2026 Gathering of Nations Pow Wow
Apr 23, 2026 - Apr 25, 2026 Albuquerque, NM, United States
About the 2026 Gathering of Nations Pow Wow
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Loading...Gathering of Nations Pow Wow – North America’s Biggest Pow Wow – THE FINAL DANCE
Grand Entries: Friday – Noon & 7:00pm; Saturday – Noon & 6:00pm
Watch Gathering of Nations Live Stream
Cash Awards
Over $200,000 in Cash & Prizes to be Awarded
34 Categories: Masters (70+); Golden Age (55-69); Adults (19-54)
World Class Northern Singers; World Class Southern Singers
Tickets
Advance Ticket Sales begin October 1, 2025 at www.gatheringofnations.com
On Site Tickets: At Gate 3 & Infield – Gate 8
One Day Admission $25.00 (e-ticket)
Two Day Wristbands $45.00 (In/Out Privileges)
VIP: $90.00 (In/Out, VIP Reserved Seats, Special Entry, VIP Lounge)
All Wristbands Require Will Call Pick up
No Refunds
Will Call Ticket Pick Up:
Thursday, April 23 10:00am-3:00pm
Friday, April 24 9:00am-10:00pm
Saturday, April 25 9:00am-10:00pm
Dancer/Drum Discount Cards:
Dancers 7 Drum Groups on GON mailing list will receive a discount card (for a 2 Day Wrist Band) in the mail to present at Dancer Registration.
Good only until Friday at 3:00pm. Redeemable only Inside Gate 8 at Dancer Registration .
Hotels
General Parking: Managed Exclusively and Provided by Expo N.M. – All fees charged by Expo NM not Gathering of Nations
Directions: Enter Gate 8 (Louisiana Blvd)
Bus Parking: Gate 1 (Central Ave)
Drop Off/Pick Up/Rideshare: Gate 4 (San Pedro Dr)
Dancer & Drum Registration
Thursday, April 23 10:00am-3:00pm – Inside Gate 8
Friday, April 24 Opens at 9:00am – Inside Tingley Coliseum
Saturday, April 25 9:00am – 6:00pm – Inside Tingley Coliseum
Special Contests
Honoring the Life of James Reeder Men’s Southern Fancy & 65+ Men’s Southern Fancy
Dr. Lita’s “Womens Jingle” Special – Recognizing Organ Donation – Saving Lives
Midnight Luck of the Draw
Horse Regalia Parade and Competition – Honoring the Spirit of the Native American Horse Culture
Headlining Cast
Announcers: Vince Beyl; Ruben Littlehead; Juaquin Hamilton-Young Bird; Jackson “Rolling Thunder” Tahuka; James Edwards (Announcements); Jason Whitehorse (Roving); Niki Santos (Roving); Bart Powaukee (Parade)
Arena Directors: Randy Medicine Bear; George “Cricket” Shields
Assistant Arena Director: Daryl Powaukee
Northern Dance Judge: Irene Oaks
Southern Dance Judge: Corey Reeder
Northern Drum Judge: Timothy Eashappie
Southern Drum Judge: Rick Yazzie
Head Dancers: Poncho & Rebecca Brady
Invited Drums: Leading Arrow; HoChunk Station; Cozad; Young Spirit; Rio Grande; War Scout
Miss Indian World 2025-2026: Dania Wahwasuck
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Status: Active
Date: April 23, 2026 - April 25, 2026
Location:
Tingley Coliseum
300 San Pedro Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108
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Submitted by PowWow Calendar on: May 4, 2026