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
2026 San Manuel Pow Wow
18 Sep, 2026
CSU San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA, United States
September 18-20, 2026 Food & Craft Vendors Free Admission Family Friendly Remember to bring your lawn chairs & blankets! Enjoy...
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
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...
Sacred Path X The Autry Museum Pow Wow 2026
7 Nov, 2026
Autry Museum of the American West
Los Angeles , CA, United States
Saturday, November 7, 2026 Join us for the Sacred Path Pow Wow at Autry Museum in Los Angeles! Everyone...
3rd Annual HMOC & Redboy Productions Pow Wow 2026
14 Nov, 2026
Heritage Museum of Orange County
Santa Ana, CA, United States
3rd Annual HMOC & RedBoy Productions Pow Wow Celebrating Native American Heritage Month Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026 Time: 10:00...
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Past Pow Wows
26th Annual San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians Intetribal Pow Wow 2026
13 Jun, 2026
Old Mission – San Luis Rey Grounds
Oceanside, CA, United States
June 13-14, 2026 Schedule of Events Saturday, June 13th 10:00 am ...Blessing of the Arena 10:30 am ...Gourd Dancing 12:00...
VIAN NASA Club Pow Wow 2026
23 May, 2026
VIAN School Gym
Vian, OK, United States
May 23, 2026 Schedule: Gourd Dance 2:00pm-5:00pm Supper Break 5:00pm Gourd Dance 6:00pm-7L00pm Grand Entry 7:00pm All drums are welcome...
UC Santa Cruz Pow Wow 2026
17 May, 2026
Kaiser Permanente Arena
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
May 17, 2026 The UC Santa Cruz Pow Wow will be from 11:00am-6:00pm. Free and open to the public. Please...
Annual Honoring Our Mothers & Mother Earth Pow Wow 2026
9 May, 2026
Kellogg Arena
Pomona, CA, United States
May 9, 2026 11:00am to 7:00pm Kellogg Arena FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! ALL drums, dancers, gourd & Bird...
Balboa Park Pow Wow 2026
9 May, 2026
Balboa Park Pow Wow
San Diego, CA, United States
May 9-10, 2026 Balboa Park is a social pow wow held every year on Mother's Day weekend. Two days of...
31st Annual Mariposa Pow Wow 2026
9 May, 2026
Mariposa Fairgrounds
Mariposa, CA, United States
May 9-10, 2026 Rain or Shine No Pets Contest Camping See flyer for contest and specials information. Vendor Contact: Genevieve...
Native Arts Festival (Windsor, CA) 2026
9 May, 2026
Windsor Town Green
Windsor, CA, United States
May 9, 2026 11:00am-4:00pm Native Artists Artwork Native Dancers & Singers Storytellers Native Food Native Vendors Check out the website...
55th Annual Stanford Pow Wow 2026
8 May, 2026
Eucalyptus Grove, Stanford University
Stanford, CA, United States
May 8-10, 2026 Grand Entries: Friday 7:00pm Saturday 1:00pm & 7:00pm Sunday 1:00pm See Flyer for contest and specials information....