Navajo Nation Fair 2026 Information

August 6, 2024 by

The Navajo Nation Fair for 2026Window Rock, AZ

September 8–13 — 2026 Navajo Nation Fair

Location: Navajo Nation Fairgrounds, Window Rock, Arizona
Category: Major fair / largest Navajo public cultural gathering

The official Navajo Nation Fair website lists the 2026 Navajo Nation Fair for September 8–13, 2026. The 2026 theme is “Through water and Mother Earth, we exist” / “Tó dóó Nihímá Nahasdzáán éí bee iiná.” The official site describes the fair as an annual event at the Navajo Nation Fairgrounds in Window Rock, established in 1938 to promote Diné lifestyle and culture through agriculture, arts and crafts, and K’é.

Cultural impact: The Navajo Nation Fair is one of the most visible annual expressions of Diné identity, joining agriculture, rodeo, song, dance, pageantry, foodways, arts, and family reunion.

The 2025 Navajo Nation Fair is scheduled to take place from September 2 to 7 in Window Rock, Arizona.

theme “Strength and Resilience: Celebrating the Spirit of Navajo Women.”

2026 NAVAJO NATION FAIR SCHEDULE

“Through water an Mother Earth, we exist”

WWW.NNFAIR.ORG | AS OF AUGUST 28, 2026

Monday, SEPTEMBER 7

  • 7 AM | MISS NAVAJO NATION – SHEEP BUTCHERING | Navajo Square – Tent A

  • 10 AM – 2 PM | CAR SHOW | Nakai Hall Parking Lot

  • 1 PM | MISS NAVAJO NATION – TRADITIONAL FOODS | Navajo Square – Tent A

Tuesday, SEPTEMBER 8

  • 8 AM | RODEO – Timed Event Slack | Dean C. Jackson Arena

  • 9 AM | MISS NAVAJO NATION – BUSINESS INTERVIEW | NN Museum Auditorium

  • 1 PM | MISS NAVAJO NATION – CONTEMPORARY SKILLS & TALENT | NN Museum Auditorium

  • 7 PM | VICE PRESIDENT DINE ASDZAA HONORING NIGHT | Navajo Square – Tent C

Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 9

“Kids Day at the Fair” presented by Division of General Services

‘Ashkii Happy’ Kid’s Day

Pricing: General Admission: FREE | Parking: $10

  • 8 AM | JR RODEO | Dean C. Jackson Arena

  • 8 AM – 12 PM | KIDS IN AGRICULTURE DEMO BOOTHS | Lorene C. Lee Pavilion

  • 9 AM | EXHIBITOR BOOTHS | Navajo Square – Tent B

  • 9 AM – 1 PM | ASHKII HAPPY ‘Birthday Party’ KIDS DAY | Veteran’s Pow Wow Arena

  • 9 AM – 2 PM | CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES KIDS DAY | Navajo Square – Tent A

  • 9 AM – 1 PM | RANCHER PRODUCER WORKSHOP | 4-H Tent

  • 9 AM | MISS NAVAJO NATION – TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE INTERVIEW | NN Museum Auditorium

  • 1 PM – 6 PM | HORTICULTURE SHOW CHECK-IN | 4-H Tent

  • 11 AM – 2 PM | 4-H & FFA ARCHERY COMPETITION | Gorman Hall

  • 11 AM – 2 PM | CARNIVAL – KIDS DAY

  • 1 PM | MISS NAVAJO NATION – TRADITIONAL SKILLS & TALENT | NN Museum Auditorium

  • 7 PM | NAVAJO D.O.T NAVAJO NATION MUSIC FEST | Dean C. Jackson Arena

  • 6 PM – 10 PM | CARNIVAL

Thursday, SEPTEMBER 10

Elder Fest

Pricing: General Admission: FREE | Parking: $10 | Rodeo Admission: Adult $20, Child (6-12) AND Seniors (65+) $10

