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
Pabanamanina Pow Wow 2026
25 Sep, 2025
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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Past Pow Wows
Inaugural San Diego County Fair Pow Wow 2024
30 Jun, 2024
San Diego County Fair – Del Mar Arena
Del Mar, CA, United States
The Inaugural San Diego County Fair Pow Wow will be on Sunday, June 30, 2024. This is a one day...
Beats and Blessings 2024
2 Jun, 2024
Coyote Studios LA
Los Angeles, CA, United States
June 2, 2024 4:00pm-10:00pm This a celebration of music, traditional workshops, and dancing. There will be food vendors, info booths,...
Ribbon Skirt Round Dance (Stockton, CA) 2024
25 May, 2024
Ribbon Skirt Round Dance
Stockton, CA, United States
May 25, 2024 Begins at 1:00pm Photo Shoot Drumming Round Dance Food
41st Annual UC Riverside Pow Wow 2024
24 May, 2024
Riverside Sports Complex
Riverside, CA, United States
May 24 - 26, 2024 All Drums, Dancers, Birdsingers Welcome! UCR Pow Wow Pageant 2024-2025 Cahuilla Birdsingers Kalpulli Teuxihuitl Free...
Cal State Long Beach 51st Annual Pow Wow 2024
9 Mar, 2024
CSU, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA, United States
The American Indian Studies Program, American Indian Student Council, Division of Student Affairs, Student Life and Development, and Associated Students,...
First Annual Round Dance 2024 (San Francisco, CA)
2 Mar, 2024
American Indian Cultural Center
San Francisco, CA, United States
March 2, 2024 6:00pm - 11:30pm MC: CASEY WALLAHEE STICKMAN: MARLON DESCHAMPS INVITED SINGERS: COLIN CHIEF; LARSON MORIN; LINCOLN KINGBIRD; JESSIE WASKAHAT; JACK...
Redbird's 28th Annual Blanket Drive and Mini Pow Wow 2023
2 Dec, 2023
Simi Valley Public Library
Simi Valley, CA, United States
December 2, 2023 11:00am - 3:00pm This is a four hour mini powwow and a pure giving event. We are...
Community Round Dance (San Jose, CA) 2023
1 Dec, 2023
Mexican Heritage Plaza, Glass Pavilion
San Jose, CA, United States
December 1, 2023 5:00pm-11:00pm MC: Mann Lieras & Michael Andrews Stickman: Marlon Deschamps Invited Singers: Steven Arrowtopknot - Montana Spazz...