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Inter-tribal Pow Wow 2025

Saturday, October 11, 2025

11:30 am - 6:30 pm  |  Harvey Hill at Dix Park

Hosted in partnership with indigenous community organizers, Dix Park Conservancy and City of Raleigh.

Experience a day of competition dancing, music, vendors, and fun showcasing the incredible legacy and culture of Indigenous communities living in North Carolina today.

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Vendor Application

Dix Park is now accepting applications for the 2025 event!

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  • Native American's cultural dance
  • Native American Dancers
  • Native American Vendor
  • Native American Dancers
  • Native American Dancers
  • Native American Dancers
  • Native American Dancers
  • Native American Dancers
  • Native American Dancers
  • Native American Dancers
  • Clay turtles with Native American Designs
  • Native American Vendors
  • Native American Dancers
  • Native American Dancers
  • Native American Dancers

Event Details

2024 Lineup

Head Dancers

Nakya Leviner & Stevie Leviner

Host Drums

Smokey River

Special Performance

Mack Mckinney & Co

Head Staff

Arena Directors: John Oxendine & Reggie Brewer
Tabulators: Gwen Richardson & LaDonna Richardson
Emcees: Sandon Jacobs & Sharon Harris Berrun

2024 Competition Details

Tribal Citizens and Native Dancers & Drummers from across the state are invited  to sign up for the competitions.

On-site Registration: 9:00 - 11:30 am

Prizes awarded by the Dix Park Conservancy

Adult (18+), Teen (ages 13-17), Junior (ages 5-12), Tiny Tots (ages 0-4) 

Men's Adult/Teen/Junior

  • Grass
  • Traditional
  • Fancy

Women's Adult/Teen/Junior

  • Jingle
  • Traditional (Northern/Southern)
  • Fancy

Golden Age Men's & Women's

  • All dance styles

Tiny Tots

  • Young Native children and toddlers are welcome to dance freely

Adult & Golden Age

1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $300
3rd Place: $200

Teen

1st Place: $250
2nd Place: $150
3rd Place: $100

Junior

1st Place: $100
2nd Place: $75
3rd Place: $50

1st Place: $800
2nd Place: $600
3rd Place: $400
4th Place: $200

2024 Event Schedule

9:00 - 11:30 AM    Native Dance Competition Registration
12:00 PM    Grand Entry Opening Ceremony
1:00 PM     Intertribal Dancing
1:30 PM     Tiny Tots
1:40 PM     Juniors Competition Dancing
2:00 PM     Drum Competition
2:30 PM     Teens Competition Dancing
3:00 PM     Golden Age Competition Dancing
3:30 PM     Speakers/Introduction of Mark McKinny & Co
3:35 PM     Mark McKinny & Co.
4:15 PM     Inter-Tribal Dancing
4:30 PM     Dance Showcase
5:00 PM     Adult Competition Dancing
5:30 PM     Social Dancing
6:00 PM     Announcement of Winners
6:30 PM     Closing Songs

2025 Event Vendors

Coming Soon...

Vendor Application

2024 Event Sponsors

Pow Wow Sponsors

Know Before You Go

  • Sunscreen, hats and a re-fillable water bottle
  • Bug spray and wear closed-toe shoes
  • Camp chairs and blankets
  • Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed
  • Please come prepared for the weather and be mindful of staying hydrated and protected from the sun. 
  • Walking will be necessary in and around the event area. Please note, portions of the event have uneven surfaces. 
  • If there is inclement weather, the event will be canceled and we will post alerts on social media and dixpark.org.

Indoor restrooms are available at the Stone Houses and at the Chapel from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Additional portable restrooms are on-site, too. 

  • Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome, but please use your best judgement to determine if your pooch will enjoy the crowd and noise.

Driving

  • Via Western Boulevard: Enter at S. Boylan Avenue or Hunt Drive
  • Via Centennial Parkway: Enter at Blair Drive

Parking

  • Follow event signs
  • See map below for recommended event parking.

Biking or Walking

  • Via Rocky Branch Greenway: Enter at S. Boylan Avenue
  • Via Centennial Bikeway Connector: Enter at Blair Drive

Dix Park continues to strive to be accessible and welcoming for visitors, including those with disabilities. Currently, portions of Dix Park, including some areas where programs and events occur, have uneven surfaces and are not fully accessible. Accessibility is a primary focus for early park improvements and all future planning and development.

Parking: Accessible parking spaces are available in all lots.

Restrooms: Indoor accessible restrooms are available at the Stone Houses and the Chapel. Accessible port-a-johns are located at the Big Field and Flowers Field. 

Programs and events: Raleigh Parks Inclusion Services works with community members to support participation. To request a program modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please complete and submit the Accommodation Request Form or contact Inclusion Services staff at 919-996-2147 or ParksInclusion@raleighnc.gov.

Questions?

Contact Dix Park Staff at 919-996-3255 or events@dixpark.org