  • 8 AM – 12 PM | HORTICULTURE SHOW JUDGING (Closed to the Public) | 4-H Tent

  • 9 AM – 3 PM | ELDER FEST | Navajo Square – Tent A

  • 9 AM – 4 PM | EXHIBITOR BOOTHS | Navajo Square – Tent B

  • 9 AM – 1 PM | FARMER PRODUCER WORKSHOP | 4-H Tent

  • 9 AM – 4 PM | 4-H LIVESTOCK SHOW | Lorene C. Lee Pavilion

  • 12 PM | FREE COMMUNITY LUNCHEON | Navajo Square – Tent C

  • 12 PM – 11 PM | CARNIVAL

  • 1:30 PM – 10:30 PM | K’e SOUNDWAVE Music Festival | Navajo Square – Tent C

  • 7 PM | RODEO – Performance 1 | Dean C. Jackson Arena

Friday, SEPTEMBER 11

‘Navajo Healing Navajo’ Day – Health Expo Day

Pricing: General Admission: $10 (6 & Under Free) | Parking: $10 | 7 PM Rodeo/Concert Admission: Adult $30, Child (6-12) AND Seniors (65+) $20

  • 9 AM – 3 PM | HORTICULTURE SHOW DISPLAY | 4-H Tent

  • 9 AM – 3 PM | ‘Navajo Healing Navajo’ HEALTH FAIR | Navajo Square – Tent A

  • 9 AM – 4 PM | EXHIBITOR BOOTHS | Navajo Square – Tent B

  • 10 AM – 1 PM | 4-H JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION & SALE | Lorene C. Lee Pavilion

  • 10 AM – 12 PM | EXCEPTIONAL RODEO | Navajo Square – Tent C

  • 12 PM – 5 PM | ‘Navajo Healing Navajo’ GOURD DANCE | Navajo Square – Tent A

  • 2 PM – 4 PM | 4-H SMALL ANIMAL JUDGING SHOW | Lorene C. Lee Pavilion

  • 5 PM – 12 AM | CARNIVAL

  • 7 PM | RODEO – Performance 2 | Dean C. Jackson Arena

  • 7 PM – 11 PM | POWWOW | Veteran’s Memorial Arena

  • 10 PM | CONCERT – RHETT AKINS | Dean C. Jackson Arena

Saturday, SEPTEMBER 12

Diné Development Corporation Day at the Fair

Pricing: General Admission: $10 (6 & Under Free) | Parking: $10 | 1 PM Rodeo Admission: Adult $20, Child (6-12) AND Seniors (65+) $10 | 7 PM Rodeo/Concert Admission: Adult $30, Child (6-12) AND Seniors (65+) $20

  • 8 AM | PARADE | AZ Highway 264

  • 9 AM – 8 PM | ARTISAN MARKETPLACE | Navajo Square – Tent B

  • 10 AM – 12 PM | EXCEPTIONAL RODEO | Navajo Square – Tent C

  • 12 PM | 4-H PARADE OF CHAMPIONS | Dean C. Jackson Arena

  • 12 PM | SONG AND DANCE | Navajo Square – Tent A

  • 1 PM | RODEO – Performance 3 | Dean C. Jackson Arena

  • 1 PM – 1 AM | CARNIVAL

  • 2 PM | POWWOW – Calling Song | Veteran’s Memorial Arena

  • 2 PM – 4 PM | 4-H PRESENTATIONS & SHOWCASE | Lorene C. Lee Pavilion

  • 4 PM | MISS NAVAJO NATION – PAGEANT CORONATION | Navajo Square – Tent C

  • 7 PM | RODEO – Performance 4 | Dean C. Jackson Arena

  • 7 PM – 11 PM | POWWOW | Veteran’s Memorial Arena

  • 10 PM | CONCERT – WAKA FLOCKA FLAME | Dean C. Jackson Arena

Sunday, SEPTEMBER 13

Grandparents Day

Pricing: General Admission: $10 (6 & Under Free) | Parking: $10 | Rodeo Admission: Adult $20, Child (6-12) AND Seniors (65+) $10

