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2024 Event Schedule

Please Plan Ahead! Give yourself extra time for Parking,  Bag Check & Entry. 

Parking fees are managed by EXPO NM and not the Gathering of Nations, Ltd.

NOTE: Schedule is subject to change, please listen to stage announcers (emcees) for current information

Saturday, April 27th

  • 9:00am: Ticket/Box Office open for Ticket Sales and Will Call – Gate 8 (East side) of EXPO NM
  • 10:00am:
    • Dancer & Drum Registration opens at Gate 8 (East side) of EXPO NM
    • Gates/Doors open at EXPO NM to access Gathering of Nations PowWow Grounds, and Traders Market.
    • Stage 49 Performances Begin.
  • 10:00 am-11:45am:  Pre-powwow performances begin inside Tingley Coliseum. Food court open all day and Traders’ Market open all day
  • 10:30 am: Indigenous Australian discussion forum-  Hispanic Arts Bldg. Open to the public 
  • 12:00pm: Grand Entry of Dancers inside Tingley Coliseum.
    • All Children and Elder 70+ Dance categories dance this afternoon.
  • 12:30pm: Stage 49 Contemporary Stage Performances all day
  • 1:00-4:00pm: PowWow Competition Singing and Dancing inside Tingley Coliseum.
  • 1:00-2:45pm: Indigenous Australian discussion forum-  Hispanic Arts Bldg. Open to the public 
  • 1:30 pm: Miss Indian World Contestant Public Speaking Competition at Stage 49
  • 2:00 pm: Red Spirit Motorcycle Procession down Main Street
  • 3:30 pm-4:45pm: Special Dance Contests inside Tingley Coliseum.
  • 4:00 pm: Horse & Rider Regalia Parade begins in front of Tingley Coliseum
  • 4:45 pm-5:45 pm: Gourd Dancing inside Tingley Coliseum.
  • 6:00 pm: Final Grand Entry of Dancers inside Tingley Coliseum.
  • ​7:30 pm: After Grand Entry is the Crowning of Miss Indian World in Tingley Coliseum
  • 8:30 pm-12:00 am: Competition PowWow Singing & Dancing inside Tingley for Adult Dance Categories.
  • 11:00pm: Stage 49 Performances conclude for the year.
  • ​12:00 am+: Gates Close and All Event Activities concluded for the year. NOTE: Subject to change based, listen out for PowWow MC announcements.

 Friday, April 26th

  • 9:00am: Ticket/Box Office open for Ticket Sales and Will Call – Gate 8 (East side) of EXPO NM
  • 10:00am:
    • Dancer & Drum Registration opens at Gate 8 (East side) of EXPO NM
    • Gates/Doors open at EXPO NM to access Gathering of Nations PowWow Grounds, and Traders Market.
    • Stage 49 Performances Begin
  • 12:00pm: Grand Entry of Dancers inside Tingley Coliseum.
    • All Children and Elder 70+ Dance categories dance this afternoon.
  • 1:00-4:00pm: PowWow Competition Singing and Dancing inside Tingley Coliseum.
  • 1:30pm: Miss Indian World Contestant Public Speaking Competition at Stage 49. 
  • Tribal Royalty Photo with Miss Indian World will be right after Public Speaking Competition.
  • 2:30pm Special Contest: Men’s Southern Straight Dance 15+
  • 4:00pm-5:45pm: Special Dance Contests inside Tingley Coliseum.
  • ​4:00 pm: Horse & Rider Regalia Parade begins in front of Tingley Coliseum
  • 5:45pm-6:45pm: Gourd Dancing inside Tingley Coliseum.
  • 7:00pm: Grand Entry of Dancers inside Tingley Coliseum
    • Immediately after grand entry will be the Miss Indian World Dance Competition.
  • 8:00 pm-12pm: Competition PowWow Singing & Dancing inside Tingley for Adult Dance Categories.
  • 8:50 pm Special Contest: Women’s Northern Traditional Stationary age 15+: Sponosored by Dr. Lita Mathews Recognizing Organ Donors
  • 11:00pm: Stage 49 Performances conclude for the day.
  • ​12:00am: Gates Close and All Event Activities concluded for the day