147th Annual Ponca Tribal Celebration Pow Wow 2023

August 24, 2023 - August 27, 2023

White Eagle Park
20 White Eagle Dr, Ponca City, OK, 74601

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August 24-27, 2023

Hours:
Thursday: 2:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Friday: 2:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday: 2:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday: 2:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. – Fancy Dance World Championships

Public Invited – Free Admission & Parking

​Thursday Schedule:  

7:00am Flag Raising, Earl Howe Sr.;
2:00pm – War Dance & Introductions; 
8:00pm – Main Arena War Dance/Contests

Friday Schedule: 

7:00am – Flag Raising, Carter Camp; 
2:00pm – Scalp Dance/Pah”Tha’Tah Society;
8:00pm – War Dance/Contests @ Main Arena

Saturday Schedule: 

7:00am – Flag Raising, Dana Knight;   

Ponce He’Thushka Society Tail Dancing Invited Tribal Dance Societies:  Pawnee & Comanche War Dance Societies; 

8:00pm War Dance/Contests

Sunday Schedule:  

7:00am – Flag Raising, George White Eagle; 
2:00pm Ponca Day; Staff Specials Afternoon;
8:00pm War Dance/Contest –  Men’s Straight Annual Worlds Championship; Men’s Worlds Championship Fancy Dance

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Pow Wow Information

Pow Wow Information

A Pow Wow is a Native American tradition that brings together many different tribes and communities. Pow Wows are cultural celebrations that include dancing, singing, socializing, crafts, arts, and food.

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Submitted by Kelli Gowder on: August 24, 2023

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Pow Wow Last Update: August 24, 2023