  • 9 AM – 4 PM | ARTISAN MARKETPLACE | Navajo Square – Tent B

  • 9 AM | FARMERS MARKET | Navajo Square – Tent B

  • 10 AM | SONG AND DANCE | Navajo Square – Tent A

  • 10 AM – 1 PM | GRANDPARENTS DAY | Navajo Square – Tent C

  • 1 PM | RODEO – CHAMPIONSHIP | Dean C. Jackson Arena

  • 1 PM – 7 PM | CARNIVAL

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Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial 2024

August 11, 2021 by

August 4th – 13th, 2024
Red Rock Park | Gallup, New Mexico

The Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial is the longest-running, continuous event In the State of New Mexico. Home to the oldest Native American Art Show in the country. Parades, Dances, Art Demonstrations, Native Foods, Rodeos, Pow-Wow, Song & Dance, Night Dance Performances, and Pageants.

AUGUST

(subject to changes/updates)

Full Rodeo Schedule

4th – 13th
Online: Virtual Artisans Market

4th
7:30p Ceremonial Thursday Night Parade
Parade Entry Form
Location: Gallup
5th
1p      Gates Open
Purchase advance tickets and parking (no additional fees!)
Note: $5 parking on the event day is cash only!
Location: Red Rock Park
Events Include: Artisan Market & Demonstrators | Food Vendors | Four Winds Performance Stage | Ceremonial Queen & Tribal                  Royalty Meet & Greet
7p     “One World Beat” evening show begins with a Native American & Indigenous Tribal Procession, Showcase of Songs &                                Dances and Friday featuring: Pamyua (Yup’ik) from Alaska

6th
7a      5K Run/Walk (free event) more info

1p      Gates Open
Purchase advance tickets and parking (no additional fees!)
Note: $5 parking on the event day is cash only!
Location: Red Rock Park
Events include: Artisan Market & Demonstrators | Food Vendors | Four Winds Performance Stage | Ceremonial Queen & Tribal                  Royalty Meet & Greet
7p     “One World Beat” evening show begins with a Native American & Indigenous Tribal Procession, Showcase of Songs &                                Dances and Saturday featuring: HAKA: M?ori Cultural Experience from Aotearoa/New Zealand

7th – 9th Ceremonial Film Festival – more info click here

7th     Rodeo Events
Location: Red Rock Park

8th-10th Ceremonial Queen Pageant Events

8th
Rodeo Events
Location: Red Rock Park

2p   Little Miss Ceremonial Pageant (free event)
Location: El Morro Theatre | Gallup

9th   Rodeo Events
Location: Red Rock Park

6p   Ceremonial Queen Dinner/Silent Auction/Public Speaking Competition (limited seating) Advance tickets
Location: El Morro Events Center | Gallup

10th
7p       Traditional Talent Showcase & Crowning – Advance tickets
Location: El Morro Theatre | Gallup

Rodeo Events
6p-10p Juried Art Show & Opening Night Wine Gala
Location: Red Rock Park

11th     Rodeo Events
10a-6p Juried Art Show
Location: Red Rock Park

12th     Gates Open: 10a
Ticket Information Call 505.863.3896
Location: Red Rock Park
Rodeo Events
10a-8p Juried Art Show
Powwow
Events also include: Artisans Market | Native American Dance Performances and Traditional Night Dances

7p       Native Film Series 2022 | Special Surprise Screening
Location: El Morro Theatre | Gallup

13th
9a         Ceremonial Saturday Morning Parade
Location: Gallup

Gates Open: 8a
Ticket Information: Call 505.863.3896
Location: Red Rock Park
Rodeo Events
11a-10p Juried Art Show
Powwow
Events also include: Artisans Market | Native American Dance Performances and Traditional Night Dances

14th     Gates Open: 10a
Ticket Information: Call 505.863.3896
Location: Red Rock Park
Rodeo Events
10a-1p Juried Art Show
Powwow
Navajo Song & Dance
Events also include: Artisans Market | Native American Dance Performances and Traditional Night Dances

Ryedale Largo 13 year old Navajo Youth Soloist

Aztec Danza Mexicayotl

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Western Navajo Fair

September 7, 2019 by

 2024 Western Navajo Fair in Tuba City, Arizona.

October 17 – 20, 2024

Photo  courtesy of  Western Navajo Fair
The Western Navajo Fair is held yearly in the town of Tuba City, Arizona.

