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
UC Santa Cruz Pow Wow 2026
May 17 - Santa Cruz CA
May 17, 2026 The UC Santa Cruz Pow Wow will be from 11:00am-6:00pm. Free and open to the public. Please see more details here https://events.ucsc.edu/event/ucsc-powwow-sophia-robles-garcia-memorial-powwow-2026/
VIAN NASA Club Pow Wow 2026
May 23 - Vian OK
May 23, 2026 Schedule: Gourd Dance 2:00pm-5:00pm Supper Break 5:00pm Gourd Dance 6:00pm-7L00pm Grand Entry 7:00pm All drums are welcome Silent Auction 50/50 Concession Stand...
Redbird’s Children of Many Colors Intertribal Pow Wow 2026
Jun 20 - Jun 21, 2026 - Oxnard CA
June 20-21, 2026 Redbird's 24th annual intertribal pow wow takes place outdoors on the gymnasium field of Oxnard College. Native American singing, dancing, drumming, arts,...
22nd Fathers Day Pow Wow by the Sea 2026
Jun 20 - Jun 21, 2026 - Imperial Beach CA
June 20-21, 2026 A Traditional Fathers Day Pow Wow by the Sea that serves chicken dinner to everyone that's attending on Saturday. The pow wow...
Native Directions Inc. Presents: Three Rivers Indian Lodge 46th Annual Pow Wow 2026
Jul 3 - Jul 5, 2026 - Manteca CA
Save the Date for Three Rivers Indian Lodge's 46th Annual Pow Wow "Honoring the Veterans" July 3, 2026-July 5, 2026 Free Entry Vendor List Closed...
Susanville Indian Rancheria 17th Annual Pow Wow 2026
Jul 10 - Jul 12, 2026 - Susanville CA
July 10-12, 2026 Grand Entry: Friday 7:00pm; Saturday 1:00pm & 7:00pm; Sunday 1:00pm See flyer for more information. Arena Director: Jack Williams MC: Fred Hill Host...
Table Mountain Rancheria Pow Wow 2026
Aug 21 - Aug 23, 2026 - Friant CA
August 21-23, 2026 Come and join us at the Beverly Hunter Pow Wow Arena for our 23rd Annual Table Mountain Pow Wow. Enjoy our vendor...
Santa Ynez Chumash Intertribal Pow Wow 2026
Oct 3 - Oct 4, 2026 - Santa Ynez CA
Santa Ynez Chumash Intertribal Pow Wow - October 3 & 4, 2026 HWY 246 & MEADOWVALE ROAD, SANTA YNEZ Open to the Public $5 General...
32nd Annual Heart of Tataviam Pow Wow 2026
Oct 3 - Oct 4, 2026 - Newhall CA
The Heart of Tataviam Pow Wow is a vibrant, two‑day cultural gathering honoring the traditions, heritage, and living presence of Indigenous peoples. This celebration invites...
Chumash Intertribal Pow Wow 2026
Oct 3 - Oct 4, 2026 - Santa Ynez CA
October 3-4, 2026 Save the Date! Pow Wow Committee Questions: sypowwow@chumash.gov Vendor Information: sypowwowvendor@chumash.gov
Sycuan Pow Wow 2027
Apr 23 - Apr 25, 2027 - El Cajon CA
April 23-25, 2027 **SAVE THE DATE** Free Admission Public Welcome Open to all dancers, singers & drum groups.
PAST POW WOWS
Pabanamanina Pow Wow 2024
Sep 27 - Sep 29, 2024 - Bishop CA
Welcome To California Indian Days Save The Date - September 27th-29th Open to the public! First Grand Entry Friday Night At 7:00pm All Dancers, Drums...
Dry Creek Big Time 2024
Sep 21 - Geyserville CA
September 21, 2024 Begins at 3:00pm Please contact Max Cordova for vendor space (limited space) 707-479-8089
41st Annual Traditional California Indian Health Gathering 2024
Sep 13 - Sep 15, 2024 - Pine Grove CA
September 13-15, 2024 41st Annual Traditional California Indian Health Gathering The Spirit of Healing Within Our Traditions For more Information, contact: Luana Hill - (916) 929-9761...
American Indian Day 23rd Annual Community Gathering and Family Picnic 2024
Sep 8 - Los Angeles CA
September 8th, 2024 American Indian Day 23rd Annual Community Gathering and Family Picnic Mini Pow Wow, Music, Entertainment, Raffle Prizes, Food, Senior Bingo Free parking!...
