Pah-Loots-Puu Powwow

The Pah-Loots-Puu Powwow is Washington State University’s annual powwow and is put on by our student organization ASWSU Ku-ah-mah with the help of students in the “Powwow” class.

  • April 25, 2026

For questions please contact

Joelle Edwards

joelle.edwards@wsu.edu

2026 Details

Date: April 25, 2026

Location: Beasley Coliseum

Address: 925 NE North Fairway Rd, Pullman, WA 99163

Grand Entry: 1 pm & 6 pm

Head Staff

MC: Dave Madera (Spokane/Colville)

Arena Director: Jesse Bevis Sr. (Umatilla)

Headman: Kellen Trenal (Nez Perce/Cayuse/Yakama/Walla Walla)

Headwoman: Lydia Skahan (Umatilla/Nez Perce)

Host Drum

Bad Eagle from Chilliwack, BC Canada

Drum Pre-Registration

Day pay to the first 10 registered pre-registered drum groups. Unfilled day pay spots will be first come day of at drum check-in. Please complete the pre-registration form below and be prepared to email a copy of your W9.

Checks will be mailed after the event.

Pre-registration form

Vendor Registration

Vendor application

For questions, concerns, or to submit your application please email pahlootspuu.vendors@gmail.com

All vendors will be approved by the committee and receive email confirmation of approval status.

Sale of outside food is prohibited.

The WSU Powwow committee reservers the right to prohibit the display or sale of any items it deems inappropriate.

Washington State University will not be held liable for accidents, damages or loss resulting from operations of a vendor space.

Specials

15+ Women’s Basket Hat Special sponsored by Headwoman, Lydia Skahan

5-Song, Round Bustle Special Prizes for: 13-17 Jr. Champ + 18+ Sr. Champ, and consolation winners sponsored by Headman, Kellen Trenal

25+ Plateau Sweetheart Special sponsored by Chet (Loretta) & Ron Halfmoon Family

Hand Drum Contest in Honor of Elias Trahant sponsored by Trahant Family

1st Tiny Tots Session sponsored by the Ann McCormack + Mike Adams Family

2nd Tiny Tots Session sponsored by outgoing Miss Pah-Loots-Puu

Alumni Special sponsored by Ku-Ah-Mah

If you are interested in hosting a special please reach out to us!

Please note:

  • No drugs, smoking, or alcohol allowed on the WSU campus which includes the sidewalks surrounding Beasley.
    • Washington State University (WSU) has a tobacco-free policy that prohibits the use of tobacco and nicotine products on all campus grounds, vehicles, and equipment. The policy applies to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and contractors.

WSU Students are you interesting in volunteering?

Please attend one of the informational sessions. Sessions will be listed in Spring 2026

About

ASWSU Ku-ah-mah in collaboration with Native American Programs & NAWA is hosting their annual WSU powwow. We are looking for volunteers to help in a variety of areas. Register on GivePulse

Before registering for a shift please attend one of the volunteer info sessions: