June 30, 2023 - July 2, 2023
Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Tribe 135th Annual Wacipi
7 miles South of Sis, SD

The oldest powwow in South Dakota and the second oldest in the nation is held right here in Roberts County. This annual event has activities for all including a 5K, softball tournament and a rodeo for both adults and children. There will be dancers performing throughout the weekend along with craft, art and food vendors selling products.
MC
Jerry Dearty, Minneapolis, MIN Tommy Christians, Fort Peck, MT
Harold Blacksmith, Sask, CAN
AD
Mike One Star
Jacob LaBlanc
MOCCASIN TOURNAMENT
Friday Special in honor of The Max Family
$1,200, $1,000, $800
Contact: Jarrod Max (605) 467-0448
SWO TOURNEY
12,000, $1,500, $1,200, 1800, $500
Registration Saturday @ 10am
Contact: Grady Renville (612) 840 5025
WALK/RUN
Saturday at 8:00am
Sponsored by the SWO Health B
Fitness CenterDiabetes Prevention Program
SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
Contact: IC Crawford (605) 419-1114
BEAN BAG TOURNAMENT
Contact: Sara Lincoln (605) 698-3922
HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT
Contact: Benji Thompson (605) 237-2957
Youth Rodeo
Friday
Contact: Gerald German Jr. (605)880-5152
Teen Dance
Friday & Saturday night
RV Spaces Available contact:
Charlene Miler (605) 698-8353
Credit cards accepted
Chimping Contas
$10,000, $8,000, $6,000,
$4,000, $2,000
DRUM SPLIT – must have S singers
Thile Gaiter
$1,500, 51,200, $1,000, $700, $500
Golden Age – (55 & over)
Men’s & Women’s combined
Ir Men’s (18-34 yrs. Y/Sr Men’s (35-54 yrs)
Traditional – Grass – Chicken – Fancy
Ir Women’s +8-34 yrs. Y/Sr Women’s (35 54 yrs)
Traditional – Jingle – Fancy
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Date: June 30, 2023 - July 2, 2023
Location:
Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Tribe 135th Annual Wacipi
7 miles South of Sis, SD
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Organizer:
More Information:
MC: Jerry Dearty, Minneapolis, MIN Tommy Christians, Fort Peck, MT Harold Blacksmith, Sask, CAN
Arena Director: Mike One Star Jacob LaBlanc
Host Drums: Fort Peck Sioux
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Venue:
Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Tribe 135th Annual Wacipi
7 miles South of Sis, SD
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Submitted by Paul G on: June 7, 2023
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