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Sweetgrass Society Powwow Set For April 24-25 In Havre

Event features grand entries, host drum and multiple dance categories with free admission for all attendees

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Buffalo's Fire Staff

April 17, 2026
Sweetgrass Society Powwow set for April 24-25 in Havre

The 49th annual Sweetgrass Society Powwow will take place April 24-25 at the MSU-Northern Armory Gym in Havre, Montana, according to event organizers. Grand entry times are scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday. The event is listed as free admission and open to the public.

Head staff includes Master of Ceremonies Kasey Nicholson, Arena Director Walter Runsaboue and sound by Powwow Network Soundz. Southern Cree is identified as the host drum. Dance categories include Golden Age all-around and divisions for adults, teens and juniors in traditional, grass, jingle, fancy and chicken styles. Tiny tots will be paid each session, according to the event flyer.

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