Chumash Day Native American Powwow & Intertribal Gathering | Malibu Event Anna Lanuza Homes 310.295.8807
🦅 25th Annual Chumash Day Native American Powwow & Intertribal Gathering (2 day event)
📅 Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 6:00pm
📍 Location: Malibu Bluffs Park, 24250 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu
Celebrate 25 years of culture, heritage, and community at the Chumash Day Native American Powwow and Intertribal Gathering — one of Southern California's most beloved free family events. Hosted by the City of Malibu, this landmark two-day festival returns to Malibu Bluffs Park (24250 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA) on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM each day.
🌄 About the Event
The name "Malibu" comes from the Chumash word "Humaliwo," meaning "Where the Surf Sounds Loudly." This annual gathering honors the Chumash people — Malibu's original residents and First Americans — while continuing a generations-long tradition of powwows across California. Tribes from across the western and southwestern United States will come together to sing, dance, socialize, and heal.
🥁 Performances & Ceremonies
The event opens with an invocation and prayer led by Chumash elder Beverly Folkes, followed by a spectacular Grand Entry at 12:00 PM. Experience authentic Native American tribal ceremonies, traditional dances, and special guest performances throughout the day.
2026 Native American Head Staff:
Arena Director: Vic Chavez
MC: Randy Pico
Head Man Dancer: Kale Flores
Head Woman Dancer: Maxine Orozco
Head Young Man: Kenny Gonzales
Head Young Woman: Aurelia Hale
Northern Drums: Bear Springs Singers
Southern Drums: Hale and Company
🛍️ Native American Artisan Vendors
Browse and shop from 20 Native American artisan vendors offering handcrafted goods including: Jewelry • Flutes • Moccasins • Beading Accessories • Leatherworks • Pottery • Dream Catchers • and more!
🍽️ Food Vendors
Enjoy a diverse selection of food available for purchase from: Bison Burger | Drizzle | LA Donut | Salt 'N Pepper | Tropic Truck | Westside Banh Mi
🎟️ Admission & Parking
✅ FREE admission — open to all
✅ Family-friendly — all ages welcome
✅ ADA accessible
🅿️ Free parking at 23815 & 23825 Stuart Ranch Road
🚌 Free shuttle service to and from Malibu Bluffs Park
⚠️ No on-site parking at Malibu Bluffs Park
Don't miss one of the most meaningful and culturally rich free events in the greater Los Angeles area. The 25th Annual Chumash Day Powwow is a rare opportunity to connect with living Native American traditions, support Indigenous artisans, and celebrate the heritage of Malibu's first people.
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