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25th Annual Chumash Day Native American Powwow and Intertribal Gathering

2 DAY EVENT - SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026 & SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026

The City of Malibu will host the 25^th Annual Chumash Day Powwow and Intertribal Gathering at Malibu Bluffs Park (24250 Pacific Coast Highway) on Saturday, March 28, 2026 and Sunday, March 29, 2026. The community is encouraged to attend the festive cultural celebration honoring Malibu’s original residents and First Americans, the Chumash Native Americans. The name "Malibu" is Chumash for "Humaliwo" which means "Where the Surf Sounds Loudly".
 
Continuing a generations-long tradition of Powwows in California, members from tribes all over the western and southwestern states will gather at Malibu Bluffs Park to sing, dance, socialize and heal. The event will begin with an invocation and prayer led by Chumash elder Beverly Folkes.  Native American Head Staff include: Vic Chavez, Arena Director, Randy Pico, MC, Kale Flores, Head Man, Maxine Orozco, Head Woman, Kenny Gonzales, Head Young Man, and Aurelia Hale, Head Young Woman. Northern Drums, Bear Springs Singers and Southern Drums, Hale and Company, will accompany the dancers.
 
The event will feature Native American tribal ceremonies, dances, and special guest performances. Twenty Native American artisan vendors will have merchandise for sale including: jewelry, flutes, moccasins, beading accessories, leatherworks, pottery, dream catchers, and more.  Food will be available for purchase from Bison Burger, Drizzle, LA Donut, Salt ‘N Pepper, Tropic Truck, and Westside Banh Mi.

This family-friendly cultural festival is free and open for all to attend. Event hours are 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM with a Grand Entry at 12:00 PM. Complimentary general and ADA parking is available at 23815 and 23825 Stuart Ranch Road with free shuttle rides available to Malibu Bluffs Park and back. There is no on-site parking at Malibu Bluffs Park. 

Click the image below to watch a short video with more information about off-site parking and shuttles

Artisan Vendor and non-profit booth Applications are no longer being accepted.

For more information, contact the Community Services Department at (310) 317-1364