- Dates
- Oct 9–11, 2026
- Next date
- Oct 9, 2026
- Location
- Rapid City, SD
About the event
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Black Hills Powwow Association, I am honored to welcome you to the 38th Annual Black Hills Powwow, taking place October 9–10–11, 2026 at the Summit Arena at The Monument. For many years, our theme has been “Come Dance With Us.” It reflects our commitment to creating a space where everyone feels welcome and can experience the beauty, strength, and spirit of Great Plains Indigenous song and dance. Each year, championship singers and dancers travel from many nations to join us, and 2026 will be no exception. This year’s dance categories will award seven places in each category, and the Champions of the Northern Plains singing contest will award ten places, with a total of $59,000 in singing prizes. Our overall prize payout will exceed $200,000—the largest in the history of the Black Hills Powwow. The Black Hills Powwow has grown into one of the...
Dates & schedule
- Oct 9, 2026
- Venue
- Rapid City
- Rapid City, SD