Welcome to this listing of upcoming pow wows for Minnesota.

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February 20 - February 22, 2026

Bois Forte Mid Winter Pow Wow - Traditional

Location: Bois Forte, MN. Boise Forte Reservation Tribal Government Center
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February 21 - February 22, 2026

27th Annual Cheerish the Children Pow Wow - Traditional

Location: St. Paul, MN. Johnson Senior High School, 1349 Arcade St.
MC(s): Jerry Dearly
AD(s): Reuben Crow Feather Jr.
Host Drum(s): Ain Dah Yung Singers, Co-Host Southern Boyz

February 27, 2026

People Gathering in a Good Place Round Dance - Traditional

Location: Isle, MN. Chiminising Community Center, 2605 Chiminising Rd.
Info: Cheryl Miller 320-630-6870 -Pow wow flier-
MC(s): Migizi Sullivan & Niigaanigwaneb Ninham

February 28, 2026

2nd Annual Wiitaya Wacipi | Maamawi Niimiidiwin Together Pow Wow - Traditional

Location: St. Francis, MN. St. Francis High School, 3325 Bridge St. NW
Info: Haley Dagle 763-213-1575 -Email- -Pow wow flier-
MC(s): Niigaanigwaneb Byron Ninham
AD(s): George Morrow III
Host Drum(s): Red Tree and Invited Drums are War Thunder, Hoka-Hey, Little Earth Singers, and Red Lake Singers
Cost: Free
Additional Info: Grand Entry 1 PM.

March 7, 2026

5th Annual Health & Wellness Round Dance - Traditional

Location: Mahnomen, MN. Shooting Star Casino Event Center
Info: Jedediah Desjarlait St. 218-507-9836 -Pow wow flier-
MC(s): Dave Northbird

March 8, 2026

Healing in Four Directions Pow Wow - Traditional

Location: St. Paul, MN. Johnson Senior High School, 1349 Arcade St.
Info: 612-484-1309 -Email- -Pow wow flier-
Cost: Free to attend
Additional Info: Grand entry 1 PM, feast 6 PM.

March 14, 2026

US Marine Corps Graduation Send off Celebration - Contest

Location: McGregor, MN. Minisinaakwaang Community Center, 36666 State Highway 65
MC(s): George
Additional Info: Dinner at 5:30 PM. Round dance starts at 7 PM.

March 14, 2026

2nd Annual Leech Lake Twin Cities Pow Wow - Traditional

Location: Minneapolis, MN. Minneapolis American Indian Center Gym, 1530 E. Franklin Ave.
MC(s): Jerry Dearly & Faron Jackson Sr.
AD(s): Shawnee Hunt & Makwa Bellanger-Rock
Host Drum(s): Iron Enemy, co-host Southern Boys & Yellow Medicine
Additional Info: Grand Entry 1 & 7 PM. Meal served 5 PM.

March 20, 2026

Wowe Pow Wow - Traditional

Location: Waubun, MN. Waubun HS gym
MC(s): Vince Beyl
AD(s): Duane Murray & Tom Mason
Host Drum(s): Manoom Singers & White Earth Boyz
Additional Info: 12 to 3 PM

March 28, 2026

35th Annual Woodlands & High Plains Pow Wow - Traditional

Location: Moorhead, MN. Nemzek Fieldhouse, 649 17th St. S.
Info: 218-477-2652 -Email- -Pow wow flier-
MC(s): Mickey Hodges
AD(s): Shorty Crawford
Host Drum(s): Manoomin Singers
Cost: Adults $5, Elders 55+ $3, Youth 6-18 $3, Children 5 & under free, students free
Additional Info: Grand entries 1 & 7 PM. Meal 5 PM.

March 28, 2026

ISO 4th Annual Ziigwan Pow Wow - Traditional

Location: Duluth, MN. Ward Wells Field House, University of Minnesota Duluth
MC(s): Les Gibbs
AD(s): Jamie Petite
Host Drum(s): Medicine Rock
Additional Info: Grand entery 1 & 7 PM. Feast 5 PM.

