Gathering of Nations

The Gathering of Nations is the largest pow-wow in the United States and North America. It is held annually on the fourth weekend in April, on the Powwow Grounds at Expo NM, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Over 565 tribes from around the United States and 220 from Canada travel to Albuquerque to participate. Tens of thousands of spectators attend each year. The event has a significant economic impact, generating approximately $24 million for Albuquerque in 2019. The Gathering of Nations employs nearly 300 people during the event. The parent company, Gathering of Nations, Ltd. produces the annual powwow. The pow-wow in 2026 will be the final year that the event is held, according to Gathering of Nations Ltd.