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
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...
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
Tule River Pow Wow 2025
7 Nov, 2025
Porterville Fairgrounds
Porterville, CA, United States
November 7-9, 2025 Open to the Public Grand Entries: Friday 7:00pm Saturday 1:00pm & 7:00pm Sunday 12:00pm Drum Contest -...
Regional West Coast Hoop Dance Championship 2025
1 Nov, 2025
Desert Empire
Ridgecrest, CA, United States
Sat., Nov. 1, 2025 - Grand Entry 12 noon - 6pm Sun., Nov. 2, 2025 - Grand Entry 12 noon...
Acjachemen Pow Wow 2025
18 Oct, 2025
The Village of Putuidem; Northwest Open Space
San Juan Capistrano, CA, United States
October 18, 2025 10:00am - 4:00pm Payomik Ataaxum Celebration & Pow Wow Come honor our ancestors and celebrate the 250th...
Auburn Big Time Pow Wow 2025
18 Oct, 2025
Gold Country Fairgrounds & Event Center
Auburn, CA, United States
Join us on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, for the 18th Annual Auburn Big Time-Pow Wow. From 10 am to 9...
Indigenous Peoples' Day Rally 2025
11 Oct, 2025
Washington Square Park
Marysville, CA, United States
Saturday, October 11, 2025 10:00am-12:00pm PDT Please join YUBA DEMS to honor and support our local indigenous peoples. Indigenous Peoples’...
Hart of the West Native American Pow Wow 2025
4 Oct, 2025
William S. Hart Park
Newhall, CA, United States
2025 Hart of the West Pow Wow! Mark your calendars and gather your friends & family — the Hart of...
Mt. Bidwell Celebration 2025
4 Oct, 2025
Fort Bidwell
Fort Bidwell, CA, United States
October 4-5, 2025 Vendors fees $50, pay before setting up. Please bring your Boarding School Elders photo for grand...
34th Annual Morongo Thunder and Lightning Pow Wow 2025
26 Sep, 2025
Morongo Thunder and Lighting
Cabazon, CA, United States
The Morongo Band of Mission Indians will host their annual Thunder and Lighting Pow Wow September 26-28, 2025 in Cabazon,...