# Event Details - **Event Name**: 16th Annual Sacred Springs Powwow | San Marcos, TX - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Celebrate the 16th Annual Sacred Springs Powwow with Native dance, music, arts, food, culture, and community in San Marcos, Texas.About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/fe1bd4a0-a8c0-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1144-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Join us for the 16th Annual Sacred Springs Powwow, October 3–4, 2026, at The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment in San Marcos, Texas.The Sacred Springs Powwow is a two-day celebration of Native American culture, arts, music, dance, food, and community. Each year, thousands of people gather at the sacred springs to experience traditional and contest dancing, powerful drum groups and singers, Native arts and vendors, food, and opportunities to learn about the Indigenous peoples and cultures of Texas and across Turtle Island.Hosted by the Indigenous Cultures Institute, the Powwow honors the sacred springs known as Ajehuac Yana, one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in North America and a place of profound cultural and spiritual significance to Indigenous peoples.2026 Head StaffEmcee: Tim Tallchief (Osage)Arena Director: Bill Takes Horse (Crow)Head Judge: Gwen Takes Horse (Choctaw)Head Male Dancer: David Haskins (Kituwah)Head Lady Dancer: Michelle Flyingman-Haskins (Kiowa/Cheyenne)Head Gourd Dancer: Dr. Lee Walters (Blackfoot)Host Southern Drum: Ottertrail SingersHead Singer: Al SantosHost Northern Drum: Eagle Point SingersHead Singer: Chayton HoskinsDance Contest PrizesAdult Contest Categories1st Place — $1,0002nd Place — $6003rd Place — $5004th Place — $400Youth Contest Categories — Girls & Boys, Ages 17 & Under1st Place — $2002nd Place — $1003rd Place — $754th Place — $50Throughout the weekend, visitors can experience traditional and contest dancing, Gourd Dancing, Grand Entry, Native drum groups and singers, Native arts and crafts, food vendors, cultural activities, and a gathering of Native people and communities from across Texas and beyond.The Sacred Springs Powwow welcomes everyone. Whether this is your first Powwow or you return each year, we invite you to gather with us in a spirit of celebration, respect, and community.October 3–4, 2026The Meadows Center for Water and the EnvironmentSan Marcos, TexasAdmission$10 One-Day Admission$15 Two-Day Weekend AdmissionChildren 12 and under attend free.Come spend the weekend with us at the Sacred Springs and experience one of San Marcos' most meaningful annual cultural gatherings. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-marcos/16th-annual-sacred-springs-powwow-san-marcos-tx/100001998337266558 - **Event Categories**: music, contests, entertainment, spiritual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-10-03T14:00:00Z - Duration: 7 hours - Location: The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 50, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Marcos - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment - **lat**: 29.89387909999999 - **long**: -97.92951490000002 - **full address**: The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, 211 San Marcos Springs Drive, San Marcos, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 16th Annual Sacred Springs Powwow | San Marcos, TX - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/e8d9f773bc365a12394f802470f4d510c11a79a9e9cf798fc3c46ffa026051a8-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1787245151 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 16th Annual Sacred Springs Powwow | San Marcos, TX being held? - **A:** 16th Annual Sacred Springs Powwow | San Marcos, TX takes place on Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm at The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, 211 San Marcos Springs Drive, San Marcos, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 16th Annual Sacred Springs Powwow | San Marcos, TX? - **A:** 16th Annual Sacred Springs Powwow | San Marcos, TX is organized by Indigenous Cultures Institute. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 16th Annual Sacred Springs Powwow | San Marcos, TX is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Marcos, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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