Hundreds of dancers and singers, as well as thousands of visitors, participate in the Black Hills Pow Wow in mid-October. The Lakota gathering has been held annually for nearly 35 years. Honoring the history of the Lakota and the He Sapa — the Black Hills — the powwow shares Native American heritage with visitors. The Black Hills are sacred to the Sioux Nation, who consider them the beginning of life. Dancing in a powwow there is special to participants.
The Black Hills Powwow or He Sapa Wacipi is a preeminent, three-day Black Hills event complete with Native American singing, dancing, drum groups, art show, hand games, athletic competitions and a variety of other events. Over the decades, the Black Hills Powwow has become one of the premier American Indian cultural events in the United States attracting hundreds of dancers, singers, artisans and thousands of spectators from across North America.
If you’ve never been to an authentic powwow before, visit the Black Hills and Badlands Visitor Association website for etiquette tips and advice collected from the Alliance of Tribal Tourism Advocates.
The Mammoth Site, U.S. 18 Bypass, Hot Springs, SD, USA
Distance: 47.07 mi (straight line)
White River Visitor Center, Porcupine, SD, USA
Distance: 53.66 mi (straight line)
Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Manderson-White Horse Creek, SD, USA
Distance: 60.81 mi (straight line)
112 Casino Dr, Oglala, SD 57764, USA
Distance: 63.04 mi (straight line)
Galleries and Venues Food and Drinks Tribal Experiences Shopping Viewpoints
Oglala Lakota Living History Village, South Dakota 240, Philip, SD, USA
Distance: 68.35 mi (straight line)
Museums and Interpretive Centers Guided Tours Tribal Experiences
7900 Lakota Prairie Drive Kyle, SD 57752
Distance: 69.54 mi (straight line)
The Heritage Center at Red Cloud Indian School, Mission Drive, Pine Ridge, SD, USA
Distance: 76.36 mi (straight line)
Wounded Knee Memorial, Wounded Knee, SD, USA
Distance: 78.05 mi (straight line)
Pow Wow Grounds, Pine Ridge, SD, USA
Distance: 80.38 mi (straight line)
Iron Lightning, SD, USA
Distance: 101.91 mi (straight line)
Ubetcha Wateca, Main Street, Eagle Butte, SD, USA
Distance: 116.76 mi (straight line)
Number Nine Steakhouse, Main Street, Eagle Butte, SD, USA
Distance: 116.84 mi (straight line)
Cheyenne River Youth Project, 4th Street, Eagle Butte, SD, USA
Distance: 117.46 mi (straight line)
CONTACT CRYP 702 4th Street P.O. Box 410 Eagle Butte, SD 57625
Distance: 117.46 mi (straight line)
373 N Inktomi Lp, Eagle Butte, SD 57625, USA
Distance: 117.55 mi (straight line)
105 Akicita St, St Francis, SD 57572, USA
Distance: 132.33 mi (straight line)
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