August 3rd - 4th, 2002

2nd Annual Friendship Pow Wow
Hawaiian Gardens
No camping available, staff TBA. Saturday 10am - 10pm, Sunday 10am - 7pm
Info: (562) 864-2351 onelongbraid@yahoo.com

August 3rd - 4th, 2002

5th Annual All Nations Big Time
Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park
3325 Adobe Rd.
Petaluma, CA
Hours: 10am - 5pm, both days. Admission $3, $2 for kids. Dance demonstrations, arts and crafts, storyteller, flute player, tours.
Info: (707) 762-4871

August 8th - 10th, 2002

3rd Annual Conference on Indian Families
For All My Relations
Red Lion Hotel
Sacramento, CA
Vendor Fees: $225 for 12x12, $375 for double. Corporate Booths $500, non-profit information only $75
Info: (707) 579-5507 Fax: (707) 579-9019. Email: nijc@aol.com www.indian.nijc.com

August 8th - 11th, 2002

Sacramento Pow Wow & California Night
O'neil Park
6th & Broadway
Sacramento, CA
Info: (916) 421-0657

August 8th - 11th, 2002

National Indian Softball Tournament
Men & Women Fast Pitch
Sacramento Softball Complex
off I-80 and Watt
Sacramento, CA
Info: (916) 421-0657 wailaki10@aol.com

August 17th - 18, 2002

3rd Annual Intertribal Pow Wow of the Eagle, Honoring Our Elders
Mc Adams Park
Palmdale Blvd & 30th St. East (on 30th ST. East)
Palmdale, CA
MC: Pete Manyhorses Mares Head Man Dancer: Mike Garcia Head Woman Dancer: Debbie Beebe Host Drum: Henry A. Hale & Co. Host Southern Drum:Crooked Hat Host Northern Drum Red House Guest Performance: Carlos Reynosa
Info: (661) 435-0423 racsr@cnmnetwork.com

August 17th - 18th, 2002

African Marketplace Powwow
Exposition Park
Figueroa and Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
The powwow is a single weekend, though the marketplace runs for several weeks.
Info: (310) 885-0986 email: anasca1@aol.com

August 17th - 18th, 2002

10th Annual Santa Rosa Powwow
Santa Rosa, CA
Info: (707) 869-8233

August 22nd - 25th, 2002

Schemitzun 2002
Wintechog Hill
1/8 mile east of Foxwoods Casino off Rt. 2
North Stonington, CT

August 23rd - 25th, 2002

34th Annual Southern California Indian Center Powwow
Orange County Fairgrounds
Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA
Info: (714) 962-6673 email: scicgg@indiancenter.net
web: http://www.indiancenter.net

August 23rd - 25th, 2002

28th Annual Baltimore PowWow
Community College of Baltimore County
800 S. Rolling Road
Baltimore, Maryland
www.baltimorepowwow.com
Info: (410) 675-3535

August 30th - September 1st, 2002

Barona Powwow
Barona Ball Field, past Barona Casino
Lakeside, CA
Contest dancing, food booths, craft booths, camping Info: (619) 561-5560

August 31st - September 1st, 2002

21st Annual Stockton Community Powwow
Daniel Webster Middle School
2725 Michigan Ave
Stockton, CA
Info: (209) 953-4803 or (209) 953-4017
email: dfleming@stockton.k12.ca.us

September 6th - 8th, 2002

Sycuan Pow Wow
Sycuan Reservation
Alpine, CA
Contest dancing, food booths, craft booths, camping
Info: (619) 445-7776

September 6th - 8th, 2002

Stillwater Powwow
Redding, CA
Head Man: Jai Kibby; Head Woman: Little Dove Juede; MC: Eric Mason; Host Drum: Blacklodge. Contest powwow, arts & crafts, food.
Info: (530) 275-1513 or (530) 225-8979

September 7th - 8th, 2002

9th Annual Precious Sunset Pow-wow
Recreation Point
Bass Lake
Bass Lake, CA
Arts and crafts, food, hand drum contest, princess contest, team dancing contest. Camping available. MC: Wallace Coffey; Arena Director: Art Martinez.
Info: (559) 855-2705; fax: (559) 855-2695

September 7th - 8th 2002

3rd Annual Gathering & Bear Ceremony
Lone Wolf Colony
23200 Bear Valley Rd.
Apple Valley, CA
Sat. 10:00am-7:00pm Bear Ceremony (evening)after closing. Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm Polynesian Entertainment during dinner break. Hawk Throwing/TeePee Village, Face Painting, Vendors Market,ect. Come Out and join us Gate Fee $1.00 adults, 12 & under are free (please bring a non-perishable food item for our community panty). All Dancers and Drums are Welcome, Open to the Public. M.C.-Daniel Tom/ Spiritual-Jimi Castillo/ Whipman: Lloyd Thompson. Aho!
moonspirit94@msn.com
Info: (760) 247-9696 or (760) 247-5369

