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
Dry Creek Big Time 2024
21 Sep, 2024
Dry Creek Redwood Arbor
Geyserville , CA, United States
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
13 Sep, 2024
Indian Grinding Rock State Park
Pine Grove, CA, United States
September 13-15, 2024 41st Annual Traditional California Indian Health Gathering The Spirit of Healing Within Our Traditions For more Information, contact:...
American Indian Day 23rd Annual Community Gathering and Family Picnic 2024
8 Sep, 2024
Autry Museum South Lawn Area
Los Angeles, CA, United States
September 8th, 2024 American Indian Day 23rd Annual Community Gathering and Family Picnic Mini Pow Wow, Music, Entertainment, Raffle Prizes,...
Pala Honoring Traditions Gathering 2024
31 Aug, 2024
Pala Rey Youth Camp
Pala, CA, United States
August 31, 2024 Bird Singing, Peon, Bow And Arrow Making & Contest, Shinny Games (Local Teams Only), Oakstravaganza, & Other...
43rd Annual Labor Day Pow Wow at University of the Pacific 2024
30 Aug, 2024
University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA, United States
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...
Scotts Valley Big Time 2024
24 Aug, 2024
Scotts Valley Big Time
Kelseyville, CA, United States
August 24, 2024 Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians 10:00am - 10:00pm See flyer for QR code for vendor applications.
29th Annual Sacramento Contest Pow Wow 2024
9 Aug, 2024
O’Neil Park
Sacramento, CA, United States
August 9-11, 2024 Daily Admission: General - $7; 18 and under $4; Under 5 - Free; Seniors - Free; Singers,...
Inaugural San Diego County Fair Pow Wow 2024
30 Jun, 2024
San Diego County Fair – Del Mar Arena
Del Mar, CA, United States
The Inaugural San Diego County Fair Pow Wow will be on Sunday, June 30, 2024. This is a one day...