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Aug 7 - 9 2026: Caldwell First Nation 2nd Annual Competition Pow Wow

August 7 - 9, 2026
Caldwell First Nation Reserve, Mersea Road 1, Leamington
Mersea Road 1 (beside Caldwell Gas & Variety)
Everyone is welcome.
$10 admission fee. Seniors $5. Children 4-8 free.
Grand entries:
Friday August 7, 6:00 PM
Saturday August 8, 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM
Sunday August 10, 12:00 PM
No pets. Drug & alcohol free event. Bring a lawn chair. Security on-site 24 hours.
Learn more about Pow Wows and etiquette:
A primer on Indigenous Pow Wows from Indigenous Corporate Training
Indigenous Pow Wow Protocols from Indigenous Corporate Training
Indigenous Pow Wow Dances from Indigenous CorporateContinue reading

August 7 - 9, 2026
Caldwell First Nation Reserve, Mersea Road 1, Leamington
Mersea Road 1 (beside Caldwell Gas & Variety)
Everyone is welcome.
$10 admission fee. Seniors $5. Children 4-8 free.
Grand entries:
Friday August 7, 6:00 PM
Saturday August 8, 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM
Sunday August 10, 12:00 PM
No pets. Drug & alcohol free event. Bring a lawn chair. Security on-site 24 hours.
Learn more about Pow Wows and etiquette:
A primer on Indigenous Pow Wows from Indigenous Corporate Training
Indigenous Pow Wow Protocols from Indigenous Corporate Training
Indigenous Pow Wow Dances from Indigenous Corporate Training
Pow Wow Guide by Full Circle Indigenous
Tips for Attending:
Listen to the Master of Ceremonies/Emcee – they’ll explain what’s happening to help visitors.
Ask permission before taking pictures of people. Generally, pictures are not allowed during Grand Entry but allowed at other times, but listen to the MC for instructions.
Use the term 'Regalia' to describe what dancers are wearing.
Don’t touch people’s Regalia without permission. They are not costumes and hold special meaning to dancers.
Seats closest to the dancing circle are reserved for singers, dancers, and drummers.
Respect that some sections set aside for those with mobility issues to sit with mobile chairs or walkers.
Support the vendors. Some vendors may have interact or etransfer options, but please make sure you have cash on hand as well.
Outdoor settings are sometimes uneven so watch your footing.
Sometimes bleachers are available for people, but it never hurts to bring a chair with you.
Leave pets at home.
Don’t bring alcohol or drugs.
Listen for 'Round' or 'Intertribal' dances - times where people of all Nations and without Regalia are usually welcome to join in.
Have fun!