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.

Be sure to visit our California Native American Travel Guide for more cultural experiences in the state!

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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!

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...

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...

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...