The Las Vegas Paiute Tribe 34th Annual Snow Mountain Pow Wow takes place October 9–11, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The three-day gathering features contest dancing, Northern and Southern drums, specials, vendors and gourd dancing.
Snow Mountain Pow Wow 2026 Dates & Schedule
- Friday, October 9: Grand Entry at 7 PM
- Saturday, October 10: Grand Entry at 1 PM and 7 PM
- Sunday, October 11: Grand Entry at 1 PM
- Gourd Dance: Saturday and Sunday at 12 PM noon
Admission
Daily admission is $8 for a one-day pass or $12 for a three-day pass, according to the event poster.
Head Staff & Drums
- MC: Bart Powaukee
- Arena Director: Corey Reeder
- Head Judge: Nugget Bull Bear
- Head Gourd Dancer: Kenneth Cozad
- Southern Drum: Cozad
- Northern Drum: Battle Lake
- PA System: WarDance Live
Dance Categories
Contest categories are offered for Juniors (6–12), Teens (13–17), Junior Adults (18–33), Senior Adults (34–49) and Golden Age dancers (50+). Categories shown on the poster include Fancy, Jingle, Traditional, Grass, Chicken, Old Style Jingle, Contemporary Jingle, Northern Traditional and Southern Traditional.
Drum Contest
The combined Northern and Southern drum contest advertises prizes of $5,000 for first, $4,000 for second, $3,000 for third and $2,000 for fourth. Non-contesting drums are listed at $100 per session.
Specials
Specials listed include Red Dress, Men’s Southern Straight, Contemporary Team Dance, Traditional Team Dance, Teen Girls Jingle Side Step, and Men’s & Women’s Veteran Dance.
Vendor & Event Information
Vendor inquiries: Anita Taylor at 702-386-0280. General event contact: 702-910-2593 or powwow@lvpaiute.com. The event poster lists lvpaiutetribe.com/pow-wow and the Snow Mountain Powwow Facebook page for additional information.
Schedules, staff, contest details and other event information can change. Confirm final details with the organizers before travelling.
