Oct. 9-11 Black Hills Powwow,

The He Sapa Wacipi Na Oskate, or Black Hills Powwow, is scheduled for Oct. 9-11, 2026, at Summit Arena, at the Monument.

The first grand entry is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, followed by grand entries at 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. Besides dancing and dance competitions- the weekend also includes an arts and vendor marketplace, giving visitors an opportunity to see and purchase Indigenous artwork, beadwork, ribbon skirts and other handmade work.

There is an Indigenous People day parade on Saturday morning and Indigenous People day events at Rapid City Main St. Square on Monday afternoon and evening and Crazy Horse Memorial on Monday morning…go to those dates on the calendar for more info.

We are not sure when the pow-wow ends on Sunday, but have guessed at 5 pm.