Events
Dates: October 18, 2024 - January 22, 2025
Location:
Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center, 10209 Main Street, Fairfax, Virginia 22030, USA (View on Map)
This traveling exhibit from the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation uses large-scale reproductions of historic maps, photos, and explanatory text to show how America looked before the journey of Lewis and Clark, and what it looked like after. Using cutting-edge scientific techniques and methods as old as humanity, they...
https://www.fairfaxva.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/20756/309
Dates: November 25, 2024 - July 25, 2025
Location:
Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, North Main Street, Chamberlain, SD, USA (View on Map)
WĂłuĆspe â Education celebrates the profound relationship between Native American students and their mentors, viewed through an artistic perspective. The exhibition emphasizes an artistic perspective, showcasing pieces past and present of St. Josephâs Indian School alongside the works of established Native American artists. The exhibition emphasizes the sharing of cultural heritage,...
Dates: December 1, 2024 - March 25, 2025
Location:
6717 Highway 12 West PO Box 995 Lolo, MT 58947 (View on Map)
Pop! Goes the Expedition dives into the theme of Lewis & Clark in art & popular culture. More than 50 books and objects, as well as 17 original and reproduction works of art, will be on display from November 29th, 2024- March 25th, 2025. The exhibit includes reproductions of some...
Date: January 16, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm
Location:
120 S Last Chance Gulch St, Helena, MT, USA (View on Map)
How long have people lived in the place we now know as Montana? When did they arrive? Where did they come from? Archaeologists have spent the last century working with Montanaâs Indigenous peoples to try to answer these questions. While researchers have learned a great deal about the origins of...
Date: January 17, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm
Location:
3830 North Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA (View on Map)
How successful was the Lewis & Clark Expedition? Did the expedition meet President Jeffersonâs expectations? These are questions to be tackled on January 17 by Lewis and Clark expert Dr. David Peck. Attend his talk at the Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West, Scottsdale, Ariz. Meanwhile, on January 18,...
Date: January 18, 2025
Location:
Fontenelle Forest, Bellevue Boulevard North, Bellevue, NE, USA (View on Map)
The volunteer Land Stewardship crew meets on select Saturday mornings to work on various projects. Anyone is welcome to join, even if itâs just one time. Bring the family and get some hard work done with us! Projects, start time, and location will be announced via email blast 10 days...
https://fontenelleforest.org/event/land-stewardship-volunteer-work-days-2025/2025-01-18/
Date: January 18, 2025
Time: 11:00 am
Location:
6717 U.S. 12, Lolo, MT 59847, USA (View on Map)
The SĂ©liĆĄ-Qá»ispĂ© Culture Committee was created in 1974 in response to the urgent concern of many traditional elders that strong action was needed to ensure that younger generations would carry on the culture. The SĂ©liĆĄ-Qá»ispĂ© Culture Committee is a group of culturally knowledgeable elders whose wise oversight and directions shape...
Date: January 18, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm
Location:
200 S 10th St, Atchison, Kansas, USA (View on Map)
Annual Meeting and presentation from Charles and Sara Robinson aka Steve and Suzanne Germes, using their unique historical character interpretation skills will bring the period of âBleeding Kansasâ to life illustrating how Kansas became the 34th State. The KansasâNebraska Act of 1854 allowed settlers in Kansas Territory to vote on...
Date: January 18, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm
Location:
Western Spirit: Scottsdaleâs Museum of the West, North Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ, USA (View on Map)
This program is a fast paced, thoroughly illustrated journey through various theories of Lewisâs mysterious demise, including both the key medical theories as well as Dr. Marti Peckâs psychological analysis of Lewis. Dr. David Peck covers key medical information and assesses past medical theories regarding Lewisâs death. About the Authors...
https://westernspirit.org/project/so-hard-to-die-the-mysterious-death-of-meriwether-lewis/
Date: January 18, 2025
Time: 10:00 am
Location:
Lewis & Clark Exploratory Center, Darden Towe Park, Charlottesville, VA, USA (View on Map)
The Lewis & Clark Exploratory Center in Charlottesville, Va., will host on January 18 a tour of its replica of the keelboat used by the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The event, which includes a presentation on the history of the original boat, goes from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Eastern...
Date: January 19, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm
Location:
900 Larsen Park Road Sioux City, IA (View on Map)
On Sunday, January 19, at 2:00pm, join us as Brian Buckmeier and Darren Maurer discuss their âDinosaurs of the Hell Creekâ museum exhibit that will be at the Sioux City Museum from Feb. 1 to July 31. Admission is free; reception to follow. The pair have been hunting and digging...
