The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community will hold its annual wacipi Aug. 16 through Aug. 18 at the tribe’s Wacipi Grounds in Shakopee. The event is free and open to the public and draws hundreds of dancers and thousands of visitors each year.

Wacipi means “they all dance” in Dakota. The wacipi was historically used to gather at the end of a season, celebrate a good hunt or recognize a positive event. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke to Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community chairman Cole Miller about the dancing, drumming and food guests can expect.

Find more information about the event here.