79th Annual Shinnecock Powwow
August 29 - September 1, 2025
Labor Day Weekend
100 Montauk Hwy, Southampton NY 11968
Come join us for the 79th Annual Shinnecock Indian Powwow this Labor Day Weekend! As a top-five powwow of the year by Powwows.com, we are proud to offer cultural and traditional experiences like no other. Native arts, crafts, and food will all be available for attendees to enjoy, and our vibrant community of dancers and drummers from across Indian Country will showcase their passion and skill. Get your tickets today and experience the unique celebration of Native American traditions that only the Shinnecock Powwow can offer.
Ticket Available Soon!
$20 per adult
$10 for children between the ages of 5-12, seniors over 65, and military personnel with ID
Free admission for children under the age of 5
Cash or Credit Accepted at the Gate for entry
Free Parking
Drug and Alcohol Free Event
No Pets Except Service Animals with documentation
No drones allowed
Drum & Dance Contests & Dance Specials with over $50,000 in Prize Money
Open
Friday 3pm-11pm
Saturday, Sunday - 10am-11pm
Monday 10am-6pm
Sunset Fire Lighting
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Grand Entry
7pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday
12:30pm Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Driving: Use 100 Montauk Hwy, Southampton, NY 11968 in your GPS. When you arrive at the Shinnecock Indian Reservation, follow the signs.
Rail: The Long Island Railroad has a stop in Southampton, only 3.3 miles away from the powwow grounds. We will run a shuttle to and from the train station.
Bus: Coming from NYC? Check out Hampton Jitney to the Southampton location. Cabs can bring you to the reservation.
Join Us in Supporting this Rich Tradition
As we prepare for the 79th Annual Shinnecock Powwow, we invite you to contribute financially to make this event even more meaningful. Your support will allow us to continue providing a culturally rich family event while accommodating the increasing number of visitors and participants. By choosing to become a sponsor, you will be making a tangible difference in the preservation and celebration of Native American heritage.
Dance and Drum Contests
Golden Age (50+) & Adult (18-49)
(Traditional, Northern, Southern, Eastern War, Eastern Blanket, Grass, Jingle, Fancy)
1st - $1000
2nd - $600
3rd - $400
4th - $200
Juniors (13-17)
(Traditional, Grass, Jingle, Fancy, Shawl)
1st - $500
2nd - $300
3rd - $200
4th - $100
Kids (5-12)
(Traditional, Grass, Jingle, Fancy, Shawl)
1st - $100
2nd - $75
3rd - $50
4th - $25
Drums
1st - $10,000
2nd - $8,000
3rd - $6,000
4th - $4,000
