Numaga Indian Days: Powwow & Handgames

Numaga Indian Days is open to the public. Everyone is welcome to attend. Moreover, if you’re just spectating, we want to see you try powwow dancing during the inter-tribal songs.

This FREE, FAMILY FRIENDLY event features indigenous champion dancers from all over North America to compete. Famous powwow singers and drummers who contend for the victory title; 1st place in the drum contest; to include a total purse of $18,000 in cash prizes. Additionally, professional handgame players, traditional gamblers, battling bones to cash in as Champions.

Besides the memorable powwow entertainment, over 50 vendors will sell Indian Tacos, traditional native food, stunning handcrafted silverwork, beadwork, baskets and other American Indian art.

You can visit the Rib-Cook Off and then come to the powwow or check us out on your way back from Burning Man.
Bring your own chairs (bleacher space limited), shade canopy, water, and cash for vendors. Be prepared for warm, dusty weather during the day and cold evenings. Dry camping is also available at powwow grounds with showers provided.