September 20th - 22nd, 2002

Soboba Casino Powwow
Soboba Reservation
San Jacinto, CA
Contest dancing, food booths, craft booths All drums welcome, Bird Singers. Peon tournament Saturday night.
Info: (909) 654-2765 or (909) 654-0548

September 20th - 22nd, 2002

West Point Miwuk Big Time
West Point Roundhouse
Bald Mt. Road
West Point, CA
Info: (209) 293-4135

September 21st - 22nd, 2002

14th Annual Inter-Tribal Pow-Wow Gathering
Sponsored by the California Indian Council Foundation
Borchard Park
190 N. Reino Road
(corner of Borchard Rd and Reino Rd, S of 101 fwy)
Thousand Oaks, CA
Arts and crafts booths, Native foods, $300 winner take all drum contest, $300 winner take all grass dancing contest. Host Drum: Buffalo Lodge Singers. MC: Arley Washington; Arena directory: Dean Webster; Head Woman: Reguel Gauardo; Head Man: Clifton Falcon Hall. Hours: Sat 10am - 10pm, Sun 10am - 6pm.
Info: (805) 493-2863 or Fax (805) 493-2163

September 21st - 22nd, 2002

6th Annual Traditional Family Powwow
Silverwood Lake Recreation Area
Black Oak Day Use Area
Hesperia, CA
Arts and Crafts, food booths - vendor fees $90, $125 for food booths. Tiny tots contest, all dancers and drums welcome. For camping, call (800) 444-7275. MC: Mike Reifel, Spiritual Advisor: Jimi Castillo, Arena Director: Larry Garcia, Head Man: Mike Martinez, Head Woman: Kay Garcia
Info: (909) 887-6006 or (909) 875-7869

September 22nd - 29th, 2002

West Coast Powwow Cruise
Sails from San Pedro, CA
Sail for seven days from San Pedro, CA to the Mexican Rivera with the Pow Wow Cruise. Top Native entertainers, powwow at sea on the open decks. Prices start at $699. Tell them you saw it on OCBTracker!
Info: (877) 369-2232 web: powwowcruise.com
email: david@powwowcruise.com

September 25th - 27th, 2002

2002 IIAC Powwow
Baseball Field
Corner of Barlow & Diaz Lanes
Bishop, CA
Phone: (760) 873-3584 or 873-8464
E-Mail: shecrazie@yahoo.com

September 27th, 2002

California Native American Celebration Day
San Bernardino, CA
Info: (909) 864-8933

September 27th - 29th, 2002

Thunder and Lightning Powwow
Morongo Casino
Cabazon, CA
Info: (800) 252-4499
Contest dancing, food booths, craft booths

September 28th - 29th, 2002

9th Annual Hart of the West Intertribal Pow Wow
William S. Hart Park & Museum
24151 N. San Fernando Rd.
Newhall, CA
Hours: Sat. 10AM-7PM Sun. 10AM-6PM
Head Staff: MC: Michael Aviles Arena Director: Victor Chavez Eagle Staff: Alex Villalva Head Man Dancer: Mark Sanchez Head Lady Dancer: Samantha Sanchez Host Northern Drum: Standing Brave All Dancers & Drums Welcome! Open to the Public. This years Pow Wow is dedicated to all Veterans!
Info: (661) 255-9295

September 28th-29th, 2002

14th Annual Central Michigan University Powwow
Rose Arena
Mt. Pleasant, MI
Grand entries: Saturday 1:00pm, and 7:00pm. Sunday 1:00pm. Doors open at 11:00am both days
Info: (989) 774-2508

October 5th - 6th, 2002

10th Annual Tukwut Pow Wow
California State University San Marcos
333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road
San Marcos, CA
Intertribal Dancing, Native Foods, Native Arts and Crafts, Gourd Dancing, Drum Contest.
website: www.csusm.edu/powwow; email: aisapowwow@yahoogroups.com
Info: Karin, 760-750-4056

October 5th - 6th, 2002

5th Annual Salmon Pow Wow
Mitchell Ave. Ball Fields
3rd & Mitchell Aves.
Oroville, CA
Drum, dance & flute contests, vendors,limited camping (NO showers on site) NO Alcohol, drugs,weapons or smoking near dance arena.
salmonpowwow2002@hotmail.com
Info: 209-333-6890

