Last verified: September 23, 2026. Powwow dates, venues, admission and public-access details can change. Open the linked host or organizer source before booking travel and check again within 72 hours of the event.
Use this 2026 powwow calendar to find upcoming powwows in Canada and the United States. Powwow Times lists an event only when a host Nation, Tribal organization, official organizer, Indigenous tourism organization or other authoritative source has published enough information to verify it. This is a curated calendar, not a claim to list every gathering across Turtle Island.
Next confirmed dates: Morongo Thunder & Lightning Powwow runs September 25-27 in Cabazon, California; the 6th Annual Orange Shirt Day Pow Wow is September 30 in Winnipeg, Treaty One Territory; and several October gatherings follow in California, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Wisconsin, North Carolina and Manitoba.
How to Use This Powwow Calendar
Start with the month tables below, then open the Powwow Times visitor guide or official source for the event. Confirm whether the gathering is open to the public, whether tickets or registration are required, and whether there are rules for parking, camping, photography, recording, pets or seating.
Dates marked as confirmed have a current 2026 source. When a recurring powwow has not announced its 2026 dates, this page says not yet announced rather than estimating from a previous year. The host community’s current guidance always takes precedence over this calendar.
For more September-through-November detail, including completed dates retained for reference, see the complete fall powwow schedule 2026. First-time visitors can also read the first powwow guide and powwow travel guide.
Fall Powwows 2026 – September
| Date | Event | Location | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 25-27 | Morongo Thunder & Lightning Powwow | Morongo Indian Reservation, Cabazon, California | The Morongo Band of Mission Indians lists its 35th annual powwow with free admission and welcomes families. Check the official event site for the current schedule, contests, hotels and vendor information. |
| September 25-27 | Lumbee Tribe Dance of the Harvest Moon Powwow | Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center, Maxton, North Carolina | The North Carolina Department of Administration lists this three-day gathering. Confirm admission, daily hours and visitor guidance through the current state event notice. |
| September 26 | Fort Folly (Amlamgog) Youth Traditional Powwow | Dorchester Consolidated School, New Brunswick | The event appears on the Government of New Brunswick’s 2026 powwow schedule. Verify local timing and public-access details on the provincial schedule. |
| September 29-30 | Every Child Matters Pow Wow | SaskTel Centre, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | Saskatoon Tribal Council lists the gathering for two days at SaskTel Centre. Read the dedicated Powwow Times guide, then confirm any schedule or access update with the organizer. |
| September 30 | South Island Powwow | Royal Athletic Park, Victoria, British Columbia | Hosted in lək̓ʷəŋən territory, the annual gathering is listed by Songhees Nation. Follow the Nation’s current visitor and event guidance before attending. |
| September 30 | 6th Annual Orange Shirt Day Pow Wow | Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, Treaty One Territory, Manitoba | Southern Chiefs’ Organization lists Grand Entry at 1 p.m. Read the official SCO notice and the Powwow Times Orange Shirt Day guide. |
Fall Powwows 2026 – October
| Date | Event | Location | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2-4 | Redding Rancheria Stillwater Pow Wow | Redding Rodeo Grounds, Redding, California | Use the dedicated visitor guide for current dates and planning information, and confirm late changes with the event source before travel. |
| October 2-4 | Meherrin Indian Tribe Powwow | Meherrin Tribal Grounds, Ahoskie, North Carolina | The state event calendar lists the gathering at the Tribal grounds. Check the official North Carolina listing for current information. |
| October 3 | Quapaw Fall Gathering – Good Ole Days Powwow | Quapaw Powwow Grounds, Quapaw, Oklahoma | Quapaw Nation lists a 7 a.m. grounds blessing and flag raising, afternoon and evening sessions, supper, social dances and Stomp Dance. Review the official Nation schedule. |
| October 3-4 | Chumash Intertribal Powwow | Santa Ynez, California | The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians lists a public two-day gathering with dance and drum contests, arts, crafts and food booths. The official page lists $5 general admission and no public camping. |
| October 9-11 | Black Hills Powwow 2026 | Summit Arena at The Monument, Rapid City, South Dakota | The 38th annual He Sapa Wacipi Na Oskate includes competition, vendors and cultural programming. The official site lists a prize payout over $200,000; use the Powwow Times guide for tickets and current visitor details. |
| October 16-17 | Waccamaw Siouan Powwow | Waccamaw Siouan Tribal Grounds, Bolton, North Carolina | The North Carolina event notice lists this gathering at the Tribal grounds. Confirm the daily schedule and public-access details with the current organizer source. |
| October 16-18 | Hunting Moon Pow Wow | Baird Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Forest County Potawatomi Community lists three days of dance, drum and singing competition. The official event site says admission is free and open to everyone. |
| October 31-November 1 | Manito Ahbee Pow Wow | Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, Treaty One Territory, Manitoba | Southern Chiefs’ Organization lists this two-day event. Check the official SCO notice and organizer information again before attending. |
Fall Powwows 2026 – November
| Date | Event | Location | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 6-8 | Choctaw Powwow | Choctaw Event Center, Durant, Oklahoma | The Choctaw Cultural Center lists complimentary admission, Grand Entries, dance and drum contests, Gourd Dance and a livestream. Photography and media coverage require organizer credentials; read the official agenda and media policy. |
| November 6-8 | Thunderbird Intertribal Powwow | Twin Oaks Park, Niceville, Florida | The organizer lists dancers, singers, storytellers, craft makers and exhibits at the 38th annual gathering. Check the official event page for current admission and schedule details. |
| November 27-29 | Cabazon Indio Powwow | Fantasy Springs Resort, Indio, California | Use the Powwow Times event guide for planning details and follow the Cabazon Band or venue source for the final public schedule, admission and visitor rules. |
Winter Powwows 2026
Winter listings are intentionally short because many host communities publish December and early-winter details closer to the event. Powwow Times will add an event only after finding a current source that confirms the date and location.
