2019 Mendota’s Traditional Wacipi Pow Wow
All are welcome at the 19th Annual Mendota’s Traditional Wacipi Pow Wow on September 13-15, 2019 at the St Peter’s Church Grounds in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. Experience the sighs and sounds of the Wacipi Pow Wow. Hear the drum and singing circle, see the dancers in their colorful regaliia, and enjoy dozens of traditional craft vendors and edibles at one of Mni Sota Makoce’s most sacred sites. This is a family friendly event, so bring everyone. Seating is limited so bring folding chairs also!
Mendota’s Traditional Wacipi Pow Wow
Although this is not a competition wacipi, we do offer $20 to each adult dancer for each grand entry they participate in. Mi-ta-ku-ye O-wá-sin (We Are All Related). Donations are needed and appreciated!
Please check the facebook page for changes and updates.
Admission: $5 entry button donation, no one turned away!
Location
St Peter’s Church Grounds
1405 Sibley Memorial Highway
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
For more information: Call 651-452-4141; email mendotadakota@gmail.com
Mendota’s Traditional Wacipi Pow Wow Head Staff
Master of Ceremonies: To Be Announced
Arena Director: To Be Announced
Princess: To Be Announced
Host Drum: To Be Announced
Co Host Drum: To Be Announced
Men’s Head Dancer: To Be Announced
Women’s Head Dancer: To Be Announced
Spiritual Advisor: To Be Announced
Mendota’s Traditional Wacipi Pow Wow Mini-Gallery
Mendota’s Traditional Wacipi Pow Wow Schedule (subject to change)
Friday
5:00 pm . Lighting Sacred Fire followed by potluck dinner and musical performances by Red Ponie Band, Larry Long & Jada Brown
Saturday
11:00 am Dancer Registration
1:00 pm Grand Entry / Honored Guards
3:30 pm Honor our Veterans
5:00 pm Closing Ceremony
5:45 pm Aztec Dancers
6:00 pm Dancer Registration
7:00 pm Grand Entry / Honored Guards
8:00 pm Men’s & Women’s Traditional Dance
9:30 pm Closing Ceremony
9:45 pm Registered Dancers Payout
Sunday
11:00 am .Dancer Registration
1:00 pm Grand Entry
2:30 pm TBA
3:30 pm Honoring those who have passed into the spirit world.
5:00 pm Closing Ceremony
5:15 pm Registered Dancers Payout
5:30 pm Feast
NO DRUGS, ALCOHOL, FIREARMS, OR PETS ALLOWED
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Mendota’s Traditional Wacipi Pow Wow on the weekend after Labor Day at the St Peter’s Church Grounds in Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
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