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.
Popular California Pow Wows
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- San Manuel Pow Wow
September
San Bernardino, California - Morongo Thunder and Lighting Pow Wow
September
Cabazon, California - Pechanga Pow Wow
January
Temecula, California - Sycuan Pow Wow
September
El Cajon, California
- San Manuel Pow Wow
- UCLA Pow Wow
May
Los Angeles, California - Stanford Pow Wow
May
Stanford, California - Chumash Intertribal Pow Wow
October
Santa Ynez, California - Barona Pow Wow
September
Lakeside, California - UC Davis
April
Davis, California - Bay Area Two Spirit Pow Wow
February
San Francisco, California - Cal State Long Beach
March
Long Beach, California - UC San Diego
May
San Diego, California - Balboa Park Pow Wow
May
San Diego, California
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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.
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55th Annual Stanford Pow Wow 2026
May 8 - May 10, 2026 - Stanford CA
May 8-10, 2026 Grand Entries: Friday 7:00pm Saturday 1:00pm & 7:00pm Sunday 1:00pm See Flyer for contest and specials information. Northern Emcee: Bart Powaukee Southern...
31st Annual Mariposa Pow Wow 2026
May 9 - May 10, 2026 - Mariposa CA
May 9-10, 2026 Rain or Shine No Pets Contest Camping See flyer for contest and specials information. Vendor Contact: Genevieve 559-676-6225 Host Northern Drum: Bad...
Native Arts Festival (Windsor, CA) 2026
May 9 - Windsor CA
May 9, 2026 11:00am-4:00pm Native Artists Artwork Native Dancers & Singers Storytellers Native Food Native Vendors Check out the website for more information. https://progressivetribalalliance.com/
Balboa Park Pow Wow 2026
May 9 - May 10, 2026 - San Diego CA
May 9-10, 2026 Balboa Park is a social pow wow held every year on Mother's Day weekend. Two days of celebrating Native culture with participants...
Annual Honoring Our Mothers & Mother Earth Pow Wow 2026
May 9 - Pomona CA
May 9, 2026 11:00am to 7:00pm Kellogg Arena FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! ALL drums, dancers, gourd & Bird Singers welcome. GRAND ENTRY 1PM...
UC Santa Cruz Pow Wow 2026
May 17 - Santa Cruz CA
May 17, 2026 The UC Santa Cruz Pow Wow will be from 11:00am-6:00pm. Free and open to the public. Please see more details here https://events.ucsc.edu/event/ucsc-powwow-sophia-robles-garcia-memorial-powwow-2026/
VIAN NASA Club Pow Wow 2026
May 23 - Vian OK
May 23, 2026 Schedule: Gourd Dance 2:00pm-5:00pm Supper Break 5:00pm Gourd Dance 6:00pm-7L00pm Grand Entry 7:00pm All drums are welcome Silent Auction 50/50 Concession Stand...
Redbird’s Children of Many Colors Intertribal Pow Wow 2026
Jun 20 - Jun 21, 2026 - Oxnard CA
June 20-21, 2026 Redbird's 24th annual intertribal pow wow takes place outdoors on the gymnasium field of Oxnard College. Native American singing, dancing, drumming, arts,...
22nd Fathers Day Pow Wow by the Sea 2026
Jun 20 - Jun 21, 2026 - Imperial Beach CA
June 20-21, 2026 A Traditional Fathers Day Pow Wow by the Sea that serves chicken dinner to everyone that's attending on Saturday. The pow wow...
Susanville Indian Rancheria 17th Annual Pow Wow 2026
Jul 10 - Jul 12, 2026 - Susanville CA
July 10-12, 2026 Grand Entry: Friday 7:00pm; Saturday 1:00pm & 7:00pm; Sunday 1:00pm See flyer for more information. Arena Director: Jack Williams MC: Fred Hill Host...
Table Mountain Rancheria Pow Wow 2026
Aug 21 - Aug 23, 2026 - Friant CA
August 21-23, 2026 Come and join us at the Beverly Hunter Pow Wow Arena for our 23rd Annual Table Mountain Pow Wow. Enjoy our vendor...
Santa Ynez Chumash Intertribal Pow Wow 2026
Oct 3 - Oct 4, 2026 - Santa Ynez CA
Santa Ynez Chumash Intertribal Pow Wow - October 3 & 4, 2026 HWY 246 & MEADOWVALE ROAD, SANTA YNEZ Open to the Public $5 General...
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Oklahoma City Indigenous Fashion Show 2026
Feb 7 - Oklahoma City OK
February 7, 2026 Doors Open at Noon $10 Entrance Fee Presented by Turtle Island Talent
First Peoples Festival - Estes Park, Colorado 2026
Jan 17 - Estes Park CO
January 17, 2026 Event begins at 6:00pm First Peoples Festival in Estes Park — a celebration honoring the rich traditions, culture, and contributions of Native...
