• 16th Annual Auburn Big Time-Pow Wow

    Gold County Fairground 1273 High Street, Auburn, CA, United States

    The Auburn Big Time-Pow Wow (ABTPW) attracts people from diverse indigenous nations to gather for the purpose of honoring the traditions of their ancestors. This event inspires cultural pride and provides an opportunity for tribal families to come together to celebrate significant life events; exchange arts and crafts; and to sing, dance, and teach tribal…

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  • The 30th Anniversary Ohlone “Big Time” Gathering & Powwow

    Tony Cerda Park 400 W. Grand Ave., Pomona, CA, United States

    Join us in celebrating the 30th Anniversary Big Time Ohlone Pow Wow April 26, 27 and 28, 2024. Friday will be Calistyle starting at 6pm with special guests and ceremony Led by the Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe. Grand Entry Saturday at the 12noon! For more info please visit our website: www.costanoanrumsen.org **All Dancers and Drums…

  • Chaw’se Big Time Celebration

    Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park, Pine Grove 14881 Pine Grove-Volcano Road, Pine Grove, CA, United States

    Indian Grinding Rock Historic Park, Pine Grove. Dancing, hand games, singing, and storytelling. Spectators are welcome, but there is no fixed schedule of events. Native American crafts and foods are available. During this event please ask for permission before taking photographs of Native Americans.  

  • California Indian Big Time & Social Gathering

    Cal Poly Humboldt - Forbes Complex West Gym 1 Harpst St, Arcata, California

    Join the college for the 15th Annual California Indian Big Time & Social Gathering! This event will be held at Col Poly's Forbes Complex West Gym, April 5th. 2025. Take part in building community by honoring and celebrating California Native Traditions through songs, games, resources, and arts and crafts. For more information call ITEPP at…

  • 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…

  • 31st Annual Ohlone Big Time

    Tony Cerda Park 400 W. Grand Ave., Pomona, CA, United States

    31st Annual Ohlone Big Time. Powwow Gathering. All Dancers and Drums are Welcome. Hosting the longest running intertribal gathering outside of Ohlone Territory. 31 years of bringing culture and community together. Same time every year, last full weekend of the month at Tony Cerda Park in Pomona. Free family fun!! Don’t forget to get some…

  • Eel River Wailaki’s 2nd Annual Big Time

    Southern Humboldt Community Park 1144 Sprowl Creek Rd, Garberville, California

    It's official! Mark your calendars for May 31st 2025! Eel River Wailaki's 2nd Annual Big Time is happening! This one day event will be full of traditional Native dancing, Workshops & Demonstrations, Vendors, and their kitchen will be offering delicious Fry Bread meals again this year! For more info, email: events@eelriverwailaki.com Vendors fill out application…

  • Coyote Valley 29th Annual Big Time Celebration

    Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians Big Time 7751 N State Street, Redwood Valley, CA

    The Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians will be hosting their 29th Annual Big Time Celebration this coming weekend! Don't miss out on a catered dinner, handgame tournament, traditional Pomo dancing, jumpers for the youth, vendors, and raffles!

  • Sherwood Valley 32nd Annual Big Time Celebration

    Sherwood Valley Rancheria (dance grounds near the Casino) 100 Kawi Place, Willits, CA

    The Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians invites you to their 32nd Annual Big Time Celebration, featuring: a salmon BBQ, California Pomo Feather Dancers, craft and food vendors, health and wellness booths, and much more!  For more information or to sign up as a vendor, please contact: Jodi Sjolund (707) 354-0647

  • 51st Annual Yosemite Big Time

    Yosemite National Park - Welcome Center 9007 Village Drive, Yosemite National Park, CA

    The Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation is hosting their annual BIG TIME celebration in the Yosemite Valley tribal village. This BIG TIME is a dance and spiritual gathering that brings together California traditional dancers from all over the state.  For more information, please contact: The Pinoleville Pomo Nation's Tribal Office: (707) 463-1454

  • Roundhouse Big Time Event

    Roundhouse Council 330 Bush Street, Greenville, CA

    The Roundhouse Council will be hosting their annual Big Time Event. All are welcome to attend, and enjoy the craft vendors, food vendors, and traditional California dancers.

  • Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake Annual Big Time

    Running Creek Casino 635 E. Highway 20, Upper Lake, CA, United States

    Come celebrate Big Time! There will be dancers from multiple tribes that will honor everyone with their songs, dances, and prayers. There will also be raffles, food vendors, art vendors, and kids' activities.

  • Paskenta Big Time

    Rolling Hills Casino and Resort 2655 Everett Freeman Way, Corning, California

    Save the Date! The 2nd Annual Paskenta Big Time will be held November 1, 2025. Dance group sign ups open: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4EABA92DA3FFC43-55202481-2025#/ Sponsorship applications are now being accepted and will close on May 19, 2025. Become a sponser here: https://form.asana.com/?k=wrKJmwUvI4S07830XAF_8w&d=335486572226948 Vendor applications will open in the Summer.  

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