Miigwitch Mahnomen Days Powwow

63rd Annual Mii-Gwiitch Mahnomen Days Traditional Pow-Wow

Join us for the 63rd Annual Mii-Gwiitch Mahnomen Days Traditional Pow-Wow in Ball Club, Minnesota, as we celebrate Anishinaabe culture, traditions, and community through dance, song, and fellowship.

📅 July 17–19, 2026
📍 Ball Club, Minnesota

Daily Schedule

Friday

• 7:00 PM – Warm-ups

Saturday

• 10:00 AM – Flag Raising
• 12:00–2:00 PM – Registration
• 1:00 PM – Grand Entry
• 5:00 PM – Feast
• 6:00–8:00 PM – Registration
• 7:00 PM – Grand Entry

Sunday

• 10:00 AM – Flag Raising
• 12:00–2:00 PM – Registration
• 1:00 PM – Grand Entry
• 5:00 PM – Feast

Featured Specials

• Kevin Fairbanks Sr. Memorial Street Dance
• Linda Wilson Memorial Jingle Special (Ages 16+)
• Junior Side Step Special
• Outgoing Royalty Specials
• Roger Gotchie Memorial Drum Contest
• Arena Director Men’s Traditional Special
• Iron Man/Woman Contest
• Veteran’s Special in Memory of Ernie Bebeau

Weekend Events

Friday

• District I Regalia Giveaway
• Outgoing Royalty Feast

Saturday

• Breakfast – 9:00 AM
• Dayton Losh Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

Sunday

• Annual Walk/Run
  • Registration: 8:30 AM
  • Starts: 9:00 AM
• Breakfast – 9:00 AM
• Bags Tournament
• Parade – 11:00 AM
• Rez Car Contest (Winner Take All)
• Best Float Contest (Top 3)

The Pow-Wow Committee welcomes everyone to join this special weekend of honoring tradition, reconnecting with family and friends, and celebrating the strength of our culture.

For Pow-Wow Committee and vendor information:

• Mariah: 218-398-2540
• Mia: 218-210-3753

Please note: No alcohol, drugs, firearms, or weapons are allowed on the Pow-Wow grounds.