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
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...
Indigenous People's Celebration 2023 (Watsonville, CA)
7 Oct, 2023
Lutheran Coummunity Church
Watsonville, CA, United States
October 7, 2023 12:00pm - 5:00pm Watsonville's Annual Indigenous People's Celebration. Hosted by Central Coast Indigenous Tribes & the Romandia...
Redding Rancheria Stillwater Pow Wow 2023
6 Oct, 2023
Redding Rodeo Grounds
Redding, CA, United States
October 6-8, 2023 Friday - Gates Open at 4:00pm; Grand Entry at 7:00pm Saturday - Gates Open at 9:00am; Grand...
Stillwater Pow Wow 2023
6 Oct, 2023
Redding Rodeo Grounds
Redding, CA, United States
October 6-8, 2023 - Save the date! This is a FREE cultural event, open to the public and all ages...
29th Annual Suscol Intertribal Pow Wow 2023
30 Sep, 2023
Skyline Wilderness Park
Napa, CA, United States
September 30 - October 1, 2023 11:00am - 6:00pm both days Please bring family, friends, and co-workers. There is $6/parking...
Hart Park Pow Wow 2023
30 Sep, 2023
William S. Hart Regional Park
Santa Clarita, CA, United States
Saturday, September 30,2023 11 am - 6pm Sunday October 1, 2023 11 am - 5pm Open Gourd Dancing All Drums...
Honoring Our Ancestors Pow Wow 2023
23 Sep, 2023
Honoring Our Ancestors Pow Wow
Bakersfield, CA, United States
09/23/2023 12:00 pm Grand Entry Free Event - Open to Public All Singers, Dancers, Drums & Community Members Invited Competition...
Indigneous Red Market 2023
10 Sep, 2023
Native American Health Center
Oakland, CA, United States
September 10, 2023 Free event Performances, Live Art, Vendors, Indigenous Food Street Parking Scheduled to appear: Samatha Crain, Innastate, Wolf...