The Barona Band of Mission Indians invites San Diegans to experience Native American culture at the 46^th Annual Barona Powwow which will be held on the Barona Indian Reservation at the Barona Sports Park over Labor Day Weekend. This three-day celebration kicks off on Friday, September 2 with Gourd Dancing at 6 p.m. and a spectacular Grand Entry of dancers in colorful regalia at 7 p.m. and continues throughout the weekend on Saturday and Sunday starting at 1 p.m., making this a weekend of culture immersion.
 
Over 1,000 Native American participants from across the country will showcase their dancing as they compete for over $75,000 in prize money. In addition to Tribal dance contests with participants of all ages, spectators can also enjoy the Hand Drum and Men’s Fancy Dance contests. Traditional singing and music, as well as several vendors selling favorite Native American foods including Indian fry bread and Indian tacos as well as beautiful handcrafted Native American jewelry and crafts.
 
The Barona Powwow will be held at the Barona Sports Park located just one mile north of the Barona Resort & Casino on Wildcat Canyon Road in Lakeside. Admission and parking to this event are free. Free shuttle service is also available from Barona Resort & Casino to the Powwow. For more information regarding this year’s event, please visit www.barona-nsn.gov, call 619-443-6612, ext. 120 or find us on Facebook. 

Contest Dancing in All Categories
FREE ADMISSION

Dry Camping Permitted
(RV Hookup in designated areas)

ALL DRUMS AND DANCERS WELCOME

Registration opens Friday at 5pm. 
Must register by 5pm Saturday. NO EXCEPTIONS

Schedule of Events

Friday, September 2 
Gourd Dancing - 6pm 
Grand Entry - 7pm 

Saturday, September 3 and Sunday, September 4 
Gourd Dancing - 1pm and 6pm 
Grand Entry - 7pm 
49 Contest after Saturday Evening Session 

Special Contests 
Men's Fancy Dance - Saturday Night 
Hand Drum Contest - Sunday Afternoon 

Head Man and Woman's Special 
Married 15+ Years

2016-2017 Powwow Princess

Cora Milligan

Head Staff

Arena Directors - Pete Buffalohead/Patrick Moore, Sr. 
Head Man Dancer - Kevin Heywahe 
Head Woman Dancer - Amy NoEar 
Head Gourd Dancer - Steve Bohay 
Head Young Man Dancer - Leo Martinez 
Head Young Woman Dancer - Jade Thompson 
Host Southern Drum - Yellowhammer 
Host Northern Drum - Young Spirit 
Emcee - Tom Phillips