November 2-3, 2024
11th Annual Festival & Pow Wow
November is Native American Heritage Month
Ridgecrest, California USA
November is Native American Heritage Month
Ridgecrest, California USA
In its 11th year, the Ridgecrest Petroglyph Festival and Inter-tribal Pow Wow celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the Native American tribes in California on the first weekend every November. The festival features traditional storytelling, cultural presentations, arts, crafts, performances, and educational workshops, providing a platform for authentic Indigenous voices and traditions.
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Michael A. Runningwind
Traditional Storyteller
Terry and Michael Goedel
Hoop Dancers
AkaMya Culture Group
Group Presentation
Eric Hernandez
Hoop Dancer
Alan Spirit Hawk Salazar
Chumash Elder and Storyteller
Kaelene Ashmore
Traditional Singer
Julia and Lucy Parker
Basket WeaversTraditional Storyteller
10:00 AMHoop Dancers
10:45 AMGroup Presentation
11:15 AMPow Wow Arena
12:00 PMHoop Dancers
12:30 PMAkaMya Culture Group
1:00 PMChumas Elder, Storyteller
2:00 PMTraditional Singer, AkaMya Culture Group
2:30 PMBasket Weavers
3:00 PMHoop Dancers
4:15 PMChumash Elder, Storyteller
4:45 PMTraditional Storyteller
10:00 AMHoop Dancers
10:30 AMGroup Presentation
11:00 AMChumash Elder, Storyteller
11:30 AMHoop Dancer
12:30 PMAkaMya Culture Group
1:00 PMBasket Weavers
1:30 PMTraditional Singer, AkaMya Culture Group
2:00 PMMusical Group
02:30 PMWe're thrilled to present amazing cultural presentations and performances that celebrate Native American and Indigenous history in California.
The event is in the City of Ridgecrest, California in Kern County, the ancestral home to the largest concentration of petroglyphs in North America.
Enjoy a vibrant array of authentic Native American arts and crafts, and a wide selection of delicious foods and drinks, sure to delight everyone.
The Heritage Inn and Suites is the official host hotel for the 2024 Ridgecrest Petroglyph Festival and Inter-Tribal Pow Wow. Book your room now!
The event is absolutely free and family-friendly, and dogs on a leash are also welcome.
The Heritage Inn and Suites is the host hotel for the event. You can make reservations here
There is dedicated parking, which includes a section for handicapped parking at no charge.
The event is multi-cultural and educational, and all are encouraged to attend and participate.
We are grateful to our sponsors and supporters.
Leroy Jackson Park
300 East French Avenue
Ridgecrest, California USA
November 2-3, 2024
If you have any questions about the event, use this form or call (760) 375-8202.
