Sioux Pow Wow Schedule
Powwow Etiquette

As a powwow spectator, you'll want to be respectful of the
unique customs you'll witness. Here are a few tips:

                It's generally acceptable to take pictures or video, but
                check beforehand.
                Ask permission before taking someone's photo outside of
                the dance circle.
                Stand at the "Grand Entry" to pay respect to the dancers.
                Remain standing for the Great Sioux Nation's national
                anthem.
                The dance area is sacred; don't enter it unless invited.
                (There are often "intertribal" dances in which the master of
                ceremonies invites spectators to join in the dancing.)
                Many powwows don't have seating. Bring along a lawn
                chair of blanket, and make yourself comfortable!
 
Powwow Schedule

Below is a list of major powwows that occur annually throughout
the state. Please call ahead to verify time and location. 

            Annual Sisseton-Wahpeton Wacipi
            Agency Village, near Sisseton
            Fourth of July holiday
            (605) 698-3911

            Bear Soldier Powwow
            McLaughlin
            Fourth of July holiday
            (701) 854-7202

            Flandreau Santee Sioux Powwow
            Flandreau
            Third weekend in July
            (605) 997-3891

            Fort Randall Powwow
            Lake Andes
            First full weekend in August
            (605) 384-3641

            Oglala Nation Powwow and Rodeo
            Pine Ridge
            First full weekend in August
            (605) 867-5821

            Lower Brule Powwow
            Lower Brule
            Second weekend in August
            (605) 473-5561

            Crow Creek Sioux Tribe Annual Powwow
            Fort Thompson
            Third weekend of August
            (605) 245-2221

            Annual Rosebud Fair & Rodeo
            Rosebud
            Fourth weekend in August
            (605) 856-2625

            Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Annual Fair, Rodeo, and
            Powwow
            Eagle Butte
            Labor Day weekend
            (605) 964-4000

            Annual Black Hills Powwow and Art Expo
            Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City
            Second weekend in October
            (605) 341-0925

            Great Plains Powwow
            Sioux Falls Coliseum
            Second weekend in October (in conjunction with Native
            American Day)
            (605) 339-7039

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