San Juan College Contest Pow Wow

The 2025 Gourd Dance & Intertribal Powwow will take place within the Health & Human Performance Center Gymnasium at San Juan College on Saturday, April 5th from 10:00am-10:00pm.

The event will feature a Native Arts & Crafts Fair, food vendors, dancing, music and activities for all ages. Mark your calendars now to attend this celebration of the spirit of unity, heritage and the richness of Native and Indigenous traditions. 

“We are excited to host the Gourd Dance and Intertribal Powwow in the HHPC gymnasium this year,” said Brandon Ashley, Director of the Native American Center. “This change ensures a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all attendees, no matter the weather.” The Powwow is a vibrant celebration of Native culture, bringing together dancers, drummers, and spectators from across the Four Corners region and beyond. This year’s event will feature powerful drum performances by the Northern Host Drum: Iron Bear from Table Mesa, NM, representing Cree, Pueblo and Navajo traditions, and the Southern Host Drum, Smoke Stack from Dooalkaii, NM, proudly carrying the rhythms of the Dine' people. Admission is free, and the day’s events run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., featuring:

• Gourd Dance – starting at 12 p.m.
• Intertribal Powwow – Grand Entry at 6 p.m.
• Native Arts and Crafts Fair
• Delicious traditional and contemporary foods
• Family-friendly activities for all ages
• No outside lawn chairs will be permitted