15th Annual Rocking the Rez POW WOW 2026

🦅🌟 15TH ANNUAL ROCKING THE REZ POW WOW 2026! 🌟🦅
Join us for a celebration of culture, tradition and community at the 15th Annual Rocking the Rez Pow Wow 2026 presented by Speaking Rock Casino! 🎶✨
💰 $68,500 in Prize Money!
📅 Saturday, October 3 & Sunday, October 4, 2026
📍 Pakitu Community Park | 601 Tiwa Blvd. El Paso, TX 79927
📋 Schedule:
October 3rd:
🥁 Gourd Dance | 11:30AM–12:30PM
🦅 1st Grand Entry | 1:00PM
🥁 Gourd Dance | 5:30PM–6:30PM
🦅 2nd Grand Entry | 7:00PM
October 4th:
🥁 Gourd Dance | 11:30AM–12:30PM
🦅 3rd Grand Entry | 1:00PM
🏆 Dance Categories & Prizes:
👑 Golden Age 60+ | Adult 18-59 | Teen 13-17 | Junior 7-12 | Tiny Tots 0-6
🥁 Drum Contest — 1st Place $6,500!
Head Staff:
🎙️ MC — Reuben Littlehead, Sr., Northern Cheyenne
🥁 Host Southern Drum — Buc Wild, Chinle AZ
🥁 Host Northern Drum — Highway 212, Lamedeer MT
🏨 Host Hotel: Holiday Inn Express
6666 Gateway Blvd. E. El Paso, TX 79915 | (915) 771-6200
📞 (915) 860-7700
🌐 www.facebook.com/rockingtherez
🎨 Arts & Crafts Vendor Info:
📧 [email protected]
📞 (915) 704-5488 / (915) 694-4424
Dancers register Saturday morning at Pow Wow grounds
⚠️ Absolutely no alcohol, illegal drugs or weapons permitted. This is an outdoor event.