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
- 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 - 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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Upcoming Pow Wows in California
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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....
PAST POW WOWS
Home of Our Ancestors Pow Wow 2025
Jan 25 - Santa Ana CA
January 25, 2025 10:00am-4:00pm Free Come out and support Indian Education SAUSD! Storytelling, Basketweaving, Performances, Face Painting, Native Games, Food Featuring "Journeys to the Past"...
Pechanga Pow Wow 2025
Jan 3 - Jan 5, 2025 - Temecula CA
January 3-5, 2025 Watch LIVE Fireworks Saturday at 7:00pm Grand Entries: Friday 8:00pm, Saturday 1:00pm & 8:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm Bird Dancing: Saturday 5:00pm-7:00pm Invited Drums: ...
Central Valley New Years Eve Red Road Pow Wow 2025
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2025 - Fresno CA
December 31, 2024 - January 1, 2025 10:00am Doors Open 11:00am Gourd Dancing Noon Grand Entry Free Admission. Public Welcome. Bring your own chairs. All...
Redbird's 29th Annual Blanket Drive and Mini Pow Wow 2024
Dec 7 - Simi Valley CA
December 7, 2024 11:00am - 3:00pm Everyone welcome. This gathering is a mini pow wow and blanket drive benefitting the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in...
American Indian Child Resource Center Pow Wow 2024
Dec 7 - Dec 8, 2024 - Oakland CA
December 7-8, 2024 Saturday 11:00am-9:00pm Sunday 11:00am-6:00pm Free Admission Native American Dancing & Singing Native American Arts & Crafts Native American Food Art & Craft...
Cabazon Indio Pow Wow 2024
Nov 29 - Dec 1, 2024 - Indio CA
November 29 - December 1, 2024 Everyone Welcome Free Admission Announcers: Vince Byle, Edmond Nevaquaya Arena Directors: Tony Wahweotten, Timothy Eashappie Sr Head Judges: Toni...
Tule River Pow Wow 2024
Nov 8 - Nov 10, 2024 - Porterville CA
November 8-10, 2024 Grand Entries: Friday 7:00pm Saturday 1:00pm & 7:00pm Sunday 12:00pm Specials: Bernard Baga's Special - 18+ Northern Traditional Farrell "Wahpos" Top of...
United American Indian Movement, Inc. Pow Wow 2024
Nov 2 - Los Angeles CA
November 2, 2024 10:00am-10:00pm Free Parking Food Vendors, Arts & Craft Vendors, Contests, and More! Head Staff MC: Walter Ahhaitty AD: Eric Bohay Host Northern...
2024 Ridgecrest Pow Wow & Petroglyph Festival
Nov 2 - Nov 3, 2024 - Ridgecrest CA
November 2 & 3 At Leroy Jackson Park, Ridgecrest, CA, 93555 Northern Style Pow Wow Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm All Drums And Dancers Welcome ●...
2024 Big Pine Youth Contest Pow Wow
Nov 2 - Nov 3, 2024 - Big Pine CA
November 2-3, 2024 Committee Sponsored Adult Specials: Men's Grass 18+ Women's Jingle 18+ Women's Traditional 18+ Men'a Traditional 18+ 17 & Under Boys Traditional Special...
Los Angeles Pow Wow 2024 **CANCELED**
Nov 2 - Los Angeles CA
*THIS POW WOW HAS BEEN CANCELED FOR 2024.** The Los Angeles POW WOW Committee is disappointed to announce the cancellation of the LOS ANGELES POWWOW...
Native Arts Expo 2024
Oct 25 - Oct 26, 2024 - Mendocino CA
October 25-26, 2024 10:00am-4:00pm Both Days Join us for the annual Native Arts Expo
Sierra Native Alliance Pow Wow 2024
Oct 19 - Auburn CA
Saturday, October 19, 2024 10:00am to 9:00pm Competition/Exhibition Dancing Native Food and Art Booths Cultural Demonstrations Dancers and Singers call - Shonnie Bear - (559)...
Indigenous People's Day Celebration (Sacramento) 2024
Oct 19 - Sacramento CA
Saturday October 19, 2024 CA Native Dance Groups Aztec Dancers Elders Feed Food Vendors Resource booths Kids Activities Native Art Vendors Raffles To be a...
7th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day (Pomona, CA) 2024
Oct 12 - Pomona CA
October 12, 2024 11:00am-6:00pm Hosted by Rumsen Am:a Turataj Ohlone Tribe For Vendor Booth Info Contact [email protected] For Miscellaneous Info Contact [email protected]
Berkeley's 32nd Annual Indigenous Peoples Day Pow Wow & Indian Market 2024
Oct 12 - Berkeley CA
October 12, 2024 Gourd Dance, Round dance, Committee Specials and Intertribals. 10:00am - 6:00pm Grand Entry: 1:00pm Free admission. Celebrate with us in honor of...
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Los Angeles, CA) 2024
Oct 12 - Los Angeles CA
October 12, 2024 In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Getty hosts its third annual family event to learn about Southern California's vibrant Native American cultures....
Chumash InterTribal Pow Wow 2024
Oct 5 - Oct 6, 2024 - Santa Ynez CA
October 5-6, 2024 This annual celebration will take place at the corner of Highway 246 and Meadowvale Road in Santa Ynez, California. Additional details will...
Native Days Car & Bike Show 2024
Oct 5 - Clovis CA
October 5, 2024 Education & Charity Fundraiser Join us for a day of Cars, Culture & Fun, featuring: Native American Drumming and Dancers - Craft...
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