Chief Seattle Days began in 1911 to honor Chief Seattle and the Suquamish people. The weekend-long celebration continues a longstanding tradition of remembering and celebrating Chief Seattle’s legacy and the history of the Suquamish people. One of the important focal points of the weekend is the Chief Seattle Gravesite Honoring, a meaningful gathering to pay respect to Chief Seattle and his enduring legacy. The honoring will be held on Saturday. See below for the time and more details of this special honoring.
GOLF TOURNAMENT
DATE: Thursday, August 13, 2026
TIME: 9am
Whitehorse Golf Club
22795 Three Lions Pl. NE, Kingston, WA 98346
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ROYALTY PAGEANT
DATE: Friday, August 14, 2026
TIME: 3-5pm
7235 NE Pkwy, Suquamish, WA 98392 | House of Awakened Culture
Serving as Chief Seattle Days Royalty is a meaningful opportunity for Suquamish youth that promotes community involvement, kind and respectful choices, and Suquamish youth representation in important spaces. Our annual Chief Seattle Days celebration is remembered and honored each time our Suquamish youth wear their crown and sash year around.
Royalty Positions
- Senior Warrior/Miss/Two Spirit (Age 13-18)
- Junior Warrior/Miss/Two Spirit (Age 8-12)
- Tiny Tot Warrior/Miss/Two Spirit (Age 4-7)
Contact
Kali Chargualaf | kchargualaf@suquamish.nsn.us
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POWWOW
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
House of Awakened Culture
7235 NE Pkwy, Suquamish, WA 98392
Friday
5:30pm – Dinner
6-10pm – Coastal Jam
Saturday
9am – Registration opens for Dancers and Drummers
1pm – 1st Grand Entry
5pm – Featured Dancers & Dinner Break
7pm – 2nd Grand Entry
Sunday
1pm – First Grand Entry
3pm – Powwow Awards Ceremony
4pm – Retiring of the Colors
Chief Seattle Days is a drug- and alcohol-free event.
The Suquamish Tribe is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Contact
ChiefSeattleDays@suquamish.nsn.us
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COASTAL JAM
DATE: Friday, August 14, 2026
TIME: Dinner at 5:30pm
7235 NE Pkwy, Suquamish, WA 98392
We invite tribal families to share songs and dances at the Chief Seattle Days Coastal Jam. Dinner is served at 5pm and the Coastal Jam will begin soon after.
Chief Seattle Days is a drug- and alcohol-free event.
The Suquamish Tribe is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Contact
Vincent Chargualaf | vchargualaf@suquamish.nsn.us
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CO-ED SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
Friday, 6-10pm | Saturday, 9am-7pm | Sunday, 9am-2pm
5243 Totten Rd, Poulsbo WA, 98370
Contact & Application
To enter the softball tournament please contact:
Craig Miller | CraigMiller@suquamish.nsn.us
Magdalena Turrieta | Mturrieta@suquamish.nsn.us
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CHIEF SEATTLE GRAVESITE HONORING
DATE: Saturday, August 15, 2026
TIME: 10am
7076 NE South St, Suquamish, WA 98392
Chief Seattle Days began in 1911 to honor Chief Seattle and the Suquamish people. As the celebration grew in size, a gravesite ceremony was added and continues to this day. During the gravesite ceremony, we practice our traditions, invite people to tell stories, and remind people of the history of Chief Seattle and the Suquamish people.
The Suquamish are one of more than twenty tribal groups that were parties to the Treaty of Point Elliott, signed near Mukilteo, on north Puget Sound, on January 22, 1855. This document was the second of five treaties that Territorial Governor Isaac Stevens negotiated with tribes in western Washington. Representing both the Suquamish and Duwamish tribes at the treaty signing was Chief Seattle, along with many sub-chiefs and leaders of other tribes. The Suquamish gave up title to their lands, which encompassed most of present Kitsap County, for acknowledgement and protection of their fishing and hunting rights, health care, education and a reservation at Port Madison.
We invite the public to join us in celebrating Chief Seattle. There is no admission fee, and all are welcome.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please contact ChiefSeattleDays@suquamish.nsn.us
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CHIEF SEATTLE DAYS PARADE
DATE: Saturday, August 15, 2026
TIME: 11:30am (Parade participants meet at Suquamish Elementary at 10:30am on Saturday)
Parade route: Park Blvd. to Prospect St. to Division Ave. to Suquamish Way to Augusta Ave.
This year’s theme is Dress to Impress.
Children participating in the parade need to be escorted by parents/guardians.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please contact ChiefSeattleDays@suquamish.nsn.us
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SALMON BAKE 2026
DATES: Saturday, August 15 & Sunday, August 16
TIME: 12pm and while supplies last
7235 NE Pkwy, Suquamish, WA 98392
Salmon meals are open to the public.
Meals will be available starting at 12pm, while supplies last.
Meals are $15 each for Tribal Members and $25 each for the public. Meal includes a bottled water.
Suquamish Tribal Member Elders receive two complimentary meals over the weekend.
Contact
ChiefSeattleDays@suquamish.nsn.us
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CANOE RACES
DATE: Saturday, August 15, 2026
TIME: 1-8pm
TIME: Sunday, August 16, 2026
WHEN: 12pm-4pm
7235 NE Pkwy, Suquamish, WA 98392 | Charles Lawrence Memorial Boat Ramp
Canoe Racing is open to tribal-affiliated canoe clubs. All are welcome to watch the canoe races.
- Onsite canoe vehicle parking is limited.
Contact
Barb Santos | bsantos@suquamish.nsn.us
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CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
DATE: Saturday, August 15, 2026
TIME: 12pm-5pm
Fitness Center Field
5243 Totten Rd, Poulsbo WA, 98370
Contact
ChiefSeattleDays@suquamish.nsn.us
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HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT
DATE: Saturday, August 15, 2026
TIME: 11:30am-5pm
Fitness Center Field
5243 Totten Rd, Poulsbo WA, 98370
Contact
ChiefSeattleDays@suquamish.nsn.us
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TEEN DANCE
DATE: Saturday, August 15, 2026
TIME: 8-10pm
Chief Kitsap Academy Commons
Chief Seattle Days is a drug- and alcohol-free event.
Contact
chiefseattledays@suquamish.nsn.us
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ELDERS WALK
DATE: Sunday, August 16, 2026
TIME: 10am
Fitness Center (5283 Totten Rd, Poulsbo)
This event is only open to Suquamish Tribal Member Elders.
Each Elder who participates in the walk will receive a Chief Seattle Days T-shirt.
Contact
ChiefSeattleDays@suquamish.nsn.us
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5K FUN RUN
DATE: Sunday, August 16, 2026
TIME: 8am Registration Opens 9am Race Starts
House of Awakened Culture
7235 NE Pkwy, Suquamish, WA 98392
A fun, scenic and challenging course that passes by historic cultural heritage sites in Suquamish such as Chief Seattle’s Grave, Old Man House Park, marine water and mountain views, and starts and finishes at the Suquamish Tribe’s beautiful House of Awakened Culture.
Registration
- $25 per person
- Payment: check, cash, or card
Awards
- Elders (55+)
- 1st Place – Commemorative Blanket
- Adult (19 – 54)
- 1st Place – Commemorative Blanket
- Youth (18 & Younger)
- 1st Place – Commemorative Blanket
Children need to run on their own to qualify for awards
Children in strollers do not qualify for awards
Contact
ChiefSeattleDays@suquamish.nsn.us
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The 2026 Basketball 3 on 3 Tournament is canceled.