Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Annual Pow Wow 2026

September 17–20, 2026

The Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma invites everyone to the 2026 Eastern Shawnee Annual Pow Wow in Wyandotte, Oklahoma.

Thursday, September 17 – Shawnee Night
Dinner at 6:00 pm
Activities to follow
Shawnee Night is held in conjunction with the Cultural Preservation Department.
Vendors may set up Thursday for Shawnee Night.

Friday, September 18
Vendors open at 5:00 pm
Gourd Dance at 6:00 pm
Grand Entry at 7:30 pm
Crowning of the 2026 Princesses

Saturday, September 19
Vendors open at 12:00 pm
Gourd Dance at 12:00 pm
Grand Entry at 2:00 pm
Supper Break at 4:30 pm, meal provided by the committee for Head Staff only
Gourd Dance at 6:00 pm
Grand Entry at 7:30 pm

Sunday, September 20
ESTO Elder Breakfast at Indigo Sky Casino, ESTO Tribal Members only
Vendors open at 12:00 pm
Gourd Dance at 12:00 pm
Grand Entry at 1:00 pm

Head Staff:
Head Man – Otto Hamilton
Head Lady – Danielle Finn
Head Boy – Dominic Guiterrez
Head Girl – Alani Moetala
Head Singer – Joel Motah
Host Northern Drum – Thunder Boy
Arena Director – Justin Barrett
Co-Arena Director – Jeremy Woolery Schlobohm
Master of Ceremonies – Wade Blevins
Color Guard – Absentee Shawnee Color Guard
Gourd Clan – Comanche Little Ponies

Honored Elder (Male) – Bryce Washington
Honored Elder (Female) – Dee Gardner
Stomp Dance Coordinator – TBD
2026 Tribal Princess – TBD
2026 Jr. Tribal Princess – TBD
2026 Pow Wow Princess – Mahayla Perryman-Matthews
2025 Tribal Princess – Wakiniam James
2025 Sr. Tribal Princess – Kathleen Blanchard
2025 Pow Wow Princess – Mia Forbis

Contests:
Divisions include Golden Age, Adult, Teen and Junior.
Categories include Northern and Southern for Golden Age Men and Women, Traditional, Straight, Grass and Fancy for Adult, Teen and Junior Divisions, and Buckskin, Cloth, Jingle and Fancy Shawl in Adult, Teen and Junior Divisions.

Special Contests:
Hat & Boot Contest sponsored by Four States Anesthesia Services
Sibling Special sponsored by Four States Anesthesia Services
Red Jingle Dress Special sponsored by the Samples Family

The official contest schedule will be provided at a later date.

Committee Contact Information:

Chair:
Kelley King
918-961-7004
kelley.king@espwc.com

Vendor/Ads/Event Contact:
Justin Barrett
918-533-6299
justin.barrett@espwc.com

Camp Site Contact:
Joshua Daugherty
918-418-8474
jbdaugherty370@gmail.com

All RVs and new campers must check in.

Website:
www.estoo-nsn.gov/pow-wow-committee

Alternate location in case of inclement weather: TBD

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