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
Native Directions Inc. Presents: Three Rivers Indian Lodge 46th Annual Pow Wow 2026
3 Jul, 2026
Three Rivers Indian Lodge
Manteca, CA, United States
Save the Date for Three Rivers Indian Lodge's 46th Annual Pow Wow "Honoring the Veterans" July 3, 2026-July 5, 2026...
Susanville Indian Rancheria 17th Annual Pow Wow 2026
10 Jul, 2026
Lassen County Fairgrounds
Susanville, CA, United States
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...
54th Annual Indian Fair Days & Pow Wow 2026
1 Aug, 2026
North Fork Recreation Center
North Fork, CA, United States
August 1-2, 2026 Gates Open 9:00am Grand Entry 12:00pm Tickets: Pre-Sale $2.00 At the Gate: $5:00 10 & Under Free...
Table Mountain Rancheria Pow Wow 2026
21 Aug, 2026
Table Mountain Resort Casino
Friant, CA, United States
August 21-23, 2026 Come and join us at the Beverly Hunter Pow Wow Arena for our 23rd Annual Table Mountain...
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:...
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
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Past Pow Wows
22nd Fathers Day Pow Wow by the Sea 2026
20 Jun, 2026
Imperial Beach Pier Plaza
Imperial Beach, CA, United States
June 20-21, 2026 A Traditional Fathers Day Pow Wow by the Sea that serves chicken dinner to everyone that's attending...
Redbird's Children of Many Colors Intertribal Pow Wow 2026
20 Jun, 2026
Oxnard College, Gymnasium Field
Oxnard, CA, United States
June 20-21, 2026 Redbird's 24th annual intertribal pow wow takes place outdoors on the gymnasium field of Oxnard College. Native...
26th Annual San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians Intetribal Pow Wow 2026
13 Jun, 2026
Old Mission – San Luis Rey Grounds
Oceanside, CA, United States
June 13-14, 2026 Schedule of Events Saturday, June 13th 10:00 am ...Blessing of the Arena 10:30 am ...Gourd Dancing 12:00...
VIAN NASA Club Pow Wow 2026
23 May, 2026
VIAN School Gym
Vian, OK, United States
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...
UC Santa Cruz Pow Wow 2026
17 May, 2026
Kaiser Permanente Arena
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
May 17, 2026 The UC Santa Cruz Pow Wow will be from 11:00am-6:00pm. Free and open to the public. Please...
Annual Honoring Our Mothers & Mother Earth Pow Wow 2026
9 May, 2026
Kellogg Arena
Pomona, CA, United States
May 9, 2026 11:00am to 7:00pm Kellogg Arena FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! ALL drums, dancers, gourd & Bird...
Balboa Park Pow Wow 2026
9 May, 2026
Balboa Park Pow Wow
San Diego, CA, United States
May 9-10, 2026 Balboa Park is a social pow wow held every year on Mother's Day weekend. Two days of...
31st Annual Mariposa Pow Wow 2026
9 May, 2026
Mariposa Fairgrounds
Mariposa, CA, United States
May 9-10, 2026 Rain or Shine No Pets Contest Camping See flyer for contest and specials information. Vendor Contact: Genevieve...