The 38th annual Thunderbird Intertribal Powwow fills Twin Oaks Park in Niceville for three days of dancing, drumming, craft makers, storytellers and flute players. Friday morning is Children's Day, and each evening opens with a Grand Entry of dancers in regalia. Saturday adds a Polynesian dance performance at 5:30 PM. Shade trees and ample parking make it an easy full day with children.
Before you go
- Drive to Twin Oaks Park at Highway 85 N and College Boulevard in Niceville
- Come Friday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM for Children's Day
- Arrive by 7:00 PM Friday or Saturday for the Grand Entry
- Catch the Polynesian performers on Saturday at 5:30 PM
- Pay at the gate: $7 per adult and $4 per child 12 and under
What we checked, and when
Read off the venue's own page on 2026-10-14.
The Thunderbird Powwow home page lists adult admission at $7, ages 12 and under at $4, ages 3 and under free, and Children's Day at $3. The total is two adults and two children for one day.
Bring a lawn chair, because the dance arena has limited seating.
Where this came from
- Thunderbird Powwow home page: November 6 to 8, 2026, adult $7, ages 12 and under $4, ages 3 and under free, Children's Day $3
- Thunderbird Powwow events page: daily schedule with Grand Entry times and the Saturday Polynesian performance
- Thunderbird Powwow directions page: Twin Oaks Park, Highway 85 N and College Boulevard