Date: January 25, 2025
Time: 11:00 am
Location:
6717 U.S. 12, Lolo, MT 59847, USA (View on Map)
Fred Cooper was a smokejumper from 1962 to 1967 in Washington and Oregon. After graduating from Oregon State University, he had a career in human resources with the USFS. He is a smokejumper historical researcher and a board member of the National Smokejumper Association. His book, Smokejumper Experiment details the...
Date: January 26, 2025
Time: 3:00 pm
Location:
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA (View on Map)
Jay H. Buckley, a well-known historian of the early American West, will give a free online Zoom presentation on January 26 about the history of the Rocky Mountain Rendezvous Era from 1825 to 1840. His presentation is the inaugural commemoration of the bicentennial anniversary in 2025 of the start of...
Dates: January 27, 2025 - February 5, 2025
Location:
Sinte Gleska University, Antelope Lake Circle, Mission, SD, USA (View on Map)
The Annual Founders Wacipi at Sinte Gleska University in Mission, South Dakota, is a vibrant celebration deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Lakota people. It is traditionally held during the university's Founders Week, which typically takes place in late January or early February. This eagerly anticipated event...
Date: February 1, 2025
Time: 11:00 am
Location:
6717 U.S. 12, Lolo, MT 59847, USA (View on Map)
A favorite at Winter Storytelling, Sneed Collard graduated with honors in marine biology from the University of California at Berkeley and earned a masterâs in scientific instrumentation from U.C. Santa Barbara. To research and write his nonfiction books, he has traveled to Australia, Costa Rica, Southeast Asia, South America, and...
Dates: February 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Location:
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, USA (View on Map)
âDinosaurs of the Hell Creekâ museum exhibit will be at the Sioux City Museum from Feb. 1 to July 31. Darren Maurer is a nationally known artist/illustrator and adventure seeker. Maurer gained wide recognition for his work with Ducks Unlimited, where he won a record six times and was Iowa...
Dates: February 2, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Location:
Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, North Main Street, Chamberlain, SD, USA (View on Map)
Voices of Resilience: Contemporary Native American Women Artists invites viewers to engage with the strength and creativity of Native American women. The exhibition fosters a deeper understanding of their roles as innovators and leaders within the art community and their cultures, celebrating the rich tapestry of their experience and the...
https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/voices-of-resilience-exhibition/
Date: February 6, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm
Location:
Missouri History Museum, Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO, USA (View on Map)
Join Andrew W. Hahn, local author and executive director of the Campbell House Museum, for this presentation about his new book, which charts the growth of St. Louis from its founding in the 1700s to the present day. Mapping St. Louis: A History of the Gateway City in 40 Rare Maps interweaves maps...
Date: February 8, 2025
Time: 11:00 am
Location:
6717 U.S. 12, Lolo, MT 59847, USA (View on Map)
Thomas Jeffersonâs Corps of Discovery included Captains Lewis and Clark and a crew of 28 men to chart a route from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean. All the crew but one volunteered for the mission. York, the enslaved man taken on the journey, did not choose to go. Yorkâs...
Date: February 8, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm
Location:
Falls of the Ohio State Park, West Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, USA (View on Map)
As an official stop on the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, we offer the National Parkâs Lewis & Clark Junior Ranger program. It comes with a J. R. activity booklet, and participants (geared for age 7 to 13) will get a Junior Ranger pin after filling the activity booklet...
https://fallsoftheohio.org/our-events/lewis-clark-junior-ranger-program-3/
Date: February 8, 2025
Time: 10:00 am
Location:
Lewis & Clark Exploratory Center, 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, Virginia (View on Map)
The Lewis & Clark Exploratory Center in Charlottesville, Va., will host on February 8 a tour of its replica of the keelboat used by the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The event, which includes a presentation on the history of the original boat, goes from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Eastern...
Date: February 8, 2025
Location:
Casconeâs Italian Restaurant, 3733 North Oak, Kansas City, Mo. (View on Map)
Rich Lawsonâthe most knowledgeable person about the Lewis and Clark Expeditionâs time on the Missouri River near what is now the National Historic Landmark village of Arrow Rock, Mo.âwill give a February 8 presentation at the annual combined meeting of the Southern Prairie Region and Missouri-Kansas Riverbend Chapter of the...
