Cabazon Indio Pow Wow

Cabazon Indio Pow Wow gathers Native American dancers, drum groups, craft vendors, and food stands on the Cabazon reservation in Indio over Thanksgiving weekend. Grand entries and intertribal dancing unfold across both days, giving the valley a free, local cultural gathering with its own rhythm and community focus.

Why go

• Two days of activity: Dancing, drum groups, vendors, and food stands run across the weekend.
• Grand entries: These ceremonial processions are a central part of the Pow Wow program.
• Local cultural connection: The gathering takes place on the Cabazon reservation and is among the valley’s genuinely local events.

What to expect

The Pow Wow is an outdoor community gathering with live drum groups, dancers, vendors, and food sharing the same setting. Its program includes grand entries and intertribal dancing, so the event moves between structured moments and the wider social experience of spending time on the grounds. This is not a generic market or performance series; the location on the Cabazon reservation and the participation of Native American dancers and drum groups define the occasion. Visitors are welcome to observe, browse crafts, and enjoy food while keeping the focus on the event’s community purpose. The Thanksgiving-weekend schedule across two days gives you room to choose the pace of your visit.

Know before you go

• Plan to observe grand entries and dancing respectfully, following any guidance offered on site.
• The event runs across both Thanksgiving-weekend days, so verify the day you intend to attend.
• Admission is free; bring what you need for purchases from craft vendors and food stands.