Tamkaliks Celebration
Each July, the Homeland becomes a place of reunion for descendants of the original inhabitants of Walawa, the Wallowa county. Year after year, participants enjoy three days of song and dance, culminating in a Walasit service and Friendship feast. Descendants, locals ,and visitors attend together.
Free camping. RV's & tents welcome. Vendors apply online. Alcohol & drug free event!
Schedule:
Friday July 18th
7:00 PM: Roll call at the dance arbor followed by social dancing (points for participation in regalia)
**Memorial and naming ceremonies will take place on Friday and Saturday mornings.
Saturday July 19th
9:00 AM: Festivities begin with the horse procession
1:00 PM: Grand Entry, Contest and Social Dancing
7:00 PM: Grand Entry, Honoring Veterans, Contest and Social Dancing (Points for grand entry and exit participation)
- Dance Specials: Men’s Traditional Dance Special and Ermine Skin/Buffalo Horn Headdress Special
The schedule is subject to change based on temperature. If extreme heat occurs, the afternoon dance session may be canceled and Grand Entry rescheduled to ensure dancer safety.
Sunday July 20th
9:00 AM: Walasit Services at Wallowa Longhouse
12:30 PM: Friendship Potluck at Dance Arbor (bring a dish to share)
2:00 PM: Grand Entry, Final Contest and Social Dancing, Contest Dance Finale
Notes:
- **To arrange a memorial or naming ceremony, call the Nez Perce Wallowa Homeland at 541-886-3101 or email info@wallowanezperce.org.
- Each year the Tamkaliks Committee awards educational scholarships to Native and local Wallowa County students.
- To become a sponsor of Tamkaliks, contact Nancy Crenshaw at (541)-398-1112
Thursday, July 17th
9:00 AM & 4:00 PM: Parachute Raising & Prep – Join us in the morning to raise the parachute over the dance arbor, and return at 4:00 PM for final preparations. Dinner provided.
July 18–20th (Event Days): To volunteer during Tamkaliks weekend, email info@wallowanezperce.org with “Tamkaliks Volunteer” in the subject line. Let us know your availability and any preferred tasks.
Date and Time
Friday Jul 18, 2025 Sunday Jul 20, 2025
July, 18-20, 2024
Location
Tamkaliks Powwow Ground, 70956 Whiskey Creek Rd, Wallowa
Website
Printed courtesy of www.wallowacountychamber.com/ – Contact the Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce for more information.
101 W Main Street / PO Box 427, Enterprise, OR 97828 – (541) 426-4622 – info@wallowacounty.org