Date: February 15, 2025
Location:
Fontenelle Forest, Bellevue Boulevard North, Bellevue, NE, USA (View on Map)
The volunteer Land Stewardship crew meets on select Saturday mornings to work on various projects. Anyone is welcome to join, even if itâs just one time. Bring the family and get some hard work done with us! Projects, start time, and location will be announced via email blast 10 days...
https://fontenelleforest.org/event/land-stewardship-volunteer-work-days-2025/2025-01-18/
Date: February 15, 2025
Time: 11:00 am
Location:
6717 U.S. 12, Lolo, MT 59847, USA (View on Map)
Anthropologist Sally Thompson is an experienced workshop leader whose career in the Rocky Mountains and American Southwest has spanned more than four decades. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Colorado in 1980, the same year she moved to Missoula. She has worked as an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, educator, filmmaker,...
Date: February 22, 2025
Time: 11:00 am
Location:
6717 U.S. 12, Lolo, MT 59847, USA (View on Map)
Now entering its 22nd year, the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival is the premier venue for non-fiction film in the American West. The upcoming festival will take place February 14-23, 2025. Big Sky offers an ideal setting for filmmakers to premiere new work and develop lasting relationships with fellow filmmakers...
Date: February 22, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm
Location:
Campus Martius Museum, 2nd Street, Marietta, OH, USA (View on Map)
Join us at Campus Martius Museum on February 22, 2025 for an evening of dinner and death with some of your favorite historical celebs, courtesy of Paskawych Entertainment. Doors open at 5:30, dinner at 6:00 PM. You are cordially invited to dine at Campus Martius Museum on the evening of...
Date: March 1, 2025
Time: 11:00 am
Location:
6717 U.S. 12, Lolo, MT 59847, USA (View on Map)
Artist Leslie Van Stavern Millar III dresses in period costume and brings a selection of her three-dimensional, sci-fi alternative history art works, the Montana Peepshow Story Boxes, depicting time travel episodes of Queen Elizabeth I. The art and stories lead to conversations about episodes of Montana history, what was occurring...
Dates: March 3, 2025 - March 31, 2025
Location:
Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, North Main Street, Chamberlain, SD, USA (View on Map)
The St. Josephâs Student Art Exhibition showcases the creativity of students in grades 1-8 at St. Josephâs Indian School. This special event takes place at the AktĂĄ Lakota Museum during March, which is celebrated nationwide as Student Art Month. The exhibition aims to inspire children to explore their passion for...
https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/st-josephs-student-art-exhibit/
Date: March 8, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm
Location:
Falls of the Ohio State Park, West Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, USA (View on Map)
As an official stop on the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, we offer the National Parkâs Lewis & Clark Junior Ranger program. It comes with a J. R. activity booklet, and participants (geared for age 7 to 13) will get a Junior Ranger pin after filling the activity booklet...
Date: March 8, 2025
Time: 10:00 am
Location:
401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA (View on Map)
The Lewis & Clark Exploratory Center in Charlottesville, Va., will host on March 8 a tour of its replica of the keelboat used by the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The event, which includes a presentation on the history of the original boat, goes from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Eastern...
Date: March 11, 2025
Time: 11:00 am
Location:
Columbia River Maritime Museum, Marine Drive, Astoria, OR, USA (View on Map)
Ford Room at the Columbia River Maritime Museum Kara Briggs is a resident of the Tulalip Reservation and a Sauk-Suiattle citizen and Yakama direct descendant. Her debut book of poetry, Rivers in My Veins, follows her graduation from the Institute of American Indian Art with a Master of Fine Arts....
Dates: March 20, 2025 - March 22, 2025
Location:
C. M. Russell Museum, 13th Street North, Great Falls, MT, USA (View on Map)
The Russell Auction is an annual art auction held in Great Falls, Montana. This event is one of the premier Western art auctions in the United States, attracting collectors, art enthusiasts, and Western art aficionados from around the country. Proceeds from the auction benefit the C.M. Russell Museum, which is...
Dates: March 20, 2025 - July 19, 2025
Location:
Newberry Library, West Walton Street, Chicago, IL, USA (View on Map)
Indigenous people are central to the story of popular culture in the Western Hemisphere, and popular culture is important to many Indigenous people and experiences. This exhibition, drawn from the Newberryâs growing collections for American Indian and Indigenous Studies, shares four centuries of Indigenous creators, athletes, activists, and fans engaged...
