Outma Sqilx\'W Cultural School, Outma Sqilx\'w Place, Penticton, BC, Canada
Between The Lakes Pow Wow is an annual Indigenous event showcasing culture of the Syilx (Okanagan) people, taking place by the Outma Sqilx’w Cultural School on the Penticton Indian Band area in Penticton. It is well known as the biggest First Nations cultural event in the South Okanagan. This outdoor and family-friendly event consists of a variety of performances, activities, vendors selling handmade arts and crafts, dance competitions, regalia show and so much more. This festival not only attracts visitors from all over the world but also is a great opportunity for different First Nations communities across Western Canada and USA to celebrate and showcase their traditions together. Hundreds of dancers from 150+ Indigenous bands from all groups of age attend this festival every year.
Visitors can learn about tradition and culture of the South Okanagan and many Indigenous communities across Canada, in addition to drumming culture, regalia outfits and so on.
Single day tickets are at $5/day and weekend passes are $10 for both Saturday and Sunday. Kids under 5 get free entries.
This annual event takes place every second weekend of August for 3 days starting from Friday at 7.00PM and ending on Sunday late afternoon.