May 23, 2026 - May 24, 2026
Activity Hall, Northeast Event Center
5212 N. Oakland Gravel Rd., Columbia, MO, 65202
16th Annual
For the People Pow Wow
May 23 & 24, 2026
New Location!
Activity Hall, Northeast Event Center
5212 N. Oakland Gravel Rd.
Columbia, MO
Everyone Welcome!
Native American Art Vendors
Native Food – Raffles
Admission is FREE
SATURDAY
Noon-2:00: Gourd Dancing
2:30: Grand Entry
2:45-5:00: Inter-tribal
5:00-5:45: Dinner Break
5:45-6:45: Gourd Dancing
7:00: Grand Entry
7:15-10:00: Inter-tribal
SUNDAY
Noon-2:00: Gourd Dancing
2:30: Grand Entry
2:45-5:00: Inter-tribal
HEAD STAFF
Head Man Dancer: Mathias Smith – Columbia, Missouri
Head Lady Dancer: Sadie Barnett – Kansas City, Missouri
Head Gourd Dancer: Doug Carlson – St. Louis, Missouri
Master of Ceremonies: William Branson – Columbia, Missouri
Arena Director: Ethan Tone-pah-hote – Orrick, Missouri
Host Southern Drum: Drowning Creek – Jay, Oklahoma
(All Drums Welcome)
Saturday evening meal provided for Singers, Dancers and Vendors
Comfortable Indoor Facility – Bring your own chairs – Limited Seating Available
Tent camping and RV camping available. No electric or water hook ups.
EVENT & VENDOR QUESTIONS: Greg Olson (573) 814-9135 or ftppowwow@gmail.com
No guns, alcohol or drugs allowed – Pets must be on a leash at all times
Not responsible for Accidents, Theft or Damage of any kind
The For the People Pow Wow Committee is sponsoring this program with generous support from the Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau and Rock Bridge Christian Church.
Pow Wow Information
Date:
May 23, 2026 - May 24, 2026
Location:
Activity Hall, Northeast Event Center
5212 N. Oakland Gravel Rd., Columbia, MO, 65202
(53 votes, 3.77 out of 5)
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Organizer:
Contact: Greg Olson
Phone: (573) 814-9135
Email: ftppowwow@gmail.com
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Venue:
Activity Hall, Northeast Event Center
5212 N. Oakland Gravel Rd., Columbia, MO, 65202
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Submitted by PowWow Calendar on: October 12, 2025
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