2019 Prairie Island Summer Pow Wow
Join us for the annual Prairie Island Summer Pow Wow on July 12-14, 2019 at the Prairie Island Indian Community Wacipi Grounds in Welch, Minnesota. Come to watch, listen and feel Native American culture and history come to life. Visit the many vendor booths or try a variety of Native foods that are available. The Prairie Island Summer Pow Wow is held outdoors next to Treasure Island Resort & Casino. Admission to the Wacipi Celebration is free and open to all ages.
Prairie Island Summer Pow Wow: Grass Dance Special
All dancers will receive day money. The first five drum groups will be paid for the weekend. All registered drums must have at least five singers.
Public Welcome – Free Admission
Grand Entries
Friday: 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m.
Pow Wow Head Staff
Masters of Ceremonies: To Be Announced
Arena Directors: To Be Announced
Head Whistleman: To Be Announced
Northern Singing Judge: To Be Announced
Southern Singing Judge: To Be Announced
Sound System: To Be Announced
Host Drum: To Be Announced
Pow Wow Committee Chairman: To Be Announced
Location
Prairie Island Indian Community Wacipi Grounds
1158 Island Lake Blvd
Welch, MN 55089
For More Information:
Vendors: Email Newnielson@gmail.com
General: Call the Pow Wow Hotline at (651) 267-4020; Email communications@piic.org
Prairie Island Summer Pow Wow Wacipi Celebration Mini Gallery
SINGING CONTEST: NORTHERN & SOUTHERN COMBINED
All singers must provide their own chairs.
1ST $20,000 2ND $15,000 3RD $12,000 4TH $10,000 5TH $8,000 6TH $6,000
SENIOR ADULT 35-59 YEARS OLD
Men: No.Traditional, So.Straight, Grass Dance, Fancy Bustle, Chicken Dance
Women: No.Traditional Cloth, No.Traditional Buckskin, So.Cloth, So.Buckskin,
Jingle Dress, Fancy Shawl
1ST $2,500 2ND $2,000 3RD $1,500 4TH $1,200 5TH $1,000
GOLDEN AGE 60+ YEARS OLD
Men: No.Traditional/Chicken Dance Combined, So.Straight, Grass Dance
Women: No.Traditional Cloth & Buckskin Combined, So.Cloth/Buckskin Combined, Jingle Dress/Fancy Shawl Combined
1ST $2,500 2ND $2,000 3RD $1,500 4TH $1,200 5TH $1,000
TRIBAL COUNCIL SPECIALS
Men’s Fancy (18+), Women’s Fancy Shawl (18+)
1ST $1,200 2ND $1,000 3RD $800 4TH $600 5TH $400 6TH $200
JUNIOR 6-12 YEARS OLD
Boys: Northern Traditional, Southern Straight, Grass Dance,
Fancy Bustle
Girls: No.Traditional Cloth/Buckskin Combined, So.Cloth/Buckskin Combined, Jingle Dress, Fancy Shawl
1ST $500 2ND $400 3RD $300 4TH $250 5TH $200
TEEN 13-17 YEARS OLD
Boys: No.Traditional, So.Straight, Grass Dance, Chicken Dance, Fancy Bustle
Girls: No.Traditional Cloth, No.Traditional Buckskin, So.Cloth, So.Buckskin,
Jingle Dress, Fancy Shawl
1ST $1,200 2ND $1,000 3RD $800 4TH $600 5TH $400
JUNIOR ADULT 18-34 YEARS OLD
Men: No.Traditional, So.Straight, Grass Dance, Chicken Dance, No.Fancy Bustle,
So. Fancy Bustle
Women: No.Traditional Cloth, No.Traditional Buckskin, So.Cloth, So.Buckskin,
Jingle Dress, Fancy Shawl
1ST $2,500 2ND $2,000 3RD $1,500 4TH $1,200 5TH $1,000
TINY TOTS 0-5 YEARS OLD – DAY MONEY
ATTENTION DANCERS & SINGERS:
You must have a proper ID and Social Security card when registering for Prairie Island Summer Pow Wow dance and drum contests. Registration closes on Saturday at noon. No canopies are allowed in the arena area.
What is a Pow Wow (Wacipi)?
Sometimes called Wacipi (pronounced Wa chee pee), the powwow is a traditional Native American cultural celebration where the generations gather to socialize, dance, sing, visit, renew old friendships and make new ones. In Dakota language, the word “Wacipi” literally means “they dance.” Often held over a weekend, a Powwow is filled with songs and dances, singers with drums, and dancers in their regalia. Regalia (pronounced Re gail ya) is the proper term used to describe the highly decorated clothing worn by the powwow dancers.
The Prairie Island Summer Pow Wow, Prairie Island Indian Community and Pow Wow Committee are not responsible for lack of funds. The Prairie Island Summer Pow Wow is a drug and gang free event. All drugs and alcohol are prohibited from Pow Wow grounds.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Prairie Island Summer Pow Wow in July at the Prairie Island Indian Community Wacipi Grounds in Welch, Minnesota.
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