Arlee

Arlee Esyapqeyni Fourth of July celebration and powwow

Arlee, MT

Named after the Salish chief "Alee" and sitting in the shadow of the Mission Mountains, Arlee serves as a trading center for residents of the Jocko Valley and Flathead Indian Reservation. Arlee is home to numerous locally-owned shops and galleries, and area highlights include the Garden of One Thousand Buddhas. Rounding out the town's offerings are annual events like the Arlee Open Rodeo and the Arlee Esyapqeyni Celebration pow wow.

Salish Name: Nłq̓álqʷ
Meaning: “Place of Large Diameter Trees”

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Annual Events

Upcoming Events

Jun 30

Arlee Esyapqeyni Celebration 2026

June 30th All Day

Arlee Powwow Grounds 425 Pow Wow Road Arlee, MT

Jul 1

Arlee Esyapqeyni Celebration 2026

July 1st All Day

Arlee Powwow Grounds 425 Pow Wow Road Arlee, MT

Jul 2

Arlee Esyapqeyni Celebration 2026

July 2nd All Day

Arlee Powwow Grounds 425 Pow Wow Road Arlee, MT

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