Powwow in the Pines
16th Annual Celebration October 9 & 10 Trout, Louisiana Over $40,000 in Prizes
16th Annual Celebration October 9 & 10 Trout, Louisiana Over $40,000 in Prizes
Dates: October 9 & 10
Location: 551 Tuska Hina, Trout, LA 71371
Admission: * $10 per Day
$15 for the Weekend
Children 6 and under are FREE
Friday, October 9
3:00 PM: Gates Open
5:00 PM: Gourd Session
6:00 PM: Grand Entry
Saturday, October 10
10:00 AM: Gates Open
12:00 PM & 5:00 PM: Gourd Sessions
1:00 PM & 6:00 PM: Grand Entries
Note: Contest rounds begin Saturday (2 rounds total).
Join the Jena Band of Choctaw Indians for an unforgettable weekend celebrating traditional Native American culture. Experience competitive singing and dancing, handcrafted arts, authentic foods, and the warm spirit of community. With over $40,000 in prizes, this year's powwow promises to be one of our most memorable yet. Open to the public. All are welcome.
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).
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 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
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.
Jena Band Of Choctaw Indians Powwow Grounds Are Located At:
14025 Hwy. 84 West, Trout, Louisiana 71371