2019 Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Wacipi (SWO Powwow)
Celebrate the 152nd Annual Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Wacipi (SWO Powwow) on July 5-7, 2019 at the SWO Ceremonial Grounds in Agency Village, South Dakota. The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Wacipi is the oldest powwows in South Dakota and the second oldest in the nation (started in 1867). Concessions, crafts and food vendors and some bleacher seating are available. Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Wacipi activities begin with a Grand Entry at 7:00 pm on Friday. Other Grand Entries, contest and intertribal dancing will follow on Saturday at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm and Sunday at 7:00 pm. There’s lots of other great activities as well, such as the 5k Walk/Run, Softball Tournament and a rodeo for both adults and youths.
Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Wacipi (SWO Powwow)
Admission
$5.00 for weekend
5 & under FREE
55 & over FREE
Location
Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Ceremonial Grounds
Agency Village, SD 57262
(605) 698-8217
RV Space Available: Contact Charlene Miller (605) 698-8353
Credit cards accepted, Full weekend only!
Grand Entry
Friday 7:00 pm
Saturday 1:00 & 7:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm
Flag Raising @ 9am daily
Feed – Saturday & Sunday
Powwow Head Staff
Master of Ceremonies: To Be Announced
Arena Directors: To Be Announced
Host Drum: To Be Announced
Vendors
Space is limited, first come, first serve.
Call Tom (605) 924-6582 or Sky (605) 924-1195
Memorial Moccasin Tournament – Thurs & Fri
$3,000, $2,000, $1,500, $1,200, $1,000
Registration Saturday @ 10am
In Memory of Harold Hoyt Johnson – 4 Places
Contact Leslie (605) 268-0286
5K Walk/Run
Registration @ 7am, Starts @ 8am,
Sponsored by SWO Health & Fitness Center/Diabetes Prevention Program
For more info contact (605) 698-3922
Softball Tournament
For more information contact
JC Crawford (605) 419-1114
Adult & Youth Rodeo
Saturday & Sunday
Youth Dance – Saturday night
Sponsored by Big Coulee District
Singing Contest:
$10,000, $8,000, $6,000, $4,000, $2,000
$15,000 DRUM SPLIT – must have 5 singers
Dance Contests
Adult Prizes: $2,000, $1,500, $1,000, $750, $500
Adult Dance Categories
Golden Age – (55 & over)
Men’s & Women’s combined
Jr Men’s (18-34 yrs.)/Sr Men’s (35-54 yrs)
Traditional ~ Grass ~ Chicken ~ Fancy
Jr Women’s (18-34 yrs.)/Sr Women’s (35-54 yrs)
Traditional ~ Jingle ~ Fancy
Teen Contest Prizes: $700, $600, $500, $400, $300
Teen Categories
Teen Boy’s Fancy, Grass, & Traditional
Teen Girl’s Fancy, Jingle & Traditional
Tiny Tots & Juniors will receive day money
Co-sponsored by Big Coulee District
Registration Opens Friday & closes @12:00pm Saturday
Specials: To Be Announced
The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Wacipi Committee not responsible for lack of funds, injury, and lost or stolen items.
24 Hour Security No Alcohol/Drugs, Fireworks or Firearms Allowed.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Wacipi the first weekend of July at the SWO Ceremonial Grounds in Agency Village, South Dakota.
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