2019 Northern Cheyenne 4th of July Chiefs Powwow

Don’t miss the annual Northern Cheyenne 4th of July Chiefs Powwow on July 5-7, 2019 at the Kenneth Beartusk Memorial Powwow Grounds in Lame Deer, Montana. The Northern Cheyenne 4th of July Chiefs Powwow is the premier event of the Northern Cheyenne, and the largest pow-wow held on the reservation. In addition to powwow singing and dancing, other activities to observe and participate in include fun runs and health walks.

Northern Cheyenne 4th of July Chiefs Powwow

The Princess Contest (all princesses welcomed), Indian dancing contests in all categories, parades, and Grand Entries welcome visitors to a brilliant display of color and traditions. Gourd dancing is held daily. Traditional feasts of Native foods are always part of the festivities, and all drum groups, dancers, singers and vendors are encouraged to attend.

Campsites located at the Kenneth Beartusk Pow-wow Grounds, 3 miles south of Lame Deer are available, and photography is welcomed

Grand Entry Times
Friday 8:00 PM
Saturday 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Sunday 2:00 PM

Location
Kenneth Beartusk Memorial Powwow Grounds
Lame Deer, MT 59043

Northern Cheyenne 4th of July Chiefs Powwow Flyer

For More Information
Powwow Coordinator: Ruben Little Head Sr 406-876-2124
Vendors: Sheldon King/Melisa Fisher 416-720-669

Invited Drums
Southern Style – Red Mesa, UT
Wild Horse – North Battleford, Saskatchewan
Buffalo Hill – Kent, WA
Blackfoot Confederacy – Blackfoot Territory
Indian Hill – Barstow, CA
Showtime – Rapid City, SD

Master of Ceremonies:
Master of Ceremonies:
Don Pork Chops Shoulderblade – Lame Deer
Eugene Bladebear – Watonga, OK
Tito Ybarra – Twin Cities, MN
Shawn Old Mouse – Lame Deer Hill

Arena Directors:
Walter Runs Above – Billings, MT
Xavier Little Head – Lawrence, KS
Hubert Blackwolf – Westside
Eugene Shoulderblade – La Junta, CO

Color Guard:
Northern Cheyenne Veterans – Morning Star Chapter
Joel Brady – Busby, MT
Sister Nations Color Guard – Micah High Walking

Other Head Staff:
Head Judge/Roving MC: Ruben Little Head Sr – Jayhawk Country
Sound: Kicking Woman Sound
Tabulation: C&T Tabulation

Contest Categories

Drum Contest
1st $5000, 2nd $4000, 3rd $3000, 4th $2000 5th $1000
Open to all drums; Registration Closes Friday @ 9:00 p.m.

Golden Age Dancers (50 & over)
1st $800, 2nd $600, 3rd $400, 4th $200

Adult Mens & Womens (18-59)
1st $800, 2nd $600, 3rd $400, 4th $200
Men’s Traditional, Straight, Chicken, Grass, Fancy
Women’s No. & So. Traditional, Jingle, Fancy

Teen Boys & Girls (13-17)
1st $400, 2nd $300, 3rd $200, 4th $100
Traditional, Grass, Jingle, Fancy

Junior Boys & Girls (7-12)
1st $200, 2nd $150, 3rd $100, 4th $50
Traditional, Grass, Jingle, Fancy

Tiny Tots Paid Daily

The Northern Cheyenne Powwow Committee is not responsible for any form of loss, theft, injury, vandalism, forces of nature or travel assistance.

Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Northern Cheyenne 4th of July Chiefs Powwow at the Kenneth Beartusk Memorial Powwow Grounds in Lame Deer, Montana.

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