Pow Wows in California | California Powwow Calendar
California has over 50 Pow Wows each year. The state features Pow Wows of all different sizes including community Pow Wows, college Pow Wows and contest Pow Wows sponsored by casinos.
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The California Pow Wow Calendar has all the details you need to plan your next trip. Our Native American event calendar is provided to you by PowWows.com. Check back often for updated powwow information. We add and edit details of events every day. Please be sure to check with the committee for the event for specific details.
Be sure to visit our California Native American Travel Guide for more cultural experiences in the state!
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There are thousands of Pow Wows held across North America. They are held in all 50 states and all Canadian provinces. You can find a Pow Wow somewhere close to you!
Upcoming Pow wows
Pabanamanina Pow Wow 2026
25 Sep, 2025
Wanaaha Casino
Bishop, CA, United States
September 25–27, 2026 Wanaaha Casino Pow Wow Grounds Bishop, California California Indian Day Weekend Festivities Friday, September 25 7:00 am...
35th Annual Morongo Thunder and Lightning Pow Wow 2026
25 Sep, 2026
Morongo Thunder and Lighting
Cabazon, CA, United States
September 25, 26 & 27, 2026 The Morongo Band of Mission Indians invites you to the 35th Annual Morongo Thunder...
Santa Ynez Chumash Intertribal Pow Wow 2026
3 Oct, 2026
Santa Ynez Chumash Pow Wow
Santa Ynez, CA, United States
Santa Ynez Chumash Intertribal Pow Wow - October 3 & 4, 2026 HWY 246 & MEADOWVALE ROAD, SANTA YNEZ Open...
32nd Annual Heart of Tataviam Pow Wow 2026
3 Oct, 2026
William S. Hart Park
Newhall, CA, United States
The Heart of Tataviam Pow Wow is a vibrant, two‑day cultural gathering honoring the traditions, heritage, and living presence of...
Mt. Bidwell Celebration 2026
3 Oct, 2026
Fort Bidwell
Fort Bidwell, CA, United States
October 3-4, 2026 Public Welcome Bring your tribal flags and standsRoyalty welcomeVendors welcome – $50 feeFree camping Saturday, October...
Chumash Intertribal Pow Wow 2026
3 Oct, 2026
Santa Ynez Chumash InterTribal Pow Wow
Santa Ynez, CA, United States
October 3-4, 2026 Save the Date! Pow Wow Committee Questions: sypowwow@chumash.gov Vendor Information: sypowwowvendor@chumash.gov
Berkeley's 34th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day Pow Wow & Indian Market 2026
10 Oct, 2026
MLK Civic Center Park
Berkeley, CA, United States
October 10, 2026 10:00am-6:00pm Free 534 Years of Resistance & Renewal 1492-2026 Celebrate Berkeley’s 34th ANNUAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY POW...
Auburn Big Time Pow Wow 2026
17 Oct, 2026
Gold Country Fairgrounds & Event Center
Auburn, CA, United States
Saturday, October 17, 2026 10:00am to 9:00pm Gold Country Fairgrounds209 Fairgate DriveAuburn, CA 95603 Featuring Native Artists, Foods, and Contest...
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Past Pow Wows
15th Annual Bay Area American Indian (BAAITS) Two Spirit Pow Wow 2026
14 Feb, 2026
Fort Mason Festival Pavillion
San Francisco , CA, United States
15th Annual BAAITS Two-Spirit Pow Wow Saturday, February 14th, 2026 Location: Fort Mason Center, Festival Pavilion, 2 Marina Blvd, San...
Veterans Pow Wow (Stockton, CA) 2026
7 Feb, 2026
Edison Taggert Gym
Stockton, CA, United States
February 7, 2026 11:00am-8:00pm Free & Open to the Public MC: Erik Kimple Arena Director: Craig Hackett Head Man: Alfred...
Pechanga Pow Wow 2026
9 Jan, 2026
Pechanga Casino Resort Hotel
Temecula, CA, United States
January 9-11, 2026 Fireworks Saturday at 7:00pm Grand Entries: Friday 7:00pm, Saturday 1:00pm & 8:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm Bird Singing &...
Christmas by the Sea Pow Wow 2025
20 Dec, 2025
Imperial Beach Pier Plaza
Imperial Beach, CA, United States
December 20-21, 2025 Honoring "The Spirit of Giving" Saturday: 11:00am to Dusk Sunday: 11:00am to 6:00pm Gourd Dance: 11:00am-12:00Noon Saturday...
Holiday Native Arts Market 2025
6 Dec, 2025
Watsonville Women’s Club
Watsonville, CA, United States
Saturday, December 6, 2025 Free Admission. 11:00am-6:00pm First ever Holiday Native Arts Market in Santa Cruz County, CA. Buy made...
Redbird's 30th Annual Blanket Drive and Mini Pow Wow 2025
6 Dec, 2025
Simi Valley Public Library
Simi Valley, CA, United States
December 7, 2024 11:00am - 3:00pm Join us for a home-style gathering, rain or shine. We will be outdoors on...
3rd Annual Hollister Pow Wow & Native American Gathering 2025
7 Nov, 2025
Bolado Park
Tres Pinos, CA, United States
November 7-8, 2025 Save the Date!
Tule River Pow Wow 2025
7 Nov, 2025
Porterville Fairgrounds
Porterville, CA, United States
November 7-9, 2025 Open to the Public Grand Entries: Friday 7:00pm Saturday 1:00pm & 7:00pm Sunday 12:00pm Drum Contest -...