Location: Franklin, WI. Indian Community School 10405 W. St. Martins Rd. Milwaukee County.
Directions: http://www.greatschools.net/school/mapSchool.page?id=2861&state=WI The green arrow is where the school is just zoom in on it for more info.
Info: cruzms@email.matc.edu
Cost: FREE ADMISSION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Additional Info: MATC Milwaukee Area Technical College Native American. Student Movement (NASM) Annual Powwow. Doors open at noon, Grand entry 1 pm, Close at 8 pm. Meal provided to Dancers and Drums with paid *entry fee* ticket. More information to follow.May 16-18:
19th Annual Gathering of Warriors traditional pow wow.
Location: Keshena, WI. Woodland Bowl.
Info: 715-799-3264 or 715-799-3729 menomcvso@frontiernet.net
Host Drum: Spirit Bear.
May 24-26:
Andre Blackhawk American Legion Post #129 2008 Memorial Day contest pow wow.
Location: Black River Falls, WI. Andrew Blackhawk memorial Pow wow grounds.
Directions: 5 Miles east of Black River Falls on Hwy 54.
Info: 715-896-5191 or 715-896-5192 800-294-9394 ext. 1123 www.ho-chunknation.com
MC: Lanc Long, BRF, WI
Host Drums: Iron Mound, Winnebago Sons
Additional Info: Grand Entry Sat. 1 & 7, Sun 1 & 7, Mon 1. Registration opens Sat. 11 AM - 1 PM. Vendor space available. Free Camping. Honoring Iraqi Freedom & all veterans.
May 30-June 1:
18th Annual LCO Ojibwe School contest pow wow.
Location: Hayward, WI. Pow wow grounds.
Info: 715-634-8924 www.lcoshools.bia.edu
Host Drum: LCO Badgers & Pipestone.June 14-15:
19th Annual Honor the Fire Keepers traditional pow wow.
Location: Lake Geneva, WI. Dunn Field.
Info: 708-715-5042 or 262-248-2784 www.lakegeneva-powwow.org lsobey@comcast.net
Additional Info: Traditional pow wow: includes music, dancing, food, art and vendors, cultural/educational circle-Medicine Wheel and 18th century reenactment of Potawatomi life.
June 21:
Eagle's Nest Youth traditional pow wow.
Location: Coloma, WI. Trails End Camp Ground.
Info: 608-296-4023 www.eaglesnetscenter.org
June 27-29:
16th Annual St. Croix Chippewa contest pow wow.
Location: Turtle Lake, WI. Mak'oode Arena at the St. Coix Casino.
Info: 800-236-2195 ext. 5188 or 800-846-8946 ext. 3047 or Sam 715-645-0616
MC: Vince Beyl & Larry (Amik) Smallwood
AD: William Hindley, WI & R. G. Harrison, OK
Host Drums: Northern Host - Smokeytown, Neopit, WI. Southern Host - Yellowhammer, Red Rock, OK
Additional Info: Over $80,000 total prize money! Grand Entry: Friday 7 PM, Saturday at noon & 7 PM, Sunday at Noon. 28 Dance Categories, dance specials, crafts, drum cntest, food, hotel & camping.July 4-6:
30th Annual Red Cliff traditional pow wow.
Location: Red Cliff, WI. Pow wow grounds.
Info: 715-779-5597 or 715-779-3700 www.recliff-nsn.gov mark.montano@redcliff-nsn.gov
July 4-6:
36th Annual Oneida contest pow wow.
Location: Oneida, WI. Norbert Hill Center.
Info: 920-496-7897 or 800-236-2214 www.oneidanation.org lpowless@oneidanation.org
July 11-13:
26th Annual Bear River Anniversary traditional pow wow.
Location: Lac du Flambeau, WI. Bear River pow wow grounds.
Info: 715-588-3333 bobbelm@hotmail.com
July 18-20:
35th Annual Honor the Earth traditional pow wow.
Location: Hayward, WI. LCO pow wow grounds.
