THE 2026 HUNTING MOON POW WOW | OCTOBER 16-18

To attend the 2026 Hunting Moon Pow Wow, all children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Head Staff
Host Drum:  Bullhorn, Co-Host Drum: Krazy Bear
Masters of Ceremonies:
  Jackson Rollingthunder Tahuka, Marty Thurman
Arena Directors:  Luke Dakota Schrock, Chaske La Blanc
Head Male Dance Judge:  Darrell Hill
Head Female Dance Judge:  Grace Hill
Head Drum Judges:  Pwagen Frank, Marcus Denny
Head Male Dancer:  Nicholas Shepard
Head Female Dancer:  Katarina Lowell
Head Veteran:  Clarence Daniels
Tabulator:  C&T Tabulating
Sound:  Hokah Sound

Tiny Tots

5 and under (must be in regalia)

Men's Traditional, Grass, Fancy & Woodland

Jr. Boys (6–12), Teen (13–17), Adult (18–34), Senior Men (35–53), Golden Age Men's Combined (54–64), Platinum Men's Combined (65+)

Women's Traditional, Jingle, Fancy, & Old Time Scrub

Jr. Girls (6-12), Teen (13–17), Adult (18–34), Senior Women (35–53), Golden Age Women's Combined (54–64), Platinum Women's Combined (65+)

Prize Payouts

PLATINUM MEN'S COMBINED

(ages 65+)

  • 1st place: $1,400
  • 2nd place: $900
  • 3rd place: $700
  • 4th place: $500
  • 5th place: $300

PLATINUM WOMEN'S COMBINED

(ages 65+)

  • 1st place: $1,400
  • 2nd place: $900
  • 3rd place: $700
  • 4th place: $500
  • 5th place: $300

GOLDEN AGE MEN'S COMBINED

(age 54-64)

  • 1st place: $1,400
  • 2nd place: $900
  • 3rd place: $700
  • 4th place: $500
  • 5th place: $300

GOLDEN AGE WOMEN'S COMBINED

(age 54-64)

  • 1st place: $1,400
  • 2nd place: $900
  • 3rd place: $700
  • 4th place: $500
  • 5th place: $300

SENIOR MEN

Traditional, Grass, Fancy, Woodland (ages 35–53)

  • 1st place: $1,400
  • 2nd place: $900
  • 3rd place: $700
  • 4th place: $500
  • 5th place: $300

SENIOR WOMEN

Traditional, Jingle, Fancy, Scrub (ages 35–53)

  • 1st place: $1,400
  • 2nd place: $900
  • 3rd place: $700
  • 4th place: $500
  • 5th place: $300

ADULT MEN

Traditional, Grass, Fancy, Woodland (ages 18–34)

  • 1st place: $1,400
  • 2nd place: $900
  • 3rd place: $700
  • 4th place: $500
  • 5th place: $300

ADULT WOMEN

Traditional, Jingle, Fancy, Scrub (ages 18–34)

  • 1st place: $1,400
  • 2nd place: $900
  • 3rd place: $700
  • 4th place: $500
  • 5th place: $300

TEEN BOYS

Traditional, Grass, Fancy, Woodland (ages 13–17)

  • 1st place: $400
  • 2nd place: $300
  • 3rd place: $200
  • 4th place: $150
  • 5th place: $100

TEEN GIRLS

Traditional, Jingle, Fancy, Scrub (ages 13–17)

  • 1st place: $400
  • 2nd place: $300
  • 3rd place: $200
  • 4th place: $150
  • 5th place: $100

JR. BOYS

Traditional, Grass, Fancy, Woodland (ages 6–12)

  • 1st place: $350
  • 2nd place: $200
  • 3rd place: $150
  • 4th place: $100
  • 5th place: $50

JR. GIRLS

Traditional, Jingle, Fancy, Scrub (ages 6–12)

  • 1st place: $350
  • 2nd place: $200
  • 3rd place: $150
  • 4th place: $100
  • 5th place: $50

Chicken Special

(Split 18–39 & 40+)

  • 1st place: $1,400
  • 2nd place: $900
  • 3rd place: $700
  • 4th place: $500
  • 5th place: $300

RULES FOR DANCERS:

  • Dancer Registration will be open 4 –7 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026 and 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
  • The deadline for dancers to participate in the Dance Competition is 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
  • Judges will be selected by the Head Judge.
  • Points awarded will be based on a point system designed by the Head Judge.
  • Points will be awarded starting with the 7 p.m. Grand Entry on Celebration Friday.
  • Dancers are allowed to enter in only one category (exceptions for dance specials) and will not be allowed to switch categories.
  • Dancers competing for their category will be issued a number that must be worn and visible to those recording numbers in order to receive points.
  • All minor participants (Under 18) must be accompanied by a guardian/parent (Over 18) at the time of prize payouts.
  • Should any part of your regalia disassemble during your contest, points will be deducted.
  • Points will be deducted from a Dancer is he or she is seen leaving the arena before flags are posted or if the Dancer is observed holding up the Grand Entry procession.
  • Any Dancer suspected of consuming alcohol or drugs and acting inappropriately will be disqualified.
  • Competitors providing incorrect Social Security numbers or registration information will be disqualified from the contest and their numbers will be retrieved.
  • All Dancers competing must be in full regalia and dressed appropriately for the category in which they will complete.

All inquiries, questions, concerns can be handled through the Hunting Moon Pow Wow hotline (414) 847.7522 / 1.800.PAYSBIG ext. 7320 or contact us.