28th Annual Spring Contest Powwow
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Schedule of Events
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Sunday: |
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9:30 a.m. |
Ground Blessing |
10:00 a.m. |
TBA |
10:00 a.m. |
TBA - |
11:00 a.m. |
Grand Entry |
11:00 a.m. |
Grand Entry |
~7:00 p.m. |
Powwow Concludes |
5:00 p.m. |
Supper Break - Feed* |
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5:30 p.m. |
Gourd Dance |
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7:00 p.m. |
Grand Entry |
- 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 |
2019-20 Princess |
Miss JaclynSue Teague, Ute |
2019-20 Honored Couple |
Randy and Lorinda Medicine Bear |
Invited Drums: |
Bad Company, CO/OK |
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Hail Creek, NM |
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Meskwaki Nation, IA |
Master of Ceremonies |
Corky Oldhorn, Crow |
Arena Director |
Randy Medicine Bear, Rosebud Lakota |
Color Guard |
American Indian Veterans of Colorado |
Special contests
- Jr. Girls' Traditional - Princess Special - In honor of JackieSue Teague
Prizes - tbd - Men's Grass - In honor of Randy Medicine Bear
Prizes - tbd - Women's Jingle - In honor of Lorinda Medicine Bear
Prizes - tbd - Women's Combined - Appreciation Special - In honor of Rose Farley's academic achievements - Must have a college degree.
1st - $150; 2nd - $100; 3rd-$75 - Teen Girls' Jingle - Committee Special - in honor of Joie Dennis (publicity/marketing chair)
1st - $200; 2nd - $150; 3rd - $100; + Consolations - 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 (sponsored by Corliss Taylor and family) + Starquilts or Pendleton blankets.
Dancers
- Registration will open at ~9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
- PLEASE use the dancer/singer entrance on the NE side of the gymnasium.
- FREE admission for registered dancers and singers.
- Point System will be used.
- Contestants must be in two 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, Traditional (combined N&S)
- Women's: Fancy Shawl, Jingle, Traditional (combined N&S)
- 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 3 visiting drum groups registered.
- PA System will be provided.
Arts and Crafts Vendors
- Contact: Meg at (970) 493-6470.
- $135 for 10x10 space; $250 for two 10x10 spaces. Applications are due by April 15.
- Application with Vendor Agreement
Admission
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Everyone is welcome!
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Lodging
Co-Sponsors
- City of Fort Collins Fort Fund
- Colorado Creative Industries
- Water, Trees & People
- JackieSue Teague and Family
- Randy and Lorinda Medicine Bear and Family
Powwow Disclaimer
The Committee, Sponsors, Head Staff, Northside Aztlan Community Center 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.
Parents - we ask that you please watch your children. This is a large facility, and children need to be kept safe.
Parents - we ask that you please watch your children. This is a large facility, and children need to be kept safe.
