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
Pabanamanina Pow Wow 2026
25 Sep, 2025
Wanaaha Casino
Bishop, CA, United States
September 25–27, 2026 Wanaaha Casino Pow Wow Grounds Bishop, California California Indian Day Weekend Festivities Friday, September 25 7:00 am...
35th Annual Morongo Thunder and Lightning Pow Wow 2026
25 Sep, 2026
Morongo Thunder and Lighting
Cabazon, CA, United States
September 25, 26 & 27, 2026 The Morongo Band of Mission Indians invites you to the 35th Annual Morongo Thunder...
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...
Mt. Bidwell Celebration 2026
3 Oct, 2026
Fort Bidwell
Fort Bidwell, CA, United States
October 3-4, 2026 Public Welcome Bring your tribal flags and standsRoyalty welcomeVendors welcome – $50 feeFree camping Saturday, October...
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...
Auburn Big Time Pow Wow 2026
17 Oct, 2026
Gold Country Fairgrounds & Event Center
Auburn, CA, United States
Saturday, October 17, 2026 10:00am to 9:00pm Gold Country Fairgrounds209 Fairgate DriveAuburn, CA 95603 Featuring Native Artists, Foods, and Contest...
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Past Pow Wows
Friendship House 18th Annual Dancing Feathers Pow Wow 2025
17 May, 2025
Annual Dancing Feathers Pow Wow
San Francisco, CA, United States
May 17, 2025 10:00am - 6:00pm Grand Entry 11:30am HEAD STAFF: Master of Ceremonies: Tom Phillips (Kiowa) Youth MC: Tokala...
28th Annual Native American Arts Festival & Mother's Day Pow Wow 2025
10 May, 2025
Humboldt Bay Social Club
Samoa, CA, United States
May 10-11, 2025 Native Arts Festival and Mother's Day Pow Wow. Encouraging native artist and a celebration honoring all mothers....
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