103rd Southern Ute Tribal Fair: Powwow

Friday - September 19, 2025 by Staff report | The Southern Ute Drum
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Zuriah Baker is the newly crowned Miss Southern Ute for 2025-2026, on Friday night following Grand Entry, the passing of the crown was completed by the previous reigning Miss Southern Ute, Maleina Carel.
Outgoing Southern Ute Royalty, 2024-2025
Southern Ute tribal member, Odyssey Baker-Silva dances a contest song during Women’s Northern Traditional on Saturday, Sept. 13.
Avaleena Nanaeto
Michelle Ware
Miss Southern Ute Alternate Autumn Sage, Miss Southern Ute Zuriah Baker, and Outgoing Jr. Miss Southern Ute Leandra Litz dance on the sidelines during the "Old Ute Style" special.
Southern Ute tribal member, Rhianna Carel competes in the "Old Ute Style" dance competition.
Cassandra Atencio takes home first place in the "Old Ute Style".
Veteran's lead in the grand entry on Sunday afternoon.
Elias Her Many Horses,
Malene Avila-Miller
Dancers watch the highly anticipated fireworks show on Saturday evening, outside of the exhibit hall at the Sky Ute Fairgrounds.
The 65th Annual Southern Ute Tribal Fair Powwow Gourd Dance kicked off on Friday, Sept. 12 in the Sky Ute Fairground Arena. This year’s Gourd Dance drum was Yellow Jacket Singers who represent the Southern Ute, Ponca and other tribes across Indian Country.
Gourd Dancers from the Four Corners and other areas across Indian Country attended different Gourd Dance sessions throughout the weekend.
This year’s Head Gourd Dancer for the 65th Annual Southern Ute Tribal Fair Powwow was Dewayne C. Richards. Richards served as the Headman Dancer during the Grand Entries throughout the Southern Ute Tribal Fair weekend.
Russell Blackbird, a member of the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska, dances during the first day of the Gourd Dance session on Friday, Sept. 12.
Host Drum group Yung Bux, sings a Grand Entry tune on Friday, Sept. 12.
Johnson Taylor competes in the “Old Ute Style” special on Sunday afternoon.
Dancers line up for judging, following the “Old Ute Style” special hosted by the Southern Ute Powwow Committee.
Southern Ute tribal member, Marie Joy dances in the “Old Ute Style” special contest on Sunday.
Men’s Grass Dancer Dezmund Madera competes on Saturday.
Brand White Eyes competes in the Men’s Northern Traditional category.
Women’s Fancy Shawl dancer, Katy Isennock competes during the Saturday night contests.
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
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Photo Credit: Zuriah Baker
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Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
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Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
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The 65th Annual Southern Ute Tribal Fair Powwow returned on Friday, Sept. 12 – Sunday, Sept. 14, presented by the Southern Ute Powwow Committee, Sky Ute Fairgrounds, Cultural Preservation Department, and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. Dancers, singers, and powwow enthusiasts gathered to enjoy meeting with friends, top notch singing, competitive dancing, specials, and a variety of vendors. The “Old Ute Style” traditional dance contest was the highlight of the weekend, showcasing the original style of dress and dance specific to the Ute people.  

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