Schedule Western Navajo Fair

THURSDAY 
8:00 AM YENI BI CHEI YBC HOGAN
9:00 AM EXCEPTIONAL RODEO – INNOPVP RODEO ARENA
9:00 AM ELDER FEST – TWIN ARROWS EVENT TENT
9:00 AM KIDS DAY – INNOPVP POW WOW TENT
10:00AM MISS WESTERN NAVAJO – NTEC AMPHITHEATER
3:00 PM CITY OF FUN CARNIVAL – WNF FAIRGROUNDS
6:00 PM ZUMBA – TWIN ARROWS EVENT TENT
7:00 PM MISS WESTERN NAVAJO CROWNING – NTEC AMPHITHEATER

FRIDAY 
8:00 AM JUNIOR RODEO – INNOPVP RODEO ARENA
8:00 AM YEII BI CHEI – YBC HOGAN
11:00AM FLEA MARKET – TC FLEA MARKET
12:00PM CITY OF FUN CARNIVAL – WNF FAIRGROUNDS
2:00 PM RUF MMA-WEIGH INS – TWIN ARROWS EVENT TENT
4:00 PM NINO – INTEC AMPHITHEATER
4:25 PM PROJECT X- NTEC AMPHITHEATER
5:00 PM RUF MMA – TWIN ARROWS EVENT TENT
5:00 PM POW WOW-GOURD DANCE – NNOPVP POW WOW TENT
5:00 PM HONEY – INTEC AMPHITHEATER
6:00 PM WOMEN’S RODEO – NNOPVP RODEO ARENA
6:00 PM BINGO – TWIN ARROWS BINGO TENT
6:00 PM YELLOWBIRD PRODUCTIONS – TCRHCC CULTURAL AREA
6:00 PM EXCUSE MY BEAUTY DRAG SHOW – NTEC AMPHITHEATER
7:00 PM GUARDIANS OF THE GRAND CANYON RAM DANCERS | TCRHCC CULTURAL AREA
7:00 PM POW WOW GRAND ENTRY – INNOPVP POW WOW TENT

SATURDAY
4:00 AM PARADE LINE UP – DOWNTOWN TC
7:00 AM 5K REGISTRATION – DOWNTOWN TC
8:00 AM 5K RUN – DOWNTOWN TC
9:00 AM WNF PARADE – DOWNTOWN TC
11:00AM POW-WOW GOURD DANCE – NNOPVP POW WOW TENT
12:00PM CITY OF FUN CARNIVAL – WNF FAIRGROUNDS
12:00PM NATIVE WARRIOR CHALLENGE – TWIN ARROWS EVENT TENT
1:00 PM OPEN RODEO – NNOPVP RODEO ARENA
1:00 PM SONG AND DANCE-GRAND ENTRY – TCRHCC CULTURAL AREA
1:00 PM POW WOW-GRAND ENTRY – NNOPVP POW WOW TENT
3:30 PM TEHYA YAZZ – IENTEC AMPHITHEATER
3:50 PM LITTLE HOZHO DANCE KREW – NTEC AMPHITHEATER
4:00 PM YENI BI CHEN – YBC HOGAN
4:10 PM LIV THE ARTIST – NTEC AMPHITHEATER
4:50 PM MATO WAYUHI – INTEC AMPHITHEATER
5:00 PM POW WOW-GOURD DANCE – NTEC AMPHITHEATER
5:40 PM SAGE CORNELIUS – NTEC AMPHITHEATER
6:00 PM JC SECAKUKU’S HOPI DANCE GROUP – TCRHCC CULTURAL ARENA
6:00 PM BINGO – TWIN ARROWS BINGO TENT
6:00 PM HIGHWAY 160 BULLRIDING EXTREME – NNOPVP RODEO ARENA
7:00 PM POW WOW-GRAND ENTRY – NNOPVP POW WOW TENT
7:00 PM BRANDON LAY – NTEC AMPHITHEATER

