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
Chukchansi Pow Wow 2026
9 Oct, 2026
Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino
Coarsegold, CA, United States
October 9–11, 2026 Grand Entry: Friday – 7:00 pm Saturday & Sunday – 12:00 pm Gourd Dancers: Saturday & Sunday...
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...
Sacred Path X The Autry Museum Pow Wow 2026
7 Nov, 2026
Autry Museum of the American West
Los Angeles , CA, United States
Saturday, November 7, 2026 Join us for the Sacred Path Pow Wow at Autry Museum in Los Angeles! Everyone...
3rd Annual HMOC & Redboy Productions Pow Wow 2026
14 Nov, 2026
Heritage Museum of Orange County
Santa Ana, CA, United States
3rd Annual HMOC & RedBoy Productions Pow Wow Celebrating Native American Heritage Month Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026 Time: 10:00...
Sycuan Pow Wow 2027
23 Apr, 2027
Sycuan Pow Wow
El Cajon, CA, United States
April 23-25, 2027 **SAVE THE DATE** Free Admission Public Welcome Open to all dancers, singers & drum groups.
Table Mountain Rancheria Pow Wow 2027
24 Sep, 2027
Beverly J. Hunter Pow Wow Arena (Table Mountain Casino)
Friant, CA, United States
September 24-26, 2027 Save the Date! The 24th annual Table Mountain Powwow. Celebrating Native American Day.
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Past Pow Wows
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
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...
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...
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...
Pabanamanina Pow Wow 2026
25 Sep, 2026
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...
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...
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...