Oglala Nation Wacipi & Rodeo 2023
Will be held on August 3, 4, 5, & 6, 2023
Men and Women’s Traditional Dance Contest Special
$1000.00 and Star Quilt for $1st place plus consolation prizes
Celebrating 67 years of marriage for Joe and Vivian Locust Sr.
VENDORS: Bob Palmier 605.867.8432
All vendors inside the gate all four days with (2) free passes, electricity, water and trash pick up will be provided.
$500.00 for all four days
ADMISSIONS: Cheryl Whistler 605.867.8417
$5.00 for a weekend pass
60 and over: Free
6 and under: Free
Will be held on August 3, 4, 5, & 6, 2023
- (5) Grand Entries beginning at 7:00 PM on Friday, August 4. 2023
- Flag Raising daily at 8:00 am
- FREE CAMPING, WATER and SHOWERS will be available
- 2 meals will be provided daily
- OGLALA NATION KICK OFF Wednesday August 2, 2023. Street Dance with a Chili and Fry Bread Contest
- HEALTH FAIR: Thursday, August 3, 2023 begins at 10 am. For more info: Bernadette at 605.867.1704
Info
Powwow details below.
Tyler Yellow Boy
Garfield Steele
Michael Carlow
Wendall Youngman Jr.
Cis Big Crow-Secretary/Wacipi Barbara Linehan-Secretary/Rodeo Jennifer Swallow-Treasurer Susan Kolb
Coordinator: Ace No Braid
Announcer: Chris Eagle Hawk
Co Announcer: Melvin Young Bear
Arena Director: Cory Reeder
Head Man Judge: Misun Mills
Head Woman Judge: Larrissa No Braid
Drum Keeper: Emanuel Black Bear
Flag Keeper: Ramon Bear Runner
Surround Sound: Rez Jams
COORDINATORS: Gayla Black Horn
Hand Games: Marlon Kelly
Activities: Tiny Decory
Head Cook: Kevin Steele
Security: OST Support Staff
Golden Age Men/Women: Ages 55 and Over
1st Place: $1000.00
2nd Place: $800.00
3rd Place: $700.00
4th Place: $600.00
5th Place: $500.00
6th Place: $400.00
7th Place: $300.00
(6) Categories in the following divisions:
SENIORS Ages 40-54
1st Place: $1000.00
2nd Place: $800.00
3rd Place: $700.00
4th Place: $600.00
5th Place: $500.00
6th Place: $400.00
7th Place: $300.00
ADULTS: Ages 18-39
1st Place: $1000.00
2nd Place: $800.00
3rd Place: $700.00
4th Place: $600.00
5th Place: $500.00
6th Place: $400.00
7th Place: $300.00
TEENS: Ages 13-17
1st Place: $350.00
2nd Place: $325.00
3rd Place: $300.00
4th Place: $275.00
5th Place: $250.00
JUNIORS: AGES 8-12
1st Place: $200.00
2nd Place: $175.00
3rd Place: $150.00
4th Place: $125.00
5th Place: $100.00
Chicken Dance: AGES 13 and Over
1st Place: $1000.00
2nd Place: $800.00
3rd Place: $700.00
4th Place: $600.00
5th Place: $500.00
TINY TOTS IN FULL REGALIA WILL BE PAID DAILY
AGES 7 AND UNDER
$30,000.00 in Drum Split (5) or more must be registered
Host Drums
Indian Hill, California
Stoney Park, Canada