Tarweed Awakening Corvallis is a multi-day community event that helps us learn about the values of the Tarweed (asawal) plant, a critical first food of the Ampinefu Kalapuya.
The Native Arts Marketplace will happen at the Corvallis Museum on Thursday, August 20, as a kick-off celebration for the weekend festival. Buy handmade art, jewelry, clothing and accessories and support local Native artists.
Additionally, interpretive hikes, lectures, and hands-on demonstrations about tarweed and first foods will be happening from Thursday, August 20 through Saturday, August 22, 2026! More details on the Tarweed Awakening Corvallis event page.
Awakening co-sponsors include: OSU Indigenous Studies Program, Corvallis Sustainability Coalition, Tarweed Folk School, Wild Yeast Bakery, and Benton County Historical Society.

Apply to vend at the Tarweed Awakening Corvallis Native Arts Marketplace!
Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026. Set up at 2:00 pm, event is 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Location: Corvallis Museum, 411 SW Second Street, Corvallis Oregon 97333
Please note that if the vendor is not from a federally-recognized tribe, or officially state recognized tribe, they may sell their arts & crafts but cannot say that it is Native American made, according to the federal Indian Arts and Craft Act of 1990 (see full details)