Date: March 22, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm
Location:
Columbia River Maritime Museum, Marine Drive, Astoria, OR, USA (View on Map)
The Columbia River Canoe Project follows cousins Robert Lester and Braxton Mitchell as they attempt a 1,300-mile canoe expedition from the Continental Divide near Butte, Montana, all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Braxton, only 18, has never been in a canoe before volunteering for this adventure of a lifetime....
https://crmmeducation.wufoo.com/forms/the-columbia-river-canoe-project/
Dates: March 28, 2025 - March 30, 2025
Location:
Museum of the Rockies, West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman, MT, USA (View on Map)
Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Dinosaurs and MOR! events March 28 - 30, 2025. Immerse yourself in this international gathering of top paleontologists, bringing together hundreds of enthusiasts. Join us for a paleo art contest, members-only evening kick-off, dinner and keynote by Dr. Steve Brusatte, family-friendly programs, Jr. Paleontologist passport stations,...
Date: March 29, 2025
Time: 8:30 am
Location:
Fontenelle Forest, Bellevue Boulevard North, Bellevue, NE, USA (View on Map)
Do you enjoy watching birds in your backyard? Are you someone who wants to develop your birding interest into an active recreational hobby? Then sign up for Introduction to Birding! This program will include a brief talk covering topics such as what makes Fontenelle Forest one of the top birding...
https://8913.blackbaudhosting.com/8913/ED-Public-Program-Introduction-to-Birding
Date: April 1, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm
Location:
Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, North Main Street, Chamberlain, SD, USA (View on Map)
Poetry is hitting the road in South Dakota, courtesy of the state Poetry Society. With events all over the state, itâs an opportunity to find inspiration, or lift your own voice. South Dakotaâs State Poet Laureate, Bruce Roseland, along with other SDSPS member poets and special guests, will be...
https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/poetry-is-hitting-the-road-in-south-dakota/
Dates: April 11, 2025 - April 13, 2025
Location:
953 N Dakota St, Vermillion, SD 57069, USA (View on Map)
Join us for our annual Wacipi, a powwow that encapsulates the rich tapestry of Native traditions, dance and song. Hosted by the Tiospaye Student Council and USD Native Student Services, this event serves not only as a cultural celebration but also as a platform for prospective students, alumni and current...
https://www.usd.edu/Student-Life/Special-Events-and-Traditions/Wacipi
Date: April 12, 2025
Time: 9:00 am
Location:
LaBenite Park, Route 291, Independence, MO, USA (View on Map)
Missouri River Relief is returning to Sugar Creek's reach of the Missouri River once again! With the Kansas City metropolitan area being not too far upstream from LaBenite Park, this area is no stranger to trash each year. This community cares about their river and we are excited to head...
https://riverrelief.org/events/sugar-creek-missouri-river-cleanup-2025/
Date: May 17, 2025
Time: 9:00 am
Location:
Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park, Avenue B, Council Bluffs, IA, USA (View on Map)
Missouri River Relief will be hosting a large-scale river cleanup in Omaha and Council Bluff's reach of the Missouri River and we'd love your help! Being based out of Columbia, MO, we are only able to make our way up to this reach of the river every other year, so...
https://riverrelief.org/events/omaha-council-bluffs-missouri-river-cleanup-2025/
Dates: June 7, 2025 - June 8, 2025
Location:
Fort de Chartres State Historic Site, State Route 155, Prairie du Rocher, IL, USA (View on Map)
Each June, Fort de Chartres State Historic Site hosts the largest rendezvous in the Midwest with over a thousand participants, hundreds of encampments, and thousands of visitors joining in on the festivities. Based on the traditional French fur trapperâs rendezvous where trappers and traders would meet at a predetermined location...
https://www.greatriverroad.com/fcc-events/rendezvous-fort-chartres
Dates: June 7, 2025 - June 9, 2025
Location:
150th Road & M Road, Lincoln Township, Kansas 66509, USA (View on Map)
Lewis and Clark encountered several Native American tribes while traveling through what is now the state of Kansas during their 1804-1806 expedition. These interactions occurred as they followed the Missouri River on their journey to explore the western portion of the newly acquired Louisiana Territory. The Prairie Band Potawatomi Powwow,...
https://nativeamerica.travel/listings/prairie-band-potawatomi-powwow
Dates: June 13, 2025 - June 15, 2025
Location:
501 Medicine Bear Road, Poplar, Montana 59255, USA (View on Map)
The Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806) encountered the Assiniboine during their journey through the northern Great Plains. The Assiniboine are a Siouan-speaking people who traditionally inhabited the northern plains regions of present-day Montana, North Dakota, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Every June, the Fort Peck Reservation in northeastern Montana comes alive with...
https://nativeamerica.travel/listings/red-bottom-celebration
Date: June 14, 2025
Time: 11:00 am
Location:
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site, Beaver Road, Union, KY, USA (View on Map)
Join us for a day of discovery at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site! On Saturday, June 14th from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. there will be lots to explore including Ice Age fossils, settler life, birds of prey, atlatl throwing, environmental education, crafts, and much more. The discovery area...