March 28, 2026

Mounds View Public Schools American Indian Education Student Honoring Pow Wow - Traditional

Location: Mounds View, MN. Mounds View High School, 1900 Lake Valentine Road,
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March 28, 2026

Beginning of Spring Round Dance - Traditional

Location: Minneapolis, MN. Augsburg University SI Melby Hall, 715 23rd Ave. S.
MC(s): Jonathan Buehlmann
Additional Info: 5-9 PM. Feast 5 PM, round dance to follow

March 29, 2026

31st Annual Spring Pow Wow - Traditional

Location: Cloquet, MN. Lester Jack Briggs Cultural Center, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
Info: -Email-
Additional Info: 11:00 AM to 8 PM.

April 11, 2026

3rd Annual Mahkato Spring Round Dance - Contest

Location: Mankato, MN. Mayo Clinic Health Event Center
MC(s): Redwing Thomas

April 11, 2026

41st Annual MN Morris Pow Wow - Traditional

Location: Morris, MN. Cougar Sports Center, 26 E 2nd St.
MC(s): Gabe Desrosiers
AD(s): Chaske LaBlanc
Host Drum(s): Elk Soldier & Circle of Nations Singers
Additional Info: Grand entry 12 & 6 PM. Feast 5 PM>

April 11, 2026

American Indian Education Pow Wow - Traditional

Location: Champlin, MN. Champlin Park High School, 6025 109th Ave. N.

April 25, 2026

Anwebiwin Niimiidiwin Annual Resting Pow Wow - Traditional

Location: Cass Lake, MN. Cass Lake-Bena High School, 15308 MN-371
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April 25, 2026

Bois Forte Zoonde ewin Pow Wow - Traditional

Location: Virginia, MN. Iron Trail Motors Event Center, 919 6th St. So.
MC(s): Terry Goodsky
AD(s): Lance Kingbird
Host Drum(s): Lake Vermilion, Co-host Hillside
Additional Info: Grand Entry 1 & 7 PM. Dinner Break 4 PM.

April 25, 2026

Bois Forte Zoonde ewin Pow Wow - Traditional

Location: Virginia, MN. Iron Trail Motors Event Center, 919 6th St. S.
Info: Toni Wakemup 218-404-8377 -Pow wow flier-
MC(s): Terry Goodsky
AD(s): Lance Kingbird
Host Drum(s): Lake Vermilion, Co-host Hillside
Additional Info: Grand Entry 1 & 6 PM. Dinner break 4 PM.

May 16, 2026

Rochester Public Schools Powwow - Contest

Location: Rochester, MN. John Marshall High School 1510 14th St NW
Info: Guthrie Capossela -Email-
Host Drum(s): Dakota Boys
Cost: Free
Contest Info: TBA

June 19 - June 21, 2026

Hinkley Grand Celebration - Contest

Location: Hinkley, MN. Grand Casino Hinckley
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June 26 - June 28, 2026

Lake Vermilion Pow Wow - Traditional

Location: Tower, MN. Lake Vermilion Pow Wow Grounds, Lake Vermilion Reservation
Info: Muriel Deegan 218-750-7772 or Tracey Dagen 218-780-1478 -Pow wow flier-
MC(s): Terry Goodsky
AD(s): Joel Boshey
Host Drum(s): Lake Vermilion Singers & Night Sky Singers
Additional Info: Friday warm-ups. Grand Entry Saturday 1 & 7 PM, Sunday 1 PM.

July 24 - July 25, 2026

Gii-Ishkonigewag Pow Wow - Contest

Location: McGregor, MN. 37736 State Highway 65
MC(s): Terry Fiddler & Reuben Crowfeather Sr.
AD(s): JC Killspotted & Jason Kingbird
Host Drum(s): Red Willow
Cost: Free and open to the public

August 14 - August 16, 2026

Mille Lacs 60th Annual Pow Wow - Traditional

Location: Mille Lacs, MN.
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October 17, 2026

American Indian Cancer Foundation Pow Wow For Hope - Traditional

Location: St Paul, MN. 6202 Bloomington Rd, St Paul, MN 55111-2600, United States
Cost: Free
Additional Info: Save the date for the American Indian Cancer Foundation’s 14th Powwow for Hope, the nation’s only cancer awareness powwow, which honors loved ones who have courageously faced cancer by creating a space for healing. RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CPJjRn2kq/ This event is free and open to the public! Join us to show support and raise awareness about health in our communities, learn about cancer prevention, and share our resources. Pow Wow For Hope will also feature a silent auction, jingle dress healing dance, honoring Indigenous cancer survivors, and more.

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