Event Information
April 10th-11, 2026
Montana State University Billings warmly invites students, families, and community members to join us for our annual Powwow. This gathering is a celebration of Indigenous culture, honoring tradition, community, and connection through song, dance, and storytelling.
The Powwow is open to the public and is a drug- and alcohol-free event.
Sponsors
Sponsored by ¾ÅÒ»Âé¶¹ÖÆÆ¬³§ Foundation & Alumni and AS¾ÅÒ»Âé¶¹ÖÆÆ¬³§
Location
MSU Billings PE Building
1500 University Drive
Billings, Montana
Admission
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6 & under: Free
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Friday: $7
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Saturday: $10
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Weekend Pass: $15
Grand Entries
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Friday: 7:00 p.m.
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Saturday: 12:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Head Staff
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Master of Ceremonies: Ruben Little Head, Northern Cheyenne
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Arena Director: Rusty Gillette, Arikara & Hidatsa
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Host Drum: Bad War Cloud, Fort Peck
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Head Man: Levi Black Eagle, Apsáalooke
¾ÅÒ»Âé¶¹ÖÆÆ¬³§ Student, Business -
Head Woman: Micariah Pine, Apsáalooke
¾ÅÒ»Âé¶¹ÖÆÆ¬³§ Student
Hotel Information
Best Western Plus Clocktower Inn Attendee Block:
2511 1st Ave N
Billings, Mt 59101
(406) 259-5511
Rates: 2 Queen Beds at $129 plus tax
Dates: April 10, 2026 – April 11th, 2026
Cutoff Date: March 11, 2026
To Book: If you want to book a reservation call hotel at (406) 259-5511 and mention that you would like to make a reservation under the ¾ÅÒ»Âé¶¹ÖÆÆ¬³§illings Powwow Attendees group block or book online by using the following link:
Concessions: Full breakfast at Stella's Kitchen and Bakery, free onsite parking in the heart of downtown Billings, 10% off your bill at the end of the night at surrounding walkable restaurants, and a short 7-minute commute by car to ¾ÅÒ»Âé¶¹ÖÆÆ¬³§!
Homewood Suites Attendee Block:
3420 Ember Lane
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-0525 | (800) 445-8667
Rates: 2 Queen Beds at $159 plus tax
Dates: April 10, 2026 – April 11th, 2026
Cutoff Date: March 10, 2026
To Book: If you want to book an individual reservation call hotel and mention that you would like to book under the ¾ÅÒ»Âé¶¹ÖÆÆ¬³§ Powwow group block rate or book online by using the following link:
Concessions: All rooms come equipped with a kitchen that includes a microwave, full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, and a two-burner stove. Complimentary hot breakfast every morning. Free parking, high speed Wi-Fi, pool, fitness center, billiards room and outdoor fire-pit and grill.