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.
Popular California Pow Wows
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- San Manuel Pow Wow
September
San Bernardino, California - Morongo Thunder and Lighting Pow Wow
September
Cabazon, California - Pechanga Pow Wow
January
Temecula, California - Sycuan Pow Wow
September
El Cajon, California
- San Manuel Pow Wow
- UCLA Pow Wow
May
Los Angeles, California - Stanford Pow Wow
May
Stanford, California - Chumash Intertribal Pow Wow
October
Santa Ynez, California - Barona Pow Wow
September
Lakeside, California - UC Davis
April
Davis, California - Bay Area Two Spirit Pow Wow
February
San Francisco, California - Cal State Long Beach
March
Long Beach, California - UC San Diego
May
San Diego, California - Balboa Park Pow Wow
May
San Diego, California
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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.
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Hawaiian Gardens Robert Canada Friendship Pow Wow 2025
Aug 23 - Aug 24, 2025 - Hawaiian Gardens CA
August 23-24, 2025 Honoring Jimi Castillo and Benjamin Hale Native American Arts & Crafts, Frybread All drums & dancers welcome! Free Admission Open to...
Sycuan Pow Wow 2025
Sep 12 - Sep 14, 2025 - El Cajon CA
September 12-14, 2025 Please see all of the attached flyers for more information and details, including a full schedule, about the activities during the weekend!...
Table Mountain Rancheria Pow Wow 2025
Sep 12 - Sep 14, 2025 - Friant CA
September 12-14, 2025 Save the Date! Pow Wow Arena Dedication Friday, September 12.
2025 San Manuel Pow Wow
Sep 19 - Sep 21, 2025 - San Bernardino CA
September 19-21, 2025 Free Admission! Family Friendly! Remember to bring your lawn chairs & blankets! Enjoy spectator contests and prizes. San Manuel Pow Wow is...
34th Annual Morongo Thunder and Lightning Pow Wow 2025
Sep 26 - Sep 28, 2025 - Cabazon CA
The Morongo Band of Mission Indians will host their annual Thunder and Lighting Pow Wow September 26-28, 2025 in Cabazon, California. Save the date! More...
Hart of the West Native American Pow Wow 2025
Oct 4 - Oct 5, 2025 - Newhall CA
2025 Hart of the West Pow Wow! Mark your calendars and gather your friends & family — the Hart of the West Pow Wow is...
Santa Ynez Chumash Intertribal Pow Wow 2025
Oct 4 - Oct 5, 2025 - Santa Ynez CA
October 4-5, 2025 This annual celebration will take place at the corner of Highway 246 and Meadowvale Road in Santa Ynez, California. Additional details will...
Christmas by the Sea Pow Wow 2025
Dec 20 - Dec 21, 2025 - Imperial Beach CA
December 20-21, 2025 Honoring "The Spirit of Giving" Saturday: 11:00am to Dusk Sunday: 11:00am to 6:00pm Gourd Dance: 11:00am-12:00Noon Saturday & Sunday All Drums Invited....
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On the Couch: Voices of Chumash Leadership, Culture & Community 2025
Jul 2 - Carpinteria CA
July 2, 2025 Show stars at 6:30pm On the Couch at The Alcazar Returns July 2nd with a Fascinating Lineup of Local Voices Carpinteria,...
Susanville Indian Rancheria 16th Annual Pow Wow 2025
Jun 20 - Jun 22, 2025 - Susanville CA
June 20-22, 2025 Susanville Indian Rancheria will be having the poww ow at the Lassen College Softball field. Bring your chairs and canopy weights only...
25th Annual San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians Inter-Tribal Pow Wow 2025
Jun 14 - Jun 15, 2025 - Oceanside CA
June 14-15, 2025 This year's two-day event marks San Luis Rey's 25th Annual Pow Wow. It will include artisan booths, food vendors, dance contests, and...
43rd Annual Yuba Sutter Pow Wow 2025
May 31 - Jun 1, 2025 - Marysville CA
May 31-June 1, 2025 "Honoring Families" is the theme. Free and open to the public. Tobacco and alcohol-free. Saturday 11:00am-8:00pm Sunday 11:00am-6:00pm Miwok Dancers Aztec...
