Punjabi American Festival 2026

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Featuring G. Sidhu, Yasir Hussain, Chani Nattan, Inderpal Moga and more!‍ ‍

Poster for the 30th Annual Punjabi American Festival, presented by the Punjabi American Heritage Society. Sunday, May 24, 2026, 12 pm to 8 pm at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds, 442 Franklin Ave, Yuba City, CA 95991. No admission fee; entry after 4 pm is
California's Pioneering Punjabis

Punjabi pioneers were first amongst South Asians to immigrate to USA in latter half of 19th century.

Learn their history, struggles and ultimate triumph in this true American story.

Get the Book - California Pioneering Punjabis - An American Story

The Punjabi American Heritage Society is a nonprofit, non-political, and secular organization.

 

Our annual festival draws an audience from all over northern California. We know there are many other organizations and community members trying to help our community in their own way and we congratulate them for their efforts.

Group photograph of around forty members of the Punjabi American Heritage Society standing in rows on the steps of a building, many in traditional Punjabi dress.

About Us

The Punjabi American Heritage Society was founded in 1993 with the purpose of promoting friendship and understanding with other communities and helping our younger generation getting connected to their roots. The Punjabi American Heritage Society is a nonprofit, non-political and secular organization.

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“The Punjabi American Heritage Society was established in 1993. The purpose of this organization is to bring awareness among local American people, including American-born Punjabis, about the Punjabi culture.”

Poster for the 25th Annual Punjabi American Festival in Yuba City. Sunday, May 26, 2019, 11 am to 8 pm at the Yuba Sutter Fairgrounds, 442 Franklin Ave, Yuba City, CA 95991. Featuring Sarika Gill, Garry Sandhu and Kunwar Virk, with top North American

Past Events

Poster for the 24th Annual Punjabi American Festival in Yuba City. Sunday, May 27, 2018, 11 am to 8 pm at the Yuba Sutter Fairgrounds, 442 Franklin Ave, Yuba City, CA 95991. Featuring Rajvir Jawanda, Kulwinder Billa, Nimrat Khaira, Rupali and Shivjot
Book cover: The Japji of Guru Nanak, a new translation with commentary, showing a painting of Guru Nanak seated with a halo behind him

The Japji Of Guru Nanak – Order today

The Japji is by far the best-known work of Guru Nanak (1469–1539) – poet, philosopher, historian, composer, First Sikh Guru and founder of the Sikh faith. Many Sikhs recite its sacred verses daily. Its title derives from the root “jap-” meaning to recite or chant. Dr. Rupinder Singh Brar provides in this book a compelling new translation with commentary. This book also examines its core concepts, and presents the Japji as a condensed summary of Guru Nanak’s philosophy.  Email tsghuman@yahoo.com for information on how to order

This translation and commentary is published to celebrate the 550th anniversary of Guru Nanak’s birth (1469-2019).

Becoming American Museum


The Story of Punjabi Pioneers and South Asians
Sutter County Museum
1333 Butte House Rd, Yuba City, CA 959991
More information can be found at the Punjabi Pioneers website

Banner for the exhibit Becoming American: The Story of Pioneer Punjabis and South Asians, with a historic black and white photograph of a large gathering outside a building marked Sikh Temple

Previous Festivals

Did you know that the Punjabi American Heritage Society has been hosting annual festivals (melas) in the Yuba Sutter area since 1995?  Be sure to check out the festival section to view pictures and read more about past festivals hosted by PAHS.