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...
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
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...
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
Yurok Tribe's 50th Annual Klamath Salmon Festival 2023
19 Aug, 2023
Yurok Tribe
Klamath, CA, United States
August 19, 2023 The Yurok Tribe’s annual Klamath Salmon Festival in Klamath, California. Learn about California’s largest Native American tribe...
Annual Summer Big Time Pow Wow (Fairfield, CA) 2023
22 Jul, 2023
Solaño Community College
Fairfield, CA, United States
July 22-23, 2023 07/22/2023 - 11am to 9pm 07/23/2023 - 11am to 6pm 7 Generations Intertribal Council in conjunction with...
32nd Annual Gathering 2023 California Indian Basketweavers' Association
30 Jun, 2023
Middletown Rancheria – Twin Pine Casino & Hotel
Middletown, CA , United States
To preserve, promote and perpetuate California Indian basketry traditions while providing a healthy physical, social, spiritual and economic environment for...
Learning to Weave 32nd Annual Gathering California Indian Basketweavers' Association
30 Jun, 2023
Twin Pine Casino & Hotel
Middletown,, CA, United States
32nd Annual Gathering 2023 California Indian Basketweavers' Association Learning to Weave Honors Our Elders June 30 - July 2 2023...