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!
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...
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...
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
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...
Ribbon Skirt Round Dance (Stockton, CA) 2024
May 25 - Stockton CA
May 25, 2024 Begins at 1:00pm Photo Shoot Drumming Round Dance Food
41st Annual UC Riverside Pow Wow 2024
May 24 - May 26, 2024 - Riverside CA
May 24 - 26, 2024 All Drums, Dancers, Birdsingers Welcome! UCR Pow Wow Pageant 2024-2025 Cahuilla Birdsingers Kalpulli Teuxihuitl Free Admission Free Parking Open To...
17th Annual Dancing Feathers Youth Pow Wow 2024
May 18 - San Francisco CA
May 18, 2024 10:00am - 6:00pm (setup 8:00am) HEAD STAFF: MC: Tom Phillips (Kiowa/Muscogee) Youth MC: Tokala American Bear (Lakota/Pomo) Arena Director: Randy Pico (Luiseño)...
Cal State Long Beach 51st Annual Pow Wow 2024
Mar 9 - Mar 10, 2024 - Long Beach CA
The American Indian Studies Program, American Indian Student Council, Division of Student Affairs, Student Life and Development, and Associated Students, Inc. are proud to present:...
First Annual Round Dance 2024 (San Francisco, CA)
Mar 2 - San Francisco CA
March 2, 2024 6:00pm - 11:30pm MC: CASEY WALLAHEE STICKMAN: MARLON DESCHAMPS INVITED SINGERS: COLIN CHIEF; LARSON MORIN; LINCOLN KINGBIRD; JESSIE WASKAHAT; JACK SCABBYROBE; JAYZER LITTLEWOLF; STEVE ARROWTOPKNOT;...
Redbird's 28th Annual Blanket Drive and Mini Pow Wow 2023
Dec 2 - Simi Valley CA
December 2, 2023 11:00am - 3:00pm This is a four hour mini powwow and a pure giving event. We are seeking donations of new, warm,...
Community Round Dance (San Jose, CA) 2023
Dec 1 - San Jose CA
December 1, 2023 5:00pm-11:00pm MC: Mann Lieras & Michael Andrews Stickman: Marlon Deschamps Invited Singers: Steven Arrowtopknot - Montana Spazz Dewitt - Barstow, California Elijah...
13th Annual Richmond Contest Pow Wow 2023
Nov 11 - Richmond CA
November 11, 2023 ADA Accessible Venue Alcohol & Drug Free Event Bring Your Own Chair Gourd Dancing 11:00 AM; Pow Wow Contest 12:00 - 8:00...
2023 Youth Contest Pow Wow (Big Pine, CA)
Nov 4 - Nov 5, 2023 - Big Pine CA
November 4-5, 2023 Contest Dancing for Tiny Tots thru Teens - 1st thru 3rd Winners paid. Community feed Saturday During Dinner Break - All Are...
16th Annual Auburn Big Time Pow Wow 2023
Oct 14 - Auburn CA
October 14, 2023 - 10:00am - 9:00pm The Auburn Big Time-Pow Wow (ABTPW) attracts people from diverse indigenous nations to gather for the purpose of...
Indigenous People's Celebration 2023 (Watsonville, CA)
Oct 7 - Watsonville CA
October 7, 2023 12:00pm - 5:00pm Watsonville's Annual Indigenous People's Celebration. Hosted by Central Coast Indigenous Tribes & the Romandia Family. Free Admission. Speakers, Dancers,...
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