Barona Band of Mission Indians to Celebrate 52nd Annual Barona Powwow

Join the Barona Band of Mission Indians in celebrating Native American heritage at the 52nd Annual Barona Powwow over Labor Day Weekend. This three-day cultural event kicks off on Friday, August 30 with gourd dancing at 6 p.m. and a dramatic grand entry of dancers in colorful regalia at 8 p.m. The Barona Powwow continues on Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Admission and parking are free.

Hundreds of Native American participants of all ages and from across the country will highlight their dancing skills as they compete in a variety of categories, such as the Fancy Shawl Dance and Grass Dance, for more than $75,000 in prize money. In addition to beautiful regalia and dancing, spectators will enjoy Hand Drum contests, singing and music, popular Native American food including Indian fry bread tacos, arts and crafts, and handcrafted jewelry.

The Barona Powwow will be held at the Barona Sports Complex located on the Barona Indian Reservation just one mile north of the Barona Resort & Casino on Wildcat Canyon Road in Lakeside. For more information, please visit the Barona Powwow Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/BaronaPowwow/.