53rd Annual San Diego State University Powwow

Saturday, April 12, 2025
SDSU Main Campus – TBD

• 11 a.m. – Gourd Dance
• Noon – Grand Entry
• 1 – 6 p.m. – Dance Exhibitions & Honorings
• 6 p.m. – Bird Singing
• 8 p.m. – Approximate End

The pow wow includes dance contests, cultural displays, arts and craft booths, food vendors, and various informational booths.  There will be a Master of Ceremonies and Arena Director who help run the event. The MC works with the Arena Director to keep the pow wow program organized and running smoothly. The SDSU pow wow kicks off with Kumeyaay Bird singers followed by the Gourd Dance and Grand Entry which signals the official start of the festivities.

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