The Winter Jam Powwow is scheduled for Jan. 24, at the Bismarck Event Center’s main arena in Bismarck, North Dakota, according to event information released by Native Inc. Grand entries are set for 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Admission is $5.
The event will feature a singing contest with prize money of $5,000 for first place, $4,000 for second place and $3,000 for third place. Dance competitions are planned across age groups and categories, including Golden Age, adult, teen and junior divisions, with prize amounts ranging from $100 to $300. The powwow will be emceed by Whitney Rencounter, with Rusty Gillette as arena director, Chaske LeBlanc as head judge and Frank Jamerson on sound, according to the event listing.
Craft and food vendor spaces are also available, with registration information provided through a QR code on the event flyer.
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