The Southern Ute Bear Dance powwow arrived at the Sky Ute Fairgrounds Friday, May 23 through Saturday, May 24 and was filled with the energetic movement of traditional dancers displaying their best moves in colorful attire. The powwow opened with the Gourd Dance led by Andrew Frost before bringing all dancers into the arena for the Grand Entry. Dancers from all around Southern Ute land and the Four-Corners region participated in the weekend event.