Annual Pow Wow
Come and enjoy a glimpse of Native American heritage, competitive dancing, Native American cuisine and arts and crafts at this family-friendly event.
Pow Wows are social events—a good time to see old friends or make new ones. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and engage in conversation with vendors, dancers, singers and other Pow Wow participants.
45th Annual Pow Wow
45th Annual Pow Wow
Enjoy this video showing highlights of our celebration.
Cost/Donation
Adults: $6.00
Elders & Children under 12: $4.00
Groups: Group rates also available. Contact Russell for group rate information: rsimms3671@msn.com
Dancers
Come be part of the excitement!
Dance Competition with $10,000 in total prize money.
Dance category payouts for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places:
Men’s Traditional
Women’s Traditional
Men’s Grass
Women’s Jingle
Men’s Fancy
Women’s Fancy Shawl
Medical services will be on the premises.
How to Register
Download the registration form (PDF), fill it in, and bring it to the Pow Wow on the morning of the event.
Hard copies of the form will also be available to complete on the day of the event.
Registration opens at 10:00 a.m.
Grand Entry at 1 p.m.
Cost for Dancer Registration
$10 for adults
$5 for under 18
Be a Vendor
Fill out the vendor form at the link below if you would like to be a vendor at the Pow Wow.
Donate to the Pow Wow
Make a difference in the local native community with a gift to the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center.
Place an ad in Pow Wow Program Book
Volunteer at the Pow Wow
We need volunteers to help make the Pow Wow a success!
Pow Wow Etiquette
Learn about a few rules to keep in mind when attending these ceremonies.
Location & Parking
Parking is located at Hartwood Elementary/Dorseyville Middle School 3732 Saxonburg Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238.
Busses run continuously to and from our main event to transport spectators at parking area.
Driving Directions
From the Turnpike
Take Exit #48. Go south on Freeport Road towards Pittsburgh. Go to the traffic light by Target and Giant Eagle Express and turn right onto Route 910. **Once on Route 910, get into the left lane. Follow Route 910 approximately 6 miles to the traffic light on Saxonburg Blvd. Turn left onto Saxonburg Blvd., go approximately 1/2 mile and follow the parking signs.
From Pittsburgh
Take Route 28 to Exit 11. Turn left onto Route 910 and follow directions from ** Alternate route from Pittsburgh: Take Route 28 to Exit 5B, Etna/Route 8. Follow Route 8 for three traffic lights. (K Mart is on your right.) Turn right onto Saxonburg Blvd. Stay on Saxonburg Blvd. for six miles. Follow the parking signs.
Questions?
General Public & Dancers
Krisa Spangler
kspangler@cotraic.org
412-782-4457
Vendors
Michael Simms
msimms606@gmail.com