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.
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
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!...
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...
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Rally 2025
Oct 11 - Marysville CA
Saturday, October 11, 2025 10:00am-12:00pm PDT Please join YUBA DEMS to honor and support our local indigenous peoples. Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the histories, cultures,...
3rd Annual Hollister Pow Wow & Native American Gathering 2025
Nov 7 - Nov 9, 2025 - Tres Pinos CA
November 7-8, 2025 Save the Date!
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...
PAST POW WOWS
Learning to Weave 32nd Annual Gathering California Indian Basketweavers' Association
Jun 30 - Jul 2, 2023 - Middletown, CA
32nd Annual Gathering 2023 California Indian Basketweavers' Association Learning to Weave Honors Our Elders June 30 - July 2 2023 Middletown Rancheria Twin Pine Casino...
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