Arlee Celebration Schedule
Join us for the vibrant and culturally rich Arlee Celebration, a week-long gathering that honors our community’s heritage through traditional dance, music, and spirited competitions. Explore the posters below for a glimpse of each event, and find the full schedule detailed further down to plan your visit.
Monday, July 1
- 9:00 AM: Gates Open for camp setup and arrivals. Powwow Grounds
Tuesday, July 2
- Events throughout the day: Blessing of the Powwow Grounds with CSKT Elders Rushing Wind – Titus Upham.
Wednesday, July 3
- 8:00 AM – 3 PM: Long Acre Market – Variety of vendors offering crafts, flea market finds and local creativity
- 1:00 PM: Ranch Rodeo showcasing local talents in traditional events. Rodeo Grounds on Powwow Road
- 7:00 PM: Memorial Ceremony to honor and remember the departed.
Thursday, July 4
- 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Pancake Feed and Silent Auction at the New Firehall.
- 8:00 AM – 3 PM: Long Acre Market – Variety of vendors offering crafts, flea market finds and local creativity
- 10:30 AM: Arlee Jocko Valley Museum Refreshments will be served
- 12:00 PM: Independence Day Parade and Festival.
- 2:00 PM: Snake Dance honoring all veterans and Arlee Open Rodeo featuring traditional events.
- 7:00 PM: Honoring the Ways of the Salish People, a cultural celebration.
- Dusk: Fireworks Display to celebrate Independence Day.
Friday, July 5
- 8:00 AM: 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, open for all community members.
- 8:00 AM – 3 PM: Long Acre Market – Variety of vendors offering crafts, flea market finds and local creativity
- 11:00 AM: Royalty Contestants Meet.
- 1:00 PM: Grand Entry with a vibrant display.
- 4:00 PM: C & T Registration opens for Drum and Dance Competition.
- 6:00 PM: Drum Roll Call.
- 7:00 PM: Grand Entry, marking the start of the evening’s festivities.
Saturday, July 6
- 8:00 AM: Community Fun Run.
- 8:00 AM – 3 PM: Long Acre Market – Variety of vendors offering crafts, flea market finds and local creativity
- 12:00 PM: Drum and Dance Registration.
- 12:45 PM: Drum Roll Call.
- 1:00 PM: Grand Entry.
- 5:00 PM: Break.
- 6:45 PM: Drum Roll Call.
- 7:00 PM: Grand Entry.
Sunday, July 7
- 8:00 AM – 3 PM: Long Acre Market – Variety of vendors offering crafts, flea market finds and local creativity
- 11:00 AM: Indian Mass, a spiritual gathering for community reflection.
- 1:15 PM: Drum Roll Call.
- 1:30 PM: Final Grand Entry of the celebration.