Competition & Specials

We are hosting a wide variety of competitions for dancers and singers of all ages.

Drum & Singing Competitions

• Drum Competition (min. 5 singers): 1st: $2,500 | 2nd: $1,500

• Hand Drum Special: 1st: $500 | 2nd: $300 | 3rd: $200

Dance Specials

• Switch Dance: 1st: $500 | 2nd: $300 | 3rd: $200

• Ribbon Skirt Competition: Calling all Native American girls (Tiny Tot to Elder). No entry fee.

  • 1st: $500 | 2nd: $300 | 3rd: $200

• Sweetheart Contest: Sponsored by Head Lady Yolanda Poncho. Open to couples married 20+ years. (Prizes and full details to be announced).

Dance Categories & Prize Money

• Platinum (67+) & Golden Ages (50-66) & Adult (18-49):

  • Mens: Fancy, Traditional, Chicken, Straight, Grass

  • Womens: Fancy, Jingle, Buckskin, Traditional Cloth

  • Prizes: 1st: $500 | 2nd: $300 | 3rd: $200

• Teens (13-17):

  • Prizes: 1st: $200 | 2nd: $100 | 3rd: $75

• Juniors (7-15):

  • Prizes: 1st: $100 | 2nd: $75 | 3rd: $50

• Tiny Tots: Day Money

Head Staff

• Head Man: Apache Dan Villarreal

• Head Lady: Yolanda Poncho

• Head Gourd: Tony Conrad

• Head Judge: LaRay Guerrero

• Arena Director: Roland Thompson

• Master of Ceremonies: Tim TallChief

• Head Boy / Head Girl: TBD

• Host Southern Drum: Otter Trail

• Host Northern Drum: Buffalo Boys

Local Accommodations

Contact Information

For more information, please visit our website or reach out via phone/email:

• Website: jenachoctaw.org/powwowinthepines

• Phone: (318) 992-1205

• Email: jbcipwip@jenachoctaw.org

Disclaimer: The Jena Band of Choctaw Indians Powwow Committee, Tribal Council, and affiliated organizers are not responsible for injuries, accidents, theft, or lost/stolen items. No alcohol, drugs, or firearms are permitted.

Nearby Lodging and Accommodations