28th Annual Contest Powwow and Art Market

NCIPA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
​If you would like to help with this year's powwow, you may donate here.
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POSTPONED - Date TBA
With our prayers, good intentions and thoughts, we are postponing our powwow to a safer time (tba). We want everyone to be safe in this pandemic world. May our Creator hear our prayers for healing for Mother Earth and all living things.....
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Hewlett Packard Ballfield
3404 E. Harmony Road
Fort Collins, Colorado  80528

****We will follow Larimer County/HPE guidelines and restrictions for Covid-19 safety.****​

Schedule of Events - tentative
Saturday:
 
Sunday:
 
9:30 a.m.
Ground Blessing
10:00 a.m.
Gourd Dance
10:00 a.m.
Gourd Dance
12:00 p.m.
Grand Entry
12:00 p.m.
Grand Entry
~7:00 p.m.
Powwow Concludes
5:00
Feed 
 
 
Sunset
Powwow Concludes
 
 
  • Arts and Crafts Vendors will be open for business: Saturday - 10:00 a.m.; and Sunday - 10:00 a.m.
  • The Native food concession will open at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Menu includes Indian Tacos, frybread, beef stew, and frito pie.
  • These times are approximate.  Due to the numbers of people involved in the powwow, we will try our best to begin as close as possible to the scheduled times.
Head Staff
Position
Head Staff
2019-21 Princess
Miss JaclynSue Teague, Ute
2019-21 Honored Couple
Randy and Lorinda Medicine Bear
Invited Drums:
Bad Company, CO/OK
 
Meskwaki Nation, IA
Master of Ceremonies
Corky Oldhorn, Crow
Gourd Dance Announcer
tba
Arena Director
Randy Medicine Bear, Rosebud Lakota
Color Guard
American Indian Veterans of Colorado
Special contests
  • Teen Girls' All-Around - Princess Special - In honor of JackieSue Teague
    P    rizes - tbd
  • Men's Grass - In honor of Randy Medicine Bear - Sponsored by his children and grandchildren
    $1,000 Winner Take All
  • Women's Jingle - In honor of Lorinda Medicine Bear - Sponsored by her children and grandchildren
    $1,000 Winner Take All
  • Women's Combined - Appreciation Special - In honor of Rose Farley's academic achievements - Must have a college degree.
    1st - $150; 2nd - $100; 3rd-$75
  • Men's Southern Straight - In loving memory of Bob Iron, beloved husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle, fellow singer.....
    1st - $1,000; 2nd - $800; 3rd - $600 + Starquilts or Pendleton blankets - Sponsors include:  Corliss Taylor & Family, Yolinda Joy, Cowboy and Marcey Hodshire, Martha Burnside....
  • Tiny Tots (ages 5 and younger) - In honor of Zakai Rockwell, first time dancer
    1st - $75; 2nd - $50; 3rd - 25 + gifts for all participants
  • Beautiful Face Mask Special - sponsored by committee
    Prizes tbd
Dancers
  • Registration will open at ~9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
  • PLEASE use the dancer/singer entrance.
  • FREE admission for registered dancers and singers.
  • Point System will be used.
  • Contestants must be in both Grand Entries to be eligible for prize money.

  • Contest payouts: TBA

  • Dance Categories: (tentative)
  • Golden Age: (50 and older)
    • Men
    • Women
  • Adults (18 - 49)
    • Men's: Fancy, Grass, Northern Traditional, Southern Straight
    • Women's: Fancy Shawl, Jingle, Northern Traditional, Southern Traditional
  • Teens (13-17)
    • Boys': Fancy, Grass, Traditional (combined N & S)
    • Girls': Fancy Shawl, Jingle, Traditional (combined N & S)
  • Juniors (6-12)
    • Boys': Fancy, Grass, Traditional (combined N & S)
    • Girls': Fancy Shawl, Jingle, Traditional (combined N & S)
  • Tiny Tots (5 and younger)
    • Day Money split
Drums
  • Session pay for first 5 visiting drum groups registered.
  • PA System will be provided.
Arts and Crafts Vendors
  • Contact:  Meg at (970) 493-6470.
  • $125 for 10x10 space - Applications are due by August 6th.
  • Bring your own canopies.  Stakes not allowed on grass - must use weights.
  • Tables will be available for RENT, but must order before deadline.
  • Application with Vendor Agreement
Admission
  • Ages:  13 and older - $6/day or $10/weekend
  • Ages:  6-12 - $3/day or $5/weekend
  • Ages:  5 and younger - Free
  • Registered Dancers and Singers:  Free
  • Public is Invited!! Everyone is welcome!
  • Bring your own camp chairs, shade.
  • Admission fees pay for the rental fees and insurance.
Picture
Everyone is welcome!
Lodging
Co-Sponsors
  • Hewlett Packard Enterprises
  • City of Fort Collins Fort Fund
  • Colorado Creative Industries
  • Hewlett Packard, Inc.
  • BIPOC Alliance
  • City of Fort Collins - various departments
  • People's Initiative for Equity
  • Trees, Water & People
  • JackieSue Teague and Family
  • Family of Randy and Lorinda Medicine Bear -- Cree, Sky/Heather, Santee/Rylan and all the precious grandbabies
Powwow Disclaimer
The Committee, Sponsors, Head Staff, Hewlett Packard staff, or wonderful volunteers of this event are not responsible for accidents, injuries, short-funded travelers, stolen or lost articles, or damage to personal belongings. This is a family event. Alcohol/drugs/weapons/disruptive behavior are strictly prohibited and this will be enforced. 

****Please NOTE:
  • We are still working hard to make this powwow a reality. With Covid-19 cases rising, we are going to encourage you to wear your mask at our event, and ask for your help in keeping everyone safe! We will have masks at the entrance in case you forget yours.
  • Social distancing encouraged, if possible. We know this is a big family reunion, but please protect one another. We will have hand-washing stations, but please bring your hand sanitizers.
  • If you haven't been vaccinated, please strongly consider it. We want everyone to be safe, and this will help.
  • NOTE... we will have a PRETTY MASK contest with prizes to be announced. We will also be giving away gift cards and other items at random times throughout the weekend to people wearing masks.

  • We are 100% following Larimer County/HPE guidelines and COVID-19 restrictions.  They will determine if we have to postpone the powwow. 

Parents - we ask that you please watch your children. This is a large open venue, and children need to be kept safe.