Three days of drumming, singing, and dancing in the heart of downtown Milwaukee! Hosted by the Forest County Potawatomi Community, the 15th Annual Hunting Moon Pow Wow brings dancers, drummers, and singers from across the country to celebrate and compete for some of the biggest prizes on the circuit.
🎉 Admission is FREE and open to everyone!
Head Staff
- Host Drum: Bullhorn
- Co-Host Drum: Krazy Bear
- MCs: Hal Eagletail & Marty Thurman
- Arena Directors: Luke Dakota Schrock & Chaske La Blanc
- Head Dancers: Nick Shepard & Katarina Lowell
- Head Veteran: Clarence Daniels
- Head Dance Judges: Darrell Hill & Grace Hill
- Head Drum Judges: Pwagen Frank & Marcus Denny
đź’° Big Prize Money
Adult, Senior, Golden Age (54–64), and Platinum (65+) categories pay $1,400 for first place, with payouts through 5th. Teen and Jr. categories compete too, plus a Chicken Dance Special paying $1,400 for first. Tiny Tots (5 and under) welcome in regalia.
📺 Can’t Make It to Milwaukee? Watch LIVE!
PowWows.com is streaming Hunting Moon Pow Wow free, all weekend: Grand Entries, dance contests, and drum competitions.
▶️ Watch the Live Stream on YouTube
Streaming starts with Friday’s 7 p.m. Grand Entry (Central). Hit Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss a minute.
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Dancer Registration
- Friday, Oct. 16: 4–7 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 17: 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
- Deadline: Saturday at 1 p.m.
First Grand Entry: Friday at 7 p.m.
Good to Know
- Children under 18 must be with an adult
- No carry-ins allowed
Pow Wow Information
Date: October 16, 2026 - October 18, 2026
Location: Baird Center, 400 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53203
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