54th Annual Traditional Mahkato Wacipi
Sept 18-20, 2026
54th Annual Traditional Mahkato Wacipi
Honoring the 38 Dakota
Location: Dakota Wokiksuye Makoce (Land of Memories Park), 100 Amos Owen Lane, Mankato, MN 56001. Held at the Nytalia Ashes Memorial Arena
Info: General – Bill Taylor 204-720-2365, Vendors – Jim Petroff 612-978-0964
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mahkatowacipi.org
Spiritual Advisor: Austin Owen
Emcees: Jerry Dearly, Galen Drapeau Jr. and Bill Taylor
Host Drum: Mazakute Singers, Santee, NE
Arena Director: Londel Seaboy, Sisseton, SD
Cost: General Admission $10.00 per button, good for entire weekend. Cash only
Children 12 and under, Seniors 60 and older are free.
Other Info: Grand Entries – Friday at 7:00pm, Saturday at 1:00pm and 7:00pm, Sunday at 1:00pm, Moccasin Tournament, Princess Contest, All Specials are 9:00am-12:00pm. Education Day for District 77 6th graders will begin on Friday morning at 9:00am on powwow grounds. No drugs, alcohol, or weapons allowed. Camping and visitor information on website.
