100th annual Southern Ute Tribal Fair: Powwow

Thursday - September 22, 2022 by Staff report | The Southern Ute Drum
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Southern Ute tribal elder Marjorie Borst dances into Grand Entry in her respective dance category on Friday, Sept. 9 at the 62nd Annual Southern Ute Tribal Fair Powwow.
Greg Borst, husband to former Tribal Council member Marjorie Borst, dances along with fellow gourd dancers during the afternoon session at the Southern Ute Fairgrounds, Friday, Sept. 16.
Sharon Pinnecoose, mother to Head Gourd Dancer Jack Frost Jr., was honored during Saturday afternoon’s session, Sept. 10 in the Sky Ute’s Fairgrounds. Pinnecoose is a part of the War Mother’s Society from Oklahoma and an enrolled member of the Pawnee Nation. She’s pictured here with her sons, Andrew Frost and Jack Frost Jr.
Leading the Saturday, Sept. 9 evening session of Grand Entry, Southern Ute Air Force Veteran Austin Box leads in the Southern Ute Veterans Association, visiting veterans, and dancers at the Southern Ute Tribal Fair Powwow.
Southern Ute tribal member LeAnn Wesley smiles during Grand Entry.
Southern Ute Vietnam Veteran, and former Tribal Chairman, Howard Richards Sr. was honored with a Pendleton blanket for his service, following the morning Gourd Dance session on Saturday, Sept. 10.
The Senior Men’s Northern Traditional category took to the dance floor to showcase their best moves and regalia on Saturday night.
Current Southern Ute Tribal Royalty enjoy dancing to a few intertribal songs during the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 11. Being crowned the weekend before the Southern Ute Tribal Fair Powwow, the Southern Ute Royalty for 2022-2023 were well prepared and excited to participate in this year’s powwow and fair related events.
Southern MC Erny Zah of New Mexico was dressed to the nines each day of the Southern Ute Tribal Fair Powwow. Alongside Northern MC Bart Powaukee, Zah excelled in keeping the crowds entertained and the event on schedule throughout the long weekend.
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | SU Drum
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Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
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The 62nd Annual Southern Ute Tribal Fair Powwow returned to the Sky Ute Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 9 to Sunday, Sept. 11, the Southern Ute Powwow Committee kindly welcomed visitors from near and far. Despite the two-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s powwow saw a large number of singers, dancers, and spectators creating a very memorable event. Featuring various vendors, competition dancing and singing, and even a Drummer’s Jalapeno Contest, the arena was full of laughter and smiles.  

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