Kaw Nation Pow Wow
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Experience Native American culture at the Kaw Nation Powwow. Watch as members of the Kaw Nation dawn their dazzling regalia and compete in numerous traditional dance contests like fancy dancing. The powwow also offers an extensive selection of food and craft vendors for guests to enjoy during the day.
Dancers in Full dress regalia
Contests, Prizes
Gourd Dancing Saturday and Sunday at 2:00
Flag Ceremony all 3 nights at 7:00
Grand Entry all 3 nights at 7:30
Contest Categories in 5 age groups, male in straight, traditional, grass and fancy; female in buckskin, fancy and jingle
Food Concessions
Arts and Crafts
Kaw Nation Pow Wow
Phone : 580-269-2552 (Always call and confirm events.)
Web: www.kawnation.gov
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