Powwow in the Pines

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Contact Information:

For more information, vendor registration, and tent camping/RV information, please contact:
- Casey Bigpond: cbigpond@jenachoctaw.org
- Dalton Allen: dallen@jenachoctaw.org
- Phone: (318) 992-1205
On-site tent camping spots are available, but there are no RV hookups or electrical connections.

Key Personnel:

Host Southern Drum: Medicine Tail (Choctaw)
Host Northern Drum: Little Eagle (Choctaw)
Head Man Dancer: Mu Roberts, Oklahoma (Choctaw)
Head Woman Dancer: Debra Belt, Oklahoma (Choctaw)
Head Boy: Devin Stapleton, Louisiana (Choctaw)
Head Girl: Karlyn Newton, Louisiana (Choctaw)
Master of Ceremonies: Jay Mule, Oklahoma (Choctaw)
Arena Director: Jimmy Reed, Tennessee (Choctaw)
Head Judge: Randy Solomon, Tennessee (Choctaw)
Tabulation: Pine Country Tabulation

Local Accommodations:

The Townsmen Inn, Jena, LA (4.6 miles) - 318-992-4171
Olla Motel, Olla, LA (19 miles) - 318-502-2099
Motel Max, Pollock, LA (27.8 miles) - 318-765-2808

Disclaimer: The Jena Band of Choctaw Indians Powwow Committee, Tribal Council, and all affiliated organizers are not responsible for any injuries, accidents, theft, lost or stolen items that may occur before, during, or after the event. Attendees participate at their own risk and are encouraged to take necessary precautions to ensure the safety of their belongings and well-being.

15th Annual Powwow in the Pines

We're excited to invite you to the 15th Annual Powwow in the Pines, a celebration of Native American culture, traditional foods, arts, and crafts! This two-day event, held on October 10th and 11th, 2025, will feature competitive singing and dancing with over $60,000 in prizes! The powwow is open to the public and will take place at the Jena Band of Choctaw Indians Powwow Grounds in Trout, LA.

Event Details:

The event is open to the public and celebrates Native American culture.
Activities include traditional foods, arts and crafts, and competitive singing and dancing.
Gates open on Friday at 3:00 PM and Saturday at 10:00 AM.
The Grand Entry is at 7:00 PM on Friday and 1:00 PM on Saturday.
Over $60,000 in prizes will be awarded.
Contest points will begin on Friday.
All drums and dancers of all ages are welcome.
There will be raffles and giveaways.
No alcohol, drugs, or firearms are permitted.

Competition and Prizes:

Drum Competition (Minimum 7 singers):
- 1st place: $5,000
- 2nd place: $3,000
- 3rd place: $2,000
- Consolation Drum Split: $1,000
Specials:
- Men's/Women's combined Cowboy: 1st place $1,000, 2nd place $500.
- Hand drum: 1st place $700, 2nd place $500, 3rd place $300.
- Choctaw War Dance (sponsored by the JBCI Powwow Committee): 1st place $1,000.
- Teen Girl Fancy Special (sponsored by Head Girl): Prizes to be announced.
- Consolation prizes will also be awarded.
Dance Categories:
- Platinum (Ages 65+):
  - Men's (Fancy, Traditional Chicken, Straight Grass) and Women's (Fancy Jingle, Buckskin, Traditional Cloth).
  - Prizes: 1st $700, 2nd $400, 3rd $300.
- Golden (Ages 50-64):
  - Men's (Fancy, Traditional, Chicken, Straight, Grass) and Women's (Fancy Jingle, Buckskin, Traditional Cloth).
  - Prizes: 1st $700, 2nd $400, 3rd $300.
- Adults (Ages 18-49):
  - Men's (Fancy, Traditional Chicken, Straight, Grass) and Women's (Fancy, Jingle, Northern Cloth & Buckskin Combo, Southern Cloth, Southern Buckskin).
  - Prizes: 1st $700, 2nd $400, 3rd $300.
- Teens (Ages 13-17):
  - Boys' (Fancy, Traditional Straight, Chicken & Grass Combo) and Girls' (Fancy Jingle, Cloth & Buckskin Combo).
  - Prizes: 1st $200, 2nd $100, 3rd $75.
- Juniors (Ages 7-12):
  - Boys' (Fancy, Traditional, Straight, Grass) and Girls' (Fancy Jingle, Cloth & Buckskin Combo).
  - Prizes: 1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $50.
- Tiny Tots (Ages 0-6): Sponsored by Councilwoman Lacy Robbins McGuffee, with day money prizes.