Date: June 15, 2025
Location:
102 Agency Rd, Lapwai, ID 83540, USA (View on Map)
The Chief Joseph & Warriors Memorial Powwow, held annually in the middle of June, is a cherished gathering that transcends generations and welcomes people from all walks of life. Families gather to partake in the vibrant festivities, creating cherished memories and strengthening bonds as they immerse themselves in the rich...
https://nezperce.org/event/chief-joseph-warriors-memorial-powwow/
Dates: June 20, 2025 - June 21, 2025
Location:
1645 South 525 Road, Council Grove, KS, USA (View on Map)
Washunga Days is an annual music and community festival that celebrates the past and present culture of Council Grove and Morris County, Kansas. Each year our Council Grove Area Trade & Tourism Association empowers a diverse group of community members to dive in and create the most fun, family-friendly festival...
Dates: June 27, 2025 - June 29, 2025
Location:
10 Old Wind River Highway, Fort Washakie, WY, USA (View on Map)
In 1805, the Lewis and Clark Expedition needed horses to cross the Rocky Mountains. Sacagawea helped facilitate contact with the Shoshone, specifically her brother Cameahwait, a chief of the Shoshone. The tribe provided the much-needed horses and guidance. Eastern Shoshone Indian Days, held in Fort Washakie, Wyoming, is a vibrant...
Dates: June 28, 2025 - June 29, 2025
Location:
535R+9X Brockton, MT, USA (View on Map)
Lewis and Clark met the Assiniboine people as they traveled up the Missouri River. The Assiniboine were well-established traders, particularly engaged in trade networks with the Hudson's Bay Company and North West Company. They played a critical role in regional commerce and had experience interacting with European and American traders....
Dates: June 28, 2025 - June 29, 2025
Location:
97 Park Street, Blackfoot, ID, USA (View on Map)
Looking for an exciting family-friendly event? Come to the Blackfoot Ranch Rodeo and Indian Relay Race! This event showcases some of the best in rodeo work, showing off the athleticism and equestrianism of the competitors. The Rodeo includes events like bull riding and roping as well as skills that would...
Dates: June 28, 2025 - June 29, 2025
Location:
2200 Hollywood Blvd, Warm Springs, OR, USA (View on Map)
The Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days Pow Wow & Parade takes place in Warm Springs and at the Pi-Ume-Sha Grounds located behind the Warm Springs Community Center. This annual event holds profound significance for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Indian Reservation, serving as a poignant commemoration of the signing of the...
Dates: June 28, 2025 - June 29, 2025
Location:
94 Bravewolf St, Busby, MT 59016, USA (View on Map)
Cheyenne Victory Days stands as a cherished tradition in the heart of Wyoming, commemorating the triumphs and sacrifices of the Greatest Generation. Each year, the city of Cheyenne comes alive with a vibrant celebration honoring the end of World War II and the valor of those who served. From its...
Dates: June 28, 2025 - June 29, 2025
Location:
95 Bravewolf St, Busby, MT 59016, USA (View on Map)
The White River Days Celebration is a vibrant annual event deeply rooted in the cultural fabric of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. Held at the White River Powwow Grounds & Racetrack in Busby, Montana, this gathering serves as a poignant homage to Cheyenne victories in historic battles with the US Government....
Dates: July 3, 2025 - July 4, 2025
Location:
Rosebud Casino, 30421 U.S. 83, Valentine, Nebraska, USA (View on Map)
The Rosebud Casino's 4th of July Powwow is a vibrant celebration of Native American culture and traditions. Commencing with a solemn ground blessing and flag-raising ceremony from 9 to 10 AM, the event features spectacular grand entry sessions, captivating spectators with traditional Native American dancing, drumming, and singing. These sessions...
Dates: July 4, 2025 - July 6, 2025
Location:
Pow wow Grounds, Pow Wow Road, Arlee, Montana 59821, USA (View on Map)
In September 1805, during the return journey, the Lewis and Clark expedition entered the territory of the Salish people near present-day Missoula, Montana. The Salish welcomed the explorers and assisted them by providing food, horses, and guidance for the next leg of their journey. The Salish were known for their...
https://nativeamerica.travel/listings/arlee-celebration-confederated-salish-and-kootenai-tribes
Dates: July 4, 2025 - July 6, 2025
Location:
487 Powwow Lane, Lame Deer, MT, USA (View on Map)
The Northern Cheyenne 4th of July Chiefs Powwow stands as an unparalleled cultural attraction, drawing visitors from around the world to experience the vibrant traditions and warm hospitality of the Northern Cheyenne tribe. Held on their reservation, this annual event has gained renown as one of the most captivating and...
