Black Hills Powwow 2026 advertises a $200,000 total prize payout for the October 9-11 championship powwow in Rapid City.
Complete event guide: Black Hills Powwow 2026 Ultimate Visitor Guide.
Adult dance contest payouts
Adult categories listed on the 2026 poster pay $1,100, $900, $700, $400, $300, $200 and $100 from first through seventh place.
Listed adult divisions include men’s contemporary traditional, men’s woodland, Southern men’s straight traditional, Southern women’s traditional buckskin and cloth, women’s applique, men’s traditional, chicken dance, grass, women’s traditional, contemporary jingle, old-style jingle and fancy shawl.
Golden Age and Platinum Age
The poster lists Golden Age divisions for ages 55-69 and combined Platinum Age divisions for ages 70+.
World Championship singing prizes
The singing championship lists first place at $15,000, followed by $12,500, $10,000, $7,500, $6,000 and $4,000, plus four $1,000 consolations.
Contest information may change; confirm with the official event before competing or travelling.
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