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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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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Upcoming Pow Wows in California

Sherman Indian High School 40th Annual Youth Pow Wow 2026

Apr 18 - Riverside CA

Sherman Indian High School Annual Pow Wow will be 04/18/2026! 1 Day Contest Pow Wow $5.00 onsite parking. Come Celebrate with our School, enjoy Native...

CSUDH Spring Native Gathering and Pow Wow 2026

Apr 18 - Carson CA

Saturday, April 18, 2026 10:00am-7:00pm Event honoring Native California and Pow Wow traditions. Arts & Crafts, Food, Info Booths Tongva Cultural Education, Beading Workshop, Youth...

Balboa Park Pow Wow 2026

May 9 - May 10, 2026 - San Diego CA

May 9-10, 2026 Balboa Park is a social pow wow held every year on Mother's Day weekend. Two days of celebrating Native culture with participants...

Annual Honoring Our Mothers & Mother Earth Pow Wow 2026

May 9 - Pomona CA

May 9, 2026 11:00am to 7:00pm Kellogg Arena FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! ALL drums, dancers, gourd & Bird Singers welcome. GRAND ENTRY 1PM...

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...

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...