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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Auburn Big Time Pow Wow 2025
Oct 18 - Auburn CA
Join us on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, for the 18th Annual Auburn Big Time-Pow Wow. From 10 am to 9 pm, this in-person event will...
Acjachemen Pow Wow 2025
Oct 18 - San Juan Capistrano CA
October 18, 2025 10:00am - 4:00pm Payomik Ataaxum Celebration & Pow Wow Come honor our ancestors and celebrate the 250th anniversary of Mission San Juan...
Regional West Coast Hoop Dance Championship 2025
Nov 1 - Nov 2, 2025 - Ridgecrest CA
Sat., Nov. 1, 2025 - Grand Entry 12 noon - 6pm Sun., Nov. 2, 2025 - Grand Entry 12 noon - 6pm Tickets at gate...
3rd Annual Hollister Pow Wow & Native American Gathering 2025
Nov 7 - Nov 9, 2025 - Tres Pinos CA
November 7-8, 2025 Save the Date!
Tule River Pow Wow 2025
Nov 7 - Nov 9, 2025 - Porterville CA
November 7-9, 2025 Open to the Public Grand Entries: Friday 7:00pm Saturday 1:00pm & 7:00pm Sunday 12:00pm Drum Contest - Northern & Southern Combined Dance...
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....
Pechanga Pow Wow 2026
Jan 9 - Jan 11, 2026 - Temecula CA
January 9-11, 2026 Fireworks Saturday at 7:00pm Grand Entries: Friday 7:00pm, Saturday 1:00pm & 8:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm Bird Singing & Dancing: Saturday 5:00pm-7:00pm Peon Games...
4th Annual Marin Pow Wow 2026
Mar 22 - Kentfield CA
March 22, 2026 10:00am - 8:00pm Save the Date! Same location as last year at the College of Marin, Kentfield Campus Gymnasium Ribbon Skirt Contest...
PAST POW WOWS
Cabazon Indio Pow Wow 2024
Nov 29 - Dec 1, 2024 - Indio CA
November 29 - December 1, 2024 Everyone Welcome Free Admission Announcers: Vince Byle, Edmond Nevaquaya Arena Directors: Tony Wahweotten, Timothy Eashappie Sr Head Judges: Toni...
United American Indian Movement, Inc. Pow Wow 2024
Nov 2 - Los Angeles CA
November 2, 2024 10:00am-10:00pm Free Parking Food Vendors, Arts & Craft Vendors, Contests, and More! Head Staff MC: Walter Ahhaitty AD: Eric Bohay Host Northern...
2024 Ridgecrest Pow Wow & Petroglyph Festival
Nov 2 - Nov 3, 2024 - Ridgecrest CA
November 2 & 3 At Leroy Jackson Park, Ridgecrest, CA, 93555 Northern Style Pow Wow Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm All Drums And Dancers Welcome ●...
2024 Big Pine Youth Contest Pow Wow
Nov 2 - Nov 3, 2024 - Big Pine CA
November 2-3, 2024 Committee Sponsored Adult Specials: Men's Grass 18+ Women's Jingle 18+ Women's Traditional 18+ Men'a Traditional 18+ 17 & Under Boys Traditional Special...
Los Angeles Pow Wow 2024 **CANCELED**
Nov 2 - Los Angeles CA
*THIS POW WOW HAS BEEN CANCELED FOR 2024.** The Los Angeles POW WOW Committee is disappointed to announce the cancellation of the LOS ANGELES POWWOW...
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 rquiroga.og@yahoo.com For Miscellaneous Info Contact rumsenama.secy@gmail.com
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....
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
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!...
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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