CGON 2026 Event Details
September 17–20, 2026 | Ovintiv Events Centre | Dawson Creek, BC
Admission Free
CGON is a drug and alcohol free event. Admission is free for everyone. Gates open at 9:00 AM daily.
Join us for four days of culture, competition, and community.
Register to Compete at CGON 2026
Registration is open for the CGON 2026 Powwow and Hand Games Tournament. Apply now to secure your spot. Spots are limited.
Powwow
The CGON 2026 Powwow features competitive dance and drumming
across multiple categories for all ages and dance styles.
Hand Games Tournament
The CGON 2026 Hand Games Tournament is one of the most exciting events of the weekend.
Tea Dance
The Tea Dance is a community tradition at the heart of CGON. This dance is open to everyone, no experience needed. Come together, move together, celebrate together.
Cultural Teaching Area
The Cultural Teaching Area offers hands-on experiences connecting visitors to traditional knowledge, skills, and First Nations culture.
Open to all attendees throughout the event.
Artisan Marketplace
The CGON Artisan Marketplace features First Nations artists, makers,
and vendors from across the region.
Shop handmade goods, traditional crafts, jewelry, art, and more.
The marketplace is open all four days starting September 17 at 12:00 PM.
Food Vendors
Traditional food vendors and local options are available throughout the event grounds. Find everything from bannock and fry bread to regional specialties.
Date, Time & Location
CGON is a drug and alcohol free event.
Admission is free for everyone. Gates open at 9:00 AM daily.
Event Dates
September 17-20, 2026
Thursday through Sunday
Gates Open
[TBD - confirm with client]
Grand Entry
[TBD - confirm with client]
Getting to Dawson Creek
Ovintiv Events Centre is located at 300 Highway 2 in Dawson Creek, BC. It is easy to reach from both BC and Alberta.
From Fort St. John: Head south on Highway 97 to Dawson Creek. The Events Centre is visible from Highway 2.
From Grande Prairie, AB: Head west on Highway 2 into Dawson Creek. The Events Centre is on your right as you enter the city.