A large and enthusiastic crowd greeted dancers at the 28th annual Powwow Friday at Edmonds Community College.

The college’s Native American Student Association is hosting the free event, which brings together students, families, and communities to celebrate American Indian singing, drumming, dancing, and arts and crafts in Seaview Gym on campus.

Dance and drum ceremonies continue on Saturday (1 and 7 p.m.) and Sunday (1 p.m.) During intermissions from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, there will be Native storytelling. Hours on Saturday are noon to 11 p.m. and on Sunday are from noon to 5 p.m.

This is a contest Powwow; all dancers and drums welcome. Powwows are social gatherings — open to all people — celebrating American Indian tribes’ traditions, styles of dance, songs, families, and friendships. Dancers and drummers come to the college’s powwow from tribes throughout the Northwest and United States, including locally from the Muckleshoot, Lummi, and Tulalip tribes.

This year, musician and educator Arlie Neskahi, of the Dine’ (Navajo) Nation of New Mexico, is the master of ceremonies. He is well known for his performance, composition, and knowledge of traditional music. The college also welcomes arena director, Robert Charles; host drum, 206; and lead women’s dancer Tilda Walsey. There will also be a men’s traditional special, sponsored by J.C. Allen-Tacket, the lead men’s dancer.

For more information, call 425-640-1076 or go to www.edcc.edu/powwow.