Marvin Joe Curry Seneca Veterans Pow Wow 2026

July 17, 2026 - July 19, 2026

Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Event Center
777 Seneca Allegany Blvd, Salamanca, NY, 14779

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July 17-19, 2026

The 35th annual Marvin “Joe” Curry is now THREE DAYS this year, featuring the largest Smoke Dance competition in the country!

Grand Entry Times:
Friday 6:00pm
Saturday Noon
Sunday Noon

Emcee: MeegSnake
Emcee: Jason Whitehouse
Arena Director: Jordan Williams White Eye
Drum Judge: Jason Kingbird
Men’s Dance Judge: James “Bud” Day
Women’s Dance Judge: Alva Fiddler
Smoke Dance Judge: Tekahentake Regis
Smoke Dance Singer: Alan Dowdy
Head Iroquois Male Dancer: Jordan Smith
Head Iroquois Female Dancer: Mandy Bomberry
Head Man Dancer: Darrell Hill Jr.
Head Woman Dancer: Lara Lasley
Head Veteran: Randy Jo Greene
Head Veteran: Lena Wells
Lead HODÍNÖHSÖ:NI:H Dancer: Malia Bomberry
Lead HODÍNÖHSÖ:NI:H Dancer: Ascension Harjo

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Submitted by Kelli Gowder on: June 12, 2026

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Pow Wow Last Update: June 12, 2026