Two Cultures - One Community Powwow

Calling all vendors!

The Two Cultures One Community (TCOC) 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 10/31/26. Applications will close on this day. The TCOC Committee will vote and approve vendors. If selected you will receive an email with payment instructions. Thank you.

The 4th annual Powwow is set for February 26th-28th, 2027 at the Pendleton Convention Center.

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

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Two Cultures – One Community Powwow
February 26–28, 2027 | 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

Flyer credit: Nizhonia Toledo

We are looking for a Drum Coordinator for the Two Cultures One Community Powwow.

If you or someone you know may be a good fit, please visit:

https://www.twoculturesonecommunity.com/drum-coordinator-app

The Two Cultures One Community Powwow continues to grow because of the people who choose to be part of it. As we begin thinking about next year, we welcome anyone who would like to get involved.

You can volunteer your time, dance in the arena, bring your drum group, share your work as a vendor, or support the event through donations and sponsorships. You can also become a buckle sponsor and help provide the championship buckles that recognize our dancers.

Learn more about these opportunities on our website and join us in building next year’s celebration: https://www.twoculturesonecommunity.com/

As we reflect on this year’s Two Cultures One Community Powwow, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many donors and sponsors who helped make the event possible. Your support helped create a celebration that brought people together in a spirit of unity and respect. 🤗🥁

As we begin thinking about next year, those interested in supporting the powwow can learn more about donation and sponsorship opportunities on our website: https://www.twoculturesonecommunity.com/

We're already thinking about next year’s Two Cultures One Community Powwow, and your feedback matters to us!

If you attended this year’s event, please share your thoughts:
🪶 How was your overall experience at the 2026 Powwow?
🪶 What part of the event could be improved for next year?

Share your thoughts in the comments below, or submit an anonymous answer through our official form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwhuYhESg3cpg5RBkdTqQFjlMxIzFFSqJ_MumEGi1jjHtJ3g/viewform - Thank you for helping us continue to grow this celebration of culture and community!

Congratulations to the drum contest winners from the 2026 Two Cultures One Community Powwow.

We also want to express our gratitude to every drum group that took part in this year’s celebration. The drum is often called the heartbeat of the powwow, and throughout the weekend your songs filled the space with energy, emotion, and pride. The rhythm guided the dancers, lifted the spirits of those watching, and helped create moments that will be remembered long after the final song.

Thank you for sharing your voices and traditions with our community, and congratulations to the winners.
Learn more at: https://www.twoculturesonecommunity.com/

Congratulations to the dance contest winners from the 2026 Two Cultures One Community Powwow. 🪶

We are grateful to every dancer who stepped into the arena and shared their time, talent, and traditions with our community. Your presence is what makes this gathering so powerful and meaningful.

Thank you for being part of this celebration, and congratulations to all of this year’s winners!
Learn more at: https://www.twoculturesonecommunity.com/

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the BOLSTER team who worked diligently each day of the Two Cultures One Community Powwow.

During and after every session, they stepped in to carefully clean and reset the space, ensuring it was ready to welcome dancers, drum groups, vendors, and guests again the next day. Their consistency, care, and hard work behind the scenes made a true difference throughout the entire event.

Their efforts may not always be front and center, but they are deeply appreciated. Thank you for helping us carry this celebration through each day with respect and professionalism.

What an incredible gathering at the 2026 Two Cultures One Community Powwow. 🪶🥁

We are truly honored to share this experience with everyone who joined us. The arena came alive as dancers moved with pride and purpose, each step telling a story rooted in tradition. The drum groups created the heartbeat of the celebration, their songs bringing energy, connection, and meaning to every session. Throughout the building, vendors shared food, artwork, and handcrafted goods that reflect culture, creativity, and community.

These moments reflect who we are when we come together. Thank you for being part of this year’s powwow and for helping make it so meaningful!