The Black Hills Pow Wow
Thousands of spectators, singers and dancers gather each year in Rapid City, South Dakota to attend the Black Hills Pow Wow. Observing some of the Lakota culture's oldest traditions, the Black Hills Pow Wow combines a mix of fine arts, family fun and competition at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center.
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Black Hills Powwow
Organization:
Dates: 10/07/2011 - 10/09/2011 update info
Time: 1:00:00 PM - 7:00:00 PM
Event Cost: Day or weekend passes. Adult and kids passes
Venue: Black Hills Powwow in Rapid City,SD
Contact: Black Hills Pow Wow Association
Phone: (605) 341-0925
Email:
Website: www.blackhillspowwow.com
Event Details:
A few days of Native American culture, dancing and traditions with dancing, food and drinks, drumming and so much more for all ages.
The annual Black Hills Powwow is hosted by the Black Hills Powwow Association (BHPA), a non-profit organization. The BHPA is comprised of a ten-member board of directors. The Black Hills Powwow has become one of the premiere American Indian events in the United States and Canada. Every year, dancers, singers, artisans and spectators converge on Rapid City during Native American Day weekend in South Dakota to share in numerous multicultural events, including the championship powwow, style show, arts and crafts shows, softball tournament, Miss He Sapa Win pageant, Youth Day activities and archery tournament. The entire purpose of the powwow weekend is to showcase the beauty of American Indian culture and history, all right here in the sacred Black Hills.
$23 Adult Weekend Pass $15 Children Weekend Pass65 & Over FREE4 & Under FREE605.341.0925
- Rushmore Plaza Civic Center
- Day passes and weekend passes available by age
- 4 days of entertainment, dancing, music and the sharing of the Lakota's history
Overview: Over the course of the three-day event, thousands of people enter the doors of the arena. Inside, they find the finest dancers, drum groups, singers and commentary competing for cash prizes. With hundreds of dancers from throughout the northern plains and Canada, this cultural celebration is an awesome gathering rich in Native American art & pageantry. Experience the proud heritage of the Native Americans. This is a cultural celebration meant to be shared. The powwow welcomes everyone regardless of religion or race.
When: 4 days in early October
Where: Rushmore Plaza Civic Center - Rapid City, SD
Fees: Day passes and weekend passes available by age
Details: Come experience Native American fine art and authentic handmade crafts at the Art Market or witness traditional hand-game tournaments. Participants and spectators all leave feeling more enrichment in their lives.