80th Annual Shinnecock Powwow
September 4-7, 2025
Labor Day Weekend
100 Montauk Hwy, Southampton NY 11968
Come join us for the 80th 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. Experience the unique celebration of Native American traditions that only the Shinnecock Powwow can offer.
Thank You - Tabutne
To all of our sponsors.
$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
Schedule of Events
Subject to Change
Friday
3:00pm Gates Open
7:00pm Grand Entry
Friday Night Specials
Saturday & Sunday
10:00am Gates Open
10:30am The Blackbird Band
11:30am Kalpulli Huehuetlahtolli (Aztec Dancers)
12:15pm Welcoming Address
12:30pm Grand Entry/Flag/Honor/Veterans
Invocation
Lord’s Prayer Dance by Thunderbird Family
Lord’s Prayer in Algonquin (Andrea Godoy)
Dance Contests
5:00pm (Dinner Break Entertainment)
Matt Hunter
Hoop Dance
Audience Participation Dancing
The Blackbird Band
Polynesian Dancers (Sunday Only)
7:00pm Grand Entry
Retire Colors
Dance Competitions continue.
Monday
10:00am Gates Open
10:30am The Blackbird Band
11:30am Kalpulli Huehuetlahtolli (Aztec Dancers)
12:15pm Welcoming Address
12:30pm Grand Entry/Flag/Honor/Veterans
Invocation
Lord’s Prayer Dance by Thunderbird Family
Lord’s Prayer in Algonquin (Andrea Godoy)
Contest Runoffs
Social Dancing (Audience Participation)
Contest Winners Announced
Retire colors
SPECIALS
Saturday - MMIW Dedication
Saturday - Sobriety Honor Special
Sunday - Chief Red Fox
(Men’s Northern Traditional)
Sunday - Harriet “Princess Starleaf” Gumbs
(Women’s Northern Traditional)
Sunday - Mark K. Williams, Veterans Special
Monday - Nakea Perry (Men’s Eastern War)
Monday - Smoke Dance
Frequently asked questions
Directions
From Points North: NY State Thruway 87 South to Tappen Zee Bridge * Exit to Interstate 95 South to 295 * 295 To Throngs Neck Bridge * Cross Island Parkway Exit (camper or commercial vehicles take Clearview Expressway Exit) * Exit to Long Island Expressway 495 * See Directions from NYC below
From Points South: Interstate 95 North to George Washington Bridge to 295 to Throgs Neck Bridge * Stay in right lane of bridge * * Cross Island Parkway Exit (camper or commercial vehicles take Clearview Expressway Exit) * Exit to Long Island Expressway 495 * See Directions from NYC below
From New York City (NYC): Long Island Expressway 495 East to Exit 70 * Route 111 South to Sunrise Highway, Route 27 * Right on Exit 7, SUNY Stony Brook University * Left at light follow for 1/2 mile then make a right onto West Gate Road * Follow signs to the Powwow Grounds
From Points East: Montauk Highway, Route 27A west through Southampton VIllage * Follow the signs to the Powwow Grounds
By Train or Bus: Long Island Railroad to Southampton Train Station or Hampton Jitney to Southampton Station * Take Powwow Shuttle Bus. Taxis are available at Southampton Bus Station.
By Plane: MacArthur Airport, Islip New York * south to Sunrise Highway, Route 27 * Right on Exit 7, SUNY Stony Brook University * Left at light follow for 1/2 mile then make a right onto West Gate Road * Follow signs to the Powwow Grounds
From Connecticut/Orient Point Ferry: Take Route 25 West to Route 105 South to Route 24 * Left at Route 24 * South to Sunrise Highway, Route 27 * Right on Exit 7, SUNY Stony Brook University * Left at light follow for 1/2 mile then make a right onto West Gate Road * Follow signs to the Powwow Grounds