| Date | Event | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2026 | Native American New Year’s Eve Pow Wow | Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon | The Oregon Convention Center lists this public NARA Northwest Sobriety Powwow from 1 p.m. to midnight. Verify through the venue event page. |
| 2026 date not yet announced | Northern Lights Casino Powwow 2026 | Prince Albert, Saskatchewan | Powwow Times has not found a sufficiently authoritative public source confirming the 2026 date. Do not book travel for this gathering until the host or organizer publishes it. |
Major Annual Powwows in Canada
Canada’s powwow calendar includes community-hosted traditional gatherings, competition powwows, urban events and cultural festivals. The names and formats are not interchangeable, and each host sets its own protocol and public-access rules.
Powwow Times’ top Canadian powwows of all time offers a planning overview of recurring gatherings. The 2026 calendar also includes dedicated guides for Manito Ahbee in Winnipeg, the South Island Powwow in Victoria, Saskatchewan community gatherings and events in British Columbia, Ontario and New Brunswick.
For regional planning, begin with a host Nation or official organizer, then use Indigenous tourism and government Indigenous-affairs calendars as supporting sources. Never assume that a previous year’s weekend, venue or visitor policy applies in 2026.
Major Annual Powwows in the United States
The United States has large arena competitions, community gatherings, university powwows and regional events. Major late-season dates in this calendar include Morongo, Black Hills, Hunting Moon and Choctaw.
The Prescott Powwow 2026 took place September 18-20 at Watson Lake Park in Prescott, Arizona; its dedicated page remains available as a completed 2026 reference. Completed listings help travellers recognize recurring events, but 2027 dates should not be inferred until organizers announce them.
How to Find Powwows Near You
- Search by state, province or Nation. Use the place where you can realistically travel, then look for a current host or organizer page.
- Confirm the year. Old posters and search snippets can remain online. Make sure the source explicitly names 2026.
- Verify the host and venue. Prefer a Nation, Tribe, First Nation, official organizer, venue or Indigenous tourism organization over an unsourced repost.
- Check public access. Some gatherings welcome visitors broadly; others may have community-specific activities or restrictions.
- Recheck within 72 hours. Weather, smoke, road conditions, venue needs or community circumstances can change a schedule.
When attending, listen to the MC and arena director, follow posted rules, ask before photographing or recording individuals, and use regalia rather than costume. Teachings and protocols differ between Nations and events, so do not treat one gathering’s practice as universal.
About Powwow Times
Powwow Times is an Indigenous-led media and cultural organization founded by Patrick and Marrisa Mitsuing. Our calendar work draws on first-party powwow experience and prioritizes host-community sources, clear verification dates and corrections when organizers update their information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find a powwow calendar for 2026?
Use the month tables on this page, then open the linked host or organizer source. Powwow Times updates this calendar when authoritative 2026 dates become available.
Are all 2026 powwows open to the public?
No. Many gatherings welcome visitors, but access is determined by the host community. Confirm current admission, registration and visitor guidance before attending.
Can powwow dates change?
Yes. Dates, venues and daily schedules can change because of weather, travel conditions, community needs or venue circumstances. Check the official source shortly before leaving.
How do I submit a powwow to this calendar?
Use the Powwow Times contact page and include the host Nation or community, official event name, confirmed dates, location, public-access information and a source that visitors can verify.
Editorial note: This page distinguishes verified 2026 dates from recurring events whose current dates are not yet announced. Powwow Times welcomes corrections from host communities and organizers.