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
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- 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
- San Manuel Pow Wow
- 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.
Be sure to visit our California Native American Travel Guide for more cultural experiences in the state!
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4th Annual Marin Pow Wow 2026
Mar 22 - Kentfield CA
March 22, 2026 10:00am - 6:30pm Free Admission Open Gourd Dancing 11:00am Grand Entry: Noon Dance Contests: Ribbon Skirt, Team, Tiny Tots, Boot and Har,...
Sherman Indian High School 40th Annual Youth Pow Wow 2026
Apr 18 - Riverside CA
Sherman Indian High School Annual Pow Wow will be 04/18/2026! 1 Day Contest Pow Wow $5.00 onsite parking. Come Celebrate with our School, enjoy Native...
CSUDH Spring Native Gathering and Pow Wow 2026
Apr 18 - Carson CA
Saturday, April 18, 2026 10:00am-7:00pm Event honoring Native California and Pow Wow traditions. Arts & Crafts, Food, Info Booths Tongva Cultural Education, Beading Workshop, Youth...
Balboa Park Pow Wow 2026
May 9 - May 10, 2026 - San Diego CA
May 9-10, 2026 Balboa Park is a social pow wow held every year on Mother's Day weekend. Two days of celebrating Native culture with participants...
Annual Honoring Our Mothers & Mother Earth Pow Wow 2026
May 9 - Pomona CA
May 9, 2026 11:00am to 7:00pm Kellogg Arena FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! ALL drums, dancers, gourd & Bird Singers welcome. GRAND ENTRY 1PM...
VIAN NASA Club Pow Wow 2026
May 23 - Vian OK
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 Silent Auction 50/50 Concession Stand...
Redbird’s Children of Many Colors Intertribal Pow Wow 2026
Jun 20 - Jun 21, 2026 - Oxnard CA
June 20-21, 2026 Redbird's 24th annual intertribal pow wow takes place outdoors on the gymnasium field of Oxnard College. Native American singing, dancing, drumming, arts,...
Susanville Indian Rancheria 17th Annual Pow Wow 2026
Jul 10 - Jul 12, 2026 - Susanville CA
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 Williams MC: Fred Hill Host...
Table Mountain Rancheria Pow Wow 2026
Aug 21 - Aug 23, 2026 - Friant CA
August 21-23, 2026 Come and join us at the Beverly Hunter Pow Wow Arena for our 23rd Annual Table Mountain Pow Wow. Enjoy our vendor...
Santa Ynez Chumash Intertribal Pow Wow 2026
Oct 3 - Oct 4, 2026 - Santa Ynez CA
Santa Ynez Chumash Intertribal Pow Wow - October 3 & 4, 2026 HWY 246 & MEADOWVALE ROAD, SANTA YNEZ Open to the Public $5 General...
Chumash Intertribal Pow Wow 2026
Oct 3 - Oct 4, 2026 - Santa Ynez CA
October 3-4, 2026 Save the Date! Pow Wow Committee Questions: sypowwow@chumash.gov Vendor Information: sypowwowvendor@chumash.gov
PAST POW WOWS
23rd Annual Santa Rosa Days Pow Wow & Gathering 2025
Aug 30 - Aug 31, 2025 - Lemoore CA
August 30-31, 2025 Honoring First Responders Grand Entries: Saturday 12:00pm & 7:00pm Sunday 12:00pm Dance Specials: Committee Special: Women's Southern Traditional Pete Baga Memorial...
Hawaiian Gardens Robert Canada Friendship Pow Wow 2025
Aug 23 - Aug 24, 2025 - Hawaiian Gardens CA
August 23-24, 2025 Honoring Jimi Castillo and Benjamin Hale Native American Arts & Crafts, Frybread All drums & dancers welcome! Free Admission Open to...
On the Couch: Voices of Chumash Leadership, Culture & Community 2025
Jul 2 - Carpinteria CA
July 2, 2025 Show stars at 6:30pm On the Couch at The Alcazar Returns July 2nd with a Fascinating Lineup of Local Voices Carpinteria,...
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...
43rd Annual Yuba Sutter Pow Wow 2025
May 31 - Jun 1, 2025 - Marysville CA
May 31-June 1, 2025 "Honoring Families" is the theme. Free and open to the public. Tobacco and alcohol-free. Saturday 11:00am-8:00pm Sunday 11:00am-6:00pm Miwok Dancers Aztec...
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...
UC Santa Cruz Pow Wow 2025
May 18 - Santa Cruz CA
AIRC is part of the Ethnic Resource Center at UCSC. We provide a wide range of services, including academic advising, counseling, advocacy, and promoting racial...
Friendship House 18th Annual Dancing Feathers Pow Wow 2025
May 17 - San Francisco CA
May 17, 2025 10:00am - 6:00pm Grand Entry 11:30am HEAD STAFF: Master of Ceremonies: Tom Phillips (Kiowa) Youth MC: Tokala Halsey (Pomo) Arena Director: Randy...
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...
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...
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!
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...
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...
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...
Sierra College Big Time Pow Wow 2025
Apr 12 - Rocklin CA
April 12, 2025 This will be a competition pow wow with a variety of food and craft vendors. There will also be informational booths that...
California State University Dominguez Hills 12th Annual Pow Wow 2025
Apr 12 - Carson CA
April 12, 2025 This is the 12th Annual event hosted by California State University Dominguez Hills in the heart of Los Angeles. This year's event...
San Diego State University Pow Wow 2025
Apr 12 - San Diego CA
April 12, 2025 The San Diego State University Pow Wow is a cultural and social event that is held annually to bring together the Native...
University of Redlands Pow Wow 2025
Mar 22 - Redlands CA
Save the Date! University of Redlands Pow wow Saturday March 22nd, 2025 This event is free and open to the public. For questions or vendor...
SDUSD Indian Education Youth & Social Pow Wow 2025
Mar 15 - San Diego CA
March 15, 2025 Save the Date! Location: TBD
Long Beach Pow Wow at Puvungna 2025
Mar 8 - Mar 9, 2025 - Long Beach CA
Date: March 8 - 9, 2025 NEW LOCATION: INTRAMURAL RUGBY AND SOCCER FIELDS Presented by the American Indian Studies Program, American Indian Student Council, American...
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