Three Days of Tribal Culture

July 5th–7th, the Mashpee Wampanoag Powwow draws Native Americans, locals, and visitors from around the world to celebrate at the Powwow Grounds in Mashpee.

Three Days of Ceremony and Song

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Powwow draws Native Americans, locals, and visitors from around the world for a celebration of tribal culture that spans three days of solemn, spiritual, and festive events. Traditional ceremonies and tribal drumming anchor the gathering, while dance performances and the Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers fill the grounds with song. Between the performances, Native American handcrafts and cuisine offer a taste of living tradition. One of the most breathtaking scenes is the "Fireball Game"—similar to soccer, but played with a fire-lit ball that's kicked and carried—honoring the sick and those who have passed on by remembering their pain.

The Powwow Experience

Three Days of Ceremony, Dance, and Fire
Witness the spiritual heart and cultural traditions of the Mashpee Wampanoag Nation.

Solemn Ceremonies

Sage smoke rises as elders lead traditional ceremonies that anchor the three-day celebration in spiritual practice.

Dance and Song

The Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers move in full regalia, their performances a living expression of tribal heritage.

The Fireball Game

A fire-lit ball arcs through the dusk as players honor the sick and those who have passed on in this ancient, breathtaking tradition.

The Fireball Game

One of the most breathtaking scenes of the Powwow is the Fireball Game. Similar to soccer, but played with a fire-lit ball that's kicked and carried, the game honors the sick and those who have passed on by remembering their pain. Watch as players move across the grounds under the twilight sky, the glowing ball cutting through the darkness—a moment of profound beauty and spiritual significance.