California Indian Day 2026 Weekend Festivities @ Bishop Paiute Tribe Grounds

The Bishop Paiute Tribe hosts its annual California Indian Day Weekend Festivities in Bishop, CA, September 25–27, 2026. The three-day celebration includes a full schedule of cultural, athletic, and community events across multiple venues.

Friday, Sept. 25: Walk for Life: Suicide Awareness Walk at Toiyabe Indian Health Project (250 N See Vee Lane), 7:00am (registration at 6am); California Indian Day Parade: Honoring our Family History, 10:00am (route: Wanaaha Casino to Barlow Lane Gym); Family Formation Lunch at Barlow Lane Gym, 11:00am; Games & Activities at Softball Field, Diaz Ln, 12:30pm; Youth Handgame Tournament at Barlow Lane Gym, 2:00pm; Powwow Grand Entry at Powwow Grounds, 7:00pm; Powwow Princess Pageant at Powwow Grounds, 7:30pm; Handgame Valley Challenge (Locals vs. Visitors) followed by Bonehog Handgame Tournament at RV Park Area (across from Wanaaha Casino), 8:00pm.

Saturday, Sept. 26: Powwow Grand Entry at Powwow Grounds, 12:00pm; Main Handgame Tournament at RV Park Area (across from Wanaaha Casino), 12:30pm; Powwow Grand Entry at Powwow Grounds, 7:30pm.

Sunday, Sept. 27: Fast 5 Tournament at RV Park Area (across from Wanaaha Casino), 12:00am; Chuptoohee Card Tournament at Barlow Lane Gym, 11:00am; Powwow Grand Entry at Powwow Grounds, 12:00pm; 3-man Handgame Tourney at RV Park Area (across from Wanaaha Casino), 1:00pm; Elders Raffle Announced at Powwow Grounds, 3:00pm.

For more info: Walk for Life – Youth Prevention: 760-873-6394 ext. 303 | Parade – Alyssa Reno: 760-873-3584 ext. 1110 | Lunch – Jose Fowler: 760-873-3584 ext. 2720 | Pow Wow – Joan Huff: 760-920-2332 | Handgame & Chuptoohee – Tara Frank: 760-920-1177. Visit bishoppaiute.net.