Last verified: August 21, 2026. Event details can change; check the linked host or organizer source before travelling and again within 72 hours of each event.
Looking for a powwow this fall? This guide brings together publicly listed September and October 2026 powwows in Canada and the United States. It is a curated starting point, not a complete list. Dates, locations, admission details, and public access can change, so always follow the official source linked for each event.
Fall 2026 Powwows at a Glance
| Date | Event or host | Location | Official source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 4-6 | Elsipogtog Powwow | Elsipogtog Powwow Grounds, 1072 Route 510, Lower Main River, New Brunswick | Government of New Brunswick schedule | August 21, 2026 |
| September 11-13 | Bilijk Powwow | Bilijk Powwow Grounds, end of Church Street, Bilijk, New Brunswick | Government of New Brunswick schedule | August 21, 2026 |
| September 12-13 | Tjipogtotjg Powwow | Buctouche Powwow Grounds, 183 Reserve Road, Bouctouche, New Brunswick | Government of New Brunswick schedule | August 21, 2026 |
| September 26 | Fort Folly (Amlamgog) Youth Traditional Powwow | Dorchester Consolidated School, 18 Harrop Avenue, Dorchester, New Brunswick | Government of New Brunswick schedule | August 21, 2026 |
| September 18, noon-4 p.m. | 2026 CAMH Pow Wow presented by Shkaabe Makwa | TD Commons, Queen Street West and Shaw Street, Toronto, Ontario | CAMH event page | August 21, 2026 |
| September 30 | 5th Annual South Island Powwow | Royal Athletic Park, 1014 Caledonia Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia | Songhees Nation announcement | August 21, 2026 |
| September 11-13 | United Tribes International Powwow | Lone Star Veterans Arena, United Tribes Technical College, 3315 University Drive, Bismarck, North Dakota | Official event website | August 21, 2026 |
| September 11-12 | 56th Annual Coharie Indian Cultural Powwow | Coharie Tribal Grounds, 7531 N US Hwy 421, Clinton, North Carolina | Coharie Tribe calendar | August 21, 2026 |
| September 18-20 | 48th Annual Pow Wow, Guilford Native American Association | Greensboro Country Park, 3802 Jaycee Park Drive, Greensboro, North Carolina | GNAA organizer page | August 21, 2026 |
| September 25-27 | Lumbee Tribe Dance of the Harvest Moon Powwow 2026 | Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center, 638 Terry Sanford Drive, Maxton, North Carolina. Confirm before travelling: the 2026 date and venue are listed by the NC Department of Administration, while the Tribe’s event page still displays 2025 information. | NC Department of Administration | August 21, 2026 |
| October 2-4 | Meherrin Indian Tribe Powwow 2026 | Meherrin Tribal Grounds, 852 Hwy 11 N, Ahoskie, North Carolina | NC Department of Administration | August 21, 2026 |
| October 10-11 | 41st Annual Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation Powwow | 4902 Dailey Store Road, Burlington, North Carolina | Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation and NC event listing | August 21, 2026 |
| October 16-17 | Waccamaw Siouan Powwow 2026 | Waccamaw Siouan Tribal Ground, 286 Jacobs Loop Road, Bolton, North Carolina | NC Department of Administration | August 21, 2026 |
Before You Travel
- Open the official event or host-community page shortly before leaving. Weather, smoke, road conditions, venue needs, or community circumstances can change a schedule.
- Confirm whether the gathering welcomes the public and whether admission, registration, camping, parking, or tickets are required.
- Follow the direction of the MC, arena director, host, and posted signs. Protocols can differ between communities and events.
- Ask before photographing or recording people. Photography may be restricted during particular songs, moments, or ceremonies.
- Use the word regalia, not costume, when referring to what dancers wear.
- Plan for accessibility, weather, water, cash, seating, and accommodations before arrival.
Attending for the first time? Read our guide to attending your first powwow and our powwow travel guide.
How Powwow Times Verifies Listings
Powwow Times prioritizes information from host Nations and communities, official organizers, Indigenous tourism organizations, and government Indigenous-affairs calendars. Every listing should include a visible source and checked date. We do not copy a social post or third-party calendar without trying to confirm the information through the host or organizer.
A listing in this guide does not mean that every part of an event is open to visitors or photography. The host community’s current guidance always takes precedence.
Submit an Event or Correction
Are you an organizer or community representative? Contact Powwow Times with the official event name, host Nation or community, dates, location, public-access details, organizer link, and any photography or visitor guidance. Please also tell us if a listing has changed, been postponed, or been cancelled.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are all powwows open to the public?
No. Many powwows welcome visitors, but access and protocols are determined by the host. Confirm with the organizer before attending.
Can powwow dates change?
Yes. Schedules can change because of weather, travel conditions, community needs, venue availability, or other circumstances. Check the official source before travelling.
What should a first-time visitor bring?
Needs vary by event, but visitors often plan for seating, water, weather protection, cash for vendors, parking, and accommodations. Follow any venue-specific rules and the host’s guidance.
May visitors take photographs?
Photography rules differ. Listen to announcements, follow posted restrictions, and ask permission before photographing or recording an individual.
Last researched August 21, 2026. This page should be checked weekly through October 31, within 72 hours of each listed event, and whenever an organizer sends a correction.