Dancing Feathers Youth Pow Wow — San Francisco

San Francisco’s American Indian community is set to gather on Saturday, May 16, for the 19th Annual Dancing Feathers Youth Powwow at Mission High School, according to a San Francisco Unified School District announcement posted May 4. The district said the event is hosted by Friendship House Association of American Indians and will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 3750 18th St. in San Francisco. SFUSD described it as a free public event with traditional dancers, drumming, singing, vendors and food for sale. The announcement also said the powwow is a clean and sober event for all ages. ### Where and when is the powwow happening? Saturday, May 16, is the listed date for the gathering, and Mission High School is the named venue in SFUSD’s public notice. The district said activities are scheduled across eight hours, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mission High School’s address is 3750 18th St., San Francisco, according to the same announcement. SFUSD said Grand Entry — a central opening procession at powwows — is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. (sfusd.edu) ### Who is organizing the event? Friendship House Association of American Indians is identified by SFUSD as the host organization for the 2026 event. The school district’s announcement invites “the American Indian Community” and the public to attend the gathering of “culture and community.” (sfusd.edu) SFUSD published the notice on May 4 under its public announcements page, and the post says people seeking more information can contact LukasA@FriendshipHouseHealing.org. (sfusd.edu) The district did not list ticketing because the event is described as free. ### What will people see during the day? SFUSD’s event notice says the powwow will include traditional dancers, drumming and singing. (sfusd.edu) The listing also says vendors will be on site and food will be available for purchase. Festival Guides and Reviews includes Dancing Feathers Youth Pow Wow in its 2026 California festival listings, but the site says travelers should double-check events through linked sources because schedules can change. (sfusd.edu) That caution leaves the school district announcement as the clearest public confirmation of the San Francisco event details. ### Is the event open to the public? (sfusd.edu) SFUSD said the powwow is a “free, public event” and called it a clean and sober gathering for all ages. The district’s posting places it alongside school-community announcements rather than a ticketed entertainment listing. The public language matters because powwows can vary by host and setting. In this case, the district’s notice states directly that families and other attendees are welcome at the Mission High School event on May 16. (festivalguidesandreviews.com) ### What should attendees do next? May 16 is the next key date, with the site opening at 10 a.m. and Grand Entry scheduled for 11:30 a.m., according to SFUSD. (sfusd.edu) The district said the event continues until 6 p.m. at Mission High School in San Francisco. LukasA@FriendshipHouseHealing.org is the contact listed in the school district announcement for additional information. (sfusd.edu) Festival Guides and Reviews also carries the event in its California festival guide, while advising readers to confirm details before traveling.