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
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
31st Annual Mariposa Pow Wow 2026
May 9 - May 10, 2026 - Mariposa CA
May 9-10, 2026 Rain or Shine No Pets Contest Camping See flyer for contest and specials information. Vendor Contact: Genevieve 559-676-6225 Host Northern Drum: Bad...
Native Arts Festival (Windsor, CA) 2026
May 9 - Windsor CA
May 9, 2026 11:00am-4:00pm Native Artists Artwork Native Dancers & Singers Storytellers Native Food Native Vendors Check out the website for more information. https://progressivetribalalliance.com/
55th Annual Stanford Pow Wow 2026
May 8 - May 10, 2026 - Stanford CA
May 8-10, 2026 Grand Entries: Friday 7:00pm Saturday 1:00pm & 7:00pm Sunday 1:00pm See Flyer for contest and specials information. Northern Emcee: Bart Powaukee Southern...
6th Annual Santa Clara University Pow Wow 2026
May 2 - Santa Clara CA
May 2, 2026 10:00am - 6:00pm All Drums & Dancers Welcome! Schedule: 10:00am vendors open 10:30am Gourd Dance 11:30am Muwekma Ohlone Welcoming, Land Acknowledgement, &...
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...
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...
54th Annual San Diego State University Pow Wow 2026
Apr 11 - San Diego CA
April 11, 2026 The San Diego State University Pow Wow is a cultural and social event that is held annually to bring together the Native...
4th Annual Marin Pow Wow 2026
Mar 22 - Kentfield CA
March 22, 2026 10:00am - 6:30pm Free Admission Open Gourd Dancing 11:00am Grand Entry: Noon Dance Contests: Ribbon Skirt, Team, Tiny Tots, Boot and Har,...
Great Oak Pow Wow 2026
Mar 7 - Temecula CA
March 7, 2026 Youth Social Pow Wow at Great Oak High School in Temecula,CA. Hosted by the Indigenous People's Club. Bird Singing, Grand Entry, Specials...
3rd Annual Southwestern College Pow Wow 2026
Feb 28 - Chula Vista CA
Saturday, February 28, 2026 10:00am-8:00pm Free and open to the Community! Bird Singers: 10 a.m. Gourd Dancing: 11 a.m. Grand Entry: 12 p.m. Inter-Tribal Dancing:...
15th Annual Bay Area American Indian (BAAITS) Two Spirit Pow Wow 2026
Feb 14 - San Francisco CA
15th Annual BAAITS Two-Spirit Pow Wow Saturday, February 14th, 2026 Location: Fort Mason Center, Festival Pavilion, 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123 Welcome: Gregg...
Veterans Pow Wow (Stockton, CA) 2026
Feb 7 - Stockton CA
February 7, 2026 11:00am-8:00pm Free & Open to the Public MC: Erik Kimple Arena Director: Craig Hackett Head Man: Alfred Yracheta Head Woman: Breanna Castro...
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...
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....
Holiday Native Arts Market 2025
Dec 6 - Watsonville CA
Saturday, December 6, 2025 Free Admission. 11:00am-6:00pm First ever Holiday Native Arts Market in Santa Cruz County, CA. Buy made in the USA from indigenious...
Redbird's 30th Annual Blanket Drive and Mini Pow Wow 2025
Dec 6 - Simi Valley CA
December 7, 2024 11:00am - 3:00pm Join us for a home-style gathering, rain or shine. We will be outdoors on the grass if the weather...
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...
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