Trading Moon Native American Arts Festival

 

The Trading Moon Powwow

University of Central Missouri 

Student Recreation and Wellness Center

Warrensburg, MO 64093

 

The Trading Moon Powwow, as part of the annual Trading Moon Native American Arts Festival, will occur on November 1, 2025.  The Powwow is an intertribal gathering, open to all, whether they are of Native American heritage or not. 

The host drum group will drum and sing, dancers in tribal regalia will participate in traditional dances, and vendors will sell arts, crafts, and food.  Admission and parking are FREE! For more information about parking lots on campus visit UCM Parking Services.

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Powwow Schedule
Noon - 1:00 p.m.	Gourd Dance
1:30 p.m.	Grand Entry
2:45 - 5:00 p.m.	Intertribal
5:30 p.m.	Dinner Break
6:30 p.m.	Gourd Dance
7:00 p.m.	Grand Entry
7:30 - 9:00 p.m.	Intertribal
9:00 p.m.	Closing

This  event is open to the public and individuals are welcome to come and go as their schedule allows.

The annual Trading Moon Native American Dance and Arts Exhibition is made possible through grant funding from the Arts and the Missouri Arts Council and on campus sponsors including The Center and the Office of Student Experience and Engagement.  

 

Head Staff:

Head Singer	Isaac Stabler
Head Man	Mathias Smith
Head Lady	Mahayla Perryman-Matthews
Emcee	Wade Blevins
Arena Director	Shane Adams
Head Gourd Dancer	Justin Tone-Pah-Hote
Head Northern Drum	TBA

 

Vendor Guidelines and Registration

Click to download the registration form.

 

Dancer Registration

All dancers should complete a pre-registration form; doing so registers each dancer for the evening meal.  Registered dancers will be provided a complimentary ticket for the evening meal.

Other guests are welcome to enjoy the evening meal for an entry charge of $13 plus tax.