2025 San Manuel Pow Wow

San Manuel Pow Wow is a three-day celebration free to the public and features Southern California traditional bird singers and dancers, as well as North American and Canadian dancers and drum singing groups. In addition, there is also vending from artisans representing Indian tribal nations from all across North America and Canada.

Since its beginning in 1996, the San Manuel Pow Wow has remained a celebration of Indigenous cultures and a symbol or Indigenous resiliency–open to all in the spirit of friendship.

During the three-day event, the Pow Wow is a sacred space where people from across Indian Country can share their traditions, spirituality and individual style through sounds, motion and art. Native American dishes–such as crowd-favorite foods like fry bread–as well as a diverse array of authentic Native American traditional crafts and fine art will be available for purchase from vendors.

The San Manuel Pow Wow has grown to be one of the largest in Southern California with more than 20,000 attendees. It’s free and open to the public. It’s also a reflection of the generosity of the Tribe. As Cruz Chacon did from the start, San Manuel feeds all dancers and singers over the course of the gathering. Dancers and drum groups pay no entry fees, and the prize money is generous. Vendors also pay no booth fees. It is a showcase of Indigenous cultures–a symbol of resilience and a builder of understanding between Native and non-Native communities.

San Manuel is proud to present more than $250,000 in cash prizes, which will be awarded to contestants competing in the Native American dancing and singing competitions.

The tribe looks forward to hosting Native American relatives: dancers, drum groups, vendors, spectators, and honored guests to celebrate the very best of Indian Country.

For more information, contact: powwow@sanmanuel.com

For vendor information contact: powwowsanmanuelvendor@gmail.com