The 2026 Prescott Powwow brings the community together at Watson Lake Park for a beautiful weekend of dancing, music, art, and food. This year’s theme, “Elders Embracing the Youth,” recognizes the relationships through which cultural knowledge, responsibilities, and traditions are shared across generations.

Schedule

Friday, September 18

• Gourd Dancing at 4:00 PM

• Grand Entry at 6:00 PM

Saturday, September 19

• Gourd Dancing at 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM

• Grand Entry at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM

Sunday, September 20

• Gourd Dancing at 11:00 AM

• Grand Entry at 12:00 PM

Admission

• Adults: $8

• Ages 12 through 18: $3

• Children under age 12: Free

• Powwow participants: Free

Free parking is available

Free camping and showers are available for powwow participants. Pets, drugs, and alcohol are not permitted.

Powwow Leadership

• Head Man: Kris Etsitty, Diné, Chinle, Arizona

• Head Woman: Cheyenne Edgewater, Diné, Leupp, Arizona

• Head Boy: Aydin Provencial, Diné, Tuba City, Arizona

• Head Girl: Kehlani Edgewater, Diné, Leupp, Arizona

• Master of Ceremonies: Trevo Foster, Diné, Blackfeet, Chippewa, and Cree, Mesa, Arizona

• Arena Director: Eldred Matt, San Carlos Apache and Confederated Tribes of Colville, Phoenix, Arizona

• Northern Host: New Boyz, Teesto, Arizona

• Southern Host: Strictly Southern, Hopi, Arizona

• Head Gourd: Freedy Alvarado, Mayan and Diné, Tucson, Arizona

• Sound: Karlis Beard, Diné, Gilbert, Arizona

For questions, contact Alberta Cook at 623 455 0485 or albertajcook@yahoo.com.