Two Cultures - One Community Powwow

12/02/2025

Experience the 3rd Annual Two Cultures One Community Powwow and celebrate unity, tradition, and community. Enjoy a weekend filled with traditional dancing, powerful drumming, and beautiful singing. Explore dozens of vendors offering art, food, crafts, and more!

February 27 – March 1, 2026 at the Pendleton Convention Center

All are welcome as we gather in the spirit of respect and belonging, honoring the traditions and connections that unite us. Learn more at: https://www.twoculturesonecommunity.com/

Second photo: Credit to Wil Phinney

11/18/2025

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Two Cultures – One Community Powwow
February 27 – March 1, 2026 | Pendleton Convention Center

Pendleton’s cowboy heritage and Indigenous traditions are coming together again for a powerful, multi-day celebration of community, culture, and connection. Experience vibrant dancing, music, artistry, storytelling, and the shared spirit that makes our region unique.

Whether you went to last year's celebration or this is your first, everyone is welcome.

Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate unity in the heart of Pendleton! Learn more at: https://www.twoculturesonecommunity.com/

11/11/2025

Calling all vendors!
The Two Cultures One Community Powwow is now accepting vendor applications.

If you sell food, crafts, art, or cultural goods, this is your chance to be part of a powerful celebration that brings people together from across the region.

Vendor Application Deadline is Friday 11/21/25. Applications will close on this day. The TCOC Committee will vote and approve vendors the last week of November. If selected you will receive an email with payment instructions. Thank you.

Spaces fill up very quickly, so don't wait to secure your spot! Apply today at: https://www.twoculturesonecommunity.com/vendors

10/07/2025

We’re working hard to plan the 2026 Powwow — February 28 to March 1 — and we can’t wait to share what’s in store! ✨🌾

Show your support now with Two Cultures One Community gear, made locally in partnership with Creative Signs, Screen Printing and Embroidery. Each piece carries the spirit of tradition and togetherness that the powwow celebrates.

Available online now and at the Powwow — supplies are limited.
Go there now 👉 https://bit.ly/TCOC_Merch

03/04/2025

40 merchandise and 5 food vendors were able to join us this year. Here are a few pictures of vendors that Daisy and Sherri, our Vendor Coordinators, were able to capture!

03/04/2025

The Second Annual Two Cultures One Community Powwow was a huge success! What started as an idea from Pat Beard and Fred Hill Sr., has grown into a meaningful tradition, bringing our community together. We give a heartfelt thank you to our fiduciary agent - Nixyaawii Community Financial Services, our generous sponsors, amazing volunteers, our professional Head Staff, vendors and everyone who had a hand in making this event happen!

Our dedicated powwow committee will continue to work hard, improve and find even better ways to bring people together. Like Dougie Hall says, "bring good medicine”.

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03/03/2025

Our lost and found box is full! Instant message us for inquiries!!!!

We will hold items for two weeks max.

03/03/2025

We would also like to acknowledge The Pendleton Round Up, Port of Kennewick, TriDEC, Wenaha, Hotel Pendleton, Wildhorse Foundation, and the Family Ford Foundation and Pepsi for all of their support!!!

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03/03/2025

We appreciate all of our Elk Sponsors as well! We could not have done it without you!

03/03/2025

Thank you to our Salmon sponsors!!! We appreciate your support.

03/02/2025

The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation’s BOLSTER Team, who is led by David Wolf is top-notch. We greatly appreciate their dedication throughout the weekend!

03/02/2025

We want to extend a huge thank you to all of our Eagle Sponsors for their generous support of this year’s powwow! Your contribution helps make this event possible, and we are so grateful for your commitment to celebrating and honoring our culture. A big shout-out for making this event a success!