Visitor Info
27th ANNUAL TAOS PUEBLO POW WOW
JULY 12, 13, & 14, 2013
The Taos Pueblo Pow Wow is an Alcohol and Drug Free Event
ADMISSION FEES
Fees are $10 per person, per day. A 3-day pass is $20. There is also a 2-day pass available for purchase (Sat & Sun) for $20. Children 10 & under are free. For further information, please call 575.741.0974 or 575.741.0181. No refunds will be given due to adverse weather conditions.
PARKING
Parking is located directly west of the pow wow grounds. There is no fee for parking. Handicapped parking is located near the main entrance to the grounds. We apologize that we cannot allow handicapped parking or drop offs within the pow wow grounds. Parking areas are not lit so we strongly advise to bring a flashlight.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Gates are open to visitors at 10am on Friday, Saturday, & Sunday. The Pow Wow ends approxmiately at 10pm on Saturday & Sunday; 6pm on Sunday.
VISITING TAOS PUEBLO & THE TAOS PUEBLO POW WOW
Admission & camera fees are seperate for both Taos Pueblo and the Taos Pueblo Pow Wow. Please visit the Taos Pueblo website for more information on admission fees.
HOST HOTEL
This year's host hotel is the Whitten Inn located at 615 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM. Rate is $69 per nite. Reservations can be made at 866.737.0447 or at www.whitteninn.com/taos.html. Please ask for the "Taos Pueblo Pow Wow" rate.
ADDITIONAL HOTEL INFO
Hampton Inn- Taos welcomes you and thank you for choosing Hampton Inn – Taos! While taking a break from the pow-wow, come unwind in our indoor pool & hot tub. Enjoy Premium HBO on the only HD TV’s in Taos, or stay connected with loved ones using our free Wi-Fi. Then, before heading out the next day, have breakfast on us; Waffles and everything! Call us directly for reservations. (575)737-5700 Mention the Taos Pueblo Pow-wow for rates as low as $98 per night.
The Hotel Don Fernando de Taos would like to offer a special rate of $69.00 plus tax, per night, for our King Leisure Rooms and Rooms with 2 Double Beds (single or double occupancy) for visitors / participants of the Taos Pueblo Pow Wow 2012. The rate includes a full breakfast. Call (575) 758-4444 Local or (800) 759-2736 Toll Free donfernandodetaos.com/
ARTS & CRAFTS/FOOD VENDORS
There are many arts & crafts and food vendors that set up at the Taos Pueblo Pow Wow. Sterling silver jewelry, beadwork, shawls, paintings, and the like will be for sale at the numerous booths that encircle the pow wow grounds. There is also a variety of different foods like curly fries, fried bread, bratwurst & sauerkraut, roasted corn, custard, & shish-ka-bobs that should be sampled while you enjoy your visit to the pow wow.
SEATING AT THE POW WOW
Since there is no permanent seating under the arbor, visitors are advised to bring their own chairs. Please allow room for drums under the arbor. We apologize that we cannot allow canopies outside or inside the arbor.
CAMERA FEES
Camera fees are $10 per camera. Video cameras are $15 each. Digital tablets and cell phones (Droids, iPhones, etc) will have to pay the $10 camera fee as well. Please register your cameras at the announcer's booth adjacent to the front gate to obtain a tag for your camera. Commercial photography and video taping require advance notification of the Taos Pueblo Pow Wow Committee.
CAMERA ETIQUETTE
Photos are for personal use only. Please do not use flash attachments. Please have your camera tag visable and attached to your camera. Please DO NOT enter dance arena to take pictures. Please ask permission of an individual before taking their picture. It is allowable to take photos/video of arena & surrounding area. Do not touch dancers regalia without permission. No refunds will be given due to adverse weather conditions.
RESTROOMS
Restrooms and portable washing stations are available on the perimeter of the pow wow grounds.
PETS
Pets are not allowed within the pow wow grounds. Pets are allowed within the campground area but must be kept on a leash at all times.
CAMPING
Camping areas are located north and east of the pow wow grounds. A water spigot is located on the north side of the pow wow grounds. While we do welcome RV's, we cannot supply hookups to electricity, water, or sewage. Taos Montebello RV Park (575.751.0774) is located 2 miles west of the pow wow grounds on US Hwy 64 where those facilities are available. Open fires and pets are allowed in the campgrounds, but all pets must be kept on a leash. The TPPWC will provide trash pickup after the pow wow and strongly encourage campers to clean up their area after they leave. This includes all arbors made of tree branches and trash in your camp area. Showers are available at the Northside Health & Fitness Center (575.751.1242), 1307 Paseo del Pueblo Sur (half a mile south of the pow wow grounds) for $5.
WEATHER
Daytime temperatures can be quite warm (upper 70's to mid 80's), while nighttime temperatures can be cold (40's to 50's). It is advisable to bring a medium weight jacket for the evening. Please be advised that the pow wow grounds are located in a rural area. Roads are not paved and terrain around the pow wow grounds is grassy and sometimes uneven. Comfortable shoes are a must.
