Youth PowWow & Art Market

    Saturday, October 18th, 2025

    Myriad Gardens on the Great Lawn - Downtown OKC

    MAP TO FALLFEST

    • Dance Contests

      Tiny Tots - 0-5 years


      Jr Boys & Girls - 6-12 years


      Teen Boys & Girls - 13-19 years

    • Categories

      Junior Boys & Teen Boys
      Straight/Traditional/Fancy/Grass


      Junior Girls & Teen Girls
      Buckskin/Cloth/Fancy/Jingle


      Cash Awards- Pays 3 places in each
      category

    • Rules & Guidelines

      Signature of parent is required.

      Must be in full regalia.

      Red Earth reserves the right to combine categories.
      Registered dancers may only compete in one category.

      No Giveaways.
    Dancer Rules

    FallFest Powwow Schedule

    Experience the energy and beauty of Indigenous culture at the FallFest Powwow, featuring traditional dances, music, and vibrant regalia. This year’s event will also include a special Women's Red Dress Special and a Men's Fancy Dance Special open to all ages. On-site registration is required.

    1. 9:00 am
      Dancer Registration Opens
    2. 10:00 am
      Art Market Opens
    3. 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
      Games before Grand Entry
    4. 11:30 am
      Dancer Registration Closes
    5. 12:00 pm
      Grand Entry and Tiny Tots Contest
    6. 1:00 pm
      Red Dress MMIW/MMIP Special Contest (Open to all ages)
    7. 2:00 pm
      Junior and Teen Contests
    8. 4:00 pm
      Mens Fancy Dance Special Contest (Open to all ages)
    9. 5:00 pm
      Award Ceremony

    Fancy Dance Special

    Open to All Ages - Youth, Adult and Senior

    The Fancy Dance Special is open to dancers of all ages.

    This contest is separate from the youth competition.

    All participants must register on-site between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM to compete.

    We look forward to seeing dancers of all ages showcase their skills in this exciting event!

    The Red Dress MMIW/MMIP Special is open to dancers of all ages.

    This contest is separate from the youth competition.

    Prizes will be awarded for

    1st Place: $500

    2nd Place: $300

    3rd Place: $200

    All participants must register on-site between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM to compete.

    We look forward to seeing dancers of all ages showcase their skills in this exciting event!

    Co-Hosted by OKCPS Native American Student Services

    All Indian Education Programs Invited

    Darlington Schools | Edmond Indian Education Program | Putnam City Indian Education Program
    Moore Indian Education Program | Mid-Del Indian Education Program | Norman Indian Education Program
    Sovereignty School | Shawnee Indian Education Program

    Thank You To Our Sponsors For Their Continued Support

    • Allied Arts

    • The Chickasaw Nation

    • KFOR News4

    • Kirkpatrick Family Fund

    • National Endowment for the Arts

    • Oklahoma Arts Council

    • Tinker Federal Credit Union

    Thank You to Our Dance Category Sponsors

    Your generosity helps fund awards, support Native youth, and bring FallFest to life. We are proud to recognize the individuals and organizations who have stepped forward in support of our community.

    Available Dance Category Sponsorships

    Support Native youth by sponsoring a dance category. Your sponsorship includes recognition on social media, during the event, and on this page.

    For custom sponsorship opportunities or questions, contact us at info@redearth.org or call (405) 427-5228.