Each Labor Day weekend, the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony hosts its’ internationally acclaimed Numaga Indian Days Powwow and Handgames; or traditional gambling.
The 36th annual event, will be held August 30th-September 1st, 2024 in Hungry Valley (7 miles on Eagle Canyon Drive in Spanish Springs). This is an alcohol and drug free event.
Numaga Indian Days is open to the public. Everyone is welcome to attend. Moreover if you're just spectating, we want to see you try powwow dancing during the inter-tribal songs.
This FREE, FAMILY FRIENDLY event features indigenous champion dancers from all over North America to compete. Famous powwow singers and drummers who contend for the victory title; 1st place in the drum contest; to include a total purse of $18,000 in cash prizes. Additionally, professional handgame players; traditional gamblers; battling bones to cash in as Champions.
Besides the memorable powwow entertainment, over 50 vendors will be selling Indian Tacos, traditional native food, stunning handcrafted silverwork, beadwork, baskets and other American Indian art.
You can visit the Rib-Cook Off and then come to the powwow or check us out on your way back from Burning Man.
Bring your own chairs (bleacher space limited), shade canopy, water, and cash for vendors. Be prepared for warm, dusty weather during the day and cold evenings. Dry camping is also available at powwow grounds with showers provided.