October 10th - 13th, 2002

17th Annual Many Winters Gathering of Elders
Angles Gate Cultural Center
San Pedro, CA
Hours: Thursday & Friday 5pm - 9pm, Sat 1pm - 9pm, Sun 1pm - 6pm. No cameras, or other recording equiptment allowed.
Info: (310) 548-7705 (park information)

October 10th - 13th, 2002

Indian National Finals Rodeo
Soboba Casino
Soboba Road
San Jacinto, CA
The national finals will be held here for the next three years thanks to the generous support of the Soboba Band of Mission Indians. Come see the best rodeo champions in all of Indian Country.
Info: (406) 338-7774 or (406) 336-2850
web: www.infrodeo.com

October 11th - 13th, 2002

People of the Pines Powwow
California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
General Info: (909) 864-8933 or (909) 880-3938
Contest powwow, arts and craft booths, fry bread booths. Hours: Friday 6pm - Midnight, Saturday 11am - Midnight, Sunday 11am - 6pm.

October 12th - 13th, 2002

San Dimas Western Days Exhibition Powwow
San Dimas Western Days, Library Park
Bonita Ave & Walnut Ave
San Dimas, CA

October 11th-13th, 2002

3rd Annual Indigenous Peoples Art Market
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd.
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
Event features Native artists competing in a juried art show and art market with over $20,000 in prize money. Visit website: www.sagchip.org/culture/ziibiwing
Info: (989) 775-4121

October 18th - 20th, 2002

Santa Ynez Powwow
Live Oak Park
Just south of Lake Cachuma
Santa Ynez, CA
Info: (805) 688-7997
Contest powwow, food booths, craft booths

October 19th - 20th, 2002

9th Gathering of Nations Powwow
Presented by the Four Winds Inter-Tribal Council of Indian Wells Valley
Leroy Jackson Park
Ridgecrest, CA
Public welcome, free admission, free parking. Arts and crafts, food. Drum contest, $100 first place. Opportunity Drawing for 27” tv, dance shawl, star quilt. Host Southern Drum: Crooked Hat Singers; Head Man: Henry Allen; Head Woman: Arlene Allen; MC: Lorenzo Baca; Arena Director: Dave Plunkett; spiritual advisor: Robert John. Hours: Sat 10am - 6pm, Sun 10am - 3pm.
Info: (760) 446-4749 or (760) 375-3402

October 25th - 27th, 2002

Indio Bi-Annual Powwow
Cabazon Powwow Grounds
Fantasy Springs Casino
Indio, CA
Food, Crafts, Contest Dancing
NOTE: One month earlier than normal!!
Info: (800) 827-2946 x 3017

October 26th - 27th, 2002

Festival of the Americas Pow Wow
Placerville, CA
Info: (530) 644-0844

November 2nd - 3rd, 2002

Sejat Spirit Pow Wow
Heritage Park
12100 Mora Drive
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Info: (562) 946-6476
Sat: 11am - 10pm, Sun: 11am - 6pm. Free admission and parking.

November 9th - 10th, 2002

Southwest Intertribal Marketplace
Southwest Museum
234 Museum Dr.
Los Angeles, CA
Admission $8 public, $6 Seniors and students. Children six and under are free. Children's Craft Fair, $2 additional fee. Hours 10am - 5pm.
Info: (323) 221-2164 x 236

November 9th - 10th, 2002

Many Birds Powwow
Wickerd Farm
Scotts Road
Menifee Valley, CA
Info: (909) 672-3020

November 9th - 10th, 2002

1st Annual Veteran’s Gathering
Whittier Narrows Regional Park
Legg Lake
Rosemead Blvd. off 60 fwy
South El Monte, CA
All drums, dancers welcome. Free admission and parking. Special dance contests, chicken dance contest $100 winner take all, men’s jingle $100 winner take all, women’s grass $100 winner take all. Food, crafts and more. Camping for dancers, drummers and vendors. Hours: Sat 10am - 10pm, Sun 10am - 6pm. MC: David Eaglehorse; Arena Director: Fred Noswood; Head Man: Leo Nunez; Head Woman: Nancy Garcia; Eagle Staff: Saginaw Grant; Northern Host Drum: White Cloud; Southern Host Drum: Charlie Cozad.
Info: (213) 353-9429 - vendors and princess contest: (562) 422-9099B

November 16th, 2002

Northwest Intertribal Gathering and Elders’ Dinner
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
3750 Harris St.
Eureka, CA
10am - 11pm, intertribal social powwow with dance demonstrations. Indian card games, food, arts and crafts. All dancers welcome. MC: Randy Edmonds
Info: (707) 445-8451 web: www.ncidc.org

December 6th - 8th, 2002

29 Palms Band Powwow
Trump 29 Casino (formerly Spotlight 29)
Indio, CA
Info: (760) 775-3239
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