28th annual Plains Indian Museum Powwow

June 20-21, 2009
Joe Robbie Powwow Garden
Grand Entry: Saturday, 12:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, 12:00 p.m.

"Powwows Are Like Art." 2008 Plains Indian Museum Powwow. Photo courtesy Ken Blackbird for the Cody Enterprise.

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Come 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 $25,000 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.

THE 2009 OFFICIALS & INVITED DRUMS

$Logan Reeder, Kiowa\Wichita, Logan, UT 2008 Plains Indian Museum Powwow. Sean Campbell for BBHC.$

2009 OFFICIALS

The Master of Ceremonies is Robert "Corky" Old Horn, Arena Director is Mike Her Many Horses, and the Head Judge iss Garrett Goggles. The Color Guard is American Legion Post 84, Arapahoe Warriors from Arapaho, Wyoming.

DRUMS

The Host Drum for the 2009 powwow is Night Hawk from Lodge Grass, Montana. Invited drum groups included: 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; Fox Tail, Ft. Washakie, Wyoming; New Town, New Town, North Dakota; Red Cedar, Arapaho, Wyoming, and White River Crossing, Lame Deer, Montana.

2009 ADMISSION PRICES

June 20-21, 2009
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

BBHC Members Receive:

$1.00 discount on admission price each day
Arena-side VIP seating - limited availability
Valid membership card required to receive benefits and discounts

Please contact Pubic Relations for general visitor information regarding the 2007 Plains Indian Museum Powwow.

2009 VENDOR INFORMATION - PLEASE NOTE: All Vendor Spots are now full. Thank you!

2009 POWWOW VENDOR FORM (PDF) – DOWNLOAD AND RETURN

Please contact Rebecca West or call @ 307.578.4049 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 20, 2009. 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 25 years. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, please contact Chris Searles.

Volunteers are contacted by a fellow volunteer caller to arrange assignments, dates and times in May 2009.

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!