54th Annual Traditional Mahkato Wacipi
Honoring the 38 Dakota
Date: September 18-20, 2026
Location: Dakota Wokisuye Makoce (Land of Memories Park), Mankato, MN
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Grand Entries:
- Friday at 7:00 PM
- Saturday at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM
- Sunday at 1:00 PM

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

Cost: General Admission $10 per button at the gate - CASH ONLY!
Button is good for admission for whole weekend!
All must pay with the exception of the following:
Children 12 and under: Free
Seniors 60 and older: Free

Moccasin Game Coordinator: Wambdi Gill