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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Upcoming Pow Wows in California
Auburn Big Time Pow Wow 2025
Oct 18 - Auburn CA
Join us on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, for the 18th Annual Auburn Big Time-Pow Wow. From 10 am to 9 pm, this in-person event will...
Acjachemen Pow Wow 2025
Oct 18 - San Juan Capistrano CA
October 18, 2025 10:00am - 4:00pm Payomik Ataaxum Celebration & Pow Wow Come honor our ancestors and celebrate the 250th anniversary of Mission San Juan...
Regional West Coast Hoop Dance Championship 2025
Nov 1 - Nov 2, 2025 - Ridgecrest CA
Sat., Nov. 1, 2025 - Grand Entry 12 noon - 6pm Sun., Nov. 2, 2025 - Grand Entry 12 noon - 6pm Tickets at gate...
3rd Annual Hollister Pow Wow & Native American Gathering 2025
Nov 7 - Nov 9, 2025 - Tres Pinos CA
November 7-8, 2025 Save the Date!
Tule River Pow Wow 2025
Nov 7 - Nov 9, 2025 - Porterville CA
November 7-9, 2025 Open to the Public Grand Entries: Friday 7:00pm Saturday 1:00pm & 7:00pm Sunday 12:00pm Drum Contest - Northern & Southern Combined Dance...
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....
Pechanga Pow Wow 2026
Jan 9 - Jan 11, 2026 - Temecula CA
January 9-11, 2026 Fireworks Saturday at 7:00pm Grand Entries: Friday 7:00pm, Saturday 1:00pm & 8:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm Bird Singing & Dancing: Saturday 5:00pm-7:00pm Peon Games...
4th Annual Marin Pow Wow 2026
Mar 22 - Kentfield CA
March 22, 2026 10:00am - 8:00pm Save the Date! Same location as last year at the College of Marin, Kentfield Campus Gymnasium Ribbon Skirt Contest...
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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...
University of Redlands Pow Wow 2025
Mar 22 - Redlands CA
Save the Date! University of Redlands Pow wow Saturday March 22nd, 2025 This event is free and open to the public. For questions or vendor...
SDUSD Indian Education Youth & Social Pow Wow 2025
Mar 15 - San Diego CA
March 15, 2025 Save the Date! Location: TBD
Long Beach Pow Wow at Puvungna 2025
Mar 8 - Mar 9, 2025 - Long Beach CA
Date: March 8 - 9, 2025 NEW LOCATION: INTRAMURAL RUGBY AND SOCCER FIELDS Presented by the American Indian Studies Program, American Indian Student Council, American...
2nd Annual Southwestern College Pow Wow 2025
Mar 1 - Chula Vista CA
Saturday, March 1, 2025 10:00am - 7:00pm The 2nd Annual Southwestern College Pow Wow will feature Native American dancing, drumming, foods, and arts and crafts....
14th Annual Bay Area American Indian Two Spirit Pow Wow 2025
Feb 1 - San Francisco CA
Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025 Location: Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Boulevard, San Francisco, California 94109 -- Yelamu Ramaytush Ohlone Land Contact: admin@baaits.org Website: https://www.baaits.org/...
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"...
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...
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