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
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No Vendor Fee
Not responsible for accidents, theft, or injury.