MALIBU April 13 & 14, 2013
15th Annual Chumash Day
Native American Powwow & Intertribal Gathering
Malibu Bluffs Park
24250 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, Ca
Info: Amy Crittenden @ (310) 456-2489

FRESNO April 13, 2013
First Nations 22nd Annual Fresno State Powwow
Gourd dance: 11:00am, Grand entry: 12:00pm All drums welcome.
Daniel Mejia (209) 495-5824 or Julian Garza (559) 903-2882. Vendors contact Adam Moreno (949) 933-6066.

RIVERSIDE April 20, 2013
Sherman Indian High School 27th Annual Inter Tribal Powwow
28th Annual Sherman Indian High School Inter-tribal Pageant and Powwow:
Sherman Indian High School Ira Hayes Football Stadium
9010 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA 92503
 
Native American color guard groups participating along with Sherman Eagle Staff Carrier TBA in our grand entries at 12:00pm and 7:00pm. From 1:00pm to 3:00pm our school’s historic museum will be open for self guided visits. Arts and Crafts vendors and Indian food Booths will be ongoing all day from 11:00am to closing. Many of our school clubs will be fundraising as well as community artisans and groups. There will be gourd dancing by invited our Gourd Society from 10:00am to 12:00pm and again from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. From 11:00am to 4:00pm in our Culture Awareness Area we will have basket weaving and other traditional arts demonstrations. There will also be several non profit Native American service and cultural booths available to bring resources and culture awareness to the public. We are expecting many inter-tribal dancers from the Southern California area to participate in the grand entries; inter-tribal’s and contests. During dinner break from 4:00pm to 6:00pm we will have entertainment from the Champion Hoop Dancer Terry Goedel, Native American flute music by SIHS Student Linton Ethelbah, Bird Singing and Dancing, and singing by the Sherman Indian High School all girls hand drum group - White Rose Singers. After sundown there will be on going fireside Bird singing and dancing from the local tribal community on the east end of the football field. The gates open for the public at 10:00am and the Powwow will be ending at 11:00pm. Parking is a $3 donation to the Senior Class Club. All proceeds from Powwow after cost will go to SIHS Senior Scholarships. For more information you can download a flier at shermanindianmuseum.org or call Trina Pickett @ (951) 276-6325 ext 319, Galene Townsend @ ext 120 or for Culture Awareness Area info Lorene Sisquoc @ ext 309

SACRAMENTO  April 20 & April 21, 2013
Indian Arts & Crafts Market
State Indian Museum
2618 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
Connie (916) 324-0971

Indian Arts & Crafts Market, Saturday, April 20 & Sunday, April 21, 2013 from 10am to 5pm.  Native artisans come from all over California to participate in this annual event. Enjoy shopping for artwork, jewelry,  hand crafted dolls, soapstone & elkhorn carvings, decorated gourds, and much more. Sutter Fort will also be having their annual event at the same time,  so come and enjoy both events.

CARSON April 20 - 21, 2013
California State University Dominguez Hills 3rd Annual Pow Wow Saturday, 11:00am - 7:00pm; Sunday, 11:00am - 6:00pm
Location: California State University Dominguez Hills Sculpture Garden
1000 E. Victoria Street
Carson, CA 90747
For More Information Call: 310-243-2438
Vendors: Steve Rosales (Yaqui/Cora-Huichol) 310-872-7515
Programming: Ben Wolf (Kiowa) 405-532-2625
http://www.csudh.edu/csl

MODESTO April 21, 2013
Annual Modesto Junior College Pow Wow
This annual inter-tribal one day pow wow is sponsored by Associated Students Of Modesto Junior College.
ivorye@mjc.edu or serranoc@mjc.edu

POMONA April 26-28, 2013
21st Annual Ohlone Big Time Gathering and Powwow
Tony Cerda Park
400 W Grand Ave
Pomona, Ca
Info: (909) 623-7889

ROSEVILLE April 28, 2013
Yomen: A Spring Celebration
Maidu Museum & Historic Site invite your to join them in celebrating their annual
Yomen from 10am to 3pm at 1960 Johnson Ranch Drive, Roseville CA. Celebrate and
experience California Indian Culture. Blessing starts at 10am sharp. Many dance groups,
traditional art and craft demonstrations, guided tours, children's activities and craft fair.
Indian tacos and other foods for sale.
Judi (916) 774-5934

SAN BERNARDINO May 3 - 5, 2013
THA Powwow
San Manuel Stadium
280 South E St
San Bernardino, Ca
Info: (800) 732-8805, ex 1116

BRENTWOOD May 4 & 5, 2013
28th Annual UCLA Powwow
UCLA North Athletic Field
Brentwood, Ca
Info: (310) 206-7513

