2025 SMSC Wacipi - Saturday

Wacipi—or Powwow—is a traditional Native American gathering, a celebration of life, pride, and honor. Meaning “they all dance” in the Dakota language, today’s Wacipi brings together people from all over the country for three days of celebrating. It is a time for preserving a rich heritage, while reconnecting with old friends and making new friends.

Saturday, August 16, 2025
6:45am SMSC Wacipi 5k and Youth Run Registration (Hoċokata Ṫi)
8am SMSC Wacipi 5k and Youth Run (Hoċokata Ṫi)
9am Flag Raising
10am Dancer Registration
11am Moccasin Games Registration
Noon - Moccasin Games Start
12:30pm Dancer Registration Closed
12:45 Drum Roll Call
1pm Grand Entry
4:30pm Supper Break
6:45pm Drum Roll Call
7pm Grand Entry
10pm Fireworks
10:30pm Contests Resume

Learn more: smscwacipi.org

You may also like the following events from Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Wacipi (Powwow):

• Next Thursday, 14th August, 01:00 pm, 2025 SMSC Wacipi Exhibition at Mall of America in Bloomington
• Next Sunday, 17th August, 09:00 am, 2025 SMSC Wacipi - Sunday in Prior Lake

Also check out other Contests in Prior Lake.