Redbird's 23rd Children of Many Colors Intertribal Pow Wow 2025
May 31 - Jun 1, 2025 - Oxnard CA
May 31 - June 1, 2025 Master of Ceremonies Randy Pico Arena Director Vic Chavez Head Man Jimmy Tall Can Heard Woman Kaelene Ashmore Head...
13th Annual UC San Diego Pow Wow 2025
May 18 - La Jolla CA
UC San Diego is proud to host the 13th Annual UC San Diego Powwow, a vibrant celebration of Native American culture, tradition, and community. We...
UC Santa Cruz Pow Wow 2025
May 18 - Santa Cruz CA
AIRC is part of the Ethnic Resource Center at UCSC. We provide a wide range of services, including academic advising, counseling, advocacy, and promoting racial...
Friendship House 18th Annual Dancing Feathers Pow Wow 2025
May 17 - San Francisco CA
May 17, 2025 10:00am - 6:00pm Grand Entry 11:30am HEAD STAFF: Master of Ceremonies: Tom Phillips (Kiowa) Youth MC: Tokala Halsey (Pomo) Arena Director: Randy...
Balboa Park Pow Wow 2025
May 10 - May 11, 2025 - San Diego CA
May 10-11, 2025 10:00am-6:00pm 36th Annual Balboa Park Pow Wow Join us for a weekend of traditional dancing. Saturday honoring the military, Sunday, honoring Mothers...
28th Annual Native American Arts Festival & Mother's Day Pow Wow 2025
May 10 - May 11, 2025 - Samoa CA
May 10-11, 2025 Native Arts Festival and Mother's Day Pow Wow. Encouraging native artist and a celebration honoring all mothers. Hand drumming as well as...
30th Annual Mariposa Pow Wow 2025
May 10 - May 11, 2025 - Mariposa CA
Saturday, May 10 - Sunday, May 11, 2025 Saturday Schedule: Gates Open:10am Open Gourd: 11am Grand Entry: 12pm - Miwuk Dance Group; Contest Dancing, Exhibitions...
Honoring Mother's & Mother Earth Pow Wow 2025
May 10 - Pomona CA
May 10, 2025 11:00am to 7:00pm Kellogg Arena Free Admission Open to the Public Parking $5. ALL drums, dancers, gourd & Bird Singers welcome. Arts...
54th Annual Stanford Pow Wow 2025
May 9 - May 11, 2025 - Stanford CA
May 9-11, 2025 Save the Date! Check out https://www.stanfordpowwow.com/ for more information!
5th Annual Santa Clara University Pow Wow 2025
May 3 - Santa Clara CA
May 3, 2025 10:00am - 6:00pm This event is the 5th annual Pow Wow for Santa Clara University to celebrate its Native American culture, as...
40th Annual UCLA Pow Wow 2025
May 3 - May 4, 2025 - Los Angeles CA
May 3-4, 2025 Parking Available in Lots 4 & 7 - $16 a day Event is Free & Open to the Public Contest Dancing, Drum...
Carmel Band of Rumsen Indians Community Gathering & Pow Wow 2025
Apr 25 - Apr 27, 2025 - Arcadia CA
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 Welcome! Please bring your own...
Sierra College Big Time Pow Wow 2025
Apr 12 - Rocklin CA
April 12, 2025 This will be a competition pow wow with a variety of food and craft vendors. There will also be informational booths that...
California State University Dominguez Hills 12th Annual Pow Wow 2025
Apr 12 - Carson CA
April 12, 2025 This is the 12th Annual event hosted by California State University Dominguez Hills in the heart of Los Angeles. This year's event...
San Diego State University Pow Wow 2025
Apr 12 - San Diego CA
April 12, 2025 The San Diego State University Pow Wow is a cultural and social event that is held annually to bring together the Native...
3rd Annual Marin Pow Wow 2025
Mar 23 - Kentfield CA
March 23, 2025 11:00am - 8:00pm Open Gourd Dance 11:00am Grand Entries: Noon & 5:30pm Largest Indigenous gathering in Marin! Intertribal, exhibition and hoop dancing....
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