133rd Bear Dance

Bear Dance 2022 Ute Mountain Ute Tribe
Bear Dance 2022 Ute Mountain Ute Tribe

June 3 - 6, 2022

133rd Bear Dance

Bear Dance Grounds, Towaoc, CO

133rd Bear Dance Schedule

Friday, June 3rd, 2022

Bear Dance Starts – 10:30 am 

Handgame – Open Games

Powwow – 7pm

Saturday, June 4, 2022

BEAR DANCE – All Day

Parade – 10am

Bear Dance Walk
Registration: 8am – Front of Recreation Center
Walk Starts @ 8:30 am

Hand Game Tournament
Registration: 12pm – 2pm @ handgame tent next to bear dance grounds
Game Starts @ 2:30 pm sharp

Co-ed Softball Tournament: 8am

Pow Wow – All Day

Sunday, June 5, 2022

Bear Dance – All Day

Monday, June 6, 2022

Bear Dance – All Day Feast

Bear Dance Chiefs

Terry Knight Sr.

Farley Ketchum Sr.

Mark Wing

Austin Jacket

Terry Knight Jr.

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LocationBear Dance Grounds
Towaoc, Colorado

Date & TimeJune 3 - 6, 2022
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Masks are not mandated but we strongly advise you for your safety and others please wear a mask. We ask that you follow all tribal covid guidelines. The tribe is not responsible nor liable in any way should you attain the covid. During these times of uncertainty due to covid events are subject to change.

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Where to Stay

From the relaxing comfort of a Queen room to the luxury of a King Suite, enjoy all-indoor access to the casino and near by attractions.
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Where to Eat

Kuchu's Restaurant, located inside the Casino serves breakfast, lunch and dinner! Need a quick bite? Visit our Snack Bar.
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Where to Play

The casino floor is packed with over 700 slot machines, Vegas-style table games, a spacious bingo hall, and a brand new Sportsbook.
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Job Fair

Don’t miss our Job Fair on Thursday, November 17th from 10am – 3 pm upstairs on the Rotunda. Find all of the details and see what positions are available.

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Fireworks Show Four Corners

Fireworks Ute Mountain Casino July 5th Four Corners - Celebrate Fourth of July on the 5th at Ute!

Join us Friday, July 5th, 2024 for the Largest Fireworks show in the Four Corners at Ute Mountain Casino! Families will have a fun-filled day with amazing food, fun carnival rides and live music!

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POW WOW

Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Pow Wow 2024
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Pow Wow 2024

Pow Wow 2024

August 23rd, 24th & 25th, 2024

Ute mountain ute tribe

  • Experience the Vibrance of Native American Culture
  • Thrilling Competitions with Big Prizes
  • A Gathering for All Ages
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Pow Wow 2024

Every year, Ute Mountain Casino Hotel is proud to host the annual Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Pow Wow at Indian Village. Special events include the Blessing of the Grounds and Flag Raising, Gourd Dance, an Indian Market with Vendors for Food, Arts & Crafts; Grand Entry, and the thrilling Drum and Dance. Don’t miss this memorable opportunity to immerse yourself in the Native American culture.  

POW WOW 2024 Features

AD – Leo Eagle Speaker
From Blackfoot, ID
Tribe – Lemhe, Shoshone Bannock,
Yakama and Omaha

Head Drum Judge – Joseph Kanip
From Salt Lake, UT
Tribe – Northern Ute,
Ute Mountain

MC – Taylor “Cheii” Begay
From Bluff UT
Tribe – Dine’

Southern Drum – Cactus Hill, UT
AD – Patrick Lang, Fort Duchesne, UT
MC – Davis Filfred, Montezuma Creek, Dine’
Head Gourd Dancer – Robert Topaha
Redmoon Gourd Clan
Cheyenne/Arapaho/Navajo, Fonda OK

Dance Contest $26,000

Drum Contest $15,000

Golden Age 60+
Men & Women

Women’s 18 yrs+
Fancy Shawl, Jingle, Northern & Southern Traditional

Men’s 18 yrs+
Fancy, Grass, Chicken Dance, Northern/Southern

Teen Boys
Fancy/Grass, Northern/Southern

TeenGirls
Fancy/Jingle, Northern/Southern

JR Boys
Fancy/Grass, Northern/Southern Traditional

JR Girls
Fancy/Jingle, Northern/Southern, Traditional

TINY TOTS

POW WOW 2024 Schedule

Friday, August 23rd

7:00am – Morning Prayer; Blessing of ground
7:15am – Raising of Flags
8:00am – Indian Market opens
5:00pm – Gourd Dancing
7:00pm – Grand Entry
8:00pm – Pow-wow starts (exhibition)
11:45pm – Pow-wow concludes

Saturday August 24th

10:00am – Indian Market opens
11:00am – Gourd dance starts
1:00pm – Grand entry
2:30pm – Contesting all Categories
5:00pm – Gourd dancing
7:00pm – Grand Entry
8:25pm – Contesting All Categories
11:00pm – Pow-wow Concludes

Sunday August 25th

10:00am – Indian Market opens
11:00am – Gourd Dancing
1:00pm – Grand Entry
2:15pm – Tie breakers
3:00pm – Announcing of Winners
4:00pm – Pow-wow Concludes

HandGame Tournament

August 24th, 2024

$10,000

Registration 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Tournament Starts at 2:00 pm

FREE Entry

True Double Elimination Tournament

For more information, please contact:

Constance Wall – 970-560-5944

Dennis Whiteman Jr – 970-560-4494

  • 1st Place $5,000
  • 2nd Place $3,000
  • 3rd Place $2,000
Handgame Tournament Ute Mountain Casino Pow Wow 2022

August 20th, 2022

$10,000

Registration 9:00 am – 11:00 am

The tournament starts at 12:30 pm

5 – Man Team – True double-elimination tournament

Indian Village at Ute Mountain Casino Hotel

Ute Mountain Ute Tribe & Casino is not responsible for theft, accidents or loss, No Firearms, Drugs or Alcohol Allowed.

LocationUte Mountain Casino Hotel
3 Weeminuche Drive
Towaoc, Colorado 81334

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Date & TimeAugust 23rd, 24th & 25th, 2024

AdmissionFREE Entry

Contact InfoFor more information, please contact:
Everisto Lehi
Pow Wow Chairman

HandGame Tournament

Date & TimeAugust 24th, 2024
Registration 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Tournament Starts at 2:00 pm

LocationIndian Village at Ute Mountain Casino

Contact InfoFor more information, please contact:
Constance Wall

POW WOW REGISTRATION

Dancer Registration Pow Wow 2022

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Drum Contest Registration Pow Wow 2022

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We were delighted to have hosted another thrilling Pow Wow at Ute Mountain Casino Hotel. Please plan to join us in 2023!

Every year, Ute Mountain Casino Hotel is proud to host the annual Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Pow Wow at Indian Village. Special events include the Blessing of the Grounds and Flag Raising, Gourd Dance, an Indian Market with Vendors for Food, Arts & Crafts; Grand Entry, and the thrilling Drum and Dance. Don’t miss this memorable opportunity to immerse yourself in the Native American culture.  

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Plan Your Visit

Where to Stay

From the relaxing comfort of a Queen room to the luxury of a King Suite, enjoy all-indoor access to the casino and near by attractions.
VIEW HOTEL

Where to Eat

Kuchu's Restaurant, located inside the Casino serves breakfast, lunch and dinner! Need a quick bite? Visit our Snack Bar.
VIEW DINING

Where to Play

The casino floor is packed with over 700 slot machines, Vegas-style table games, a spacious bingo hall, and a brand new Sportsbook.
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