The 35th Annual Fort Omaha Intertribal Powwow, scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026, is a dynamic celebration of Native American cultures that promises to captivate attendees with its array of traditional festivities. This event serves as a poignant homage to the diverse heritage of Indigenous peoples, drawing participants from tribes across Nebraska and the surrounding region, including the Omaha, Ponca, Santee Sioux, and Winnebago. Through an immersive experience of traditional dance, music, artistry, oral history, and culinary delights, visitors will have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the rich tapestry of Native American traditions.
Saturday, September 12, 2026 - 1:00-7:30 p.m. CDT at the Fort Omaha Campus, Building 24
Craft Vendor, Non-PROFIT Tables & Food Vendor Registration
Craft Vendors—Pre-registration prices:
$30 for each table
$50 for 10 x 10 canopy space
$80 Canopy space larger than 10 x 10 and up to 10 x 20
$100 Canopy space larger than 10 x 20
(MCC provides tables plus 2 chairs; MCC does not supply canopies.)
Applications completed after 9-06-26 will be charged an additional $10 per table or canopy space.
Pre-registration ends September 6, 2026. After September 6, 2026, vendors may walk in at the powwow beginning at 10:00 a.m. with cash payment only. Space will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The Fort Omaha Intertribal Powwow is not a juried art show. All products for sale must be Native-themed. Vendors may be asked to leave if their products do not reflect a Native American theme. No factory produced toy guns, toys or glow sticks.
Craft Vendors may register and pay online at register and pay online at Craft Vendor Registration.
Vendors are advised to honor The Indian Arts and Crafts Act (IACA) of 1990 (P.L. 101-644)
The Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 is a truth-in-advertising law that prohibits misrepresentation in the marketing of Indian art and craft products within the United States. It is illegal to offer or display for sale, or sell, any art or craft product in a manner that falsely suggests it is Indian produced, an Indian product, or the product of a particular Indian or Indian tribe or Indian arts and crafts organization, resident within the United States. For a first time violation of the IACA, an individual can face civil or criminal penalties up to a $250,000 fine or a 5-year prison term, or both. If a business violates the IACA, it can face civil penalties or can be prosecuted and fined up to $1,000,000.
Non-profit Informational Tables
Those providing an informational table with absolutely no sales or acceptance of tips or donations may reserve one table at NO COST. $30 will be charged for each additional table. Registration for Non-Profit tables ends September 12th.
Non-Profit Informational Tables may register and pay online at Register and Pay online at Non-Profit Vender Registration.
NO RAFFLES will be allowed for vendors or non-profit information tables.
For a hard copy application or payment by cash or check, contact Sarah Watson at sewatson@mccneb.edu or 531-622-2662.
Food Vendors
Metropolitan Community College Provides:
Electricity at no charge/Fresh water supply/Assistance for set-up
Waste containers and garbage bags for disposal of trash in vendor's immediate area
Parking location for vendors (vendors may unload near their booths, but may not park by booths)
Vendors:
Adhere to regulations of Douglas County Health Department, SUBMIT COPY OF YOUR Douglas County Health Department permit and send in required forms to Sarah Watson, sewatson@mccneb.edu, 531-622-2662
Adhere to rules of Metropolitan Community College
