September 4-7, 2026
The Puyallup Tribe of Indians presents the 47th Annual Puyallup Tribal Labor Day Pow Wow.
Grand Entry:
Friday, September 4 at 7:00 p.m. sharp; First 15 drums receive Drum Pay
Saturday, September 5 at 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 6 at 12:00 p.m.
Salmon Bake: Saturday, September 5 from 5:00–7:00 p.m.
The weekend will feature dancing, drum competitions, Puyallup Tribal Royalty contests, Native American vendors, and Native American food booths.
Head Staff:
Head Man Dancer: Andrew Bucky, Old Elk, Crow Agency, MT
Head Lady Dancer: Aiyana Desnomie, Peepeekisis Cree Nation, Canada
Head Singing Judge: Jay Dustybull, St. Mary Lake, MT
Head Dance Judge: Nelson Baker, Newtown, ND
MC: Marty Thurman, Shawnee, OK
MC: Cory Reeder, Anadarko, OK
Assistant AD: Dillon Begay, Yakama, WA
AD: Solomon Scabbyrobe
Committee Specials:
Men’s Fancy
Men’s Old Style Grass
Men’s Chicken
17u Teen Boys All-Around
Women’s Fancy
Women’s Old Style Jingle
Head Staff Specials:
Head Woman’s Women’s Jingle Special — 1st place: $1,000, star quilt and gift; four consolation prizes of $200, plus a blanket and gift.
Bucky Old Elk’s Couples Special — men and women.
Prize categories include Senior Golden, Junior Golden, Teen, Juniors, Senior Adult, Junior Adult, and Drum Contest, with substantial prize money throughout the weekend.
Outgoing Royalty Specials:
Senior Warrior Che Ortiz-Conway: 16+ Iron Man Grass Special — winner takes all, $500.
Senior Princess Znya Berys: Teen Girls Traditional Special — 1st: $350, 2nd: $250, 3rd: $200, plus three consolation prizes.
Junior Princess Valentina Carrillo: Junior Girls Pink Dress Special, ages 6–12 — 1st: $250, 2nd: $150, 3rd: $75, plus five consolation prizes and additional gifts.
Important Information:
No alcohol or drugs permitted on the grounds.
No dogs.
No bikes.
No skateboards.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
24-hour security/enforcement by the Puyallup Tribal Police.
For more information, call or text:
Lydia Butler-Smith: (253) 229-7150
Lauren Butler-Thomas: (253) 405-2962
Email:
Lydia.Butler-Smith@PuyallupTribe-nsn.gov
Pow Wow Information
Date: September 4, 2026 - September 6, 2026
Location: Chief Leschi Schools, 5625 52nd St. E., Puyallup, WA 98371, WA, 98371
Organizer:
Contact: Lydia Butler-Smith or Lauren Butler-Thomas
Phone: (253) 229-7150 or (253) 405-2962
Email: Lydia.Butler-Smith@PuyallupTribe-nsn.gov
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