Quick answer: The 2026 Hunting Moon Pow Wow takes place October 16-18 at the Baird Center, 400 West Wisconsin Avenue, in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Admission is free and open to everyone.
Last verified September 2, 2026. Event details can change. Confirm with the official organizer before travelling and check again within 72 hours of the gathering.
Hunting Moon Pow Wow 2026 quick facts
| Dates | October 16-18, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Baird Center |
| Address | 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI |
| Host | Forest County Potawatomi Community |
| Admission | Free |
| Youth rule | Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult |
What to expect
Hunting Moon brings dancers, drum groups and singers from across the country to Milwaukee for three days of competition, visiting and celebration. The gathering has called Milwaukee home for more than a decade.
The official site lists dance competitions, drum and singing competitions, participant registration and vendor information. Its detailed live-schedule page was still displaying the prior year’s schedule when checked, so Powwow Times is not repeating unconfirmed 2026 session times.
Schedule highlights
- Friday, October 16: opening day; confirm doors and Grand Entry times on the official site.
- Saturday, October 17: full competition day; use the organizer’s current schedule.
- Sunday, October 18: final competition and closing day; times remain subject to change.
Visitor etiquette and planning
Follow the masters of ceremonies and event staff. They will announce schedule changes, photography restrictions, when guests should stand, and when visitors are invited to dance. Ask permission before taking close photographs of people, do not enter the arena unless invited, and never touch regalia or cultural items without permission.
- Check parking, bag, chair and venue rules on the organizer’s site.
- Allow extra time for entry and parking.
- Bring water or weather protection only where venue rules allow.
- Support Native artists and food vendors when available.
- Confirm accessibility arrangements directly with the venue.
First visit? Start with What Is a Powwow?, the first-time visitor guide, and the Fall Powwows 2026 schedule.
Official information
Powwow Times summarized the public information above from the official Hunting Moon Pow Wow website. The organizer’s announcement controls if dates, times, admission, registration or venue rules change.
