Native American · Powwow · Salt Lake City, Utah
Urban Nations Powwow
2027 dates not announced yet · usually September
About Urban Nations Powwow
The first Urban Nations Powwow, presented by the Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake at Smith's Ballpark, with grand entries at noon and 6 pm and host Northern and Southern drums.
What to expect
A powwow is a gathering of Native American nations and families with drumming, singing and dancing, often including dance competitions, a grand entry, and vendors selling crafts and food. Visitors are usually welcome, and the announcer explains when to stand and when photos are not allowed.
Urban Nations Powwow has included grand entry, northern and southern drums and dancing.
Urban Nations Powwow was first held in 2026.
The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held September 12, 2026.
- Grand entry
- Northern and Southern drums
- Dancing
Where it happens
Urban Nations Powwow is held at Smith's Ballpark in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is one of 6 cultural festivals in Utah on this calendar.
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Questions about Urban Nations Powwow
- When is Urban Nations Powwow 2027?
- The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held September 12, 2026.
- Where is Urban Nations Powwow held?
- Urban Nations Powwow takes place at Smith's Ballpark in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- What happens at Urban Nations Powwow?
- Events have included: grand entry, northern and southern drums, dancing.
- Who organizes Urban Nations Powwow?
- Urban Nations Powwow is organized by Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake. Their official site is uicsl.org/event/save-the-date-for-the-inaugural-urban-nations-powwow/2026-07-11.
- What other cultural festivals are near Salt Lake City?
- The closest others on this calendar are Afro Utah Festival in Salt Lake City, UT (same city); Panda Fest Salt Lake City in Salt Lake City, UT (same city); Salt Lake Juneteenth Celebration and Black Owned Business Expo in Salt Lake City, UT (same city).
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