Here is the head staff and special contest information listed for the 38th Annual Black Hills Powwow, October 9-11, 2026 in Rapid City.
Complete event guide: Black Hills Powwow 2026 Ultimate Visitor Guide.
Black Hills Powwow head staff
- Eyapaha: Ruben Little Head
- Eyapaha: Dr. Whitney Rencountre II
- Head Dance Judge: Starr Whiteye
- Head Singing Judge: Steve Wood
- Arena Director: Rusty Gillette
- Arena Director: Chaske Lablanc
- Sound: Toxic Sound
- Tabulation: Icreeazn
- Poster Artist: Jim Yellowhawk
- Livestream: PowWows.com
Specials
The poster highlights a Miss He Sapa Win Northern Women’s Traditional special for ages 21+, with winner-takes-all and three consolations. It also notes that Miss He Sapa Win Northern Woman’s Traditional ages 21+ and Tyler Star are coming out.
More contests
The weekend includes extensive junior, teen, adult, Golden Age and Platinum Age dance categories, along with the World Championship singing contest.
Always confirm late changes with the official event.
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