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SUMMARY:Haliwa-Saponi Blooming of the Dogwood 61st Annual Pow Wow 2026
DESCRIPTION: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 fea
 ture dance contests\, drum competitions\, art exhibitions and multiple Gra
 nd Entries open to the public.\n\nThis year’s pow wow will include a dru
 m 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 divisi
 ons.\n\nRegistration is $10 per person\, and tribal identification may be 
 requested.\n\nGrand 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.\n\nDaily 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 a
 re cash only. Camping is available\, though pets\, alcohol and drugs are p
 rohibited on tribal grounds.\n\nFeatured staff include Head Male Dancer Er
 ic Plainbull\; Head Female Dancer Charlize Evans\; Arena Director Will Ric
 hardson\; Head Judge Kevin Chavis\; and MCs JD Moore and Sandon Jacobs. Th
 e host drum will be the Pine Lodge Singers of Pembroke\, N.C.\n\nTradition
 al and contemporary art entries should be delivered to the Haliwa‑Saponi
  Tribal School cafeteria by 9 a.m. Saturday. Host hotels include the Holid
 ay Inn in Rocky Mount and the Hilton Garden Inn in Roanoke Rapids.\n\nThe 
 Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe is headquartered in Hollister\, North Carolina\
 , and serves as an active advocate for the well-being and prosperity of it
 s citizens. Dedicated to protecting the interests\, identity and cultural 
 heritage of the Haliwa-Saponi people\, the Tribe works to advance its comm
 unity by securing vital educational\, health\, economic development\, hous
 ing\, cultural and social programs. The Tribe actively seeks partnerships 
 with local\, state and federal governments and other entities to address c
 ritical community needs and find solutions that improve public health\, in
 frastructure and long-term stability for the entire region.\nFor more info
 rmation\, call (252) 586‑4017.
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LOCATION:Haliwa-Saponi Pow Wow\, 130 Haliwa Saponi Trail\, Hollister\, NC\,
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