Indigenous cultures will be on full display when the San Manuel Pow Wow returns to Cal State San Bernardino on Friday, Sept. 15, through Sunday, Sept. 17.
Entrance is free, with festivities running from 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Friday’s event will begin with a blessing of the grounds. The Grand Entry is scheduled for 8 p.m.
Grand entries on Saturday start at 1 p.m. and 8 p.m., and will be at 1 p.m. Sunday.
Southern California traditional bird singers and dancers will appear, as will North American and Canadian dancers and drum singing groups.
San Manuel will award more than $250,000 in cash prizes to contestants in the Native American dancing and singing competitions.
Since 1996, the San Manuel Pow Wow has been where people across Indian Country share their traditions, spirituality and individual style through sounds, motion and art.
Native American cuisine and crafts are also brought to the fore during the event.
Cal State San Bernardino is at 5500 University Pkwy.
For information, see: socalpowwow.com.
