April 24, 2025 - April 26, 2025
Tingley Coliseum
300 San Pedro Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108
April 24-26, 2025
Gathering of Nations Pow Wow – North America’s Biggest Pow Wow
Grand Entries: Friday – Noon & 7:00pm; Saturday – Noon & 6:00pm
Tickets are available at www.gatheringofnations.com starting November 1st. Tickets sold in advance and at the gates.
On the pow wow grounds at Expo NM/Tingley Coliseum
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 November 1, 2024 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 Wristbands: $85.00 (In/Out, VIP Reserved Seats, Special Entry, VIP Lounge)
All Wristbands Require Will Call Pick up
No Refunds
Will Call Ticket Pick Up at Expo NM – Gate 8:
Thursday, April 24 10:00am-3:00pm
Friday, April 25 9:00am-10:00pm
Saturday, April 26 9:00am-10:00pm
Dancer/Drum Discount Cards: Dancers & Drum Groups on Gathering of Nations mailing list will receive a discount card (for 2-day wristband) in the mail to present at Dancer Registration. Good only Friday Until 3:00pm. Redeemable only Inside Gate 8 at Dancer Registration.
General Parking: Managed Exclusively and Provided by Expo N.M. – All fees charged by Expo NM not Gathering of Nations
Directions: Enter Gate 7 (Loams Blvd) or Gate 8 (Louisiana Blvd)
Bus Parking: Gate 1 (Central Ave)
Drop Off/Pick Up/Rideshare: Gate 4 (San Pedro Dr)
Grand Entries
Friday Noon & 7:00pm
Saturday Noon & 6:00pm
Dancer & Drum Registration
Thursday, April 24 10:00am-3:00pm – Inside Gate 8
Friday, April 25 Opens at 9:00am – Inside Expo NM
Saturday, April 26 Closes at 6:00pm – Inside Expo NM
Stage 49 – Information Released Early April 2025
Miss Indian World Contestants Application Deadline March 20, 2025
Applications Available at www.gatheringfnations.com
Crowning of Miss Indian World Saturday 7:30pm at the Pow Wow Arena
Miss Indian World Traditional Talent Presentations
Thursday, April 24, 2025 – ShowTime 7:00pm Sharp; Doors Open at 6:00pm
Albuquerque Convention Center
Advance tickets available at www.gatheringofnations.com
On Site Tickets: $15.00 at the door
Special Contests
Disabilities Special (6-21 yrs.)
Men’s Southern Fancy Remembering James Reeder
Dr. Lita’s “Teens A Jammin” Specials Recognizing Organ Donation-Saving Lives
Women’s Applique (15+ yrs)
Round Dance Special (Saturday Morning)
Horse Regalia Parade and Competition – Honoring the Spirit of the Native American Horse Culture
Headlining Cast
Announcers: Dennis Bowen; Ruben Littlehead; Juaquin Hamilton-Young Bird; James Edwards (Announcements); Jason Whitehorse (Roving); Bart Powaukee (Parade)
Arena Directors: Randy Medicine Bear; George “Cricket” Shields
Head Northern Dance Judge: Daryl Powaukee
Head Southern Dance Judge: Phillip Moosomin
Head Northern Drum Judge: Dallas Waskahat
Head Southern Drum Judge: Ned Michael Tofpi
Head Dancers: Selected Daily
Invited Drums: Show Time; Southern Style; Mountain Kree; Charging Horse; Suthern Boyz; Leading Arrow
Miss Indian World 2024-2025: Kassie John
2023 Gathering of Nations Video Gallery
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Pow Wow Information
Date: April 24, 2025 - April 26, 2025
Location:
Tingley Coliseum
300 San Pedro Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108
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Tingley Coliseum
300 San Pedro Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108
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Submitted by PowWow Calendar on: September 20, 2024
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Pow Wow Last Update: September 20, 2024
Since I will be attending, I would like to know if the Native American Artist who paints Wolves on Feathers will be there? I was told, long, long ago that I was to meet him, by an elder. I hope I get the chance to meet him there…:-) Thank you
Hi. I don’t have that information, but I did find contact information and you can call them to ask.
Contact Information: 505-836-2810 or [email protected] or http://www.GatheringOfNations.com
Thanks for your question.
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Not sure what this means. Are you a vendor?
I would like to know if the Gathering of Nations in Albuquerque, NM is still on for April 24 – 26 or has it been cancelled due to the CoVid19? Thanks!
Hi. I just checked their website and they don’t say anything about cancelling the Pow Wow. In fact, I saw where they were still advertising it. Their website address is on our page if you want to check it out.
Does anyone know the date that the GON is rescheduled to ?
Things are changing daily. At this time, we do not know when this event will happen this year. We will post the new date when we get it. Please check back with us. Thank you.
WHAT TIME DOES IT OPEN?
Doors open at 10:00.
Hi 🙂 Planning my first gathering of nations pow wow this year with my family and I was wondering about how to enter for or if there is going to be a long hair competition this year? Please and Thank you for yourtime.
Hi! Gathering of Nations has not released any details about the 2025 pow wow yet. Keep an eye here on our calendar and at Gathering’s web page for updates!