July 11, 2025 - July 13, 2025
Riverside Park
1301 Riverside Blvd, Sioux City, IA, 51109
July 11-13, 2025
Free Admission
Open to the Public
Agenda:
Friday Gourd Dance 4:30pm; Grand Entry 6pm
Saturday Gourd Dance 10am; Grand Entry 12pm; Gourd Dance 4:30pm; Grand Entry 6pm
Sunday Gourd Dance 10am; Grand Entry 12pm
Dance Categories: Registration opens at 5pm on Friday evening and closes on Saturday at 1pm grand entry. Points start on Friday.
Tiny Tots (0-6): Paid Per Session
Golden Men (50+) and Men’s (20-49): Southern Straight, Traditional, Grass, & Fancy; Golden Women (50*) And Women’s (20-49): Traditional, Applique, Jingle, & Fancy 1st place $700, 2nd place $400, 3rd place $300
Teen Boys (18-19) & Teen Girls (18-19): Southern Straight, Traditional, Grass, & Fancy; Traditional, Applique, Jingle, & Fancy: 1st place $300, 2nd place $200, 3rd place $100
Boys (7-12): Southern Straight, Traditional, Grass & Fancy – Girls (7-12): Traditional, Applique, Jingle, & Fancy: 1st place $150; 2nd place $125; 3rd place $100
All Drums Welcomed!
Special Dance Contests by Committee
Adult Fancy Dance Bustle Contest: 1st place $7,000; 2nd place $3,000; 3rd place $1,000
MMIR Princess Contest – Crowning on Saturday Afternoon
Red Dress Dance Your Style Contest
The 3rd Annual Rufus White Traditional Dance Contest (Men 19-)
Other Special Dance Contests
The Terri Rae McCauley-Taylor Special Dance Contest Sponsored by Terry and Gigi Taylor (0-15)
Ashlea Aldrich World’s Best Ribbon Dress Contest Sponsored by the Aldrich Family
Marlon Whiteeyes Men’s Traditional Dance Contest Sponsored By Tamara Blackbird and Whiteeyes Family
Boots and Hat Contest Sponsored by Mark Whiteeyes and Arlie Saunsoci Family
Head Lady Shania Red Owl Jingle Dress Contest (18+)
Head Pow Wow Staff:
2024-25 Miss Red Sky Nation Princess Hayden Parker
Head Girl: Marilyn Purscell, 2024-25 Miss Winnebaco Veterans Pow Wow Princess
Head Boy: Julius Griffin
Head Woman: Shania Red Owl
Head Man: Grant Deer
Head Southern Drum: Rose Hill Singers
Master of Ceremonies: Josh Taylor & Silas Cleveland
Pow Wow Announcer: Terry Medina
Arena Directors: Travis Codynah & Charles Tahah
Blessings of Grounds: Allen Hare
Head Gourd Dance Staff:
Head Girl: Hannah Foye
Head Boy: Dominic Guterrez
Head Woman Kira Buffalohead, 2024-25 Miss Ponca Pow Wow Princess
Head Man: Mark Whiteyes
Head Singers: Omaha Rough Riders
Host Gourd Club: Tia-Piah Society
All Gourd Dancers Welcome!
Pow Wow Information
Date: July 11, 2025 - July 13, 2025
Location:
Riverside Park
1301 Riverside Blvd, Sioux City, IA, 51109
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Organizer:
Contact: Josh Taylor
Phone: (712)898-1575
Email: joshtaylor@redskynation.org
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Venue:
Riverside Park
1301 Riverside Blvd, Sioux City, IA, 51109
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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: July 7, 2025
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