THE 2026 HUNTING MOON POW WOW | OCTOBER 16-18

Dancers

AGe Categories and Rules for Dancers

Platinum Combined Ages 65+

Golden Age Combined Ages 54 – 64

Senior Adult Ages 35 – 53

Adult Ages 18 – 34

Teen Ages 13 – 17

Junior Ages 6 – 12

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.