
Dix Park Inter-Tribal Pow Wow
Saturday, October 11, 2025
11:30 am - 6:30 pm | Harvey Hill
Hosted in partnership with indigenous community organizers, Triangle Native American Society, Dix Park Conservancy.
Experience a day of competition dancing, music, vendors, and fun showcasing the incredible legacy and culture of Indigenous communities living in North Carolina today.
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Pow Wow Lineup
Nakya Leviner
Stevie Leviner
Smokey River
Mack McKinney & Co
Arena Directors: John Oxendine & Patrick Green
Tabulators: Gwen Richardson & LaDonna Richardson
Emcees: Sandon Jacobs & Sharon Harris Berrun
Coming soon!
Event Schedule
12:00 pm Grand Entry Opening Ceremony
1:00 pm Intertribal Dancing
1:30 pm Tiny Tots
1:40 pm Juniors Competition Dancing
2:00 pm Drum Competition
2:30 pm Teens Competition Dancing
3:00 pm Golden Age Competition Dancing
3:30 pm Speakers/Introduction of Mark McKinny & Co
3:35 pm Mark McKinny & Co.
4:15 pm Inter-Tribal Dancing
4:30 pm Dance Showcase
5:00 pm Adult Competition Dancing
5:30 pm Social Dancing
6:00 pm Announcement of Winners
6:30 pm Closing Songs
Competition Details
Tribal Citizens and Native Dancers & Drummers from across the state are invited to sign up for the competitions.
On-site Registration: 9:00 - 11:30 am
Prizes awarded by the Dix Park Conservancy
Adult (18+), Teen (ages 13-17), Junior (ages 5-12), Tiny Tots (ages 0-4)
Men's Adult/Teen/Junior
- Grass
- Traditional
- Fancy
Women's Adult/Teen/Junior
- Jingle
- Traditional (Northern/Southern)
- Fancy
Golden Age Men's & Women's
- All dance styles
Tiny Tots
- Young Native children and toddlers are welcome to dance freely
Adult & Golden Age
1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $300
3rd Place: $200
Teen
1st Place: $250
2nd Place: $150
3rd Place: $100
Junior
1st Place: $100
2nd Place: $75
3rd Place: $50
1st Place: $800
2nd Place: $600
3rd Place: $400
4th Place: $200
Vendor Application
Dix Park is now accepting applications for the 2025 event!
Sponsor
Be a 2025 event sponsor with Dix Park Conservancy.
Questions?
Contact Dix Park Staff at 919-996-3255 or events@dixpark.org