Event completed: The 2026 Black Hills Powwow took place October 9-11 in Rapid City. See the complete verified 2026 dance and singing results or watch the livestream recording.
This page is the durable 2026 event archive for the official schedule, admission, prize payouts, visitor information, livestream and results coverage. Updated October 15, 2026.
Black Hills Powwow 2026 guides
- Schedule & Grand Entry Times
- Prize Money & Contest Payouts
- World Championship Singing Contest
- Head Staff & Specials
- Where to Stay in Rapid City
- Livestream & How to Watch
- Results & Winners
The 38th annual Black Hills Powwow, also known as He Sapa Wacipi Na Oskate, took place October 9-11, 2026 at Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City, South Dakota.
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This is one of the largest fall powwows in the United States and a major destination for dancers, singers, families, vendors and visitors traveling through powwow country.
Black Hills Powwow 2026 dates and location
Dates: October 9, 10 and 11, 2026
Location: Summit Arena at The Monument, Rapid City, South Dakota
The Black Hills Powwow Association describes the event as a celebration of Great Plains Indigenous song and dance and says championship singers and dancers travel from many Nations to take part each year.
What did Black Hills Powwow tickets cost in 2026?
The archived 2026 admission information listed a three-day pass at $40 for ages 13-64 and $28 for ages 4-12. A one-day pass was listed at $25 for ages 13-64 and $18 for ages 4-12. Children under four and adults 65 and older were listed as free.
The 2026 event has ended. Keep this pricing as a historical reference only; future admission and ticket details must come from the organizer.
More than $200,000 in prize money
Organizers say the overall 2026 prize payout will exceed $200,000, the largest in the event’s history. The Champions of the Northern Plains singing contest alone is listed with $59,000 in singing prizes.
That level of competition is one reason Black Hills draws high-level dancers and drum groups from across the United States and Canada.
What else happens at Black Hills Powwow?
The weekend is much more than arena competition. The event also includes a fine arts show, He Sapa Win pageant, fashion programming, youth wellness activities and tournaments. Visitors can also browse vendors and Indigenous artwork.
For first-time visitors, Rapid City’s tourism information also highlights a Wacipi 101 program designed to explain powwow etiquette, dance styles, regalia and key arena moments while the gathering is underway.
Black Hills Powwow 2026 schedule
The Black Hills Powwow Association has published official Friday, Saturday and Sunday schedules. Check the official 2026 schedule for the latest Grand Entry, contest and special times.
The archived venue listing showed doors at 4:00 p.m. Friday, 10:00 a.m. Saturday and 10:00 a.m. Sunday, with ticketed programming beginning at 5:00 p.m. Friday and noon on Saturday and Sunday.
Planning your first powwow?
If you are researching the 2026 gathering or planning a future powwow visit, read our first powwow visitor guide. You can also learn what a powwow is and how the gathering works.
Black Hills is also part of our growing Fall Powwows 2026 guide, where we are tracking major gatherings across Canada and the United States.
Black Hills Powwow 2026 FAQ
When was the Black Hills Powwow in 2026?
The 38th annual Black Hills Powwow ran Friday, October 9 through Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Where was the 2026 Black Hills Powwow?
It took place at Summit Arena at The Monument, 444 Mt. Rushmore Road North in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Where are the 2026 winners listed?
Powwow Times has published the complete verified 2026 dance and singing results from the winners sheets supplied after the event.
Where can I find the archived Grand Entry and contest times?
Use the Powwow Times 2026 schedule archive and the organizer’s official schedule page.
Black Hills Powwow 2027
Not yet announced: The organizer has not published 2027 dates in the sources reviewed October 15, 2026. Follow the official Black Hills Powwow website and return to this durable guide for confirmed updates. Do not use the 2026 weekend as a 2027 date.
Official information
For future editions, confirm dates, ticket availability and contest details with the official Black Hills Powwow website before making travel plans.
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