Holiday Native Arts Market 2025
Dec 6 - Watsonville CA
Saturday, December 6, 2025 Free Admission. 11:00am-6:00pm First ever Holiday Native Arts Market in Santa Cruz County, CA. Buy made in the USA from indigenious...
Four Winds Great Miami 2025 Indigenous Fashion Show
Nov 9 -
Our first annual intertribal Indigenous Fashion Show will take place on November 9, 2025. 11:00am - 4:00pm. Doors will open at 10:55am. Schedule: 11:00am -...
Four Winds Indigenous Fashion Show 2025
Nov 9 - Dayton OH
Sunday, November 9, 2025 Special Guests: Native American Women Warriors Featured Designer: Kayla Lookinghorse Traditional Song & Dance Art Faire Showcasing Native American Artisan Wares...
Ah-Tah-Thiki Museum Presents American Indigenous Arts Celebration 2025
Nov 7 - Nov 8, 2025 - Clewiston FL
November 7-8, 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm Join the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum as we celebrate Seminole and Indigenous art, music, food...
Reinhardt University Unity Festival 2025 **CANCELED**
Oct 16 - Oct 17, 2025 - Waleska GA
**THE 2025 EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED** October 16-17, 2025 10:00am-4:00pm Free with admission to the museum. Appalachian and Cherokee cultural demonstrations and activities.
Indigenous Peoples Day NYC "Beyond Borders" 2025
Oct 13 - Brooklyn NY
Urban Indigenous Collective Presents: Indigenous Peoples Day Beyond Borders Date: October 13th, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM Location: House of Yes, 2 Wyckoff...
Indigenous Peoples' Day Rally 2025
Oct 11 - Marysville CA
Saturday, October 11, 2025 10:00am-12:00pm PDT Please join YUBA DEMS to honor and support our local indigenous peoples. Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the histories, cultures,...
Gathering of the People Arts & Crafts Fair 2025
Sep 13 - Canton MA
September 13, 2025 The North American Indian Center of Boston and The Massachusett Tribe at Ponkapoag are having a 1 day Arts and Crafts Fair...
The Water Is Life Cruise: Celebrating Northeastern Woodland Clans, Sunksqás, Clan Mothers and Female Chiefs 2025
Sep 6 - Sep 11, 2025 - Miami FL
September 6-11, 2025 The World Alliance of Indigenous Peoples Water Is Life Cruise Event is a celebration of Northeastern Woodland Indigenous Clans, and the Sunksqás,...
On the Couch: Voices of Chumash Leadership, Culture & Community 2025
Jul 2 - Carpinteria CA
July 2, 2025 Show stars at 6:30pm On the Couch at The Alcazar Returns July 2nd with a Fascinating Lineup of Local Voices Carpinteria,...
Native American and Indigenous Work Force Virtual Career & Grad Fair 2025
Feb 4 - Virtual Event
🌟 Discover Career Opportunities at the Native American & Indigenous Workforce Virtual Fair! 🌟 Are you a Native American or Indigenous professional or student looking...
Seminole Nation Christmas at the Mission 2024
Dec 12 - SEMINOLE OK
December 12, 2024 Under the Arena: Native American Market 4:00pm-8:00pm Christmas movie with free popcorn and hot cocoa (until supplies last) Pictures with Santa Claus...
Allies And Warriors: Honoring The Legacy of Native American Military Service 2024
Nov 19 - New York NY
Tuesday, November 19 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Lunch Provided) Keynote Speakers: Dr. Lessie Branch - Special Assistant for Community Engagement, Navy Veteran, New York...
Tribal Voices: A Native American Heritage Celebration 2024
Nov 3 - Glen Echo MD
November 3, 2024 Join the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture and the National Park Service’s George Washington Memorial Parkway as we honor...
Native Arts Expo 2024
Oct 25 - Oct 26, 2024 - Mendocino CA
October 25-26, 2024 10:00am-4:00pm Both Days Join us for the annual Native Arts Expo
Native Days Car & Bike Show 2024
Oct 5 - Clovis CA
October 5, 2024 Education & Charity Fundraiser Join us for a day of Cars, Culture & Fun, featuring: Native American Drumming and Dancers - Craft...
The Ohio Valley Indigenous Music Festival 2024
Jun 1 - Jun 2, 2024 - Springboro OH
June 1-2, 2024 Award Winning Music Featuring The Native American Flute Saturday 10:00am - 9:00pm Sunday 10:00am - 6:00pm Free And Open To The Public...
New Years Eve Open Rodeo 2023
Dec 31 - Alberta AB
December 31, 2023 2:00pm Admission: $5.00; Elders Free; 6 & Under Free Grand Entry Open Barrels Jr Barrels (9-15) Tiny Mite Barrels (8 & under/No...
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