# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Competition Pow Wow
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Williams Lake First Nation's 2026 Competition Pow Wow, August 28–30 at the Chief William Pow Wow Arbor. Everybody welcome! 

💰 $98,650 Total Payouts
🥁 $43,000 Drum Contest ($15,000 First Prize)

Dance Categories

• Traditional
• Grass
• Chicken
• Fancy
• Jingle

🥁 Host Drum and head drum judge: Sage Hills.
Invited Drums: Chiniki Lake and Young War Society. 

Grand Entry:

Friday, August 28 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, August 29 – 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, August 30 – 1:00 PM

Admission

Elders & Youth (6–17): $5/day ($10 weekend)
Adults (18–59): $10/day ($20 weekend)
Children 5 & Under: Free

Featured Specials

✨ Grass Spotlight Special (13+)
✨ Men's Traditional Special (18+)
✨ Women's Old Style vs. Contemporary Fancy Shootout (13-21)
✨ Outgoing Brave, Junior & Senior Princess Specials
✨ Senior Princess, Junior Princess & Little Brave Pageants
✨ Hand Drum Contest
✨ Lahal (Stick Games)
✨ 40+ vendors featuring food, art, crafts & more

Dance Competition Payouts

Drum Contest (Minimum 6 drummers per group)
1st: $15,000
2nd: $10,000
3rd: $8,000
4th: $6,000
5th: $4,000

Golden Age Categories (55+)
1st $1,000 • 2nd $800 • 3rd $600 • 4th $400

Adults (18–49)
1st $1,000 • 2nd $800 • 3rd $600 • 4th $400

Teens (13–17)
1st $500 • 2nd $400 • 3rd $300 • 4th $200

Juniors (6–12)
1st $250 • 2nd $200 • 3rd $150 • 4th $100

Tiny Tots (5 & Under)
🎉 Paid out daily!

For more information, please contact:
lisa.wessels@wlfn.ca  |  250-296-3507 ext. 107

To apply to vend and for more information, please contact Jaydeen.Sargent@wlfn.ca. Please watch out for scams! Our staff will never ask you to send them a direct message on Facebook.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/williams-lake/2026-competition-pow-wow/200029689470957
- **Event Categories**: contests, art, dance-competition, dance, crafts, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 813

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Williams Lake
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Chief William Pow Wow Arbor
- **lat**: 52.119798734815
- **long**: -122.00917618255
- **full address**: Chief William Pow Wow Arbor, Chief Will-Yum Store, Cariboo, BC V2G, Canada, Williams Lake

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Competition Pow Wow being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Competition Pow Wow takes place on Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Chief William Pow Wow Arbor, Chief Will-Yum Store, Cariboo, BC V2G, Canada, Williams Lake.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Competition Pow Wow?
  - **A:** 2026 Competition Pow Wow is organized by Williams Lake First Nation.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Williams Lake First Nation's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Williams Lake First Nation a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Williams Lake First Nation has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Competition Pow Wow 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 Williams Lake, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 810+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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