July 4, 2025 - July 6, 2025
Northern Cheyenne 4th of July Chiefs Pow Wow
Kenneth Beartusk Memorial Pow Wow Grounds, Lame Deer, MT
July 4-6, 2025
Free admission, free camping, free shower facility
Wednesday, July 2nd
Callback 6:00pm at the Littlewolf Capitol Building Courtyard
Firework Show at dusk – Viewing and parking are available at the Little Wolf Capitol Building
Free vendor set up
Thursday, July 3rd – Youth Pow Wow
Grand Entry 1:00pm
Friday, July 4th – Pow Wow Begins
Grand Entry 7:00pm
Registration opens at 12:00pm
Saturday, July 5th
Grand Entry 1:00pm & 7:00pm
Registration closes after 2nd grand entry
Sunday, July 6th
Grand Entry 1:00pm
Head Staff:
Announcers: Eldon Weaselhead & Robert D Bailey
Head Man Dancer: Yahsti Perkins
Head Woman Dancer: Lacey Bacon
Host Drum: Showtime
Arena Directors : Clint Shoulderblade & Xavier “Sonny” Littlehead
Head Dance Judge : Joey Littlebird
Head Singing Judge: Kenny Brown
Tabulations: Sandra Bruisedhead
Sound: Toxic Sounds
Specials:
Womens 18+ Purple Traditional Dress Special – $1000 winner takes all – Consolation prizes for 2nd and 3rd place
Sponsored by outgoing Miss Northern Cheyenne Shandiin Kaline and family
Wicket Dedleh Clown Dance Special – Champion $1500 + Pendleton jacket – 4 consolation prizes $200 + tshirt
Sponsored by outgoing Jr Miss Northern Cheyenne Haven Littlehead & Family
Jr Girls Jingle Dress Special – 1st $300 2nd $200 3rd $150 4th $100
Sponsored by outgoing Mini Miss Northern Cheyenne Jaclyn Victoria Killsback and family
Mens 18+ Grass Dance Special – 1st $1000 + jacket 2nd $800 + star quilt 3rd $600 + Pendleton
Sponsored by the Whitegrass family in memory of Clayton C. Whitegrass
Mens Traditional Special – $500 winner takes all
Sponsored by head man dancer Yahsti Perkins
Mens 18+ Grass Dance Special – 1st $2000 3 Cons. $500
Sponsored by the Fox family in memory of George Fox
Womens Traditional Second Song Special – Champion receives star quilt, cash, jacket, & prizes – 5 consolation prizes cash and prizes
Sponsored by head woman dancer Lacey Bacon
Singing Contest – 1st $5000, 2nd $4000, 3rd $3000, 4th $2000, 5th $1000
Hand Games – $5000 in prize money
Gourd Dancing – Invitation for daily gourd dancing
Payouts:
Golden Age (55+) Men’s Combined & Women’s Combined – 1st $1200, 2nd $1000, 3rd $ 800, 4th $600
Adults (18-54) – Traditional, fancy, chicken, grass, jingle – 1st $1200; 2nd $1000; 3rd $800; 4th $600
Teens (13-17) Traditional, fancy, chicken, grass, jingle – 1st $800; 2nd $600; 3rd $400; 4th $100
Juniors (6-12) Traditional, fancy, chicken, grass, jingle – 1st $600; 2nd $400; 3rd $200; 4th $100
Tiny Tots (0-5) – paid out daily
Contact Information:
Scheduling/General Inquiries – Melissa Fisher (406) 720-0569; Stefan Rainingbird (406) 740-3409
Flags – Daryl Medicinebull (406) 606-2255
Vendors – Linda Bahr (406) 477-4866
Vendor Application Link: https://kami.app/dMU-Vbj-Jbf-MJa”
Hand Games – Jeremy Hiwalker (406) 740-0974
Pageant –Miss Northern Cheyenne Pageant Committee – [email protected]
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NorthernCheyenneChiefsPowwow
Pow Wow Information
Date: July 4, 2025 - July 6, 2025
Location:
Northern Cheyenne 4th of July Chiefs Pow Wow
Kenneth Beartusk Memorial Pow Wow Grounds, Lame Deer, MT
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Organizer:
Contact: Melissa Fisher
Phone: (406) 720-0569
Email: [email protected]
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Northern Cheyenne 4th of July Chiefs Pow Wow
Kenneth Beartusk Memorial Pow Wow Grounds, Lame Deer, MT
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