24th Annual San Luis Rey Intertribal Pow wow

San Luis Rey Mission Grounds 4050 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA, United States

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Saturday, June 8th 10:00 am ...Blessing of the Arena 10:30 am  ...Gourd Dancing 12:00 noon ....Grand Entry (please no Photography during the Grand Entry) 1:00 pm ....Inter-Tribal Dancing Contest Dancing 5:00 pm ...Dinner Break 6:00 pm ...Gourd Dancing 7:00 pm Grand Entry (please no Photography during the Grand Entry) 8:00 pm Inter-Tribal…

First Annual Powwow

Los Angeles Pierce College Equestrian Center 6201 Winnetka Avenue, Woodland Hills, CA, United States

This is the first annual Powwow for Los Angeles Pierce College located in Woodland Hills, CA. The event will take place on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at the Pierce College Equestrian Center and will be from 11:00am to 8:00pm. Head Staff includes: Walter Ahhaitty (MC), Victor Chavez (Arena Director), Darren Henson (Head Man/Head Gourd Dancer),…

Sierra Mono Museum 52nd Annual Indian Fair Days & Pow Wow

North Fork Recreation Center 33507 Recreation Road 230, North Fork, CA, United States

Public welcome, food & craft vendors, dance competition! A Pow Wow, or cultural celebration, as it was called in former times, is a truly family event growing out of the economic, social, and cultural experiences of many Native American tribes. Pow Wows allow people to come together to sing, dance, make friends, renew old friendships,…

Hawaiian Gardens Robert Canada Friendship Pow Wow 2024

Fedde Sports Complex 21409 Elaine Avenue, Hawaiian Gardens, CA, United States

All dancers and drums welcome. Saturday, August 17th, 2024: 12:00 pm-8:00 pm Sunday, August 18th, 2024: 12:00 pm-6:00 pm Fedde Sports Complex 21409 Elaine Avenue, Hawaiian Gardens, CA, 90716

35th Annual Sycuan Powwow

5577 Dehesa Rd. El Cajon, California 92019 5577 Dehesa Road, El Cajon, CA, United States

Table Mountain Rancheria’s 21st Annual Pow-Wow

Table Mountain Casino Resort Pow Wow Grounds 777 Jackpot Lane, Friant, California

It’s Pow-Wow time! Join the Table Mountain September 13th - 15th for Table Mountain Rancheria’s 21st Annual Pow-Wow! Admission is free and open to the public! There will be food and craft vendors and plenty of dancing! View the full schedule of events at tmcasino.com/powwow. For more information, call 559-316-6399.    

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…

Morongo Thunder & Lightning Pow Wow

A Warm Welcome "TO EACH AND EVERY POWWOW GUEST AND PARTICIPANT, Welcome to the Morongo Band of Mission Indians 32nd Annual Powwow! We are pleased you have joined us in celebration of our Native American Heritage and traditions. This is a time to reaffirm old ways and share in the discovery of new. To our…

Save the Date: Stillwater Pow Wow

Redding Rodeo Grounds 715 Auditorium Dr., Redding, CA, United States

Save the date for the Redidng Rancheria’s Stillwater Pow Wow being held on October 4-6 at the Redding Rodeo Groundswww.stillwaterpowwow.com

2024 Chumash Intertribal Powwow

Corner of Highway 246 and Meadowvale Road Santa Ynez, CA, United States

The Chumash Intertribal Powwow is a two-day event, hosted in October in Santa Ynez, CA. Over 300 Native American dancers and singers representing many of the tribes from Canada and the United States, attend annually to participate socially and competitively. POWWOW LOCATION: Corner of Meadowvale Road and Hwy 246 in Santa Ynez, Ca. OPEN TO…

Berkeley INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY POWWOW & Indian Market

Civic Center Park 2151 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley

32nd Annual Celebration: 532 years of Resistance and Renewal, 1492-2024 Saturday, October 12, 2024, 10 am to 6 pm Native American foods, Arts & Crafts and American Indian culture. Gourd Dance, Rounddance, Committee Specials and Intertribals. 10 am: Exhibition Dance. 12 Noon: Land acknowledgement.1 pm: Grand Entry. MLK Civic Center Park, Allston Way, Berkeley. Free.…

United American Indian Involvement Powwow

The Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Mark your calendars!! Join in celebration of UAII's annual Powwow! ❤️ 📅 When: November 2nd 📍 Where: The Autry Museum 🕙 Time: 10am-10pm 🎉 Grand Entry: 1pm Free Parking, Food Vendors, Arts & Craft Vendors, Contests, and More! For vendor information contact Kristina Fiore (kfiore@uaii.org)

2024 Tule River Powwow

The Tule River Tribe welcomes you to the 2024 Tule River Powwow. The powwow will take place on November 8-10, 2024. More information coming soon. Please send all inquiries to powwow@trtgc.com Your current committee consists of: Adam Christman Paul Brown Jennifer Montoya Olivia Medrano Billie Brown Laura BadMoccasin Tiny Tot Committee Shine Nieto Franklin Carabay

First Annual HMOC & Redboy Productions Powwow

Heritage Museum of Orange County 3101 W Harvard St, Santa Ana, California

First Annual HMOC & Redboy Productions Powwow Where: 3101 W Harvard St, Santa Ana, CA 92704 When: Saturday, November 16th, 2024 Time: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Grand Entry at Noon, Authentic Dance & Song Performances, Frybead & Indian Tacos, Arts & Crafts, Information & Vendor Booths. Contact: Lupe (714) 591-7080 redboynative@gmail.com

Cabazon Indio Pow Wow 2024

Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino 84-245 Indio Springs Dr, Indio, CA, United States

Pow wow dancing, drumming, contests, bird singing and dancing, as well as food and arts and crafts vendors.

