Schedule

Doors open to the general public one hour before Grand Entries

Friday, September 11th 2026

  • Approved Vendors set up at 11:00 am onwards

  • Doors open to general public @ 6:00pm

  • Registration opens @ 6:00 pm on the arena floor

  • Grand Entry @ 7:00 pm

  • Welcome by Chief Alice McKay, Matsqui First
    Nation and Governing Body

  • Intertribal first round drum contest

  • All dance categories

Saturday, September 12th 2026

  • Doors open to general public @ 12:00pm

  • Registration closes @ 12:00 pm

  • Grand Entry @ 1:00 pm

  • Welcome by Chief Marilyn Gabriel, Kwantlen First Nation and Mayor Eric Woodward, Township of Langley

  • Intertribal round drum contest

  • Women’s intertribal drum contest

  • Contest dance categories will be determined by Areana Directors and Head Judges

  • Red Dress Special

  • Dinner Break 5:00 pm – 6:45 pm

  • Performances:

  • Mason Hoop Dancers 5:00 pm

  • Kwel Eng Sen 6:30 p.m.

  • Grand Entry @ 7:00 pm

  • Welcome by Chief Harley Chappell, Semiahmoo First Nation

  • Women’s intertribal drum contest

  • Contest dance categories will be determined by Areana Directors and Head Judges

  • Orange Shirt Special

Sunday, September 13th 2026

  • Doors open to general public @ 12:00pm

  • Grand Entry @ 1:00 pm

  • Welcome by Clarissa Moody and Jae Adams from Katzie First Nation and Mayor Nathan Pachal, City of Langley

  • Princess Pageant – Miss Stalew

  • Final contest dance categories will be determined by Areana Directors and Head Judges

  • Hat and Boot Special

  • Awards

This is a drug and alcohol free event

The stɑl̓əw̓ pow-wow is a family friendly event. We want to create a safe environment for everyone where drugs, alcohol, harassment, abuse & discrimination of any kind are not tolerated.

stɑl̓əw̓ Arts & Cultural Society and the stɑl̓əw̓ pow-wow are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged goods, injury or underfunded travellers!!

EVERYBODY IS WELCOME!