Dates: July 4, 2025 - July 6, 2025
Location:
1107 Goldfinch Rd, Horton, KS 66439, USA (View on Map)
The Kickapoo Pow-wow stands as a vibrant expression of the tribe's enduring cultural legacy amidst a history marked by displacement and resilience. Originating from the Great Lakes region near Lake Erie in southern Michigan, the Kickapoo people were forced to flee their homelands due to conflicts such as the Iroquois...
Dates: July 5, 2025 - July 6, 2025
Location:
Iron Lightning, SD, USA (View on Map)
The Wakinyan Maza Wokiksuye Dance stands as a testament to the deep spiritual connection that the Lakota people hold with the natural world. Rooted in centuries-old traditions, this annual ceremony reveres the Thunder Beings, known as Wakinyan, who are believed to possess great power over the elements. Through intricate dances,...
Dates: July 8, 2025 - July 11, 2025
Location:
Kaw Point Park, Fairfax Trafficway, Kansas City, KS, USA (View on Map)
Hosted by Missouri River Relief with the folks at Rivermiles, this 340-mile race across the state of Missouri from Kansas City to St. Charles is the world's longest nonstop river paddling race. The race ends at the Lewis and Clark Boathouse and Museum in St. Charles Participating in the...
Dates: July 10, 2025 - July 13, 2025
Location:
North American Indian Days (NAID), North American Indian Days Campground, Browning, MT 59417, USA (View on Map)
North American Indian Days is a significant annual event and one of the largest gatherings of Native American tribes in the U.S. Hosted by the Blackfeet Nation, the event will be held July 10-13 at the North American Indian Days Campground, Browning Montana. Here is the Facebook page for the...
Dates: July 12, 2025 - July 14, 2025
Location:
9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347, USA (View on Map)
The Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804â1806), commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson, passed through the regions inhabited by several of the tribes that are now part of the Grand Ronde Confederation. The Marcellus Northwest Memorial Veterans Pow-wow, sponsored by the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community, honors Native American veterans...
https://nativeamerica.travel/listings/marcellus-norwest-memorial-veterans-pow-wow
Dates: July 18, 2025 - July 20, 2025
Location:
209 East 2nd Street, Wallowa, OR 97885, USA (View on Map)
During the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804â1806), the Corps of Discovery encountered several bands of the Nez Perce, including groups related to what would later be identified as the Wallowa Band. The Nez Perce provided critical assistance to the expedition by helping the explorers with food, shelter, and guidance over...
Dates: July 19, 2025 - July 20, 2025
Location:
16 5th Ave NE, Mandaree, ND 58757, USA (View on Map)
The annual Mandaree Hidatsa Celebration stands as a cornerstone event in the cultural calendar of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara (MHA) Nation. This three-day event welcomes tribal members, other tribes and visitors from afar. Held in the scenic backdrop of Mandaree, North Dakota's prairies and rolling hills. This annual gathering...
Dates: July 19, 2025 - July 20, 2025
Location:
Standing Arrow PowWow Grounds, Elmo, MT, USA (View on Map)
The Standing Arrow Powwow, an annual event held at the Powwow Grounds in Elmo, Montana, stands as a vibrant celebration of Native American culture and heritage. Organized by the Kootenai Culture Committee, this gathering attracts participants and visitors from across the region, including neighboring states and even Canada. Throughout the...
Dates: July 19, 2025 - July 20, 2025
Location:
Lodge Pole, MT, USA (View on Map)
The Wasay Wakpa Wachi Powwow, held annually in Lodge Pole, Montana, during the third weekend of July, is a dynamic celebration of Native American culture. This vibrant event features a colorful array of activities, including traditional dancing, mesmerizing music, engaging storytelling, and a showcase of arts and crafts.It serves as...
Dates: July 26, 2025 - July 28, 2025
Location:
Fort Belknap Pow-Wow, Fort Belknap Agency, MT 59526, USA (View on Map)
In the winter of 1804-1805, the Lewis and Clark Expedition learned about the Assiniboine while staying with the Mandan and Hidatsa in what is now North Dakota. Though the Corps of Discovery didnât have direct contact with the Assiniboine, they were aware of their important role in regional trade, particularly...
https://nativeamerica.travel/listings/milk-river-indian-days
Dates: August 2, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Location:
6265 Rodeo Rd, Wolf Point, MT, USA (View on Map)
In the early 1800s, the Lewis and Clark Expedition traveled up the Missouri River and recorded interactions with various tribes, including the Assiniboine. Their expedition journals reference encounters with these peoples, detailing trade, diplomacy, and the challenges of navigating these territories. The Assiniboine were known for their role in the...
