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
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:...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Sacred Path X The Autry Museum Pow Wow 2026
7 Nov, 2026
Autry Museum of the American West
Los Angeles , CA, United States
Saturday, November 7, 2026 Join us for the Sacred Path Pow Wow at Autry Museum in Los Angeles! Everyone...
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Past Pow Wows
Tejon Indian Tribe Honoring Our Ancestors 2024
28 Sep, 2024
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA, United States
September 28-29, 2024 All Singers, Dancers, Drums & Community Members Invited Free Event Open to the Public Grand Entries: Saturday...
Pabanamanina Pow Wow 2024
27 Sep, 2024
Wanaaha Casino
Bishop, CA, United States
Welcome To California Indian Days Save The Date - September 27th-29th Open to the public! First Grand Entry Friday Night...
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.