54th Annual Mahkato Wacipi - Friday

Friday, September 18, 2026
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Dakota Wokisuye Makoce (Land of Memories Park)

Honoring the 38 Dakota

Dates: September 18-20, 2026

Grand Entries

• Friday at 7:00 PM
• Saturday at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM
• Sunday at 1:00 PM

Cooridinators

• Spiritual Advisor: Austin Owen
• Emcees: Jerry Dearly, Galen Drapeau Jr. and Bill Taylor
• Arena Director: Londel Seaboy, Sisseton, SD
• Host Drum: Mazakute Singers, Santee, NE
• Moccasin Game Coordinator: Wambdi Gill

Cost

• Cash Only
• General Admission: $10 per button at the gate
• Button: is good for admission for whole weekend
• Children (under 12) and Seniors (60+): Free

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