Looking for a weekend event outside Edmonton? Powwow Dance Championships #2 takes over Red Deer Resort & Casino on Saturday, October 24, 2026, bringing elite powwow dancers, championship-calibre drums and one-on-one battles to Central Alberta.
A Central Alberta event worth the road trip
Red Deer is roughly about 156 km from Edmonton, making it a natural weekend destination. PDC #2 isn’t a three-day schedule you need to decipher. It is one focused night built around the moments powwow crowds love most: powerful songs, spotlights, elite dancers and head-to-head dance-offs.
Never been to a powwow? Start here
First-time guests are welcome. You don’t need to understand the categories before you arrive. You’ll get to discover the dancers, experience the drum and see why a close contest that turns into a one-on-one battle can electrify a room.
Make it a two-day experience
Come to Red Deer Friday, October 23 for the free Indigenous Market, then return Saturday for the championship. Red Deer Resort & Casino has accommodations and dining on the same property as the Events Centre, making it easy to build a weekend around the show.
Saturday night: PDC #2
- October 24, 2026
- 6:00 p.m.–midnight
- Red Deer Resort & Casino
- $35 general admission
- VIP seating near the stage
- VIP tables for eight
- Bullhorn Singers of Kainai Nation confirmed
See the complete PDC #2 event guide for more about the championship experience.
Watch Last Year’s Powwow Dance Championships
Want to see the championship experience before you come? Watch our previous event broadcast below for a look at the dancing, singing, competition and atmosphere — then experience PDC #2 live in Red Deer on October 24.
See it live this year: Powwow Dance Championships #2 is October 24, 2026 at Red Deer Resort & Casino. Get tickets and VIP options at PWTPowwow.com.