SUNDAY 
5:00 AM YEII BI CHEI -YBC HOGAN
9:00 AM OPEN RODEO SLACK – NNOPVP RODEO ARENA
10:00AM JUANITA BYNUM SERVICE – TWIN ARROWS EVENT TENT
10:00AM SONG AND DANCE GRAND ENTRY – INNOPVP POW WOW TENT
10:00AM POW WOW-GOURD DANCE – NNOPVP POW WOW TENT
12:00PM KENNETH COPELAND SERVICE – TWIN ARROWS EVENT TENT
12:00PM POW WOW-GRAND ENTRY – NNOPVP POW WOW TENT
12:00PM OPEN RODEO – INNOPVP RODEO ARENA
3:00 PM FASHION SHOW – TWIN ARROWS EVENT TENT
3:00 PM CALLIE BENNETT CONCERT – NTEC AMPHITHEATER

Courtesy of  Western Navajo Fair

 Western Navajo Fairgrounds Tuba City, Arizona.

Western Navajo Fair Tuba City

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Santa Fe Indian Market

August 1, 2019 by

SWAIA will celebrate its  annual Santa Fe Indian Market the week of August 13-18, 2019.

Santa Fe Indian Market

Over 175,000 people will com to Santa Fe this August. The, Santa Fe Indian Market attracts international visitors from all walks of life

Most events are free and open to the public. Join us! It will be an experience of a lifetime.
The Market was first held in 1922 as the Indian Fair and was sponsored by the Museum of New Mexico.

The market features pottery, jewellery, textile weavings, painting, sculpture, beadwork, basketry, and other traditional and contemporary work. It is the oldest and largest juried Native American art showcase in the world.

Artists display their work in booths around the Santa Fe Plaza and adjacent streets, selling directly to the general public.
Many buyers make a point of arriving downtown very early in the morning, and it is not unusual to find artists having sold out within a few hours.

Events:

TUESDAY, AUGUST 13TH
NATIVE CINEMA SHOWCASE 2019
7:00PM – 8:15PM
Warrior Women (64 min.) – USA. The life of Lakota activist and community organizer Madonna

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14TH
NATIVE CINEMA SHOWCASE 2019
1:00PM – 9:00PM
@ 1PM- Wiñaypacha (Eternity) ( 87 min.) – PERU @ 3PM – The Blessing (74 min.) – USA @ 7PM

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15TH
NATIVE CINEMA SHOWCASE  
1:00PM – 9:00PM
@1PM – Total Running Time: 98 min. Ara Marumaru (The Shadow) (8 min.) – NZ Angelique’s Isle

INDIAN MARKET KICK-OFF PARTY
7:00PM – 10:00PM
All-ages event including entertainment and a special preview of IM: EDGE Contemporary

FRIDAY, AUGUST 16TH
BEST OF SHOW CEREMONY AND LUNCHEON
11:30AM – 2:00PM
Sponsored by the Institute of American Indian Arts.
This exclusive event brings together the top award-winning artists and the Indian Market community to celebrate this year’s best work.

NATIVE CINEMA SHOWCASE 2019 1:00PM – 9:00PM
Location: New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA

SNEAK PREVIEW OF AWARD-WINNING ART
2:00PM – 4:00PM
The Sneak Preview allows SWAIA Members the opportunity to view phenomenal award-winning artworks before the Market opens on Saturday morning, and to meet SWAIA ‘Best of Show’ artists in an exclusive setting. Includes a special preview of IM: EDGE Contemporary Show!

GENERAL PREVIEW OF AWARD-WINNING ART
6:00PM – 8:00PM
Following the Sneak Preview, the public will have the opportunity to preview award-winning art at a reduced ticket price. The General Preview is your chance to view all the best of the show award-winning artworks before the weekend market begins. Includes a special preview of IM: EDGE Contemporary Show!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17TH
98TH ANNUAL SANTA FE INDIAN MARKET ON THE PLAZA!
DATE: Saturday, August 17th
TIME: 7:00AM – 5:00PM
PRICE: Free
The 98th Santa Fe Indian Market transforms the City of Santa Fe, with nearly 1,000 of the continent’s finest Native American artists showing their work in booths filling the Santa Fe Plaza and surrounding streets.

