September 15, 2023 - September 17, 2023
San Manuel Pow Wow
5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA, 92407
September 15-17, 2023
Hours: Friday 5:00pm – Midnight; Saturday 11:00am – Midnight; Sunday 11:00am – 6:00pm
Grand Entries: Friday 8:00pm; Saturday 1:00pm & 8:00pm; Sunday 1:00pm
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets.
Spectator contests and prizes.
Contestants will compete for over $250,00 in prizes. Participant registration starts at 5:00pm.
Men’s Dance – 6 Winners From Each Men’s Category: 1st-$1,500 • 2nd-$1,200 • 3rd-$1,000 4th-$800 • 5th-$400 • 6th-$200 Golden Age (65+): Northern/Southern, Fancy/Grass Seniors (50-64) Combined: Northern-Combined, Southern-Combined and Fancy/Grass-Combined Adult (18-49): Northern Contemporary, Northern Traditional, Chicken Dance, Southern Straight, Grass, Northern Fancy, Southern Fancy
Women’s Dance: 6 Winners From Each Women’s Category: 1st-$1,500 • 2nd-$1,200 • 3rd-$1,000 4th-$800 • 5th-$400 • 6th-$200 Golden Age (65+): Northern/Southern, Fancy/Jingle; Seniors (50-64) Combined: Northern-Combined, Southern-Combined and Fancy/Jingle-Combined; Adult (18-49): Northern Buckskin, Southern Buckskin, Northern Cloth, Southern Cloth, Jingle, Fancy Shawl
Teen Dance: Winners From Each Teen Category: 1st-$500 • 2nd-$300 • 3rd-$200 • 4th-$100
Junior Dance: Winners From Each Junior Category: 1st-$250 • 2nd-$200 • 3rd-$150 • 4th-$100
Drum Contest – Over $100,000 -Bring your best singers! All styles combined, no separate categories.
1st-$20,000 • 2nd-$18,000 • 3rd-$15,000 4th-$13,000 • 5th-$12,000 • 6th-$10,000 7th-$9,000 • 8th-$8,000 • 9th-$7,000 10th-$6,000 • 11th-$5,000 • 12th-$4,000 13th-$3,000 • 14th to 17th-$2,000 each
Youth Drum Contest – 1st-$5,000 • 2nd-$3,000 • 3rd-$1,000 4th-$500 • 5th-$500 • 6th-$250• 7th-$250 • 8th-$250 • 9th-$250 •10th-$250
Cruz Chacon Memorial Sweetheart Special – Practice your couples routine! 1st-$10,000 • 2nd-$7,500 • 3rd-$5,000 4th-$4,000 • 5th-$3,000 • 6th-$2,000 7th & 8th-$1,000 • 9th & 10th -$500
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Date: September 15, 2023 - September 17, 2023
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San Manuel Pow Wow
5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA, 92407
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San Manuel Pow Wow
5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA, 92407
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A Pow Wow is a Native American tradition that brings together many different tribes and communities. Pow Wows are cultural celebrations that include dancing, singing, socializing, crafts, arts, and food.
Pow Wows listed on our calendar are open to the public!
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Submitted by Kelli Gowder on: June 26, 2023
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I didn’t see any information about fees for just entering the event. I’m just a visitor and want to see the dancing and support the event. Is it open to the public? Please advise, thanks!
I went to the San Manuel website. This pow wow is open to the public and is free. Here is the link: http://socalpowwow.com/
I hope this helps!
I am wanting to bring my 6 little kids and wondering what day and which event is best to attend as some have a short attention plan.
Children are welcome to Pow Wows! This is a great place for them to see Native American culture alive!
I would recommend you take them to a Pow Wow on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. Try to time your visit so that you can see the Grand Entry. That is when all the dancers come in to the dance arena. That will definitely capture their attention.
You can learn more here – https://www.powwows.com/pow-wow-101-frequently-asked-questions-native-american-pow-wows/
Is there a wheel chair or scooter we can rent at event?
Hi Alicia! We do not plan the pow wows that are listed on our calendar. You may want to reach out to the pow wow directly. Here is the contact email that we have: socalpowwow.com. Thanks!