46th Annual Labor Day Powwow
Countdown to Powwow
August 29 - 31, 2025
Public Welcome!
Location: 3509 72nd Street, Tacoma WA 98443
View on Google Maps: Click HERE
Vendor Application
Please Note: Vender Application is CLOSED
Vendor form must be complete, signed, and submitted to the arts and crafts coordinator in advance to set up.
Full payment, if applicable, is due prior to set up.
Dance and Drum Competition Prize
Puyallup Tribal Royalty Contest
Native American Vendors
Native American Food Booths
Arena Staff and Head Staff
Head Man: Donovan Abbey
Mandan, Hidatsa
Mandaree, SD
Head Woman: Caspie Abbey
Crow Nation, Fort Peck, & Dakota Sioux,
Mandaree, ND
Head Drum Judge: Spazzin DeWitt
California
Head Dance Judge: Amber Old Horn
Apsaalooke/Crow
Agency, MT
MC: Don Racine
Whiteclay and Blackfeet Tribe
Ft. Belknap, MT
MC: Aaron Jim
Yakama Tribe
Toppenish, WA
AD: Solomon ScabbyRobe
Yakama Tribe
Tacoma, WA
Asst AD: Nugget Bull Bear
Blackfoot Siksika Nations
Alberta, Canada
Committee Specials
Men’s Fancy, Women’s, Old Style Fancy, Men’s Chicken, Teen Girls All- Around, 17 & Under Orange Dress Special, Hand Drum Contest
Tentative Schedule of Events
Sr. Princess Outgoing Royalty Special
16+ Switch Up Special (5 places).
Outgoing Royalty Specials
Jr. Warrior & Jr. Princess – Orange Regalia “MS Awareness” Jr. Division 7-12 Open Special.
3 places plus giveaway.
Sr. Adult Age 35-54
Men’s Traditional, Men’s Grass, Men’s Old-Style Grass, Men’s Fancy, Men’s Chicken
Women’s Traditional, Women’s Old-Style Jingle, Women’s Jingle, Women’s Fancy
Junior Adult Age 18-34
Men’s Traditional, Men’s Grass, Men’s Old-Style Grass, Men’s Fancy, Men’s Chicken
Women’s Traditional, Women’s Old-Style Jingle, Women’s Jingle, Women’s Fancy
Prize Money
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Drum Contest
1st Place – $15,000
2nd Place – $12,000
3rd Place – $10,000
4th Place – $8,000
5th Place – $6,000
6th Place – $2,000
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Sr. Princess Outgoing Special (16 +)
1 Place – 8th Generation Blanket
2nd Place – Beaded Key Chains
3rd Place – Jewelry
4th Place – Travel Snacks
5th Place – Cash
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Outgoing Royalty Specials
1st Place – $300
2nd Place – $200
3rd Place – $100
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Sr. Golden: Age 65+
1st Place – $1,000
2nd Place – $800
3rd Place – $600
4th Place – $400
5th Place – $200
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Jr. Golden: Age 55+
1st Place – $1,000
2nd Place – $800
3rd Place – $600
4th Place – $400
5th Place – $200
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Sr. Adult: Age 35-54
1st Place – $1,000
2nd Place – $800
3rd Place – $600
4th Place – $400
5th Place – $200
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Jr. Adult: Age 18 - 34
1st Place – $1,000
2nd Place – $800
3rd Place – $600
4th Place – $400
5th Place – $200
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Teen: Age 13-17
1st Place – $500
2nd Place – $450
3rd Place – $600
4th Place – $400
5th Place – $200
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Juniors: Age 6-12
1st Place – $300
2nd Place – $200
3rd Place – $150
4th Place – $100
Media Library
46th Annual Labor Day Powwow Save the Date Poster
46th Annual Labor Day Powwow Prize Poster
For more information contact Lydia Butler-Smith :
PHONE:
(253) 229-7150
2024- 45th Annual Puyallup Tribal Labor Day Powwow Photo Gallery
Reminder
No alcohol or drugs permitted on the grounds, no dogs, no bikes, no skateboards, children must be accompanied by an adult, 24-Hour security
Enforcement by the Puyallup Tribal police