Pow Wow Days History
Orangevale Pow Wow Days celebration started out in 1963 as “Chuck Wagon Days”. In 1964 the name was changed to “Fiesta Days” and again in 1965 to its present title, “Pow Wow Days”.
Beginning in 1963 as a “neighborhood” parade the route was originally on Central Avenue, ending at the Orangevale Youth Center on Hazel Ave. A small carnival, and sometimes a Bar-B-Que dinner filled the one day celebration with fun for all. As the community grew, the parade was moved to Greenback Lane, and the festivities expanded to fill four days and nights.
In 1971 the parade changed routes again moving north on Hazel Avenue to Oak Ave. where all the Pow Wow activities were located in the new 50 acre Orangevale Community Park. In 1974 the parade returned to Greenback Lane.
The Orangevale Chamber of Commerce sponsors the festivities and has enlisted the aid of the community businessmen, citizens, and civic leaders to bring these 47th Annual Pow Wow Days to you as the greatest yet!
Mark Your Calendar! The Orangevale Chamber of Commerce is officially kicking off plans for the 49th Annual Pow Wow Days celebration. Themed “Small Town Big Heart”, it’s a great experience for the whole family.