Dates: August 2, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Location:
373 N Inktomi Lp, Eagle Butte, SD 57625, USA (View on Map)
The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe's annual Fair, Rodeo, and Pow-wow in Eagle Butte, South Dakota, offers an immersive celebration of Native American culture and traditions. At the heart of the event is the vibrant Pow-wow, where tribal members and participants from across the region showcase their heritage through mesmerizing dance...
Dates: August 8, 2025 - August 10, 2025
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75Q9+JQ Heart Butte, MT, USA (View on Map)
During the four-day Heart Butte Celebration, the powwow grounds, affectionately known as the "campgrounds" by locals, undergo a remarkable transformation into a vibrant cultural enclave. Here, the iconic structures of tipis and wall tents rise in a symbolic nod to tradition, providing shelter and a sense of belonging for participants...
Dates: August 8, 2025 - August 10, 2025
Location:
110 Missouri St, Macy, NE 68039, USA (View on Map)
The Omaha Tribe, a federally recognized Native American group, has a rich cultural heritage rooted in their ancestral lands of northeastern Nebraska and western Iowa. Renowned for their intricate social structures, vibrant ceremonies, and deep spiritual connections to the land, the Omaha people have preserved their traditions despite centuries of...
Dates: August 8, 2025 - August 10, 2025
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423 E Logsden Rd, Siletz, OR 97380, USA (View on Map)
There are about 57+ Tribes and Bands that comprise the Confederated Tribes of Siletz originating from Northern California to Southern Washington. Â All of which were removed and placed on the reservation in Oregon in the 1850s after signing 8 different treaties to establish the Siletz Reservation. Now the Tribe hostâs...
Dates: August 8, 2025 - August 9, 2025
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71 West Ross Fork Road, Fort Hall, ID 83202, USA (View on Map)
Come join the Shoshone and Bannock Tribes as they compete in the Fort Hall Indian Relay Races from May through September. Watch as competitors race bareback on horses, jumping from one horse to another as they run around a track three times, with their only help being two or three...
Dates: August 8, 2025 - August 9, 2025
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W9V6+CG Hays, MT, USA (View on Map)
The Hays Pow Wow stands as a beacon of cultural celebration and community spirit, drawing natives from across the United States and Canada to the scenic beauty of the Little Rocky Mountains in North Central Montana. With a weekend packed full of dancing, singing, and friendly competition, attendees of all...
Dates: August 17, 2025 - August 18, 2025
Location:
501 Medicine Bear Road, Poplar, MT 59255, USA (View on Map)
The Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes are associated with the Fort Peck Reservation in northeastern Montana. The reservation is home to two distinct tribal groups: the Assiniboine (Nakoda) and the Sioux (Dakota and Lakota). These groups have a rich history connected to the Great Plains and the Lewis and...
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Dates: August 24, 2025 - August 25, 2025
Location:
3088 First St, Brockton, MT 59213, USA (View on Map)
In the early 1800s, the Lewis and Clark Expedition traveled up the Missouri River and recorded interactions with various tribes, including the Assiniboine. Their expedition journals reference encounters with these peoples, detailing trade, diplomacy, and the challenges of navigating these territories. The Assiniboine were known for their role in the...
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Dates: August 30, 2025 - September 1, 2025
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4051 US-281, Belcourt, ND 58316, USA (View on Map)
The Turtle Mountain Chippewa Pembina Labor Day Pow-wow stands out not only for its vibrant celebration of Native American heritage but also for its commitment to inclusivity and accessibility. With free admission and wheelchair-accessible facilities, the pow-wow ensures that everyone, regardless of background or physical ability, can participate fully in...
Dates: August 30, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Location:
131 Seminole St, Ashland, MT 59003, USA (View on Map)
The Ashland Labor Day Powwow is an annual celebration deeply rooted in Native American culture, held at the Ashland Dance Arbor along U.S. Highway 212 in Ashland, Montana. This four-day event, occurring on the first weekend in September, serves as a vibrant gathering for people from various tribes and backgrounds...
Dates: August 30, 2025 - September 1, 2025
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4Q8X+WX Poplar, MT 59255, USA (View on Map)
Poplar Indian Days is an esteemed annual event that reverberates with the vibrant cultural tapestry of the Assiniboine and Sioux tribes, nestled within the heart of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Poplar, Montana. Taking place each Labor Day weekend, this celebration is a testament to the rich heritage and...
