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
24th Annual Santa Rosa Days Pow Wow & Gathering 2026
29 Aug, 2026
Tachi Palace Casino Resort – Yokut Bingo Hall
Lemoore, CA, United States
August 29-30, 2026 Grand Entry: Saturday: 12:00pm and 7:00pm Sunday: 12:00pm Gourd Dance: Saturday: 11:00am and 6:00pm Sunday: 11:00am...
54thAnnual Barona Pow Wow 2026
4 Sep, 2026
Barona Sports Complex – Barona Indian Reservation
Lakeside, CA, United States
September 4-6, 2026 Contest Dancing In All Categories Dry Camping Permitted All Drums And Dancers Welcome Schedule: Friday, September 4:...
Stockton Community Pow Wow 2026
5 Sep, 2026
University of the Pacific – Wendell Phillips Center Lawn
Stockton, CA, United States
Labor Day Weekend September 5–6, 2026 Saturday: Noon–9:00 PM Sunday: Noon–6:00 PM Head Staff: MC: Randy Pico Arena Director: Eddie...
2026 San Manuel Pow Wow
18 Sep, 2026
CSU San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA, United States
September 18-20, 2026 Food & Craft Vendors Free Admission Family Friendly Remember to bring your lawn chairs & blankets! Enjoy...
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...
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...
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Past Pow Wows
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 -...
Regional West Coast Hoop Dance Championship 2025
1 Nov, 2025
Desert Empire
Ridgecrest, CA, United States
Sat., Nov. 1, 2025 - Grand Entry 12 noon - 6pm Sun., Nov. 2, 2025 - Grand Entry 12 noon...
Acjachemen Pow Wow 2025
18 Oct, 2025
The Village of Putuidem; Northwest Open Space
San Juan Capistrano, CA, United States
October 18, 2025 10:00am - 4:00pm Payomik Ataaxum Celebration & Pow Wow Come honor our ancestors and celebrate the 250th...
Auburn Big Time Pow Wow 2025
18 Oct, 2025
Gold Country Fairgrounds & Event Center
Auburn, CA, United States
Join us on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, for the 18th Annual Auburn Big Time-Pow Wow. From 10 am to 9...