Medicine Lodge Pow Wow 2026

Medicine Lodge, Kansas 2026 Peace Treaty’s Intertribal Pow Wow

The Medicine Lodge Peace Treaty’s Intertribal Pow Wow honors the Kiowa, Comanche, Apache, Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes.

Pow Wow Schedule:

Saturday, September 26
9:00 am – Line-up for parade
10:00 am – Parade
2:00 pm – Gourd dance
2:00 pm – Powwow dance events and authentic Native vendors
5:30 pm – Supper break
7:00 pm – Calling song
7:00 pm – Grand entry
7:30 pm – Arena entry
7:30 pm – Poke-a-loza and concessions
9:00 pm–12:00 am – Live music
Contests and intertribal dances throughout the evening

Sunday, September 27
2:00 pm – Gourd dance
2:00 pm – Powwow dance events and authentic Native vendors
4:00 pm – Calling song
Contests and intertribal dances

Contest Categories:

Saturday:
Tiny Tots – 5 & under
Youth Girls – 6–12, combined
Youth Boys – 6–12, combined
Teen Girls – 13–17, combined
Teen Boys – 13–17, combined
Adult Women – 18–54, 500/400/300
Golden Age Women – 55+, combined 500/400/300

Sunday:
Adult Men – 18–54, 500/400/300
Golden Age Men – 55+, combined 500/400/300

Additional Peace Treaty Festival Events:

Friday, September 25

Stockade Museum:
10:00 am–5:00 pm – Open with special events
5:00–7:00 pm – Bean feed and night show highlights

Memorial Peace Park:
6:30–10:00 pm – Trade show and concessions
7:00–10:00 pm – Kansas Championship Ranch Rodeo

Main Street:
12:00–8:00 pm – Art show

Saturday, September 26

Main Street:
7:00–9:30 am – Pancake breakfast
9:00 am – Local shopping
10:00 am – Parade
10:00 am–8:00 pm – Art show

Stockade Museum:
10:00 am–6:00 pm – Open with special events

Food trucks and vendors are welcome. For vendor information, contact Deb at 620-886-1759.

Please note that schedules are subject to change. Check the Peace Treaty website or social media for the most up-to-date information.

Website: peacetreaty.org/powwow

No alcohol or drugs are allowed. Not responsible for accidents and/or thefts.