Inter-Tribal Pow Wow

Pow-Wow dancers

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!

Official Vendor Application

Sponsor

Be a 2025 event sponsor with Dix Park Conservancy.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Questions?

Contact Dix Park Staff at 919-996-3255 or events@dixpark.org