2019 Santa Ynez Chumash Inter-Tribal Pow Wow
All are welcome at the 24th Annual Santa Ynez Chumash Inter-Tribal Pow Wow on October 5-6, 2019 at the Live Oak Campground in Santa Barbara, California. The Santa Ynez Chumash Inter-Tribal Pow Wow is open to the public, free admission. Seating is limited, so bring folding chairs.
Our Santa Ynez Chumash Inter-Tribal Pow Wow has featured drummers from US and Canada, a variety of foods and beautiful hand-made native crafts. Although Pow-wows weren’t traditionally part of the Chumash culture we wanted to provide the community with both an educational and cultural experience that focuses on Native American music, arts and customs.
Santa Ynez Chumash Inter-Tribal Pow Wow
In addition to providing an exciting and rewarding experience for those attending the Santa Ynez Chumash Inter-Tribal Pow Wow, our goal in producing this inspiring event is to promote self-reliance and pride in Native Americans by honoring our traditions and culture.
Free Admission – Public Welcome
Parking: $5 per day (including motorcycles)
Chumash Pow Wow Event Schedule
Saturday 10am – 10pm
Gourd Dance: 12pm & 6pm
Grand Entry: 1pm & 7pm
Dinner Break: 5pm
Sunday 10am – 6pm
Gourd Dance: 12pm
Grand Entry: 1pm
Santa Ynez Chumash Inter-Tribal Pow Wow Mini-Gallery
Chumash Inter-Tribal Pow Wow Head Staff
Master of Ceremonies: To Be Announced
Area Director: To Be Announced
Headman: To Be Announced
Head Woman: To Be Announced
Head Gourd Dancer: To Be Announced
Whipman: To Be Announced
Head Southern Drum: To Be Announced
Tabulator: To Be Announced
Head Dance Judge: To Be Announced
Head Drum Judge: To Be Announced
Camping at Live Oak Campground
Camping: $35 for weekend (tent or RV)
Camping spots are assigned on a first come, first serve basis.
Live Oak offers open dry camping, no defined sites and no electrical hook-ups. Fresh water and a large dump station are located at Cachuma Lake, 5.2 miles northwest of Live Oak Camp. Also at Cachuma Lake: a small general store, a gas station, a coin laundry and propane.[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”More Camping Details”]
- First come first serve – no reservations
- Dry camping only
- No alcohol/drugs allowed
- No open fires are allowed (including BBQ and off-the-ground fire pits) in accordance with Santa Barbara County fire code
- Must bring own water and source of electricity
- Pets are discouraged due to heat and wasps (animals on site must be kept on a leash and cared for at all times.)
- County park restrictions also apply (please visit their website for more information.
- Showers (limited use), restrooms and porta-potties
- Nearest dump station is located at Cachuma Lake
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Location
Live Oak Campground
4650 Highway 154
Santa Barbara, Ca 93105
(805) 686-2460
Drum Competition (Northern & Southern Combined)
Host drums not eligible to compete.
$5000 $3000 $2000 $1000
Chumash Pow Wow Dance Contests
Elders (70+): $800 $599 $400 $400
Northern & Southern Combined
Golden Age (50-69): $800 $599 $400 $400
Northern & Southern Combined
Men’s (18-49): $800 $599 $400 $400
N.Traditional, S.Straight, Grass, N.Fancy, S.Fancy, Chicken Dance
Women’s (18-49): $800 $599 $400 $400
N.Buckskin, N.Cloth, S.Buckskin, S.Cloth, Jingle, Fancy Shawl
Teens (13-17): $400 $300 $200 $100
N.Traditional, S.Straight, Grass, No. & So. Fancy Combined
N.Buckskin & Cloth, S.Buckskin & Cloth, Jingle, Fancy Shawl
Juniors (7-12): $275 $175 $150 $75
N.Traditional, S.Straight, Grass, No. & So. Fancy Combined
N.Buckskin & Cloth, S.Buckskin & Cloth, Jingle, Fancy Shawl
Tiny Tots (6 & Under) Prize
For More Information:
Vendors, dancers and contest rules: Email chumashpowwow@chumashcasino.com; Call 805-691-1334
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- The Master of Ceremonies provides directions for the dancers and the public and will provide information about the dances, songs, and competitions.
- The pow-wow will open with the Grand Entry, in which all dancers will enter single-file behind the flags. As a sign of respect, always stand during the Grand Entry, Gourd song, Flag song, Invocation, Veterans song and Closing song. The Master of Ceremonies will announce when it is the appropriate time to stand and when you may sit.
- The Flag song follows the Grand Entry. You should stand for this song as you would for the national anthem. Next, all dancers participate in several rounds of inter-tribal dancing.
- Rounds of inter-tribal dancing usually take place between the contest dances. Winners of the contest dances are usually announced after the judges have cast their ballots and they have been tabulated. If there is a tie, there is a dance-off to decide the winner.
- If you want to take photographs, please check with the Master of Ceremonies first. If he advises that it is an appropriate time to take photos you must then ask the person you wish to photograph for their permission before taking their photos.
- Please refrain from touching anyone’s regalia (traditional tribal clothing) without his or her permission.
- Children and adults should not enter the arena unless they are dancing or have been invited by a dancer or the Master of Ceremonies.
- Pets are allowed at the campsites but are not permitted in or around the arena area.
- The pow-wow is a drug and alcohol free event.
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The Santa Ynez Chumash Inter-Tribal Pow Wow is a family friendly event. No drugs, alcohol, pets or weapons are allowed.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Santa Ynez Chumash Inter-Tribal Pow Wow at the Live Oak Campground in Santa Barbara, California.
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