52nd Annual Traditional Mahkato Wacipi

Sept 20-22, 2024

52nd Annual Traditional Mahkato Wacipi

Honoring the 38 Dakota

Location: Dakota Wokiksuye Makoce (Land of Memories Park), 100 Amos Owen Lane, Mankato, MN 56001

Info: General – Dan Zielske 507-387-3572, Vendors – Wendy Roy 218-204-1491

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.mahkatowacipi.org

Spiritual Advisor: Coming Soon

Emcees: Jerry Dearly, Galen Drapeau Jr. and Bill Taylor

Host Drum: Mazakute Singers, Santee, NE

Arena Director: Londel Seaboy, Sisseton, SD

Cost: General Admission $7.00 per button, good for entire weekend.

Children 12 and under, Seniors 60 and older are free.

Other Info: Grand Entries – Friday at 7:00 pm, Saturday at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm, Sunday at 1:00 pm, Moccasin Tournament, Princess Contest, All Specials are 9:00 am-12:00 pm. Nytalia Ashes Memorial on Sat at 11:00 am. Dave Brave Heart Memorial on Sunday at 11:00 am. Education Day for District 77 6th graders will begin on Friday morning at 9:00 am on powwow grounds. No drugs, alcohol, or weapons allowed. Camping and visitor information on website.