Chumash Day Powwow Set For April 6-7 In Malibu

MALIBU, CA — The 24th Annual Chumash Day Powwow and Intertribal Gathering is set for April 6-7 at Malibu Bluffs Park.

The event will include Native American tribal ceremonies, dances and performances.

Some 20 Native artisan vendors will be selling jewelry, flutes, moccasins, beading accessories, leatherworks, pottery, dream catchers and more.

Food will be available from Bison Burger, Drizzle, Gostosas Thrill from Brazil, Rice Balls of Fire, Salt ‘N Pepper and Tropic Truck.

The event will begin with an invocation and prayer led by Chumash elder Beverly Folkes.

Native American Head Staff include: Randy Pico, MC, Vic Chavez, Arena Director, John Velasquez, Head Man, Kiara Flores, Head Woman, Nathaniel Gonzales, Head Young Man, and Fallen Star Padilla, Head Young Woman. Northern Drums, Blue Star, and Southern Drums, Hale and Company, will accompany the dancers.

The event is free, family friendly and open to all.

It will run April 6-7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a Grand Entry at noon each day.

Free parking will be available at Civic Center Way and Webb Way; shuttles will bring attendees to and from Malibu Bluffs Park.

Parking for people with disabilities will be available at Malibu City Hall with ADA-accessible shuttle rides.

More information is available on the city's website.