VICTORVILLE May 4, & 5, 2013
4th Annual Mother Earth's People Inter-tribal TRADITIONAL Pow Wow
10:00 a.m. to dusk each day, rain or shine. Location: Mojave Narrows Regional Park
18000 Yates Rd. Victorville CA 92392 (760) 245-2226,
Pow Wow Co-ordinator: Moreena Rocha Chavez moreenac@yahoo.com (760) 245-2398
"All Drums and Dancers Welcome"

840 acres of Nature, located alongside an old river in the High Desert, a traditional Pow Wow in a  pristine oasis that offers group and RV camping, picnic sites, year round fishing, nature trails, water sports for children,  and hiking and equestrian trails. Vendors will offer authentic handmade Native American Goods.  Food Court with sitting your entire family, Free hands on Activities for the children, storytelling, Playground and
Water Park Saloon will be available for the children. On-going Educational Demonstrations: flint-napping, Weaving,
Plant life Awareness, Wild Life Awareness. Pow Wow Day Park Fee: $10 up to 6 per car per day, $2 walk-in fee.
Call for special Room rates $55 double or single beds Moreena(760)245-2398,
Dry Camping $25 per night, up to 4 people, RV hook-ups $35 up to 4 people 1 vehicle per fee, $10 day fee included.
Camping Reservations 1-877-387-2757  sbcountyparks.com Reservations must be made 24 hrs in advance rates
subject to change Park information (760) 245-2226 motherearthpowwow.com

LA JOLLA May 4 - 5, 2013
3rd Annual UCSD Powwow
9450 Gilman Dr
La Jolla, Ca

STANFORD May 10 - 12, 2013
42nd Annual Stanford Powwow
Eucalyptus Grove
Stanford, Ca
Info: Katie Cromack or Leah Belgarde @ (650) 723-4078

MARIPOSA May 11 & 12, 2013, 20th annual Chi-Tock-Non Kote-U-Pu 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday
Mariposa Co. Fairgrounds
$3, $1 Senior or child under 5
(Sold at the Gate)
5007 Fairgrounds Road
Mariposa, California 95338
Once a year the American Indian Council of Mariposa County (AICMC) - aka the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation - organizes a traditional Native American celebration. To most people this celebration is known as a Pow Wow but, to us it is known as Chi-Tock-Non Kote-U-Pu - a drug-free, alcohol-free, smoke-free Spring Celebration. Southern Sierra Miwuk are not Federally recognized. Call: (209) 742-2244

SUSANVILLE May 17 - 19, 2013
Susanville Indian Rancheria's 4th Annual Memorial Powwow
Lassen County Fairgrounds
195 Russell Ave
Susanville, Ca
Info: (530) 257-5449, (530)260-0038
sir-powwow.com

IRVINE May 18 - 19, 2013, 10:00 am
AISA’s 11th Annual Pow Wow at UC Irvine
Location Mesa Field at UC Irvine California
Bluebird Taylor taylorbluebird@gmail.com
powwow.uci.edu/powwow-general-information/head-staff

ONTARIO May 18 - 19, 2013
2nd Annual Eagle and Condor Intertribal Powwow
DeAnza Park
Ontario, Ca
Info: elkwhistle@whitepathmusic.org

AUBERRY May 18 - 19, 2013
Big Sandy Rancheria's 12th Annual Powwow and Gathering
37802 Jose Basin Rd
Auberry, Ca
Info: Rebecca Sewell @ (559) 855-4003, ex 219

BAKERSFIELD May 24-26, 2013
17th Annual Standing Bear Powwow
Kern County Fair Grounds, 1142 South P street, Bakersfield CA 93307.
$6 admission fee, kids 10 and under -free Fri 24th 5pm- 10pm,  Sat 25 10am -10pm, Sun 26th 10am -6pm
661-589-3181
Camping: Camping for vendors and participants but not for the general public.

RIVERSIDE May 24 - 25, 2013
32nd UCR Powwow
UCR Sports Complex
1000 W Blaine St
Riverside, Ca
Info: (951) 827-3850
The 32nd annual UCR Pow-Wow begins Friday, May 24th, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., and continues Saturday, May 26th from 11a.m. to 10p.m.
The event is an inter-tribal social gathering celebrating Native American culture and traditions through singing, drumming, and dancing. Traditional Native American dancers, drum groups, bird singers, and other artists will be present, and vendors will sell food, handmade Native American jewelry, arts and crafts, and other merchandise. Admission is free, and parking will be $5
nasp.ucr.edu/events/Pages/UCR%20Pow%20Wow.aspx

OROVILLE May 25 and 26, 2013
17th Annual Oroville Pow Wow
Contest dancing, Princess Coronations, Tiny Tots, Vendors
Free Admission and Parking
Camping Info: Some RV and tent camping is available, please contact committee for reservations and information
Directions: Highway 70 (70 miles north of Sacramento) Grand Ave exit, follow signs.
Phone: (530) 532-1611
orovillepowwow@gmail.com

