47th Annual Labor Day Powwow
Countdown to Powwow
September 4-6, 2026
Saturday Grand Entry: 12 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday Grand Entry: 12 p.m.
Salmon Bake: Saturday, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Public Welcome!
Location: 3509 72nd Street, Tacoma WA 98443
View on Google Maps: Click HERE
Vendor Application
FEES:
10×10 Booth: $150
10×20 Booth: $250
10×30 Booth: $350
10×40/20×20 Booth: $450
All Non-Profit Booths are free
Payment Types Accepted: Cash or Cashier’s Checks
(NO MONEY ORDERS OR PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED)
Checks are payable to:
Puyallup Tribe of Indians
Attn: Lydia Butler-Smith
Mailing Address:
3002 Duct Cho St.
Tacoma, WA 98404
Physical Address:
3001 Puyalupabsh St.
Tacoma, WA 98404
If you have any questions, please contact Amenda Butler-Smith via phone at (253) 229-7613 or Lydia Butler-Smith at (253) 229-7150.
Arena Staff and Head Staff
Arena Director:
Solomon Scabbyrobe
Asst. Arena Director:
Dillon Begay
Yakama, WA.
MC: Marty Thurman
Shawnee
Oklahoma
MC: Cory Reeder
Anadarko, OK
Head Man Dancer:
Bucky Old Elk
Crow Agency, MT
Head Lady Dancer:
Aiyana Desnomie
Peepeekisis Cree Nation
Canada
Head Singing Judge:
Jay Dustybull
St. Mary Lake, MT
Head Dance Judge:
Nelson Baker
Newtown, ND
Committee Specials
Men’s Fancy, Men’s Old Style Grass, Men’s Chicken, 17u Teen Boys All-Around, Women’s Fancy, Women’s Old Style Jingle.
Head Staff Specials
Head Woman’s Women’s Jingle Special — 1st place: $1,000, star quilt and gift; four consolation prizes of $200, a blanket and gift. Bucky Old Elk’s Couples Special — men and women.
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. Golden (Age - 65+)
1st Place – $1,200
2nd Place – $1,000
3rd Place – $800
4th Place – $600
5th Place – $400
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Jr. Golden (Age - 55+)
1st Place – $1,200
2nd Place – $1,000
3rd Place – $800
4th Place – $600
5th Place – $400
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Teen (Age - 13-17)
1st Place – $500
2nd Place – $450
3rd Place – $400
4th Place – $200
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Juniors (Age - 6-12)
1st Place – $300
2nd Place – $200
3rd Place – $150
4th Place – $100
Media Library
47th Annual Labor Day Powwow Save the Date Poster
47th Annual Labor Day Powwow Royalty sign up Poster
47th Annual Labor Day Powwow Prize Money Poster
Schedule
For more information contact Lydia Butler-Smith or Lauren Butler
Lauren Butler
Phone: 253-405-2962
2025 - 46th Annual Puyallup Tribal Labor Day Powwow Photo Gallery
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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