POW WOW

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

Pow Wow 2024

August 23rd, 24th & 25th, 2024

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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

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

Drum Contest Registration Pow Wow 2022

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.  

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.

Where to Eat

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

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.