Two Cultures – One Community Powwow is coming

PENDLETON – The success of Two Cultures – One Community Powwow in 2024 made it a foregone conclusion that it wouldn’t be a one-time event. The masterminds behind the event are Pendleton Convention Center Manager Pat Beard and Umatilla Master Speaker Fred Hill of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

“It was like planning for a baby and a full-grown man walks out,” Beard said. “We had about 12,000 in total attendance last year. It really maxed out everything.”

Hill credits Beard with planting the seed of the idea. Beard believes it was a no-brainer.

“The Tribes’ influence on our community is indelible,” he said. “I think it’s so important that we share that with everyone.”

Hill is looking forward to the host drum, Wild Rose, which was the 2024 drum champ.

“A lot of my nephews and grandsons sing on there,” Hill said. “They really brought it last year. They’ll bring the electricity and the power.”

The powwow will be Feb. 28 through March 2. There will be 50 vendors, five food vendors outside and catering inside by Pendleton Catering LLC. Admission is $5 per session and there are four sessions. It costs $15 to attend the whole weekend. For more information call the Pendleton Convention Center at 541-276-6569 or visit https://www.twoculturesonecommunity.com/.

---

• 
• 
• 

---

• 
• 
• 

---