27th annual Plains Indian Museum Powwow

June 21-22, 2008
Joe Robbie Powwow Garden
Grand Entry: Saturday, 12:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, 12:00 p.m.

Grand Entry at the 2007 Plains Indian Museum Powwow. Photo by Matthew Jackson.

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Come and enjoy the fun, excitement, music and high energy of the Plains Indian Museum Powwow in the Robbie Powwow Garden adjacent to the Buffalo Bill Historical Center.

Dancers, drum groups and artisans gather from across the Northern Plains gather to celebrate the vibrant cultural traditions and histories of the people of the Plains.

Competitive dance categories include traditional, jingle dress, fancy, grass, team dancing, tiny tots, chicken dance, and an elder's recognition. Men, women and children participate in the various age groups. All of the dancers compete for over $15,000 in cash and prizes.

What is a Powwow?

LEARN ABOUT POWWOW DANCES and the HISTORY OF POWWOWS

According to Emma Hansen, Curator of the Plains Indian Museum, "This is an opportunity for Indian people to interpret their own culture rather than having visitors becoming familiar with Native cultures only through lecture-based learning. Visitors are exposed to humanities-based learning themes such as history, languages, ethnomusicology, as well as contemporary issues."

A popular educational program is the Powwow Learning Tipi. Gloria Goggles, Lakota educator from Ethete, Wyoming, invites visitors to discover the traditions of powwow. Younger visitors have the opportunity to try on different types of powwow clothing and become familiar with the various dances, as well as learning powwow etiquette.

2008 OFFICIALS & DRUM GROUPS & DANCE CATEGORIES

OFFICIALS

The Master of Ceremonies for 2008 is Leo "Chico" Her Many Horses, Arena Director is Mike Her Many Horses, and the Head Judge is Garrett Goggles. The Color Guard is Arapahoe Warriors from Arapaho, Wyoming.

DRUMS

The Host Drum for the 2008 powwow is Red Cedar from Arapaho, Wyoming. Invited drum groups include: Apsáloka Nation, Crow Agency, Montana; Arapaho Nation, St. Stephens, Wyoming; Birney Singers, Lame Deer, Montana; Crazy Horse Singers, Pine Ridge, South Dakota; Fights Alone, Pryor, Montana; High Eagle, Ethete, Wyoming; Little Sun, Ethete, Wyoming; New Town Singers, New Town, No. Dakota; Night Hawk, Lodge Grass, Montana; White River Crossing, Lame Deer, Montana; and Wind River, Fort Washakie, Wyoming.

DANCE CATEGORIES & SPECIALS

Mens, Teens & Boys
Traditional, Fancy, Grass

Women, Teens & Girls
Traditional, Fancy, Jingle Dress

Adults (18-54) & Golden Age
1st Prize - $700
2nd Prize - $500
3rd Prize - $400

Teens (13-17)
1st Prize - $300
2nd Prize - $200
3rd Prize - $150

Boys & Girls (7-12)
1st Prize - $200
2nd Prize - $150
3rd Prize - $100

SPECIALS

Men's Traditional - Ebb Tarr Memorial Award - sponsored by Yvonne Banks.
Winner takes all - Replica Model 1841 Mississippi Rifle with powder flask, loading block and pouch

Team Dancing
1st Prize - $700
2nd Prize - $500
3rd Prize - $400

Women's Fancy Dance - sponsored by Artie Yellowhorse. Winner take all - jewelry and cash prize

Tiny Tots * Chicken Dance

2008 ADMISSION PRICES

June 21-22, 2008
Gate opens to the public at 10:00 a.m.
Admission is good for one day of the event

• $6.00 for adults (18 & older)
• BBHC Members receive a $1.00 discount with membership card only
• $3.00 for youths (7-17)
• Children 6 and under are free
• Tickets may be purchased at the gates only
• No senior or group discounts
• Press passes are available with prior arrangements

2008 VENDOR INFORMATION

Please contact Carol Boyce or call @ 307.578.4020 for more information.

• Only arts and crafts made by enrolled members of North American Indian Nations and tribes can be sold. Vendors must provide proof of tribal membership for merchandise with registration form.
• No food booths allowed.
• $125.00 fee for the weekend includes a $25.00 deposit. Spaces are 10' x 10', one space per vendor.
• No electrical hookups are available.
• Vendors are responsible for their own set up and take down.
• Set up starting 8:00 am on Saturday, June 21, 2008. Sorry, there are no exceptions.
• The BBHC cannot hold spaces prior to receipt of deposit and application.
• BBHC Security patrols the powwow grounds at night, but cannot be responsible for booths left unprotected.

BBHC VOLUNTEERS

The Buffalo Bill Historical Center Volunteer Corps have helped to make the Powwow a very successful and fun event for over 20 years. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, please contact Katrina Krupicka.

Volunteers will be contacted by a fellow volunteer caller to arrange assignments, dates and times in May 2008. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Katrina Krupicka for more information.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For travel and lodging information (including Yellowstone National Park), please contact the Cody Country Chamber of Commerce 307.587.2297, P.O. Box 2777 Cody, WY 82414.

Visitors are welcome to bring chairs or blankets. Expect anything for weather.
Please - No Pets. Service dogs are welcome.

Sponsorship

Supported in part by the Code of the West Foundation, and a grant from the Wyoming Arts Council, through funding from the Wyoming State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes a great nation deserves great art. Thank you!