Pow Wows in California | California Powwow Calendar Archives (2025)


Pow Wows in California | California Powwow Calendar Archives (1)

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

See the full list below, just keep scrolling!

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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There are thousands of Pow Wows held across North America. They are held in all 50 states and all Canadian provinces. You can find a Pow Wow somewhere close to you!

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Upcoming Pow Wows in California

Hawaiian Gardens Robert Canada Friendship Pow Wow 2024

Aug 17 - Aug 18, 2024 - Hawaiian Gardens CA

City of Hawaiian Gardens 24th Annual Robert Canada Friendship Pow Wow August 17 & 18, 2024 Saturday, 12 noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, 12 noon...

Aug 24 - Aug 25, 2024 - Lemoore CA

August 24-25, 2024 Grand Entries: Saturday 12:00pm & 7:00pm Sunday 12:00pm Over $100,000 in Drum and Dance contest money!! Dance Specials: Committee Special: Sweet Heart...

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.

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...

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...

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....

Sycuan Pow Wow 2024

Sep 6 - Sep 8, 2024 - El Cajon CA

September 6-8, 2024 Save the Date!

2nd Annual Hollister Native American Gathering 2024

Sep 7 - Sep 8, 2024 - Tres Pinos CA

September 7-8, 2024 10:00am - 6:00pm Save the Date! Free Admission

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!...

41st Annual Traditional California Indian Health Gathering 2024

Sep 13 - Sep 15, 2024 - Pine Grove CA

September 13-15, 2024 41st Annual Traditional CaliforniaIndian Health Gathering The Spirit of Healing Within Our Traditions For more Information, contact: Luana Hill - (916) 929-9761...

2024 San Manuel Pow Wow

Sep 20 - Sep 22, 2024 - San Bernardino CA

September 20-22, 2024 San Manuel Pow Wow is a three-day celebration free to the public and features Southern California traditional bird singers and dancers, as...

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

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Nov 5 - Nov 6, 2022 - Ridgecrest CA

2022 Ridgecrest Pow Wow Northern Style Pow Wow November 5 & 6 At Leroy Jackson Park, Ridgecrest, CA, 93555 Saturday 9AM To 6PM, Sunday 9AM...

Redbird's 27th Annual Blanket Drive and Mini Pow Wow 2022

Dec 3 - Simi Valley CA

December 3, 2022 Join us for a miniature powwow, from 11 AM to 3 PM, at the Simi Valley Library. We will be outside on...

25th Annual Wildhorse Pow Wow 2023

Feb 4 - Feb 5, 2023 -

February 4-5, 2023 *Native American Dancing and Singing* ~Native American Arts/Crafts & Food~ --*Free Admission*-- Held at Leuzinger High School. Saturday 11:00 A.M. - 9:00...

Yuba Sutter Winter Pow Wow 2023

Feb 18 - Marysville CA

February 18, 2023 11 am to 6 pm Open Gourd @ 11 am Grand Entry @ Noon Everyone Welcome - Free Entry All Dancers Welcome...

San Diego State University Pow Wow 2023

Apr 8 - San Diego CA

April 8, 2023 The San Diego State University Pow Wow, established in 1971, is held each year during the month of April and includes live...

Apr 8 - Arcata CA

Saturday, April 8, 2023 Honoring and celebrating California Native Traditions through songs, games, resources, arts & crafts, and building community. Located on the Cal Poly...

48th Annual UC Davis Pow Wow 2023

Apr 8 - Davis CA

Join us for the 48th Annual UC Davis Powwow on Saturday, April 8th, 2023 at the UC Davis Quad from 11 am - 8 pm....

Apr 28 - Apr 30, 2023 - Pomona CA

April 28-30, 2023 Friday 6:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday 11:00am - 10:00pm Sunday 10:00am - Dusk Head Man: Steven Jon Garcia Head Woman: Christa McGowan Head...

Great Oak High School Youth and Social Pow Wow 2023

Apr 29 - Temecula CA

April 29, 2023 Save the date! Located on the Great Oak High School baseball field Grand Entry: 1:00pm

28th Annual Mariposa Pow Wow Chi-Tock-Kote-U-Pu 2023

May 13 - May 14, 2023 - Mariposa CA

May 13-14, 2023 Once a year the America Indian Council of Mariposa County of the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation organizes a traditional Native American celebration....

Cal Poly Pomona Honoring Mother Earth Pow Wow 2023

May 13 - Pomona CA

May 13, 2023 11:00am - 10:00pm MC: Walter Ahhaitty AD: Adam Loya Head Man: Gene Webster Jr. Head Boy: Julius Phoenix Head Woman: Larissa Bohay...

May 20 - May 21, 2023 - Auberry CA

May 20-21, 2023 Saturday Schedule: Gourd Dancing 11:00am Grand Entry 12:00pm Gourd Dancing 6:00pm Grand Entry 7:00pm Hand Game Tournament 2:00pm (Register Saturday at 1:00pm)...

UC San Diego 12th Annual Pow Wow 2023

May 20 - La Jolla CA

Save the Date! Saturday May 20, 2023 Open Gourd Dance 11:00am Grand Entry 12:00pm Bird Singing 4:00pm

32nd Annual Gathering 2023 California Indian Basketweavers' Association

Jun 30 - Jul 2, 2023 - Middletown CA

To preserve, promote and perpetuate California Indian basketry traditions while providing a healthy physical, social, spiritual and economic environment for basketweavers. Dates: June 30 -...

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...

Annual Summer Big Time Pow Wow (Fairfield, CA) 2023

Jul 22 - Jul 23, 2023 - Fairfield CA

July 22-23, 2023 07/22/2023 - 11am to 9pm 07/23/2023 - 11am to 6pm 7 Generations Intertribal Council in conjunction with Solano Community College

Yurok Tribe's 50th Annual Klamath Salmon Festival 2023

Aug 19 - Klamath CA

August 19, 2023 The Yurok Tribe’s annual Klamath Salmon Festival in Klamath, California. Learn about California’s largest Native American tribe and feast on fresh Salmon....

Indigneous Red Market 2023

Sep 10 - Oakland CA

September 10, 2023 Free event Performances, Live Art, Vendors, Indigenous Food Street Parking Scheduled to appear: Samatha Crain, Innastate, Wolf Brown, DJ Sevage, Calpulli Coatlicue,...

Table Mountain Rancheria 20th Annual Pow Wow 2023

Sep 15 - Sep 17, 2023 - Friant CA

September 15-17, 2023 Table Mountain Rancheria 20th Annual Pow Wow. All Dancers & Drummers Welcome! Arts & Craft Vendors Welcome! $50,000 in cash prizes. Drum...

Honoring Our Ancestors Pow Wow 2023

Sep 23 - Sep 24, 2023 - Bakersfield CA

09/23/2023 12:00 pm Grand Entry Free Event - Open to Public All Singers, Dancers, Drums & Community Members Invited Competition Dancing Drum Contest Head Man:...

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