Bear Moon is a traditional pow wow that is free and open to the public. Bear Moon Pow Wow features a wide range of songs from different Nations and dancers from tiny tots to elders. This is a special time for Native people to celebrate, meet old friends and make new ones, and build community. We will have some great dance specials, food and beverages for purchase, Native craft vendors, a photobooth, and opportunities to learn about pow wows!
GRAND ENTRIES:
12 pm and 6:00 pm
HEAD STAFF
Emcee: Reuben Crowfeather Sr.
Arena Director: Ronald Goodeagle Jr.
Head Veteran: Ken Funmaker | Men’s Woodland
Oneida Color Guard
Female Head Dancer: Paige YoungBear-Brown | Women’s Applique
Male Head Dancer: Jason Kingbird | Men’s Woodland
Female Youth: Jordan Busse | Girl’s Jingle
Male Youth: Arthur Ironhorse Big Mountain | Boy’s Traditional
DRUMS
Host Drum: Smokey Town
Youth Host: FryBread Nation
INVITED DRUMS ONLY
ICS Eagle Singers
Str8 Across
Little Priest
Medicine Rock
FOOD VENDORS
Roast Coffee
Twisted Sisters Tea
Pina Cocina (Mexican Food)
Other Food Vendors TBD
NATIVE CRAFT VENDORS
Great shopping from tribes near and far!
DANCER HONORARIUM
Adults, Teens, Juniors & Tiny Tots must be registered, be in full regalia,and dance their exhibition to receive the session payouts.
SPECIALS:
HAND DRUM CONTEST FOR YOUTH & ADULTS
During the Supper Break
EVENING SPECIALS:
ARTHUR BIG MOUNTAIN FAMILY SPECIAL
Head Youth Boys 17 & Under Traditional Special
HEAD WOMAN PAIGE YOUNGBEAR-BROWN SPECIAL
All Ages Women's Applique Special
PHOTOBOOTH BY NATIVE CLARITY PHOTOGRAPHY
- Free for Dancers & Singers
- Prints available for purchase
HOTEL BOOKING:
Hampton Inn & Suites - Franklin
6901 S. 76th Street, Franklin, WI 53132
Guests can use the link below to book rooms
or call the hotel directly at 414-427-4800,
then choose option 0 and ask for the Bear
Moon Pow Wow group block rate.
Website:
https://www.hilton.com
Group booking link: Bear Moon Pow Wow
(hilton.com)
Group code: BMP
Group block expires on
Jan. 9th, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
PLEASE NOTE:
No drugs, alcohol, or weapons.
No smoking or vaping inside the school.
Children must be accompanied by an adult and cannot be dropped off.
NO PETS.
Also check out other Music events in Franklin, Contests in Franklin, Exhibitions in Franklin.
