2019 Indian Hills Pow Wow
Join us for the 68th Indian Hills Pow Wow on July 26-28, 2019 at the Indian Hills Pow Wow Grounds in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Indian Hills Pow Wow in Oklahoma City is an exciting Native American gathering that is open and free to the public. Held in east Oklahoma City, this event features traditional dancing and competitions for all age groups. Visitors can purchase authentic American Indian arts and crafts and cheer on competitors in the horseshoe tournament. Indian tacos and other traditional foods will be available, as well as plenty of activities for children. So, grab the whole family and join in on this fun event.
Indian Hills Pow Wow
The Indian Hills Pow Wow is one of the biggest Pow Wows in the Oklahoma City Metro and features hundreds of traditional Native American dancers from throughout the state and nation. The Oklahoma City Pow Wow Club sponsors the annual event, bringing a mix of progressive and traditional programming. Three days and nights of pagentry, talent exhibitions, and dance competitions will be seen Friday through Sunday, when the annual Indian Hills Pow Wow is held at the Indian Hills Pow Wow Grounds at 9300 N Sooner Road between Wilshire and Britton. Admission is free.
The official opening will be at 5:00 p.m. Friday as Gourd Dancing begins, followed by the Grand Entry at 8:00 pm for Friday’s celebration of dance contests. Gourd dancers originally were select group of warriors who served as lawmen for the Indians during frontier days. In addition to Friday evening, Gourd dancing begins at 2:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Over 20 arts and crafts booths will be set up for business Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Free Admission – Public Welcome!
Indian Hills Pow Wow Mini-Gallery
Pow Wow Schedule (subject to change)
Friday
8:00 a.m. Flag Raising
6-7:30:00 p.m. Registration
6:30 p.m. Gourd Dancing
8:00 p.m. Grand Entry
Contests: Tiniest Tots 0-2; Tiny Tots 2-6
Jr Girls 7-12 Cloth, Buckskin, Fancy Shawl
Jr Boys 7-12 Fancy, Straight, Grass/Traditional
Apache Fire Dancers
Saturday
8:00 a.m. Flag Raising
9:00 a.m. Breakfast
2-5:00 p.m. Gourd Dancing
5-6:00 p.m. Supper
6-7:30 p.m. Registration
6:00 p.m. Gourd Dance resumes
8:00 p.m. Grand Entry
Contests: Women 19+ Cloth, Buckskin, Fancy Shawl, Jingle
Women Golden Age 60+
Sunday
8:00 a.m. Flag Raising
9:00 a.m. Breakfast
11:00 a.m. Church Service
2-6:00 p.m. Gourd Dancing
6-7:30 p.m. Supper Break
6-7:30 p.m. Registration
7:30 p.m. Grand Entry
Contests: Men 19+ Fancy, Straight, Grass, Traditional
Men Golden Age 60+
Pow Wow Head Staff
MC’s – Eugene Blackbear (Cheyenne) and Cy Ahtone (Kiowa)
Keeper of the Drum – Leonard Cozad Jr. (Kiowa)
Head Man Dancer – Warren Queton – (Kiowa, Cherokee, Seminole)
Head Lady Dancer – Vylet Stonecalf (Comanche Little Ponies Princess)
Head Gourd Dancer – Kevin Rivera (Apache)
Arena Directors – Cletis Gayton (Kiowa) & Maya BigSoldier
Honored Veteran – Blas Preciado (Kiowa)
Honored Elder – Joyce BigSoldier
Family daily flags – Madonna Myers family, Calvin Saumty Sr. family, John Mckibbon family
All Princesses Invited, All Gourd Dance Societies Invited
Location
Indian Hills Pow Wow Grounds
9300 N Sooner Rd
Oklahoma City, OK 73101
Phone: 405-528-5026
For More Information
Arts & Craft Vendor: Fran Cady 405-329-1049
Oklahoma City Pow Wow Club Facebook Page
Contest Information
2 Grand Entries required; Regalia must be worn for prize money
Specials must be done before supper
Head Staff specials are first priority. Specials to be confirmed with Club Secretary.
The Oklahoma City Pow Wow Club is not responsible for thefts, accidents or injuries. No alcohol or drugs allowed.
About the Oklahoma City Pow Wow Club
The Oklahoma City Pow Wow Club is Okahoma’s oldest Intertribal Native American heritage organization founded in 1950. The club’s purpose is to share the Indian culture with non-Indians, to honor Indian servicemen and women, to provide benefits, to help provide educational opportunities for Indian students, and to assist the Native American people as a public service.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Indian Hills Powwow on the last weekend of July at the Indian Hills Pow Wow Grounds in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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