You are invited to the Lumbee Tribe Dance of the Harvest Moon Powwow September 26-28.

You are invited to the Lumbee Tribe Dance of the Harvest Moon Powwow September 26-28. This annual gathering is a vibrant celebration of Native traditions, featuring competitive dancing, drum contests, cultural demonstrations, and a powerful display of unity and pride among Indigenous people. Dancers and drum groups from across the nation will take part, making the event one of the largest cultural showcases in the region.

This year, the Lumbee Tribe is honored to introduce a new Women’s Eastern Woodland Category for participants ages 18 to 49. This addition reflects the Tribe’s deep commitment to honoring the matrilineal foundations of its people and celebrating the vital role of women as life-givers, leaders, and wisdom-keepers within the community.

Grand Entries will begin on Friday at 7:00 PM, continue on Saturday at 12:00 Noon and 7:00 PM, and conclude on Sunday at 1:00 PM. Each entry is a highlight of the weekend, as dancers enter the arena in full regalia accompanied by powerful drumbeats, creating a moving display of tradition. The event will feature specials including the Women’s Fancy Spotlight Special, the Grant Dial Men’s Northern Traditional, the Chairman’s Special Women’s Southern Traditional, as well as Fancy, Jingle, Traditional, Grass Dance, and more.

The 2025 Powwow will be guided by a dedicated head staff. Head Male Dancer Ryan Dial and Head Female Dancer Raven Dial-Stanley will lead the arena alongside Head Drum Judge Chris Conner and Head Dance Judge Kevin Chavis. Arena Director Patrick Green will coordinate the flow of events, ensuring the powwow runs smoothly. The featured Host Northern Drum will be The Boyz (Minnesota), and the Host Southern Drum will be Southern Boyz (Oklahoma). Guests will also enjoy the energy and insight of Emcees Marty Thurman (Sac and Fox, Comanche, Absentee Shawnee and Delaware nation) and Sandon Jacobs (Waccamaw-Siouan) throughout the weekend. Marty Thurman shared, “If ”Dance of the Harvest Moon’” is not on your powwow calendar, make sure you add it and plan to attend! I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to once again serve as one of the Emcees for this year’s celebration. Coming from Shawnee, Oklahoma, my family and I look forward to a wonderful weekend of song and dance with the great Lumbee Nation.”

Admission is $10 for adults, while seniors ages 55 and older, military personnel with valid ID, and youth under 18 may attend for $5. Children age five and under will be admitted free of charge. A Sunday-only ticket is available for $5, and weekend passes can be purchased for $20, allowing guests to enjoy all three days of the celebration.

For more information visit, https://www.lumbeetribe.com/fallpowwow