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.
Popular California Pow Wows
- San Manuel Pow Wow
September
San Bernardino, California - Morongo Thunder and Lighting Pow Wow
September
Cabazon, California - Pechanga Pow Wow
January
Temecula, California - Sycuan Pow Wow
September
El Cajon, California - UCLA Pow Wow
May
Los Angeles, California - Stanford Pow Wow
May
Stanford, California - Chumash Intertribal Pow Wow
October
Santa Ynez, California - Barona Pow Wow
September
Lakeside, California - UC Davis
April
Davis, California - Bay Area Two Spirit Pow Wow
February
San Francisco, California - Cal State Long Beach
March
Long Beach, California - UC San Diego
May
San Diego, California - Balboa Park Pow Wow
May
San Diego, California
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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.
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Upcoming Pow Wows in California
Carmel Band of Rumsen Indians Community Gathering & Pow Wow 2025
Apr 25 - Apr 27, 2025 - Arcadia CA
April 25-27, 2025 Hours: Friday 6:00pm-10:00pm Saturday 11:00am-10:00pm Sunday 11:00am-6:00pm Grand Entries: Saturday & Sunday 11:00am All Drums & Dancers Welcome! Please bring your own...
40th Annual UCLA Pow Wow 2025
May 3 - May 4, 2025 - Los Angeles CA
May 3-4, 2025 Parking Available in Lots 4 & 7 - $16 a day Event is Free & Open to the Public Contest Dancing, Drum...
5th Annual Santa Clara University Pow Wow 2025
May 3 - Santa Clara CA
May 3, 2025 10:00am - 6:00pm This event is the 5th annual Pow Wow for Santa Clara University to celebrate its Native American culture, as...
54th Annual Stanford Pow Wow 2025
May 9 - May 11, 2025 - Stanford CA
May 9-11, 2025 Save the Date! Check out https://www.stanfordpowwow.com/ for more information!
30th Annual Mariposa Pow Wow 2025
May 10 - May 11, 2025 - Mariposa CA
Saturday, May 10 - Sunday, May 11, 2025 Saturday Schedule: Gates Open:10am Open Gourd: 11am Grand Entry: 12pm - Miwuk Dance Group; Contest Dancing, Exhibitions...
Honoring Mother’s & Mother Earth Pow Wow 2025
May 10 - Pomona CA
May 10, 2025 11:00am to 7:00pm Kellogg Arena Free Admission Open to the Public Parking $5. ALL drums, dancers, gourd & Bird Singers welcome. Arts...
28th Annual Native American Arts Festival & Mother’s Day Pow Wow 2025
May 10 - May 11, 2025 - Samoa CA
May 10-11, 2025 Native Arts Festival and Mother's Day Pow Wow. Encouraging native artist and a celebration honoring all mothers. Hand drumming as well as...
Balboa Park Pow Wow 2025
May 10 - May 11, 2025 - San Diego CA
May 10-11, 2025 10:00am-6:00pm 36th Annual Balboa Park Pow Wow Join us for a weekend of traditional dancing. Saturday honoring the military, Sunday, honoring Mothers...
13th Annual UC San Diego Pow Wow 2025
May 18 - La Jolla CA
UC San Diego is proud to host the 13th Annual UC San Diego Powwow, a vibrant celebration of Native American culture, tradition, and community. We...
Redbird’s 23rd Children of Many Colors Intertribal Pow Wow 2025
May 31 - Jun 1, 2025 - Oxnard CA
May 31 - June 1, 2025 Master of Ceremonies Randy Pico Arena Director Vic Chavez Head Man Jimmy Tall Can Heard Woman Kaelene Ashmore Head...
25th Annual San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians Inter-Tribal Pow Wow 2025
Jun 14 - Jun 15, 2025 - Oceanside CA
June 14-15, 2025 This year's two-day event marks San Luis Rey's 25th Annual Pow Wow. It will include artisan booths, food vendors, dance contests, and...
Table Mountain Rancheria Pow Wow 2025
Sep 12 - Sep 14, 2025 - Friant CA
September 12-14, 2025 Save the Date! Pow Wow Arena Dedication Friday, September 12.
PAST POW WOWS
Native Arts Expo 2024
Oct 25 - Oct 26, 2024 - Mendocino CA
October 25-26, 2024 10:00am-4:00pm Both Days Join us for the annual Native Arts Expo
Sierra Native Alliance Pow Wow 2024
Oct 19 - Auburn CA
Saturday, October 19, 2024 10:00am to 9:00pm Competition/Exhibition Dancing Native Food and Art Booths Cultural Demonstrations Dancers and Singers call - Shonnie Bear - (559)...
