April 17, 2026 - April 19, 2026
Haliwa-Saponi Pow Wow
130 Haliwa Saponi Trail, Hollister, NC, 27844
Hollister, N.C. — The Haliwa-Saponi Tribe will host its 61st Annual Blooming of the Dogwood Pow Wow from April 17–19, 2026, at 130 Haliwa Saponi Trail in Hollister. The three‑day cultural event will feature dance contests, drum competitions, art exhibitions and multiple Grand Entries open to the public.
This year’s pow wow will include a drum contest offering a $5,000 first‑place prize, followed by awards of $4,000, $3,000 and $2,000. Dance categories include Golden Age, Adult, Teen, Junior and Tiny Tots, with cash prizes awarded across all divisions.
Registration is $10 per person, and tribal identification may be requested.
Grand Entries are scheduled for Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at noon and 6 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m., with a worship service set for Sunday at 9:30 a.m. All times are Eastern.
Daily admission is $10 for ages 7–61, $8 for ages 62 and older, and free for children 6 and under. A weekend pass is available for $20. Admission and on‑site purchases are cash only. Camping is available, though pets, alcohol and drugs are prohibited on tribal grounds.
Featured staff include Head Male Dancer Eric Plainbull; Head Female Dancer Charlize Evans; Arena Director Will Richardson; Head Judge Kevin Chavis; and MCs JD Moore and Sandon Jacobs. The host drum will be the Pine Lodge Singers of Pembroke, N.C.
Traditional and contemporary art entries should be delivered to the Haliwa‑Saponi Tribal School cafeteria by 9 a.m. Saturday. Host hotels include the Holiday Inn in Rocky Mount and the Hilton Garden Inn in Roanoke Rapids.
The Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe is headquartered in Hollister, North Carolina, and serves as an active advocate for the well-being and prosperity of its citizens. Dedicated to protecting the interests, identity and cultural heritage of the Haliwa-Saponi people, the Tribe works to advance its community by securing vital educational, health, economic development, housing, cultural and social programs. The Tribe actively seeks partnerships with local, state and federal governments and other entities to address critical community needs and find solutions that improve public health, infrastructure and long-term stability for the entire region.
For more information, call (252) 586‑4017.
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Date: April 17, 2026 - April 19, 2026
Location:
Haliwa-Saponi Pow Wow
130 Haliwa Saponi Trail, Hollister, NC, 27844
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Organizer:
Contact: Amelia Oxendine
Phone: (252) 586-4017
Email: aoxendine@haliwa-saponi.gov
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Haliwa-Saponi Pow Wow
130 Haliwa Saponi Trail, Hollister, NC, 27844
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