2023 Ely Shoshone Tribe
Powwow & Fandango
ATTENTION!
It is that time of year again! We are reaching out to see if anyone would like to sponsor a dance category for our annual Powwow event July 28-30, 2023.
The Administration department has the payout amounts and categories.
You can sponsor the amount in full and/or co-sponsor with others. There is no limit on the number of categories you would like to sponsor.
Come see us at 505 S. Pioche Hwy in Ely or call us at (775) 289-3013 to reserve your spot.
You may also mail a check to our Finance Department at the address above and specify what you are sponsoring or donating towards.
We greatly appreciate your support!
Powwow
Join us.
On behalf of the Ely Shoshone Tribe and Marla Stanton, our Powwow Director, we are excited to announce the dates for our annual Powwow/Fandango! This year’s Head Staff includes Red Hoop (Host Drum), South Hill (Invited Drum), Chelsea Mohawk (Tabulator), and Harold Begaye (Emcee), and Kerrie Bedonie (Head Woman Dancer). We are also excited to announce that we’ll have an Arena Director, Spiritual Leader, Head Man, Head Teen Boy, Head Teen Girl, 5 Drum Groups, and a Leadman Gourd Dancer. The Dance Cateorgies will range from Tiny Tots (0-5) through Golden Age (55+).
The Ely Shoshone Powwow is a social event that is open to everyone. It’s a place to learn about Native culture and traditions, make new friends, eat some food, visit the vendors, and have a great time.
We ask that during the Powwow, please remember this is a traditional and sacred event. Please be respectful and follow proper etiquette.
Event Schedule.
For this year’s Fandango/Powwow event, we will be hosting multiple tournaments, vendors, food, and dancing!
Friday Dancer/Drum registration @ 5pm
Friday Grand Entry @ 7pm
Saturday Dancer Registration @ 11am
Saturday Grand Entry @ 11am
Saturday Veterans’ recognition @ 12pm
Sunday Grand Entry @ 10am
All drums and dancers welcomed!
Free admission and open to the public
Alcohol and drug free event
We are offering RV and tent camping behind our Silver Sage Travel Center.
Tent camping will also be available at our event.
No RV hook ups will be available.
Cornhole Tournament
Saturday Cornhole Tournament Registration @ 9am
Saturday Cornhole Tournament @ 10am
Open to all ages!
You can also email us at info@elyshoshonetribe.com
Horseshoe Tournament
Friday Horsehoe Jackpot @ 6pm
Saturday Horseshoe Tournament Registration @ 12pm
Saturday Horseshoe Tournament @ 1pm
You can also email us at info@elyshoshonetribe.com
Archery Competition
Saturday Archery Competition Registration @ 10:30am
Archery Competition @ 11am
You can also email us at info@elyshoshonetribe.com
Both Prize and 50/50 will be the same raffle! You do not have to buy extra/different tickets for each.
Handgame Tournaments
Friday Youth Handgame Tournament Registration @ 5pm-6pm
Friday Youth Handgame Tournament to follow registration
Saturday Adult Handgame Registration @ 12pm
Saturday Adult Handgame Tournament will begin when brackets are completed.
You can also email us at info@elyshoshonetribe.com
Participants will start walking after they get registered!
Everyone Welcomed
The Ely Shoshone Tribe Powwow and Fandango is open to the general public. We invite everyone to come out and enjoy.
Etiquette.
Below is a list that will help to inform your visit to the Ely Shoshone Powwow;
Always stand respectfully during special songs. These include the Grand Entry, flag songs, veterans' songs, or any other song the MC designates. During these songs, folks should remove their hats.
The correct term for a dancer’s outfit is regalia not costume. Never touch a dancer’s regalia.
Many of the ornaments have religious meaning and are cherished family heirlooms.
Ask permission before taking photos of dancers in regalia.
If you see a lost or dropped feather, do not pick it up. Notify the nearest staff member or Arena Director immediately.
Pointing with the fingers is considered poor manners by some tribes. If you must point, use your head and nod in the direction, you wish to indicate.
Feel free to join in the inter-tribal dances by invitation of the MC.
Do not ever cross the arena floor! Do not go into drum circles. If a drum group is singing or about to sing, do not approach the drum. Stay on the perimeter of the arena floor.
