# Event Details

- **Event Name**: NWIC's Honoring Traditions Pow Wow and Coastal Jam 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: NWIC is bringing back its Pow Wow! Please join us on Friday and Saturday April 17 - April 18, 2026 for a Coastal Jam & contest Pow Wow! 

Both events will be held at NWIC's Health & Wellness Center (Building 24) at NWIC's Lummi Campus, 2522 Kwina Rd., Bellingham, WA 98226. 

The Coastal Jam begins Friday, April 17, 2026 at 6 p.m. 

The Pow Wow begins Saturday, April 18, 2026 with grand entries at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. It is a contest pow wow. These events are free and open to the public! (More details shared below).

Pow Wow Details: 
-Grand Entries at 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. 

-Host Drum: The Northmen 

-Arena Director: Antone George 

-MC: Michael Vendiola 

-Singing Contest Prizes: 1st place = $4,000; 2nd place = $3,000; 3rd place = $2,000; 2 Consolations = $500

-Men's Golden Age (55+) & Women's Golden Age (55+) 
--Prizes: 1st place = $400; 2nd place = $300; 3rd place = $200

-Adult Categories (18-54) of Fancy, Jingle, Grass, Traditional
--Prizes: 1st place = $400; 2nd place = $300; 3rd place = $200

-Teen Categories (13-17) of Fancy, Jingle, Grass, Traditional
--Prizes: 1st place = $300; 2nd place = $200; 3rd place = $100

-Junior Categories (7-12) of Fancy, Jingle, Grass, Traditional
--Prizes: 1st place = $200; 2nd place = $100; 3rd place = $75

-Tiny Tots 

Have questions or want more information? Please drop your comments on our discussion page, or email nwicpowwow@nwic.edu 

Interested in being a vendor and/or sponsoring the event? Please reach out to Victoria Retasket at vretasket@nwic.edu 

Keep checking the event page for more details, highlights and information! 

We look forward to seeing everyone on April 17 & 18 at NWIC's Honoring Traditions Coastal Jam & Pow Wow! 

#NWIC
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bellingham/nwics-honoring-traditions-pow-wow-and-coastal-jam/200029848162909
- **Event Categories**: contests, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 347

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bellingham
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: NWIC Health & Wellness Center (Building 24), 2522 Kwina Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226-9278, United States
- **lat**: 48.79453
- **long**: -122.61443
- **full address**: NWIC Health & Wellness Center (Building 24), 2522 Kwina Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226-9278, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: NWIC's Honoring Traditions Pow Wow and Coastal Jam
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is NWIC's Honoring Traditions Pow Wow and Coastal Jam  being held?
  - **A:** NWIC's Honoring Traditions Pow Wow and Coastal Jam  takes place on Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 pm at NWIC Health & Wellness Center (Building 24), 2522 Kwina Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226-9278, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing NWIC's Honoring Traditions Pow Wow and Coastal Jam ?
  - **A:** NWIC's Honoring Traditions Pow Wow and Coastal Jam  is organized by Northwest Indian College.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** NWIC's Honoring Traditions Pow Wow and Coastal Jam  is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bellingham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 340+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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