16th Annual Sacred Springs Pow Wow 2026

It is our goal to attract dancers from across this nation that want to showcase their dance skills and beautiful regalia!

Let your “Powwow Highway” destination stop here.

Free Admission for all Powwow Dancers and their families.

$25,000 in CASH PRIZES for the top four placements in each category:
1st Place $1,000.00
2nd Place $ 600.00
3rd Place $ 500.00
4th Place $ 400.00

Women’s: Buckskin, Fancy Shawl, Jingle, Southern Tradition and Golden Age (all styles, 55 yrs. and older)
Men’s: Fancy, Grass, Straight, Traditional and Golden Age (all styles, 55 yrs. and older)
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Youth: Girls and Boys (17 yrs old and under)
1st Place $200
2nd Place $100
3rd Place $ 75
4th Place $ 50

Tiny Tots contest for tots 6 and under! Bring your little ones!

Dancers: You can pre-register using our form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuOJTY4B54RXx6bprLEdqcC9h8Gej4GqEwUHULQO7QFT3kaw/viewform

But be sure to check in with the head judge prior to competition.
***Dancers can only compete in ONE category.***

2026 Head Staff:
Emcee: Tim Tallchief (Osage)
Arena Director: Bill Takes Horse (Crow)
Head Judge: Gwen Takes Horse (Choctaw)
Head Male Dancer: David Hoskins (Kituwah)
Head Lady Dancer: Michelle Flyingman-Hoskins (Kiowa/Cheyenne)
Head Gourd Dancer: Dr. Lee Walters (Blackfoot)
Color Guard: Disabled American Veterans | Seguin, Texas
Host Southern Drum: Ottertrail Singers, Al Santos, Head Singer
Host Northern Drum: Eagle Point Singers, Chayton Hoskins, Head Singer

The Sacred Springs Powwow is organized by the nonprofit, Indigenous Cultures Institute. The Sacred Springs Powwow is a celebration of culture featuring art, music, dance, and food from across Native America. Crowds of over 8,000 attendees will enjoy traditional Native American drumming and dancing, a market of over 70 arts and crafts vendors, and a Native Cultures Tent of storytellers, musicians, and educational programming. The powwow is set on the shores of Spring Lake, which is the longest continually inhabited location in North America and serves as a sacred site to the Coahuiltecan people. Come enjoy one of the most unique and culturally powerful events in Texas!