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
Native Directions Inc. Presents: Three Rivers Indian Lodge 46th Annual Pow Wow 2026
3 Jul, 2026
Three Rivers Indian Lodge
Manteca, CA, United States
Save the Date for Three Rivers Indian Lodge's 46th Annual Pow Wow "Honoring the Veterans" July 3, 2026-July 5, 2026...
Susanville Indian Rancheria 17th Annual Pow Wow 2026
10 Jul, 2026
Lassen County Fairgrounds
Susanville, CA, United States
July 10-12, 2026 Grand Entry: Friday 7:00pm; Saturday 1:00pm & 7:00pm; Sunday 1:00pm See flyer for more information. Arena Director: Jack...
54th Annual Indian Fair Days & Pow Wow 2026
1 Aug, 2026
North Fork Recreation Center
North Fork, CA, United States
August 1-2, 2026 Gates Open 9:00am Grand Entry 12:00pm Tickets: Pre-Sale $2.00 At the Gate: $5:00 10 & Under Free...
Table Mountain Rancheria Pow Wow 2026
21 Aug, 2026
Table Mountain Resort Casino
Friant, CA, United States
August 21-23, 2026 Come and join us at the Beverly Hunter Pow Wow Arena for our 23rd Annual Table Mountain...
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:...
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
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Past Pow Wows
40th Annual UCLA Pow Wow 2025
3 May, 2025
Wallis Annenberg Stadium – UCLA
Los Angeles, CA, United States
May 3-4, 2025 Parking Available in Lots 4 & 7 - $16 a day Event is Free & Open to...
Carmel Band of Rumsen Indians Community Gathering & Pow Wow 2025
25 Apr, 2025
Arcadia County Park
Arcadia, CA, United States
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...
Sierra College Big Time Pow Wow 2025
12 Apr, 2025
Sierra College
Rocklin, CA, United States
April 12, 2025 This will be a competition pow wow with a variety of food and craft vendors. There will...
California State University Dominguez Hills 12th Annual Pow Wow 2025
12 Apr, 2025
California State University Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA, United States
April 12, 2025 This is the 12th Annual event hosted by California State University Dominguez Hills in the heart of...
University of Redlands Pow Wow 2025
22 Mar, 2025
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA, United States
Save the Date! University of Redlands Pow wow Saturday March 22nd, 2025 This event is free and open to the...
SDUSD Indian Education Youth & Social Pow Wow 2025
15 Mar, 2025
SDUSD Indian Education Youth & Social Pow Wow
San Diego, CA, United States
March 15, 2025 Save the Date! Location: TBD
Long Beach Pow Wow at Puvungna 2025
8 Mar, 2025
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA, United States
Date: March 8 - 9, 2025 NEW LOCATION: INTRAMURAL RUGBY AND SOCCER FIELDS Presented by the American Indian Studies Program,...
Home of Our Ancestors Pow Wow 2025
25 Jan, 2025
Saddleback High School
Santa Ana, CA, United States
January 25, 2025 10:00am-4:00pm Free Come out and support Indian Education SAUSD! Storytelling, Basketweaving, Performances, Face Painting, Native Games, Food...