The Jena Band of Choctaw Indians will host the 16th annual Powwow In The Pines Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9-10, on the Tribal Nation’s powwow grounds in Trout, offering two days of traditional dance, singing, arts and community celebration.

The event, open to the public, will be held at the powwow grounds located at 551 Tuska Hina in Trout. This year’s celebration features more than $40,000 in prize money for registered competitors.

Gates open at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, with a Gourd session at 5 p.m. followed by Grand Entry at 6 p.m. On Saturday, Oct. 10, gates open at 10 a.m., with Gourd sessions at noon and 5 p.m. and Grand Entries at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Contest rounds will take place Saturday, with two rounds total.

Admission is $10 per day or $15 for the weekend. Children age 6 and under are admitted free.