A pow wow is a gathering of Indian Nations in a common circle of friendship. The 25th Annual Taos Pueblo Pow Wow is scheduled to begin on Friday July 9 at 7pm with the picturesque Grand Entry. The event will continue all day Saturday and Sunday. Announcement of dance contest winners will happen on Sunday at 6pm.

The 2010 Taos Pueblo Pow Wow is hosting the Kickoff Event to the 40th Anniversary of the Return of the Sacred Blue Lake to the tribe by the US Government. The festivities will take place on Saturday, July 10 at the 1pm Grand Entry.

Visitor entry into the Pow Wow for 3-day admission is $20 and 1-day admission is $10. Children 10 and under are free.

Gates are open to visitors at noon on Friday, 10am on Saturday and Sunday. The Pow Wow ends at 10pm on Saturday and Sunday; 6pm on Sunday.

Please note, the Pow Wow does not happen at the historic Pueblo but north of Taos.

DIRECTIONS to Pow Wow field: From the center of Taos, drive north on Hwy 64 for about 1-1/2 miles. Turn right on Ben Romero Road (just past Overland Sheepskin) and proceed to the parking lot.

To learn more about Taos Pueblo Pow Wow, to see video and listen to pow wow music, visit taospueblopowwow.com