Powwow is the Native People's way of meeting together to join in dancing, singing, visiting, renewing friendships, and making new ones. This is a time to carry thoughts of the old ways and preserve a rich culture and heritage. There are different stories of how powwows started. Some believe that the War Dance Society of the Ponca and other Southern Plains tribes were the origin of powwows.
The 11th Red Paint Powwow & Indian Market
+++ A HEALING GATHERING +++
Dates: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 15, 16 & 17, 2024
Contests on Saturday and Sunday, November 16 and 17.
Location: Western New Mexico University - Double Intramural Gym, Silver City, New Mexico
Content Registration & Fees
Saturday, November 16, 2024 9am - 12pm
Golden Age/Adults $10
Teens/Juniors $5
Drums $20
Contacts
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Please Read Information for Vendors
Event Contact: Joe Saenz (575) 534-1379
Vendor Coordinator Shirley Pino (505) 249-5434, redpaintvendors@rocketmail.com
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POWWOW HEAD STAFF
MC Gabriel Ayala
Vendor Coordinator Shirley Pino
Arena Director TBD
Head Judge TBA
Whipman Roger Bear Vielle
Gourd Society TBA
Color Guard TBA
Hoop Dance TBA
Contact Joe Saenz 575.534.1379HOST DANCERS
Head Man TBA
Head Lady TBA -
HOST DRUMS
Host Northern Drum TBA
Host Southern Drum TBACOMPETITIONS
Drum Contests
Dance Contests: All Categories
Golden Age
Adult
Teen
Junior
Tiny Tot -
SPECIALS
Hand Drum Contest
Tipi Contest
Native Comedian "Open Mic" Contest
Couples 2-Step ContestACTIVITIES
Gourd Dancing
Art/Food Vendors
Native Performers
Apache Social Dances
Gaan Dancers
Hoop Dancers