March 28, 2025 - March 30, 2025
Colorado Mesa University – Brownson Arena
1040 Mesa Ave, Grand Junction, CO, 81501
March 28-30, 2025
Save The Date!!
The Western Slope Native American Resource Center and the Colorado Mesa University’s Native American Student Association is having the 2nd Annual Grand Mesa Pow Wow
$49,000 in Prize money to be awarded
1st place for Adult and Golden Age Dancer is $1000
Drum Contest: 1st $6000
Grand Entries:
Friday 7:00pm
Saturday 1:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm
Gourd Dance:
Friday 5:00pm
Saturday 11:00am & 5:00pm
Sunday 11:00am
Drum Roll Call:
Friday 6:45pm
Saturday 12:45pm & 6:45pm
Sunday 12:45pm
Dance Categories:
Jr. Girls: 7-12 yrs; Fancy, Jingle, Traditional; 1st $300, 2nd $100, 3rd $75
Jr. Boys: 7-12 yrs; Grass/Chicken, Traditional; 1st $300, 2nd $100, 3rd $75
Teen Girls: 13-17 yrs; Fancy, Jingle & Traditional; 1st $400, 2nd $300, 3rd $200
Teen Boys: 13-17 yrs; Fancy, Grass/Chicken & Traditional; 1st $400, 2nd $300, 3rd $200
Adult Women: 18-49 yrs; Fancy, Jingle & Traditional; 1st $1,000, 2nd $800, 3rd $600
Adult Men: 18-49 yrs; Fancy, Grass/Chicken & Traditional; 1st $1,000, 2nd $800, 3rd $600
Golden Age Women: 50+; 1st $1,000, 2nd $800, 3rd $600
Golden Age Men: 50+; 1st $1,000, 2nd $800, 3rd $600
Head Staff:
MC: Jackson Rollingthunder Tahuka
Co-MC: Steve LaPointe
Arena Director: Ardon McDonald
Drum Judge: Mike Wagner
Host Northern Drum: Blacklodge
Host Southern Drum & Head Gourd Dance Team: Cozad
Hoad Gourd Dancer: TBA
Spiritual Tribal Elder: Orrin Wing
Pow Wow Information
Date: March 28, 2025 - March 30, 2025
Location:
Colorado Mesa University – Brownson Arena
1040 Mesa Ave, Grand Junction, CO, 81501
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Organizer:
Contact: Monique Terpstra
Phone: (970) 773-4765
Email: [email protected]
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Venue:
Colorado Mesa University – Brownson Arena
1040 Mesa Ave, Grand Junction, CO, 81501
Pow Wow Information
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.
Pow Wows listed on our calendar are open to the public!
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Submitted by Kelli Gowder on: February 3, 2025
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Pow Wow Last Update: February 3, 2025
I don’t see anything that says lodging
Hi Daniel! Per the flyer, you can contact the Grand Vista Hotel (970) 241-8411 to inquire about discounts. If you need more info, you can contact the pow wow directly at 970-773-4765 or [email protected]. Thanks!!