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
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...
13th Annual Richmond Contest Pow Wow 2023
11 Nov, 2023
Veterans Memorial Hall
Richmond, CA, United States
November 11, 2023 ADA Accessible Venue Alcohol & Drug Free Event Bring Your Own Chair Gourd Dancing 11:00 AM; Pow...