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
3rd Annual HMOC & Redboy Productions Pow Wow 2026
14 Nov, 2026
Heritage Museum of Orange County
Santa Ana, CA, United States
3rd Annual HMOC & RedBoy Productions Pow Wow Celebrating Native American Heritage Month Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026 Time: 10:00...
Sycuan Pow Wow 2027
23 Apr, 2027
Sycuan Pow Wow
El Cajon, CA, United States
April 23-25, 2027 **SAVE THE DATE** Free Admission Public Welcome Open to all dancers, singers & drum groups.
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Past Pow Wows
Annual Honoring Our Mothers & Mother Earth Pow Wow 2026
9 May, 2026
Kellogg Arena
Pomona, CA, United States
May 9, 2026 11:00am to 7:00pm Kellogg Arena FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! ALL drums, dancers, gourd & Bird...
Balboa Park Pow Wow 2026
9 May, 2026
Balboa Park Pow Wow
San Diego, CA, United States
May 9-10, 2026 Balboa Park is a social pow wow held every year on Mother's Day weekend. Two days of...
31st Annual Mariposa Pow Wow 2026
9 May, 2026
Mariposa Fairgrounds
Mariposa, CA, United States
May 9-10, 2026 Rain or Shine No Pets Contest Camping See flyer for contest and specials information. Vendor Contact: Genevieve...
Native Arts Festival (Windsor, CA) 2026
9 May, 2026
Windsor Town Green
Windsor, CA, United States
May 9, 2026 11:00am-4:00pm Native Artists Artwork Native Dancers & Singers Storytellers Native Food Native Vendors Check out the website...
55th Annual Stanford Pow Wow 2026
8 May, 2026
Eucalyptus Grove, Stanford University
Stanford, CA, United States
May 8-10, 2026 Grand Entries: Friday 7:00pm Saturday 1:00pm & 7:00pm Sunday 1:00pm See Flyer for contest and specials information....
6th Annual Santa Clara University Pow Wow 2026
2 May, 2026
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA, United States
May 2, 2026 10:00am - 6:00pm All Drums & Dancers Welcome! Schedule: 10:00am vendors open 10:30am Gourd Dance 11:30am Muwekma...
CSUDH Spring Native Gathering and Pow Wow 2026
18 Apr, 2026
Cal State Dominguez Hills Sculpture Garden
Carson, CA, United States
Saturday, April 18, 2026 10:00am-7:00pm Event honoring Native California and Pow Wow traditions. Arts & Crafts, Food, Info Booths Tongva...
Sherman Indian High School 40th Annual Youth Pow Wow 2026
18 Apr, 2026
Sherman Indian High School Youth Pow Wow
Riverside, CA, United States
Sherman Indian High School Annual Pow Wow will be 04/18/2026! 1 Day Contest Pow Wow $5.00 onsite parking. Come Celebrate...