Join us for the 2026 Indian Days Powwow!
Happening July 17 - 19, 2026
All are welcome as we proudly share our culture at the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center grounds!
Get Ready for the 37th Annual Powwow!
Come celebrate with your family, reunite with old friends and make new ones at the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center!
This gathering of Native American, Canadian First Nations, and Indigenous communities celebrates and honors cultural traditions through song, dance, and community!
We’ll welcome over 50 Indigenous vendors with incredible jewelry, apparel, prints, and more! Don’t miss your chance to directly support the work of Indigenous artisans. We welcome all to join us and enjoy!
COST: Open to the public and free! However, we greatly appreciate donations. Every dollar brings us closing to making this year’s event unforgettable for our 20,000 attendees!
2026 Head Staff
Co-Emcees: Dave Madera & Grant Timentwa
Arena Director: Ryan Yellowjohn
Head Woman: Lauren Nabahe
Head Man: Jordan Yazzie
Host Drum: Eagle Spirit Singers
Drums
The drums/singing contest will run throughout the duration of the powwow. $3,000 1st Place | $2,000 2nd Place | $1,000 3rd Place
First 10 drums receive day pay!
Camping
Regular (free) camping is available on a first-come, first-served basis, starting at 12pm on Friday, July 17th, 2026, and these spots are located on the west side of the north parking lot.
Note: Some areas do not allow vehicles. View the map below for more information.
Dancer Registration
Sign up at the dancer registration table before 11:55 AM on Saturday, July 18th, 2026.
Men & Women’s Golden Age (55+): 1st $600 | 2nd $350 | 3rd $250
Men & Women’s Adult Categories (18 to 54): 1st $600 | 2nd $350 | 3rd $250
Boys & Girls Teen Categories (13 to 17): 1st $300 | 2nd $200 | 3rd $100
Boys & Girls Junior Categories (6 to 12): 1st $100 | 2nd $75 | 3rd $50
Tiny Tots (0 to 5)
2026 to 2027 Powwow Princess Application
Pick up and submit your application for 2026 to 2027 Indian Days Powwow Princess at the dancer registration table before 11:55 AM on Saturday, July 18th, 2026.
OR
Fill out our online application here!
Please complete the online form before 11:55 AM on Saturday, July 18th, 2026.
Disclosure: No Weapons. No Pets. No Drugs. No Alcohol. UIATF is not responsible for loss, theft, personal injuries, or short-funded travels.
Schedule is subject to change.
Friday Night
4 - 10 PM
4:00 PM Gates open
5:30 PM Coastal Grand Entry
6:45 PM Drum Roll Call
7:00 PM Grand Entry (Host Drum: Eagle Spirit) Introductions; Welcome from United Indians Executive Director Mike Tulee and Board Member
7:45 PM Intertribal
8:00 PM Tiny Tots, sponsored by the Reyna Family & United Indians’ Uŋčí Makhá Home Visiting Program
8:05 PM Coming out Ceremony Introduce New Powwow Dancers to Circle
8:30 PM Golden Age Women Contest
8:40 PM Golden Age Men Contest
8:50 PM Jr. Girls Combined Exhibition
9:00 PM Jr. Boys Combined Exhibition
9:10 PM Teen Girls Contest
9:20 PM Teen Boys Contest
9:30 PM Adult Women Contests (Fancy, Jingle, Traditional)
9:40 PM Adult Men Contests (Fancy, Grass, Traditional)
9:45 PM Grand Exit (Host Drum: Eagle Spirit)
Saturday
10 AM - 10 PM
10:00 AM Gates open
11:45 AM Drum Roll Call
11:55 AM Royalty Pageant Applications Due
12:00 PM Grand Entry (Host Drum: Eagle Spirit); Welcome from United Indians Board Member
12:45 PM Intertribal
1:05 PM Adult Women Combined Exhibition
1:10 PM Adult Men Combined Exhibition
1:15 PM Two Spirit Special, Sponsored by UIATF’s Powwow Committee
1:30 PM Cycle-Breakers Special, Sponsored by Head Woman Lauren Nabahe
1:40 PM Jr. Girls Contest (Fancy, Jingle, Traditional)
2:05 PM Jr. Boys Contest (Fancy, Grass, Traditional)
2:35 PM Royalty Pageant
3:05 PM Teen Girls Contest (Fancy, Jingle, Traditional)
3:35 PM Teen Boys Contest (Fancy, Grass, Traditional)
4:00 PM Tiny Tots Special, sponsored by United Indians Board Member Jenny Miller
4:15 PM Sisters Special, Sponsored by UIATF’s Outgoing Seafair Indian Days Princess Patricia Jones & Family
4:45 PM Dinner Break, Announce 2025 26 Miss Indian Days Powwow Princess
5:15 PM Father-Son Hand Drum Contest, Sponsored by UIATF’s Our Strong Fathers Program
6:45 PM Drum Roll Call
7:00 PM Grand Entry (Host Drum: Eagle Spirit); Welcome from United Indians Board Member
7:30 PM Intertribal
7:45 PM MMIWR Golden Age Special, Sponsored by Lily Gladstone
8:20 PM Golden Age Women Contest
8:30 PM Golden Age Men Contest
8:55 PM Adult Women Contest (Fancy, Jingle, Traditional)
9:10 PM Adult Men Contest (Fancy, Grass, Traditional)
9:50 PM Retire Colors, Grand Exit (Host Drum: Eagle Spirit)
Sunday
10 AM - 6 PM
10:00 AM Gates open
11:45 AM Drum Roll Call
12:00 PM Grand Entry (Host Drum: Eagle Spirit); Welcome from United Indians Board Member
12:45 PM Intertribal
1:30 PM Golden Age Women Exhibition
1:40 PM Golden Age Men Exhibition
1:50 PM Tiny Tots Special Sponsored by Head Man Jordan Yazzie
2:05 PM Jr. Boys Contest (Fancy, Grass, Traditional)
2:15 PM Jr. Girls Contest (Fancy, Jingle, Traditional)
2:25 PM Teen Boys Contest (Fancy, Grass, Traditional)
2:40 PM Teen Girls Contest (Fancy, Jingle, Traditional)
3:10 PM Adult Women Contest (Fancy, Jingle, Traditional)
3:25 PM Adult Men Contest (Fancy, Grass, Traditional)
3:40 PM Grand Exit (Host Drum: Eagle Spirit) Retire Colors
4:30 PM Announce Winners & Hand Out Cash Prizes
6:00 PM Event Close and Clean up
Interested in sponsoring a special at this year’s Powwow? Email us at events@unitedindians.org
