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.
The 2001 Plains Indian Museum Powwow poster and program will be available for purchase on the grounds and in the Center's gift shop, Museum Selections. Please contact Jan Jones for general information regarding the 2001 Plains Indian Museum Powwow. The modern powwow is an evolution of a variety of dance traditions, combined with ceremonial, social, and warrior society dances. The dances and ceremonies were either held in secret on reservations, or were masked as other activities. After the government lifted its ban in 1933, dance, once again, took an active public place in American Indian life.