Info: 715-634-8924 www.lcoschools.bia.edu lco_hte@yahoo.com
Host Drums: LCO Badger Singers & Pipestone
July 25-27:
9th Annual Nations of Warriors traditional pow wow.
Location: Anitigo, WI. Lake Park.
Info: Stan Haling 715-588-3695 Sue Haling 715-588-3695
Additional Info: Special honors for all veterans. All color guards are welcome. All drums welcome. Friday nite: Socializing, drum warm-ups, fire ceremony. Saturday: traditional feast. Saturday & Sunday AM: Pipe ceremonies and talking circles. Grand Entries: Saturday 1 & 7 PM. Sunday 1 PM. Rough camping on premises. RV parking nearby. Showers available. Volunteers needed!!August 1-3:
42nd Annual Menominee Nation contest pow wow.
Location: Keshena, WI. Woodland Bowl.
Info: 715-799-5113 or 715-799-4849
August 22-24:
29th Annual Bad River traditional pow wow.
Location: Odanah, WI. Old Odanah pow wow grounds.
Info: 715-682-7151 or 715-685-9989
Host Drum: Picture Rock.
August 22-24:
34th Annual St. Croix Wild Rice Fest traditional pow wow.
Location: Danbury, WI. Hole in the Wall Casino.
Info: 715-656-4406 or 800-236-2195 ext 5338
Host Drums: Cumberland & Raining Thunder.September 5-7:
22nd Annual Indian Summer contest pow wow.
Location: Milwaukee, WI. Maier Festival Park.
Info: 414-604-1000 www.indiansummer.org indiansummer@wi.rr.com
Cost: Adults $12, Elders $10 (60 years & up), Children 12 and under free.
Additional Info: Prize money totals over $50,000. House: Friday - Education day for schools and youth: 9 AM - 3 PM. Public can enter after 4 PM till midnight. Saturday noon - midnight. Sunday prayer ceremony 10 - 11 AM. Public 11 AM - 10 PM. Saturday Music awards, scholarship awards. Dylan's run for Autism. Festival highlights: traditional and contemporary entertainment, natural path area (health/herbs), juried fine art, cultural craft demonstrations, marketplace, traditional foods, lacrosse, authentic tribal villages, storytellers, fireworks.October 18:
31st Annual UW-Milwaukee Autumn traditional pow wow.
Location: Milwaukee, WI. Union Ballroom.
Info: 414-229-5880 www.umn.edu/Dept/AISS joylogan@uwm.edu
October 28:
Three Sisters traditional pow wow.
Location: Oneida, WI. Oneida Turtle School.
Info: 920-496-7897 or 800-261-2163 www.oneidanation.org lpowless@oneidanation.org
October 31-November 2:
Hunting Moon contest pow wow.
Location: West Allis, WI.
Info: Kaye Garcia 414-847-7720 kgarcia@paysbig.com www.paysbig.com
Cost: Free
Additional Info: More details to be provided.November 11:
LCO Veterans traditional pow wow.
Location: Hayward, WI. LCO High School Gym.
Info: 715-634-8924 www.lcoschools.bia.edu
Host Drums: L.C.O. Soldiers Drum & Pipestone.December 8:
25th Annual On The Red Road Conference traditional pow wow.
Location: Hertel, WI. Bingo Hall.
Info: 800-236-2195 ext 5309 or 5310 souliermark@yahoo.com
Host Drums: Little Otter.
December 31:
Menominee New Years Eve traditional pow wow.
Location: Neopit, WI. School Gym.
Info: 715-756-2354 www.lcoschools.bia.edu
December 31:
Sobriety traditional pow wow.
Location: Oneida, WI. Oneida Nation Elementary School.
Info: 920-496-7897 or 800-236-2214 lpowless@oneidanation.org
November 31:
LCO new Yeasr's traditional pow wow.
Location: Hayward, WI. LCO High School Gym.
Info: 715-634-8924 www.lcoschools.bia.edu
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