Meskwaki Annual Powwow returns with four-day celebration
The Meskwaki Annual Powwow will take place Aug. 7-10, behind the Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel, in Tama, Iowa. The location was moved due to flooding of the traditional powwow grounds. According to the Meskwaki Nation, the four-day event includes daily grand entries at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. and traditional dancing, singing, games, and food.
A variety of themes will be celebrated daily, such as Children’s Day on Aug. 7, Senior Citizen’s Day on Aug. 8, Veteran’s Day on Aug. 9 and Special Events Day on Aug. 10, which will include a 5K run/walk. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children 5 and under. Tickets are sold at the gate, with no presales.
The powwow highlights Meskwaki culture and traditions and is the only one of its kind in Iowa. The nation invites all to reconnect and celebrate community.
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