Quick answer: The Redding Rancheria Stillwater Pow Wow took place October 2-4, 2026, at Redding Rodeo Grounds in Redding, California. The free, public gathering featured Ozuye of North Dakota as Host Drum and Red Hoop of Nevada as Guest Drum.
Event status: The 2026 gathering is complete. This page preserves the verified schedule and visitor information as an archive. Redding Rancheria has not announced 2027 dates on the sources checked October 18, 2026.
Last verified October 18, 2026. Published schedule details differed on the Sunday Grand Entry time; the source note below preserves that discrepancy rather than presenting an uncertain time as settled.
Redding Rancheria Stillwater Pow Wow 2026 quick facts
| Dates | October 2-4, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Redding Rodeo Grounds |
| Address | 715 Auditorium Drive, Redding, CA |
| Host | Redding Rancheria |
| Host Drum | Ozuye of North Dakota |
| Guest Drum | Red Hoop of Nevada |
| Admission | Free |
| Friday Grand Entry | 7 p.m. |
| Saturday Grand Entries | 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. |
| Sunday Grand Entry | Published as noon on the event website; a later Redding Rancheria announcement listed 1 p.m. |
What to expect
Redding Rancheria has hosted the Stillwater Pow Wow since 1991. The 2026 gathering was identified as its 32nd year and featured dancers, drums, Native artists, food and cultural learning.
2026 drums and competition program
Redding Rancheria’s public event announcement named Ozuye of North Dakota as Host Drum and Red Hoop of Nevada as Guest Drum. It listed Junior, Teen, Adult and Golden Age competition categories in Fancy, Grass, Jingle and Traditional dance, along with a drum contest, spotlight contests and all-around contests.
The public event listing says smoking, drugs and alcohol are not allowed. Camping and nearby rooms are limited, so visitors travelling from outside Redding should make plans early.
Schedule highlights
- Friday, October 2: gates open at 4 p.m.; Grand Entry at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, October 3: gates open at 9 a.m.; Grand Entries at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- Sunday, October 4: gates opened at 9 a.m.; the event website listed Grand Entry at noon, while Redding Rancheria’s later announcement listed 1 p.m.
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 verified the archived event details against the official Stillwater Pow Wow event information and Redding Rancheria’s 2026 public announcement. Those sources differed on Sunday’s Grand Entry time, so both published times are recorded above.
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