Centennial Pow Wow

September 18-19, 2026 | Haskell Indian Nations University, Lawrence, KS

Combination of a Welcome-Back Powwow and Centennial Celebration

• Details:
  • Arena Opens: 10 a.m.
  • Registration: 10:30 a.m.
  • Grand Entry: 1 p.m. & 6 p.m.
  • Head Staff:
    • Host Southern Drum: Scott George
    • Host Northern Drum: Little Soldier
    • Arena Director: Steve Byington
    • Master of Ceremonies: Manny King, Dale Old Horn
    • Head Judge: Jeremy Shield
    • Host Color Guard: Haskell Color Guard, Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Color Guard
    • Head Man Dancer: Joseph Bointy
    • Head Lady Dancer: Carrie Whitlow
    • *Visiting drums and royalty are welcome and encouraged to join.
  • Categories:
    • Golden Age (50+):
      • Southern Traditional
      • Straight
      • Northern Traditional
      • Jingle/Fancy
      • Grass/Fancy
    • Adults (18-49)
      • Northern Traditional
      • Southern Traditional
      • Chicken
      • Old Style Jingle
      • Contemporary Jingle
      • Woodland
      • Grass
      • Fancy
    • Teens (13-17):
      • Traditional, Grass, Jingle, Fancy
    • Juniors (7-12):
      • Traditional
      • Grass
      • Jingle
      • Fancy
    • Specials (following both grand entries):
      • Honoring the first world championship of Fancy Dance
      • Student special sponsored by Student Activities
    • Schedule:
      • First Session
        • 1 p.m. Grand Entry
        • Round Dance/Intertribals/Tiny Tots
        • Fancy Dance Special (First Round)
        • Golden Age Contests
        • Adult Contest
        • Girls & Jr. Boys Contests
        • Teen Girls & Teen Boys Contests
        • Break
      • Second Session:
        • 6 p.m. Grand Entry
        • Round Dance/Intertribals/Tiny Tots
        • Fancy Dance Special (Final Round)
        • Intertribals
        • Announce GA, Jrs, Teen Winners
        • Student Giveaway
        • Adult Contests
        • Announce Adult Winners
      • Prizes:
        • Junior Categories (Ages 7-12)
          • .Girls: Traditional, Jingle, Fancy
          • Boys: Traditional, Grass, Fancy
          • Prizes: $125, $100, $75, $50, $25
        • Teen Categories ( Ages 13-17)
          • Girls: Traditional, Jingle, Fancy
          • Boys: Traditional, Grass, Fancy
          • Prizes: $250, $200, $150, $125, $100
        • Adult Categories (Ages 18-49)
          • Women’s: Northern Traditional, Southern Traditional (Buckskin/Cloth Combined), Woodland Applique, Old Style Jingle, Contemporary Jingle, Fancy
          • Men’s: Northern Traditional, Southern Traditional, Southern Straight, Woodland, Grass, Chicken, Fancy
          • Prizes: $600, $500, $400, $300, $200, $100
        • Gold Age Categories (Ages 50+)
          • Women’s: Northern Traditional, Southern Traditional (Buckskin/Cloth Combined), Jingle, Fancy
          • Men’s: Northern Traditional, Southern Traditional, Grass, Fancy
          • Prizes: $600, $500, $400, $300, $200
        • Special
          • Honoring the Centennial of the World Championship of Fancy Dancing
          • Contesting each session immediately following both grand entries
          • Champion: $4,000 + Jacket & Shirt
          • Six consolations: $500 + Sweater & Shirt