Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Pow Wow 2025

July 4, 2025 - July 6, 2025

Old Acquani Expo Center (Old High School Site)
1441 Acquoni Road, Cherokee, NC


Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Pow Wow 2025Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Pow Wow 2025

July 4-6, 2025

Grand Entries: 
Friday 7:00pm
Saturday 1:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday Noon
Point System begins on Friday

Gate Opens:
Friday 5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday Noon

Point System Begins on Friday

Admission: $15.00; Cash Only

Registration: Friday Noon to 7:00pm

Over $ 150,000 In Prizes

Must Be Federally Recognized or First Nations People & Show Affiliation Representation in Order To Receive Prize Money

 

Dance Categories:
Adult Prizes: 1st $100; 2nd $800; 3rd $600; 4th $300
Men’s Golden Age Combined (55+) – All Men’s Categories
Women’s Golden Age Combined (55+) – All Women’s Categories

Sr. Adults (35-54); Jr. Adults (18-34)
Women’s Northern & Southern Traditional; Jingle; Fancy; Northern & Southern Cloth
Men’s Traditional; Grass; Fancy; Straight; Chicken

Teen (13-17): 1st $250; 2nd $200; 3rd $100; 4th $50
Boys Traditional; Grass; Fancy
Girls Traditional; Jingle; Fancy

Juniors (6-12):  1st $75; 2nd $50; 3rd $25 4th $15
Boys Traditional; Grass; Fancy
Girls Traditional; Jingle; Fancy

Tiny Tots (5 & Under) Paid Daily

Singing Contest:
Northern – 1st $15,000; 2nd $10,000; 3rd $8,000; 4th $6,000
Invited Northern Drums:  Iron Swing; Medicine Tail; Young Buffalo Horse; Rattlesnake Mountain

Southern – 1st $15,000; 2nd $10,000; 3rd $8,000; 4th $6,000
Invited Southern Drums: Wild Band of Comanches; Iron Bow; Cozad; Pawnee Yellow Horse

Head Staff:
Emcees: Rob Daughtery
Arena Director: Pat Pacheo
Dance Judge: Will Tushka
Drum Judge: Osceola Redshirt

Status: Active

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Date:
July 4, 2025 - July 6, 2025

Location:
Old Acquani Expo Center (Old High School Site)
1441 Acquoni Road, Cherokee, NC

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Contact: Daniel Tramper
Phone: 828-399-0835
Email: [email protected]

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Old Acquani Expo Center (Old High School Site)
1441 Acquoni Road, Cherokee, NC

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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: June 4, 2025


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