Pit River Big-Time Powwow June 1-2, 2013
The Eleven Bands of the Pit River Tribe Welcome you.  "Honoring Our Elders" June 1st & 2nd, 2013 At the Pit River Casino - 20265 Tamarack Ave, Burney CA 96013 Host Drum: Black Lodge Local Host Drum: Northern Eagle Head Man: Justus Cree Head Woman: Lacy Bacon MC: Fred Hill Sr. AD: Tyson Eaglevoice Shay Contest Dancing - All Categories, Northern & Southern Combined Contact Info: Angela Alvarez; 530-276-4709 Vendor Info: Gwen Wolfin; 530-339-8748 Showers & Camping Available, RV Park Host Motel: Burney Falls Lodging; 530-335-3300 Hand Game Tournament Horse Shoe Tournament A Beautiful Native American Cultural Event for everyone to enjoy - no drugs and alcohol allowed
Pit River Powwow on facebook
All are welcome - free admission Pit River Casino Info: 530-335-2334

OCEANSIDE June 8 - 9, 2013
17th Annual Intertribal Powwow
San Luis Rey Mission Grounds
4050 Mission Ave
Oceanside, Ca
Info: Carmen Mojado or Charlotte Herrera @ (760) 724-8505 or (760) 727-0595

INDIAN WELLS June 6-9, 2013 desertpowwow.com, renaissanceesmeralda.com
A.A. Desert Pow Wow 2013
With AL-ANON participation
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort - June 6, 7, 8 and 9th 2013 Desert Pow Wow - Indian Wells, CA
Friday and Saturday night dances are $5 admission, 15 and under must be accompanied by adults. Start at 10:30 p.m.

TEMECULA June 28 - 30, 2013
18th Annual Pechanga Powwow
45000 Pechanga Pkwy
Temecula, Ca
pechanga.com

MANTECA July 5 - 7, 2013
36th Annual Three Rivers Lodge Powwow
13505 Union Rd, Three Rivers Indian Lodge
Manteca, Ca
Info: (209)858-2421

PARADISE Pow Wow July 6-7, 2013
paradisepowwow.org
502 Pearson Road,
Paradise, CA 95967
a traditional inter-tribal non-competition Pow Wow. Held on the grounds of the Gold Nugget Museum, in Paradise California, the Pow Wow is fun and exciting for the whole community, as event planners strive to keep Native American Traditions alive. This is a free event, open to the public. All Drums and Dancers are welcome. The event is held the weekend after 4th of July each year.
paradisepowwow.org

MOORPARK July 19 - 21, 2013
Redbird's Children of Many Color's Intertribal Powwow
7075 Campus Rd, Moorpark College Athletic Field
Moorpark, Ca
Info: (805) 217-0364

PALA August 23 - 25, 2013 palatribe.com
6th Annual Pala Honoring Traditions Powwow
Pala Rey Youth Campground
10779 Hwy 79
Pala, Ca
Info: Skye McMichael @ (760) 891-3551

BISHOP September 27-29, 2013 Bishop Paiute Pabanamanina Gathering, Parade and Pow Wow
Paiute Palace Casino
Bishop Paiute Tribe
marketing@paiutepalace.com
paiutepalace.com
Bishop, CA 93514

For over three decades, the Bishop Paiute Tribe hosts an inter-tribal gathering to celebrate different tribal cultures with dance and spiritual events during its annual Pabanamanina Gathering and Pow Wow on the Bishop Paiute Indian Reservation the fourth weekend in September. The family-friendly drug- and alcohol-free festivities are open to everyone and start with a parade on Friday, California Indian Day, and continues through Sunday. Hundreds of Native American dancers, drummers and others from around the nation will descend upon Bishop to show off their regalia and their traditional regional dances.

There will also be games for the kids, music, a free barbecue Saturday of a steer cut from the Tribal herd, Native American artists selling wares, an honoring of all local veterans and the crowning of Miss Pabanamanina and a junior counterpart. Handgames, one of the oldest Owens Valley Paiute and Shoshone Indian traditions that can be traced back to some Creation stories, will also be performed. Many contest take place to honor the Paiute way of life such as hand game tournaments, hand drum and clapper contests. The Paiute Palace Casino, which is hosting the events on its new pow wow grounds.

REDDING October 4-6, 2013 Tentative Stillwater Pow Wow
Redding Rancheria Stillwater Pow Wow
Shasta District Fairgrounds
Tribal Administration Office: (530) 225-8979
redding-rancheria.com/stillwater-pow-wow.php


SAN BERNARDINO October 11-13, 2013 San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians Pow Wow
sanmanuel-nsn.gov/culture_powow.php.html

In the spirit of togetherness and affirmation of Native American culture, the San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians will hold their annual Round Dance, plus the anticipated Pow Wow which takes place at California State University San Bernardino. The event is always free to the public. This is an opportunity for everyone to enjoy the finest Native American singers, dancers, and drummers in North America and Canada. It’s also a time to reaffirm our cultural and spiritual roots, both for individual tribes and for Native Americans as a whole.  The celebration will last for three days, with competitions for dancing, drumming and singing.