Indigenous People's Day Celebration (Sacramento) 2024
Oct 19 - Sacramento CA
Saturday October 19, 2024 CA Native Dance Groups Aztec Dancers Elders Feed Food Vendors Resource booths Kids Activities Native Art Vendors Raffles To be a...
7th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day (Pomona, CA) 2024
Oct 12 - Pomona CA
October 12, 2024 11:00am-6:00pm Hosted by Rumsen Am:a Turataj Ohlone Tribe For Vendor Booth Info Contact [email protected] For Miscellaneous Info Contact [email protected]
Berkeley's 32nd Annual Indigenous Peoples Day Pow Wow & Indian Market 2024
Oct 12 - Berkeley CA
October 12, 2024 Gourd Dance, Round dance, Committee Specials and Intertribals. 10:00am - 6:00pm Grand Entry: 1:00pm Free admission. Celebrate with us in honor of...
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Los Angeles, CA) 2024
Oct 12 - Los Angeles CA
October 12, 2024 In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Getty hosts its third annual family event to learn about Southern California's vibrant Native American cultures....
Chumash InterTribal Pow Wow 2024
Oct 5 - Oct 6, 2024 - Santa Ynez CA
October 5-6, 2024 This annual celebration will take place at the corner of Highway 246 and Meadowvale Road in Santa Ynez, California. Additional details will...
Native Days Car & Bike Show 2024
Oct 5 - Clovis CA
October 5, 2024 Education & Charity Fundraiser Join us for a day of Cars, Culture & Fun, featuring: Native American Drumming and Dancers - Craft...
Tejon Indian Tribe Honoring Our Ancestors 2024
Sep 28 - Sep 29, 2024 - Bakersfield CA
September 28-29, 2024 All Singers, Dancers, Drums & Community Members Invited Free Event Open to the Public Grand Entries: Saturday & Sunday 12:00pm Kalpulli Teuxihuitl...
Pabanamanina Pow Wow 2024
Sep 27 - Sep 29, 2024 - Bishop CA
Welcome To California Indian Days Save The Date - September 27th-29th Open to the public! First Grand Entry Friday Night At 7:00pm All Dancers, Drums...
Dry Creek Big Time 2024
Sep 21 - Geyserville CA
September 21, 2024 Begins at 3:00pm Please contact Max Cordova for vendor space (limited space) 707-479-8089
2024 San Manuel Pow Wow
Sep 20 - Sep 22, 2024 - San Bernardino CA
September 20-22, 2024 San Manuel Pow Wow is a three-day celebration free to the public and features Southern California traditional bird singers and dancers, as...
41st Annual Traditional California Indian Health Gathering 2024
Sep 13 - Sep 15, 2024 - Pine Grove CA
September 13-15, 2024 41st Annual Traditional California Indian Health Gathering The Spirit of Healing Within Our Traditions For more Information, contact: Luana Hill - (916) 929-9761...
American Indian Day 23rd Annual Community Gathering and Family Picnic 2024
Sep 8 - Los Angeles CA
September 8th, 2024 American Indian Day 23rd Annual Community Gathering and Family Picnic Mini Pow Wow, Music, Entertainment, Raffle Prizes, Food, Senior Bingo Free parking!...
2nd Annual Hollister Native American Gathering 2024
Sep 7 - Sep 8, 2024 - Tres Pinos CA
September 7-8, 2024 10:00am - 6:00pm Save the Date! Free Admission
Pala Honoring Traditions Gathering 2024
Aug 31 - Pala CA
August 31, 2024 Bird Singing, Peon, Bow And Arrow Making & Contest, Shinny Games (Local Teams Only), Oakstravaganza, & Other Activities. The Public Is Welcome....
43rd Annual Labor Day Pow Wow at University of the Pacific 2024
Aug 30 - Sep 1, 2024 - Stockton CA
August 30 - September 1, 2024 Saturday 11:00am-9:00pm Sunday 12:00pm-6:00pm Free and Open to the public. Open Gourd Dance. Contest Pow Wow MC: Thomas...
52nd Annual Barona Pow Wow 2024
Aug 30 - Sep 1, 2024 - Lakeside CA
August 31-September 1, 2024 Free Admission. Contest Dancing In All Categories! Dry Camping Permitted All Drums And Dancers Welcome Schedule: Friday, August 30: Gourd Dancing...
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