Dates: August 30, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Location:
401 Idaho Street, Kamiah, ID 83536, USA (View on Map)
The Chief Lookingglass Pow-wow in Kamiah, Idaho, is a cultural extravaganza that captures the essence of Native American heritage. Surrounded by tents, teepees, and trailers, and featuring a grass dance floor, the event creates an authentic and immersive experience for participants and visitors alike. Against this backdrop, attendees are treated...
Dates: September 10, 2025 - September 13, 2025
Location:
1114 SW Court Ave, Pendleton, OR, USA (View on Map)
The first Pendleton Round-Up was held on September 29, 1910, as âa frontier exhibition of picturesque pastimes, Indian and military spectacle, cowboy racing, and bronco busting for the championship of the Northwestâ and throughout its 100-year history, it has held up this vision. The Pendleton Round-Up also has a strong...
Dates: September 14, 2025 - September 17, 2025
Location:
Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza, Main Street, Kansas City, MO, USA (View on Map)
Mark your calendar. The 2025 Lewis and Clark Trail Alliance Annual Gathering will convene in Kansas City, MO from September 14 - 17, 2025. Host hotel is the Kansas City Marriott on the Plaza. Join three days of fellowship, tours, and informative presentations. More details to follow.
Dates: September 20, 2025 - September 21, 2025
Location:
Central Wyoming Fair & Rodeo, Fairgrounds Road, Casper, WY, USA (View on Map)
The Championship of Champions Indian Relay Races held annually in Casper, Wyoming, stands as a testament to the rich tradition and exhilarating spectacle of Native American culture. This premier event, often featured on national platforms like "60 Minutes," attracts top riders from across the country to compete in the adrenaline-fueled...
Dates: September 20, 2025 - September 21, 2025
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Iowa Tribe Powwow Grounds, White Cloud, KS, USA (View on Map)
he Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska's Baxoje Fall Encampment and Powwow is a vibrant celebration that honors the rich culture, heritage, and traditions of the tribe and Native American communities at large. Held annually at the Iowa Tribe Pow Wow Grounds in White Cloud, Kansas, this event serves as...
Dates: October 17, 2025 - October 19, 2025
Location:
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site, Beaver Road, Union, KY, USA (View on Map)
Save the date for 2025! More information to come. Are you a food or craft vendor interested in setting up at the festival? Contact claire.kolkmeyer@ky.gov to receive an application, due by 10/8/2025. Preregistered schools or homeschool groups receive a discounted rate for School Day on 10/17! Contact claire.kolkmeyer@ky.gov for more...
Date: October 18, 2025
Location:
Cowlitz County Event Center, 7th Avenue, Longview, WA, USA (View on Map)
Come join the Cowlitz, Indian Tribe Pow Wow as the celebrate the history and the culture of the Cowlitz people. This one day celebration involves dancers from tiny tots to elders and features eleven drum groups. During this event, those who served in the military are honored and celebrated with...
Date: October 25, 2025
Time: 9:00 am
Location:
Bonnots Mill Access, Bonnots Mill, MO, USA (View on Map)
Missouri River Relief will be hosting a large-scale river cleanup out of the Bonnots Mill River Access on the Osage River, just two miles from where the Osage meets the Missouri River. The Osage River feeds into the Missouri River just 13 miles from the heart of Jefferson City. Our...
https://riverrelief.org/events/osage-and-missouri-river-cleanup-2025/
Dates: November 8, 2025 - November 9, 2025
Location:
Fort Belknap Pow-Wow, Harlem, MT, USA (View on Map)
The Fort Belknap Veterans Pow-wow stands as a poignant tribute to the Indigenous veterans who have served their country with valor and honor. Held annually in mid-November at the Fort Belknap Agency in Montana, this event serves as a significant gathering where members of the Native American community come together...
Dates: November 10, 2025 - November 11, 2025
Location:
626 Mission Rd, White Swan, WA 98952, USA (View on Map)
The Yakama Nation Veterans Day powwow, held annually at the White Swan Pavilion in White Swan, Washington, stands as a vibrant celebration of Native American culture and a heartfelt tribute to veterans. Over the course of two days, the community gathers to honor those who have served their country with...
Date: November 15, 2025
Location:
Chinook Winds Casino Resort, Northwest 44th Street, Lincoln City, OR, USA (View on Map)
The Annual Siletz Restoration Pow-Wow is a vibrant celebration of Native American culture and heritage. Hosted by the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, this free event invites the public to immerse themselves in a day filled with traditional music, dance, art, and community spirit. From the moment of the grand...
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