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.
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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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There are thousands of Pow Wows held across North America. They are held in all 50 states and all Canadian provinces. You can find a Pow Wow somewhere close to you!
Upcoming Pow wows
24th Annual Santa Rosa Days Pow Wow & Gathering 2026
29 Aug, 2026
Tachi Palace Casino Resort – Yokut Bingo Hall
Lemoore, CA, United States
August 29-30, 2026 Grand Entry: Saturday: 12:00pm and 7:00pm Sunday: 12:00pm Gourd Dance: Saturday: 11:00am and 6:00pm Sunday: 11:00am...
54thAnnual Barona Pow Wow 2026
4 Sep, 2026
Barona Sports Complex – Barona Indian Reservation
Lakeside, CA, United States
September 4-6, 2026 Contest Dancing In All Categories Dry Camping Permitted All Drums And Dancers Welcome Schedule: Friday, September 4:...
Stockton Community Pow Wow 2026
5 Sep, 2026
University of the Pacific – Wendell Phillips Center Lawn
Stockton, CA, United States
Labor Day Weekend September 5–6, 2026 Saturday: Noon–9:00 PM Sunday: Noon–6:00 PM Head Staff: MC: Randy Pico Arena Director: Eddie...
2026 San Manuel Pow Wow
18 Sep, 2026
CSU San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA, United States
September 18-20, 2026 Food & Craft Vendors Free Admission Family Friendly Remember to bring your lawn chairs & blankets! Enjoy...
Santa Ynez Chumash Intertribal Pow Wow 2026
3 Oct, 2026
Santa Ynez Chumash Pow Wow
Santa Ynez, CA, United States
Santa Ynez Chumash Intertribal Pow Wow - October 3 & 4, 2026 HWY 246 & MEADOWVALE ROAD, SANTA YNEZ Open...
32nd Annual Heart of Tataviam Pow Wow 2026
3 Oct, 2026
William S. Hart Park
Newhall, CA, United States
The Heart of Tataviam Pow Wow is a vibrant, two‑day cultural gathering honoring the traditions, heritage, and living presence of...
Chumash Intertribal Pow Wow 2026
3 Oct, 2026
Santa Ynez Chumash InterTribal Pow Wow
Santa Ynez, CA, United States
October 3-4, 2026 Save the Date! Pow Wow Committee Questions: sypowwow@chumash.gov Vendor Information: sypowwowvendor@chumash.gov
Berkeley's 34th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day Pow Wow & Indian Market 2026
10 Oct, 2026
MLK Civic Center Park
Berkeley, CA, United States
October 10, 2026 10:00am-6:00pm Free 534 Years of Resistance & Renewal 1492-2026 Celebrate Berkeley’s 34th ANNUAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY POW...
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Past Pow Wows
Indigenous Peoples' Day Rally 2025
11 Oct, 2025
Washington Square Park
Marysville, CA, United States
Saturday, October 11, 2025 10:00am-12:00pm PDT Please join YUBA DEMS to honor and support our local indigenous peoples. Indigenous Peoples’...
Hart of the West Native American Pow Wow 2025
4 Oct, 2025
William S. Hart Park
Newhall, CA, United States
2025 Hart of the West Pow Wow! Mark your calendars and gather your friends & family — the Hart of...
Mt. Bidwell Celebration 2025
4 Oct, 2025
Fort Bidwell
Fort Bidwell, CA, United States
October 4-5, 2025 Vendors fees $50, pay before setting up. Please bring your Boarding School Elders photo for grand...
34th Annual Morongo Thunder and Lightning Pow Wow 2025
26 Sep, 2025
Morongo Thunder and Lighting
Cabazon, CA, United States
The Morongo Band of Mission Indians will host their annual Thunder and Lighting Pow Wow September 26-28, 2025 in Cabazon,...
Hawaiian Gardens Robert Canada Friendship Pow Wow 2025
23 Aug, 2025
Fedde Sports Complex
Hawaiian Gardens, CA, United States
August 23-24, 2025 Honoring Jimi Castillo and Benjamin Hale Native American Arts & Crafts, Frybread All drums & dancers...
On the Couch: Voices of Chumash Leadership, Culture & Community 2025
2 Jul, 2025
The Alcazar
Carpinteria, CA, United States
July 2, 2025 Show stars at 6:30pm On the Couch at The Alcazar Returns July 2nd with a Fascinating...
43rd Annual Yuba Sutter Pow Wow 2025
31 May, 2025
Yuba Community College Marysville Campus
Marysville, CA, United States
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...
13th Annual UC San Diego Pow Wow 2025
18 May, 2025
UC San Diego Price Center Ballroom West
La Jolla, CA, United States
UC San Diego is proud to host the 13th Annual UC San Diego Powwow, a vibrant celebration of Native American...