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3rd Annual UncompahgrePow Wow
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Two days of traditional dance, drumming, and community gathering — honoring heritage and building connections on the Western Slope. All are welcome.
1036 N 7th St, Montrose, CO
October 16 & 17, 2026
Event Schedule
October 16th
Friday
- Gourd Dance5:00 PM
- Grand Entry7:00 PM
October 17th
Saturday
- Gourd Dance11:00 AM & 5:00 PM
- Grand Entry1:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Meet the
Head Staff
MC
Jackson “Rollingthunder” Tahuka
California, USA
MC
Phillip Gover
Pawnee/Choctaw — Bloomfield, CO
Arena Director
Ronald Goodeagle Jr.
Dakota/Comanche/ Osage/Northern Cheyenne/Sac & Fox — Oneida, WI
Head Man Dancer
Freeman Pinnecoose
Southern Ute/Dine/ Jicarilla Apache — Albuquerque, NM
Head Lady Dancer
Jacqueline Cantsee
Ute Mountain Ute/Navajo — Towaoc, CO
Head Gourd Dancer
Darwin Whiteman
Ute Mountain Ute — Towaoc, CO
Drum Judge
Phillip Manning
Ute Indian Tribe — Salt Lake City, UT
Dance Judge — Male Categories
Tyrin Lasley
Meskwaki/Dakota/Comanche/Northern Cheyenne — Colorado Springs, CO
Dance Judge — Female Categories
December Arrow-White
Lemhi Shoshone — Fort Hall, ID
Northern Drum
Mato Pejuta
Isanti Dakota — Santee, NE
Southern Drum
Ironbow
Otoe-Missouria/Ponca/Osage — Red Rock, OK
Color Guard
All Ute Tribes & Special Guests
Native American Women Warriors (NAWW)
Contests & Prizes
Drum Contest & Dance Categories
Drum Contest
1st Place
$5,000
2nd Place
$3,500
3rd Place
$2,000
Golden Ages (50+)
- Men's — Combined All Categories
- Women's — Combined All Categories
Adult Ages (18–49 yrs)
- Men's — Traditional (Combined), Grass, Fancy
- Women's — Traditional (Combined), Jingle, Fancy
Teen Ages (13–17 yrs)
- Boys — Traditional (Combined), Grass, Fancy
- Girls — Traditional (Combined), Jingle, Fancy
Juniors (7–12 yrs)
- Boys — Traditional (Combined), Grass, Fancy
- Girls — Traditional (Combined), Jingle, Fancy
Tiny Tots (0–6)
- Paid Daily
Special Moments
Dance Specials
Prizes to be announced.
Head Lady Special
55+ Women's Special — All category T/J/F. Winner Take All.
Honoring Our Veterans
Men's Traditional Sneak Up Special — 18 years and up.
Join Us
Vendors & Sponsorship
Reserve your space at the 3rd Annual Uncompahgre Pow Wow. Sign up early for special pricing.
Early Signup Special
Before September 1st
- 10×10 Vendor Space$150
- Food Vendor$250
After September 1st
Standard pricing
- 10×10 Vendor Space$200
- Food Vendor$300
Vendor Sign Up & Sponsorship Information
Call to reserve your space or ask about sponsorship opportunities.
From Past Years
Pow Wow Gallery
