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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Upcoming Pow Wows in California
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...
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...
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.
34th Annual Morongo Thunder and Lightning Pow Wow 2025
Sep 26 - Sep 28, 2025 - Cabazon CA
The Morongo Band of Mission Indians will host their annual Thunder and Lighting Pow Wow September 26-28, 2025 in Cabazon, California. Save the date! More...
Hart of the West Native American Pow Wow 2025
Oct 4 - Oct 5, 2025 - Newhall CA
2025 Hart of the West Pow Wow! Mark your calendars and gather your friends & family — the Hart of the West Pow Wow is...
Santa Ynez Chumash Intertribal Pow Wow 2025
Oct 4 - Oct 5, 2025 - Santa Ynez CA
October 4-5, 2025 This annual celebration will take place at the corner of Highway 246 and Meadowvale Road in Santa Ynez, California. Additional details will...
Christmas by the Sea Pow Wow 2025
Dec 20 - Dec 21, 2025 - Imperial Beach CA
December 20-21, 2025 Honoring "The Spirit of Giving" Saturday: 11:00am to Dusk Sunday: 11:00am to 6:00pm Gourd Dance: 11:00am-12:00Noon Saturday & Sunday All Drums Invited....
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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...
Scotts Valley Big Time 2024
Aug 24 - Kelseyville CA
August 24, 2024 Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians 10:00am - 10:00pm See flyer for QR code for vendor applications.
22nd Annual Santa Rosa Days Pow Wow & Gathering 2024
Aug 24 - Aug 25, 2024 - Lemoore CA
August 24-25, 2024 Grand Entries: Saturday 12:00pm & 7:00pm Sunday 12:00pm Over $100,000 in Drum and Dance contest money!! Dance Specials: Committee Special: Sweet Heart...
Hawaiian Gardens Robert Canada Friendship Pow Wow 2024
Aug 17 - Aug 18, 2024 - Hawaiian Gardens CA
City of Hawaiian Gardens 24th Annual Robert Canada Friendship Pow Wow August 17 & 18, 2024 Saturday, 12 noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, 12 noon...
29th Annual Sacramento Contest Pow Wow 2024
Aug 9 - Aug 11, 2024 - Sacramento CA
August 9-11, 2024 Daily Admission: General - $7; 18 and under $4; Under 5 - Free; Seniors - Free; Singers, Dancers, Drummers - Free 8/9:...
Inaugural San Diego County Fair Pow Wow 2024
Jun 30 - Del Mar CA
The Inaugural San Diego County Fair Pow Wow will be on Sunday, June 30, 2024. This is a one day event, from 11:30am-8pm. All dancers...
Native Directions Inc. Presents: Three Rivers Indian Lodge 44th Annual Pow Wow 2024
Jun 28 - Jun 30, 2024 - Manteca CA
June 28-30, 2024 Friday: 5:00pm-9:00pm Open Gourd Dance Saturday: 11:00am Gourd Dance 12:00pm Grand Entry 5:00pm Traditional Meal 10:00pm Bear Dance Sunday: 11:00am Gourd Dance 12:00pm Grand Entry/Intertribal...
Susanville Indian Rancheria 15th Annual Pow Wow 2024
Jun 21 - Jun 23, 2024 - Susanville CA
June 21-23, 2024 All Dancers, Drums & Vendors Welcome! Grand Entry: Friday 7:00pm Head Woman and Special: Alissa Sanchez Head Man and Special: Justus Eaglesmith...
21st Fathers Day Pow Wow by the Sea 2024
Jun 15 - Jun 16, 2024 - Imperial Beach CA
June 15-16, 2024 Saturday: 11:00am to Dusk Sunday: 11:00am - 6:00pm Gourd Dance: 11:00am - 12 Noon Saturday & Sunday MC: Richard Decrane Arena Director:...
Beats and Blessings 2024
Jun 2 - Los Angeles CA
June 2, 2024 4:00pm-10:00pm This a celebration of music, traditional workshops, and dancing. There will be food vendors, info booths, and lots of music. This...
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