The Plains Indian Museum Powwow is an intertribal competitive powwow, not an exhibition powwow. Male dancers go up against each other in the traditional, grass dance and fancy categories. While the women compete in traditional, fancy and jingle dress dancing. There are team dancing competitions, as well as specials sponsored by local businesses. This year, there will be 10 invited drum groups and a host drum, Fights Alone from Pryor, Montana.
Drum groups play throughout the weekend, taking turns in the various dance categories.
Many Native American artists also gather at the Robbie Powwow Garden to exhibit traditional art, crafts and jewelry for display and sale. Children 6 and under are free. Tickets may be purchased at the gates only. No senior or group discounts. Press passes are available with prior arrangements.