Cal State Northridge 39th Annual Powwow

CSUN Sierra Quad

Join the university for their 39th Annual Powwow, November 30th, 2024. Native American Music & Dance Arts & Craft Vendors Children’s Activities Area Frybread Gourd Dancing @ 10:30 am Free Parking in B3 Structure only Enter campus at Reseda and Prairie All dancers and drums welcome! For information email AlS@csun.edu

Pechanga Pow Wow 22nd Anniversary

Pechanga Resort & Casino 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula, CA, United States

January 3-5, 2025 Located at Pechanga Summit Fireworks Saturday, January 4 , 2025 For questions contact powwow@pechanga.com.PRICE: Free

14th Annual BAAITS Two-Spirit Powwow

Fort Mason 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA, United States

Save the date! The 14th Annual BAAITS Two-Spirit Powwow is scheduled for Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco, Yelamu Ramaytush Ohlone Land.   Vendor application due Dec 11: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdabsntflhnzYd6K89LT-D3sVzpSsB163q7fLNpFU0BgrZeRQ/viewform?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2asLVi-ww6zO_Ek2yHUDn9lxHTDsTtVnd1oe8G7kGIe9os5LTl-G7omws_aem_VydQyDFOONEJXfo_WIZxqA

Yuba-Sutter Winter Pow Wow

Marysville Youth Center 1830 B Street, Marysville, CA, United States

The Yuba-Sutter Winter Pow Wow is on the horizon! All drums welcome. All dancers welcome. Public Welcome. No Admission Fee. Get ready for MC Val Shadowhawk. Open Gourd @ Noon. Grand Entry @1 pm. This is an alcohol, drugs, and smoking free event. For more information, please call: (530)749-6196 or email pbennett@mjusd.k12.ca.us

2nd Annual Southwestern College Powwow

Southwestern College 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA, United States

The 2nd Annual Southwestern College Pow Wow will feature Native American dancing, drumming, foods, and arts and crafts. Additional Direction Information: Southwestern College Soccer Field 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Lot T (General, Accessible, Vendor & Head Staff Parking) Lot G (Accessible & Overflow Parking) Program: Bird Singers: 10 a.m. Gourd Dancing:…

52nd Annual California State University, Long Beach Pow Wow at Puvungna

CSULB Intramural Rugby and Soccer Fields 1250 Bellflower Boulevard, Long Beach, California

Date: March 8 - 9, 2025 NEW LOCATION: INTRAMURAL RUGBY AND SOCCER FIELDS California State University, Long Beach’s annual Pow Wow at Puvungna, an American Indian social celebration, is the largest spring event of its kind in Southern California. The Pow Wow is focused on displaying the university’s strong American Indian presence. Admission and parking are free.…

2025 Youth & Social Pow Wow

Miramar College - Hourglass Community Field 10440 Black Mountain Rd, San Diego, California

Open to the Community! Join for a day of Native American Traditional Drumming, Dancing, Food Vendors, Arts & Craft Vendors, and more! Schedule: 10 am Bird Singing; 11 am Open Gourd Dancing; 12 pm Grand Entry; 1-8 pm Inter-Tribal Dancing For more information, contact: carlatourville@yahoo.com

University of Redlands Powwow

Orton Center 1250 E Brockton Ave, Redlands, California

Mark your calendars for the 2025 University of Redlands Pow Wow! The pow wow will be held on Saturday March 22nd, 2025 on the University Quad, rain or shine. Grand Entry: 1pm and 7pm. Emcee: Glen BegayArena Director: Richard DeCraneHost Northern Drum: WildhorseHost Southern Drum: ShakeytownHead Women Dancer: Maxine Orozco-BegayHead Man Dancer: Tso YanezSound Production…

2025 National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Powwow

Gloria Molina Grand Park 200 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, California

Theme: “Regenerating the Circle” Grand Entry @ 1pm Head Staff Master of Ceremony: L. Frank Manriquez Arena Director: Victor Chavez Northern Drum: Wildhorse Singers Southern Drum: Hale & Company Head Woman Dancer: Maxine Orozco Head Man Dancer: Ricky Two Bear Joins the organization for singing, dancing, food, artist vendors, community resources, COVID-19 PPE & testing,…

3rd Annual Marin Powwow

College of Marin - Kentfield Campus Gym 835 College Ave, Kentfield, California

3rd Annual Marin Powwow Largest Indigenous gathering in Marin! Intertribal, exhibition and hoop dancing. California traditional, Hawaiian and Azteca dancing. Multiple Native drums and singing. 30 Native arts, crafts and food vendors. 11:00am – 8:00pm Open Gourd Dance 11:00am Grand Entries: Noon & 5:30pm Free admission. MC: Tom Phillips Kiowa & Muscogee Arena Director: Ruben…

53rd Annual San Diego State University Powwow

Ellen Ochoa Pavillion 115 West Commons, Campanile Dr, San Diego, California

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. …

Sierra College Big Time/Powwow

Sierra College, Rocklin 5000 Rocklin Road, Rocklin, United States

Sierra College’s Native American Student Support and Success Program (NASSSP) is announcing the Big Time/Pow-wow to be held on April 12th, 2025. Grand entry is at 12pm and it ends at 10pm. Location is 5100 Sierra College Blvd, Rocklin, CA, 95677. There is no entry fee and is free to the public. This is a…

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