CATEGORIES
All contestants must register by 5pm on Saturday, August 30. No Exceptions.
Juniors (Ages 6-12)
Boys: Fancy, Grass, Traditional, Straight
Girls: Fancy Shawl, Jingle, Southern/Northern
Cloth, Southern/Northern Buckskin
$200, $150, $100, $75
Teens (Ages 13-17)
Boys: Fancy, Grass, Traditional, Straight
Girls: Fancy Shawl, Jingle, Southern/Northern
Cloth, Southern/Northern Buckskin combined
$400, $300, $200, $100
Adults (Ages 18-49)
Men: Southern Fancy, Northern Fancy, Grass,
Straight, Traditional, Chicken
Women: Southern Cloth, Northern Cloth, Southern
Buckskin, Northern Buckskin, Jingle, Fancy Shawl
$1,000, $800, $600, $400, $200
Senior Adults (Ages 50-64)
Men: Southern combined, Northern combined
Women: Southern combined, Northern combined
$1,000, $800, $600, $400, $200
Golden Age Adults (Ages 65+)
Men: Combined
Women: Combined
$1,000, $800, $600, $400, $200
SPECIAL CONTESTS
All contestants must register by 5pm on Saturday, August 30. No Exceptions.
Men’s Fancy Dance - $1,000
Men’s Switch Dance - $500
Women’s Switch Dance - $500
Men’s Team Dance - $1,000
Women’s Team Dance - $1,000
49 Drum Contest (after Saturday evening session)
$1,000, $800, $600, $500, $300
Hand Drum Contest
$600, $500, $400, $300, $200
Tiny Tots (Ages 5 and Under)
The 53rd Annual Barona Powwow will be held
Friday, August 29 through Sunday, August 31, 2025
at the Barona Sports Complex on the
Barona Indian Reservation.
ADMISSION IS FREE AND THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME!
Friday, August 29 • Saturday, August 30 • Sunday, August 31
CONTEST DANCING IN ALL CATEGORIES!
** All contestants must register by 5pm on Saturday August 30**
No Exceptions.
DRY CAMPING PERMITTED!
ALL DRUMS AND DANCERS WELCOME!
Fri., August 31
Gourd Dancing - 6pm
Grand Entry - 8pm
Sat., September 1* and
Sun., September 2
Gourd Dancing - 1pm and 6pm
Grand Entry - 3pm and 8pm
*49 contest after Saturday eve session
Fri., August 30
Gourd Dancing - 6pm
Grand Entry - 8pm
Sat., August 31
FunRun 5K - 7am
Gourd Dancing - 12:30pm and 6pm
Grand Entry - 2pm and 8pm
49 Drum Contest
(after Saturday Evening Session)
Sun., September 1
Gourd Dancing - 12:30pm and 6pm
Grand Entry - 2pm and 8pm
HEAD STAFF
2025-2026 Princess
Clara Milligan
Arena Director
Pat Moore and John Arkeketa
Head Judge
Clifton Goodwill
Head Man Dancer
Mason Bighorse
Head Woman Dancer
Brennah Wahweotten
Head Gourd Dancer
Walter Ahhaitty
Head Boy Dancer
Ares Arnold
Head Girl Dancer
Kassidi Phoenix
Host Southern Drum
White Tail Boyz
Host Northern Drum
Little Bear
Emcees
Thom Phillips and Harold Hill
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Vendor Information
Food Booth
$500 for the weekend
Craft Booth
$500 for the weekend
Vendor Check-In
Friday, August 29
8am–4pm and 6:30pm–8pm
Questions?
Contact: Cilla Houser 619-742-9022
Showers
Available at Recreation Center
Friday: 4pm-8pm
Saturday, Sunday: 7am-11am, 4pm-8pm
Monday: 7am-11am
Hotel Information
Barona Resort & Casino
(No one under the age of 18 permitted on property)
Powwow Rate: $119/night, plus tax
Code: TPOW919
Reservations: 619-443-2300
BARONA TRIBAL OFFICE:
(619) 443-6612
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
DIRECTIONS
The Powwow is held at the Barona Sports Complex on the Barona Indian Reservation.
The complex is located approximately 1 mile to the north of the Barona Casino entry on Wildcat Canyon.
Shuttles from the Barona Casino will be available.
The Barona Band of Mission Indians would like to express our sincere appreciation to our generous
Sponsors who have helped make the 53rd Annual Powwow possible:
