Medicine Lodge Peace Treaty

A celebration of the history and heritage of Medicine Lodge, Kansas

Medicine Lodge Intertribal Powwow

September 22, 23 and 24, 2023

Attend

Attending a powwow gives spectators a glimpse of Native Americans’ centuries-old traditions. The power of their tribal songs coupled with the beauty of the dancers’ regalia will leave a lasting impression.

Everyone is welcome to attend the powwow at the newly developed powwow grounds at Memorial Peace Park. Seating that is set up around the area where the dancing is to take place is for the dancers, not the spectators, so bring your own lawn chairs. It is good to ask before taking a picture out of respect for those who may have religious reasons for avoiding photos. No one should ever enter the dance arena unless invited. Do not touch the clothing of any dancer. A good rule of thumb is to wait for the reaction of the Native onlookers. If they clap, then everyone claps. Most of the time the emcee will tell the audience what is going on and what to do.

Food vendors will also be on-site providing the always popular Indian tacos and fry bread. There will be craft vendors selling a wide selection of Native items including shirts, jewelry, wooden crafts, rugs, wall decorations and Native items for children.

Peace Treaty Rodeos

September 22 and 23, 2023

Experience three rodeo events at this year’s festival! At the Kansas Championship Ranch Rodeo, watch skilled cowhands and their horses compete in events based on the jobs they do on a typical day at the ranch. New this year is the Kansas Youth Ranch Rodeo, with young cowboys and cowgirls competing for a chance to go to the WRCA World Championship in Amarillo this fall. Saturday night’s Bulls & Broncs Rodeo will feature rough-stock only events including bull riding, saddle bronc, bareback and ranch bronc events. There will be a variety of concessions, a beer garden and retail vendors both nights, as well as live music Saturday night.

Kansas Championship Ranch Rodeo

Friday night at 7:30 p.m.

The Kansas Championship Ranch Rodeo presents working cowboys competing in events such as team penning, stray gathering and wild cow milking. These events are based on ranch activities that are still a part of the modern cowboy’s daily routine. With the cowboy lifestyle becoming increasingly rare, the ranch rodeo is truly a heritage event, showcasing not only human skill but also their incredibly athletic equine counterparts.

Kansas Youth Ranch Rodeo

Saturday at noon

Join us for the inaugural Kansas Youth WRCA Ranch Rodeo! Ten teams will compete in events for a chance to compete in the 2nd World Youth WRCA Ranch Rodeo in Amarillo, Texas, this November. Events include sorting, doctoring, trailer loading, branding and the wild steer race. Each participant’s individual age limit is 16 and the combined team age cannot exceed 65.

Bulls & Broncs Rodeo

Saturday night at 8 p.m.

Delivering action-packed entertainment, top-ranked bucking bulls and broncs will test the skill and stamina of their riders. Following the Bulls & Broncs Rodeo will be an outdoor dance with live entertainment by the Jack Rowdy Band.

Cowboy Trappings and Trade Show

Get some retail therapy under the rodeo arena pavilion where you can shop for goods offered by saddle makers, bit and spur makers, as well as western decor, clothing, accessories and ranch trade.

Historical Night Show

September 23, 2023

Join us Friday night at the Stockade as the cast and crew of the historical night show perform a scene from the production at the bean feed!

On pageant years, the historical night show melodrama tells the story from 1884 of the Medicine Valley Bank robbery. Can-can girls and the gun slinging cowboys will make you believe that you are back in time with their song and dance. A true legend, Carry Nation makes her appearance at the Red Dog Saloon to rid it of its evil liquor!

Peace Treaty Parade

September 23, 2023 

Bring your lawn chair and a camera – and don’t forget ear plugs! Our cowboys love shooting their guns in the air as they ride by.

Peace Treaty festival parade

Everyone is welcome to join in this year’s parade, but we do ask that you submit a completed entry form prior to participating.

A paper registration form will be made available after September 1 at the Lincoln Library and Stockade Museum. Skip the wait and complete the 2023 online registration form now!

Schedule

September 22, 2023

6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.Golf Course Open - Medicine Lodge Golf Course

12 noon to 7 p.m.Stockade Museum& Carry Nation Home - Stockade Museum

5 p.m. to 7 p.m.Stockade MuseumBean Feed & Live Music - Stockade Museum

5 p.m. to 11 p.m.Powwow grounds and hiking trails open - Powwow Grounds at Memorial Peace Park

5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.Historical Stage Show - Stockade Museum

6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.Trappings and Trade Show, Concessions - Rodeo Arena at Memorial Peace Park

7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.Kansas Championship Ranch Rodeo - Rodeo Arena at Memorial Peace Park

September 23, 2023

6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Golf Course Open - Medicine Lodge Golf Course

7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. - Pancake Breakfast - First Christian Church

8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Red Brick Shopping - Main Street

10 a.m. to 11 a.m. - Parade - Main Street

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Stockade MuseumYouth Activities - Stockade Museum

11 a.m. to 11 p.m. - Trappings and Trade Show, Concessions - Rodeo Arena at Memorial Peace Park

12 noon to 4 p.m. - Mechanical bull and inflatable - Rodeo Arena at Memorial Peace Park

12 noon to 4 p.m. - Carry Nation Home-Cookies with Carry - Stockade Museum

12 noon to 3 p.m. - Kansas Youth Ranch Rodeo - Rodeo Arena at Memorial Peace Park

2 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. - Powwow activities, vendors and food - Powwow Grounds at Memorial Peace Park

6 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Mechanical bull and inflatable - Rodeo Arena at Memorial Peace Park

7 p.m. to 7:25 p.m. - Powwow Grand Entry - Powwow Grounds at Memorial Peace Park

8 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Buckapalooza Rodeo -Rodeo Arena at Memorial Peace Park

10 p.m. to 1 a.m. - Live Music/Dance - Jack Rowdy Band - Rodeo Arena at Memorial Peace Park

September 24, 2023

6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Golf Course Open - Medicine Lodge Golf Course

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Stockade MuseumYouth Activities - Stockade Museum

12 noon to 5 p.m. - Carry Nation Home-Cookies with Carry - Stockade Museum

2 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Powwow - Powwow Grounds at Memorial Peace Park

4 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. - Powwow Grand Entry - Powwow Grounds at Memorial Peace Park

Date: September 22 - 24, 2023

Location:  Memorial Peace Park

103 East Washington, Medicine Lodge, KS 67104

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