The 35th Annual Morongo Thunder & Lightning Powwow takes place from September 25 to September 27, 2026, at the Morongo Indian Reservation in Cabazon, California.

Dates: September 25–27, 2026

Location: 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon, CA 92230 (near the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa)

Admission: Free

Host: Morongo Band of Mission Indians

Schedule of Festivities

Friday, Sept. 25: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Saturday, Sept. 26: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Indian Marketplace and dancing open at 11:00 AM; Grand Entries typically scheduled around 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM)

Sunday, Sept. 27: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

What to Expect

Competitive Native American dancing and drumming

Traditional Cahuilla bird singing and dancing

Native arts, crafts, and food vendors at the Indian Marketplace

Gatherings featuring participants and tribal nations from across the U.S. and Canada