Santa Rosa Days Pow Wow
2018 Santa Rosa Days Pow Wow and Gathering August 25-26
All are welcome at the 19th Annual Santa Rosa Days Pow Wow and Gathering on August 25-26, 2018 at the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino Outdoor Pavillion in Lemoore, California. The Santa Rosa Days Pow Wow and Gathering is hosted by the Tachi-Yokuts Tribe of the Santa Rosa Rancheria. The Santa Rosa Days Pow Wow and Gathering provides an opportunity to bring the Tachi-Yokuts Tribal community together to share their customs and keep their traditions alive.
Experience the sights and sounds of the pow wow; the drumming and singing, the beautiful and colorful regalia of the dancers. Over $60,000 in prize money will be awarded to winners of singing and dancing contests. Crafts and food booths will also be available.
Open to the Public – Free Admission – Doors Open 10:00 a.m. Daily
Santa Rosa Days Powwow Activities & Schedule
Friday:
* Softball Tournament Begins
* Bear Dance
Saturday
11:00 a.m. Gourd Dance
12:00 p.m. Grand Entry
6:00 a.m. Gourd Dance
7:00 p.m. Grand Entry
Sunday
11:00 a.m. Gourd Dance
12:00 p.m. Grand Entry
Powwow Head Staff:
Northern Host Drum: To Be Announced
Southern Host Drum: To Be Announced
Color Guard: To Be Announced
Master of Ceremony: To Be Announced
Arena Director: To Be Announced
Head Man: To Be Announced
Head Woman: To Be Announced
Head Young Man: To Be Announced
Head Young Woman: To Be Announced
Lead Gourd Dancer: To Be Announced
Head Judge: To Be Announced
Pete Baga Memorial Special Men’s Golden Age Northern Traditional
Committee Special: $800 Sweet Heart Dance
Headman special: Northern Traditional 18 yrs and up, 3 places
And
Big man contest 250 lbs and up, Winner take all
Northern and Southern Traditional combined
And
Wannabe all ages, Winner take all
DRUM CONTEST INFO:
1st $7500 2nd $6000 3rd $4000 4th $2000
Dance Categories:
Men’s Golden Age: Combined , Sr. & Jr. Adult, Teen & Junior.:
-No. Traditional, So. Traditional, Grass and Fancy
Women’s Golden Age: Combined, Sr. & Jr. Adult, Teen & Junior:
-No. Traditional, So. Traditional, Jingle and Fancy Shawl
Dance Contest Prizes
Adults: 1st: $600, 2nd: $500, 3rd: $400
Teens: 1st: $450, 2nd: $350, 3rd: $250
Juniors: 1st: $400, 2nd: $300, 3rd: $200
Host Hotel: Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino
(800) 615-8030 or (559)924-7751
17225 Jersey Ave., Lemoore, Ca 93245
Other Lodging Information:
Sequoia Inn, Hanford, Ca. 559-582-0338
Motel 6, Lemoore, Ca 559-925-6100
Best Wester Inn & Suites, Lemoore, Ca 559-924-3200
Comfort Inn, Hanford, Ca 559-772-4237
Travelodge, Lemoore, Ca 559-924-1261
More Pow Wow & Vendor Information: Danny Llamas @ (559)362-1854 or (559) 924-1559
Camping & RV Parking Available