09/10/2026
The Cowlitz Indian Tribe 27th Annual Powwow is set for Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Cowlitz County Event Center in Longview, Washington. Grand Entry occurs at noon and 7 p.m., with a free salmon dinner served at 5 p.m. The one-day celebration features up to eleven drum groups and about one hundred dancers honoring Cowlitz ancestors through traditional dancing, drumming, and cultural activities. '
The event welcomes dancers from tiny tots to elders in both old style and new style regalia, along with artisans and vendors showcasing beadwork and Native art. Veterans are recognized with handmade gifts during the ceremony. The Cowlitz Tribe, part of the southwestern Coast Salish and Sahaptan peoples, has held this gathering in Longview for decades as a key cultural event in southern Washington. 3 4
The Cowlitz County Event Center is located at 1900 7th Ave, Longview, WA 98632. Admission is open to the public and the powwow draws community members and visitors for a full day of culture and connection. 5
The 27th Annual Cowlitz Indian Tribe Powwow is getting closer! Join us Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Cowlitz County Event Center in Longview for a full day of culture, dancing, drumming, food, community, and celebration.
Grand Entry: Noon & 7 PM
Free Salmon Dinner: 5 PM
Cowlitz County Event Center
1900 7th Ave, Longview, WA 98632
We’re excited to welcome our dancers, drums, vendors, visitors, and community back to Longview for another incredible Cowlitz Indian Tribe Powwow.
A Day to Celebrate Culture In Dance