MARKET STAGE MUSIC & DANCE PERFORMANCES
DATE: Saturday, August 17th
TIME: 8:30AM – 5:00PM
PRICE: Free
PLAZA STAGE
8:30 Robert Tree Cody
9:30 Louie Gonnie
10:30 Louie Gonnie
11:30 Tony Duncan & Family
12:30 NARF Panel: “Activism and Art – Breaking Barriers to the Ballot Box.”
1:30 Larry Yazzie/Native Pride Dancers
2:30 Donn Clark Blues Band
3:30 Innastate
4:30 “Waiting for You,” a song honoring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, performed by Red Willow Harmony of Taos Pueblo

IM: EDGE
Theme of “Honoring the Strength and Resilience of Native Women.”
IM: EDGE takes place at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center as part of the official Santa Fe Indian Market. It is free and open to the public.
SCHEDULE:
Thursday, August 15th: (Indian Market Kick Off Party) 7pm – 10:00pm
Friday, August 16th (During Best of Show and Preview Events) 10am – 8:00pm
Saturday, August 17th: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday, August 18th: 9:00am – 4:00pm

NATIVE CINEMA SHOWCASE
TIME: 1:00PM – 10:00PM
PRICE: Free

Indian Market Gala

One of the most glamorous and popular events of the Santa Fe Indian Market is the Live Auction Gala and Reception. This fundraiser for the Southwestern Association of Indian Arts (SWAIA), the organization that produces the Indian Market, begins with a silent auction and cocktail reception and culminates with the exciting Live Auction dinner.

NATIVE CINEMA SHOWCASE FAMILY NIGHT
(RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET)
DATE: Saturday, August 17th
TIME: 8:00PM – 10:30PM
PRICE: Free
@ 8PM – RAILYARD Ralph Breaks the Internet TRT: 116 min. Video game bad guy Ralph and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz must risk it all by traveling to the World Wide Web in search of a replacement part to save Vanellope’s video game, “Sugar Rush.”
Families are encouraged to bring chairs/blankets and arrive in time to secure a spot on the lawn. Food available for purchase from a variety of local food trucks. The movie will begin at sunset.
Location: Railyard Park 740 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505, USA

Source:

Santa Fe Indian Market Website

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Miss Navajo Nation Pageant

July 7, 2019 by


Miss Navajo Nation Pageant 2025

Contestants

Contestant #1: Cora Hubbard 

From Kinlichee, Arizona

Clan Affiliations:

  • Tsénjíkiní (Cliff Dweller People)
  • Naaneesht’ézhi Táchii’nii (The Charcoal-Streaked Division of the Red Running Into the Water People)
  • Tsi’naajinii’ (Black Streak Wood People)
  • Tábaahá (Water’s Edge People)

Contestant #2 

Eriona Tapaha

Representing Ft. Defiance, AZ

Diné Clans:

  • Honágháanii (One Who Walks Around)
  • Táchii’nii (Red Running Into the Water)
  • Kin?achii’nii (Red House)
  • Tódích’íi’nii (Bitter Water)

Contestant #3: Camille Wentillie
 From Kin?ichii’, Arizona

Clans:
 • Tsi’naajinii (Black Streak Wood People)
 • T?’ááshchí’í (Red Bottom People)
 • Tó’áhaní (Near the Water Clan)
 • Tódík’ózhí (Salt Water Clan)

Contestant #4 – Taneesha Francis 

Representing: Fishpoint, Arizona
 Clans:

  • Tsénjíkiní (Cliff Dweller Clan)
  • Yoo?ó Diné?é (Ute People Clan)Tódích?íi?nii (Bitter Water Clan)
  • Tó Aheedlíinii (Water Flow Together Clan)
  • Ash??hí (Salt People Clan)

Courtesy | Office of Miss Navajo Nation

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