This year’s Salmon Celebration is our 18th annual event to showcase Native Culture. Guest can enjoy a traditional salmon bake, native drumming, dancers, canoe races, cultural booths and displays, hands on family activities, native arts & crafts vendors and more will be highlighted at this free family friendly event.

HOURS:

Vendor booths, canoe races, demonstrations and other events:

Saturday, Sept 9 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday, Sept 10 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

THE TRADITIONAL SALMON BAKE MEAL WILL BE SERVED

Saturday, Sept 9 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday, Sept 10 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

This fun-filled weekend is full of family events and entertainment.

Tribal canoe races

Outdoor tribal vendors and crafts (demonstrations and hands-on participation)

Traditional salmon bake meal

Live entertainment with authentic Native American dancing, drumming & flute playing

The Festival is located in the south parking lot outside The Mill Casino - Hotel. Bring the whole family for a great weekend of fun! Free to attend.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

Saturday, September 9, 2023:

Traditional Salmon Bake Meal | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Located on South End of the Hotel

Canoe Races | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Opening Prayer

Traditional Dugout Canoes

Journey Canoes:

Youth Division

Women’s Division

Men’s Division

Mixed Division (Adults and Youths Mixed)

Native Vendor Booths, free Entertainment and Hands-on Cultural Demonstrations | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Demonstrations:

Tribal Elders Frybread Booth

Flint Knapping Demonstration & Participation

Weaving Demonstration & Participation

Beading Demonstration & Participation

Children’s Activities

Entertainment:

Native American Dancing & Drum Groups | 10:00 AM

Native Flute | 11:00 AM

Native American Dancing & Drum Groups | 12:00 PM

Canoe Race Awards | 1:00 PM

Native Flute | 1:30 PM

Native American Dancing & Drum Groups | 2:30 PM

Sunday, September 10, 2023:

Traditional Salmon Bake Meal | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Located on South End of the Hotel

Native Vendor Booths, free Entertainment and Hands-on Cultural Demonstrations | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Demonstrations:

Tribal Elders Frybread Booth

Flint Knapping Demonstration & Participation

Weaving Demonstration & Participation

Beading Demonstration & Participation

Children’s Activities

Entertainment:

Native Flute | 11:00 AM

Native American Dancing & Drum Groups | 12:00 PM

Native Flute | 1:30 PM

Native American Dancing & Drum Groups | 2:30 PM

MEAL PRICES: 

Pricing:

Pre-sale meal tickets are $35 for adults and $30 for children ages 12 and under. Tickets are available in Ko-Kwel Gifts beginning August 25 and include a commemorative Salmon Celebration tee shirt (while supplies last).

Guests may also purchase their meal at the meal tent. The price for the meal without the T-shirt is $27.00 for adults and $20.00 for children

Menu:

Traditional Pit Salmon

Brown Rice Prepared with Cranberries and Grilled Hazelnuts

Traditional Fry Bread served with Huckleberry Jam & Butter

Assorted Sodas & Freshly Brewed Coffee

*Elders of the Coquille Tribe will also have a booth selling fry bread for $5 and fry bread tacos for $10 to raise money for their Elders programs*

Pre-sale tickets will go on sale in August. Tickets will be available in Ko-Kwel Gifts in The Mill Casino * Hotel and include a commemorative Salmon Celebration tee shirt (while supplies last). Guests may also purchase their meal at the meal tent during the event.

Date:  September 9 - 10, 2023

Location:  The Mill Casino - Hotel & RV Park

3201 Tremont Ave.

North Bend, OR 97459

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