27th Annual 4th of July Powwow

Friday, July 3rd, 2026

• Location: SD/NE Border Hwy 83

• Admission: Free Admission - Everyone Welcome!

• Accommodations: Free Campground & RV Rental Space Available

• Arena Directors: Pierre Blue Thunder

• Announcers: Pat Bad Hand & Les Makes Room For Them

• Head Men’s Judge: Gerimiah Holy Bull

• Head Women’s Judge: Bev Medhaug

• Host Drum: Red Leaf

Event Schedule

• 9:00 AM: Ground Blessing & Flag Raising

• 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Dancer Registration (First 10 drums will be paid)

• 1:00 PM: Grand Entry & Intertribals

• 5:00 PM: Giveaway & Feeding the Golden Age Dancers

• 7:00 PM: Grand Entry & Intertribals

• 10:00 PM: Winner's Circle

Specials

• The Rosebud Casino Sponsored Chicken Dance Special

• Honoring the Late Mary Nancy Stewart Giveaway & Feeding the Golden Age Dancers

• Over $21,250 in Total Prizes

Competition Categories & Prizes

• Golden Age (55+) & Adult (18-54)

• Men's Categories: Traditional, Fancy, Grass

• Women's Categories: Traditional, Fancy, Jingle

• Prizes: 1st Place: $500 | 2nd Place: $400 | 3rd Place: $300

• Teen (13-17)

• Boy's Categories: Traditional, Fancy, Grass

• Girl's Categories: Traditional, Fancy, Jingle

• Prizes: 1st Place: $200 | 2nd Place: $100 | 3rd Place: $75

• Junior (5-12)

• Boy's Categories: Traditional, Fancy, Grass

• Girl's Categories: Traditional, Fancy, Jingle

• Prizes: 1st Place: $100 | 2nd Place: $75 | 3rd Place: $50

• Tiny Tots (0-4)

• Must be in full regalia to participate

Additional Information

• For General Information: Call the Rosebud Casino at (800) 786-7673

• For Hotel Room Reservations Book Now

• No Vendor Fee

• Not responsible for accidents, theft, or injury.