High Plains Powwow

James Reeder competes in the Men's Golden Age dance competition at the High Plains Powwow at the Carbon County Fairgrounds. The event was sponsored by the Carbon County Museum and is the fourth time the even has been held.

James Dewey competes in the Golden Age Men's competition.

Herman Vasauez pauses during one of the intertribal dances held at the powwow.

Lahoma Reeder, a contenstant for the Women's Fancy Shawl competition takes to the arena Saturday. Fancy Shawl dancing is sometimes referred to as "Butterfly Dancing" since the flowing garments resemble the movements of butterflies.

Celena Powaukee watches the Men's Prairie Chicken Dance at the fourth annual High Plains Powwow held at the Carbon County Fairgrounds in Rawlins Saturday.

Rahelle Pappan, a competitor in the Junior Girls' Jingle Dress comepetition. The jingle dress is covered with metal bells that are meant to sound like rain when the wearer dances.

A young competitor participates in the Junior Girls' Fancy Shawl dance.

Marieta Shoyo, of the Shoshone tribe, competed in the Women's Golden Age dance competition.

Herman Vasauez competes in the Adult Men's Traditional dance competition at the powwow. Vasauez won first place in the competition.