Stewart Father’s Day PowWow

There’s no better way to get to know Nevada’s cultural identity than the beloved Stewart Indian PowWow, held in the heart of Nevada’s Capital City each summer. Native American dancers, drummers, artists, and craftsmen from all across the northwestern Nevada region have gathered at the historic Stewart Indian School every June since 1990 to celebrate their tribal heritage while honoring their spirits and ancestors. Throughout two days of festivities, get in on all kinds of dancing, arts and crafts, food, and stories from the hundreds of tribal representatives that are part of Stewart’s alumni.

Until 1980, Nevada’s sole off-reservation Native American boarding school was a mandatory chapter in the life stories of thousands of Native American adolescents. Hear their stories at the recently opened Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum, which stands as a monument to the students’ strength and ability to carry their cultures forward. Outside the museum on Stewart grounds, witness (or join in) on the Father’s Day PowWow events with spectacular music and dancing. More than 200 beautifully-costumed dancers showcase their cultural pride through live dance performances, along with traditional singing and drumming. 

Admission to the Carson City PowWow is free. After hourly performances, peruse more than two dozen traditional maker booths, then get your fill of fresh Indian Tacos. For more information on the Stewart PowWow including a complete lineup of weekend festivities, get in touch with Visit Carson City directly at (775) 687-7410 or by visiting Visit Carson City.