Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Annual Powwow June 19-21
The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma's annual powwow in Perkins, Oklahoma begins on Friday, June 19th and runs through Sunday, June 21. The Native American cultural event features family activities, a celebration of dancers and singers, and a three-day weekend of tribal members gathering together.
Friday evening features tiny tot dancers, and juniors and teen dancers.
On Saturday and Sunday afternoons, Gourd Dancing is held in the Activities Building.
Saturday evening around 7 pmish, the Grand Entry of dancers will be held in the outside arena. Women dancers are featured during the evening. Male dancers are featured on Sunday.
Courtesy Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma.
Dancers from each category come dressed in their finest regalia competing for prize money.
The event is open to the public and free of charge. Bleacher seating is available. Bringing lawn chairs is encouraged.
Food vendors and arts and crafts are available around the arena location.