Pala Honoring Traditions Gathering 2024
Aug 31 - Pala CA
August 31, 2024 Bird Singing, Peon, Bow And Arrow Making & Contest, Shinny Games (Local Teams Only), Oakstravaganza, & Other Activities. The Public Is Welcome....
43rd Annual Labor Day Pow Wow at University of the Pacific 2024
Aug 30 - Sep 1, 2024 - Stockton CA
August 30 - September 1, 2024 Saturday 11:00am-9:00pm Sunday 12:00pm-6:00pm Free and Open to the public. Open Gourd Dance. Contest Pow Wow MC: Thomas...
52nd Annual Barona Pow Wow 2024
Aug 30 - Sep 1, 2024 - Lakeside CA
August 31-September 1, 2024 Free Admission. Contest Dancing In All Categories! Dry Camping Permitted All Drums And Dancers Welcome Schedule: Friday, August 30: Gourd Dancing...
Scotts Valley Big Time 2024
Aug 24 - Kelseyville CA
August 24, 2024 Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians 10:00am - 10:00pm See flyer for QR code for vendor applications.
29th Annual Sacramento Contest Pow Wow 2024
Aug 9 - Aug 11, 2024 - Sacramento CA
August 9-11, 2024 Daily Admission: General - $7; 18 and under $4; Under 5 - Free; Seniors - Free; Singers, Dancers, Drummers - Free 8/9:...
Inaugural San Diego County Fair Pow Wow 2024
Jun 30 - Del Mar CA
The Inaugural San Diego County Fair Pow Wow will be on Sunday, June 30, 2024. This is a one day event, from 11:30am-8pm. All dancers...
Beats and Blessings 2024
Jun 2 - Los Angeles CA
June 2, 2024 4:00pm-10:00pm This a celebration of music, traditional workshops, and dancing. There will be food vendors, info booths, and lots of music. This...
Ribbon Skirt Round Dance (Stockton, CA) 2024
May 25 - Stockton CA
May 25, 2024 Begins at 1:00pm Photo Shoot Drumming Round Dance Food
41st Annual UC Riverside Pow Wow 2024
May 24 - May 26, 2024 - Riverside CA
May 24 - 26, 2024 All Drums, Dancers, Birdsingers Welcome! UCR Pow Wow Pageant 2024-2025 Cahuilla Birdsingers Kalpulli Teuxihuitl Free Admission Free Parking Open To...
Cal State Long Beach 51st Annual Pow Wow 2024
Mar 9 - Mar 10, 2024 - Long Beach CA
The American Indian Studies Program, American Indian Student Council, Division of Student Affairs, Student Life and Development, and Associated Students, Inc. are proud to present:...
First Annual Round Dance 2024 (San Francisco, CA)
Mar 2 - San Francisco CA
March 2, 2024 6:00pm - 11:30pm MC: CASEY WALLAHEE STICKMAN: MARLON DESCHAMPS INVITED SINGERS: COLIN CHIEF; LARSON MORIN; LINCOLN KINGBIRD; JESSIE WASKAHAT; JACK SCABBYROBE; JAYZER LITTLEWOLF; STEVE ARROWTOPKNOT;...
Redbird's 28th Annual Blanket Drive and Mini Pow Wow 2023
Dec 2 - Simi Valley CA
December 2, 2023 11:00am - 3:00pm This is a four hour mini powwow and a pure giving event. We are seeking donations of new, warm,...
Community Round Dance (San Jose, CA) 2023
Dec 1 - San Jose CA
December 1, 2023 5:00pm-11:00pm MC: Mann Lieras & Michael Andrews Stickman: Marlon Deschamps Invited Singers: Steven Arrowtopknot - Montana Spazz Dewitt - Barstow, California Elijah...
13th Annual Richmond Contest Pow Wow 2023
Nov 11 - Richmond CA
November 11, 2023 ADA Accessible Venue Alcohol & Drug Free Event Bring Your Own Chair Gourd Dancing 11:00 AM; Pow Wow Contest 12:00 - 8:00...
Indigenous People's Celebration 2023 (Watsonville, CA)
Oct 7 - Watsonville CA
October 7, 2023 12:00pm - 5:00pm Watsonville's Annual Indigenous People's Celebration. Hosted by Central Coast Indigenous Tribes & the Romandia Family. Free Admission. Speakers, Dancers,...
Redding Rancheria Stillwater Pow Wow 2023
Oct 6 - Oct 8, 2023 - Redding CA
October 6-8, 2023 Friday - Gates Open at 4:00pm; Grand Entry at 7:00pm Saturday - Gates Open at 9:00am; Grand Entry 12pm; Dinner Break 5:00pm-6:00pm;...
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