The Navajo Nation Fair for 2024

September 2-8, 2024
Window Rock, AZ

Wednesday, September 4 – KIDS DAY –
8:00 a.m. DST JUNIOR RODEO

Thursday, September 5 – ELDER FEST
ALL INDIAN RODEO – 4-H JR LIVESTOCK

Friday, September 6
POW WOW -SONG & DANCE – CONCERT

Saturday, September 7
8:00 a.m. DST PARADE

Miss Navajo Nation Pageant 2024 Contestants

Courtesy | Office of Miss Navajo Nation
2023-24 Miss Navajo Nation Amy Naazbah Reeves-Begaye stands with Miss Navajo Nation contestants, from left to right, Niaomi Benally, Ranisha Begay, Kiana Toadlena, Dayhenoa Yazzie, Taneesha Francis, and Quandinna Begay.

Wednesday, September 4: ‘Ashkii Happy’ KIDS DAY

• Kids Day: General activities and entertainment for children at the Navajo Nation Fairgrounds.
• Jr Rodeo: Rodeo events for young participants at the Dean C. Jackson Arena.
• Informational Booths: Booths providing information on various topics at Navajo Square.
• Baby Contest: A contest for babies at the Food Pavilion Stage.
• 4-H Livestock Check-In: Check-in for 4-H livestock participants at the Lorene C. Lee Pavilion.
• Carnival Opens: The carnival begins its run, offering rides and games.

Thursday, September 5: ELDER FEST

• Rodeo Slack – Timed Events: Timed rodeo events at the Dean C. Jackson Arena.
• Elder Fest: A celebration for elders at the Annie Wauneka Arena.
• 4-H Livestock Show: Showcase of 4-H livestock projects at the Lorene C. Lee Pavilion.
• Free Barbeque: Complimentary barbecue at the Barbeque Pavilion.
• Carnival: Continues its operation.
• Rodeo – Performance 1: First rodeo performance at the Dean C. Jackson Arena.

Friday, September 6

• Team Roping Jackpot: Team roping competition at the Dean C. Jackson Arena.
• 4-H Award Ceremony: Recognition of 4-H achievements at the Lorene C. Lee Pavilion.
• Pet Presentations: Showcase of pets at Navajo Square.
• 4-H Livestock Sale: Sale of 4-H livestock projects at the Lorene C. Lee Pavilion.
• Pet Show: A show featuring pets at Navajo Square.
• 4-H Buyer Luncheon: Luncheon for buyers of 4-H livestock at the Lorene C. Lee Pavilion.
• Carnival: Continues.
• Song & Dance – Warm Up: Warm-up for Song & Dance performances at the Annie Wauneka Arena.
• Rodeo – Performance 2: Second rodeo performance at the Dean C. Jackson Arena.
• Pow Wow – Grand Entry: Grand entry at the Veteran’s Memorial Arena, marking the start of the Pow Wow.
• Concert: Musical performance at the Dean C. Jackson Arena.

Saturday, September 7: HEALTH DAY

• Parade: A festive parade along Navajo Route 12.
• Artisan Marketplace: Market featuring handcrafted goods at Navajo Square.
• Horseshoe Contest: Horseshoe competition at Navajo Square.
• Gourd Dance: Traditional Gourd Dance at the Veteran’s Memorial Arena.
• Rodeo – Performance 3: Third rodeo performance at the Dean C. Jackson Arena.
• Song & Dance: Continues at the Annie Wauneka Arena
• Carnival: Continues
• Pow Wow – Grand Entry: Another grand entry at the Veteran’s Memorial Arena
• Gourd Dance: Continues at the Veteran’s Memorial Arena
• Song & Dance – Warm Up: Another warm-up session at the Annie Wauneka Arena.
• Rodeo – Performance 4: Fourth rodeo performance at the Dean C. Jackson Arena.
• Pow Wow – Grand Entry: Final grand entry at the Veteran’s Memorial Arena
• Concert: Another musical performance at the Dean C. Jackson Arena.

Sunday, September 8: GRANDPARENTS DAY

• Artisan Marketplace: Continues at Navajo Square.
• Song & Dance: Continues at the Annie Wauneka Arena
• Gourd Dance: Continues at the Veteran’s Memorial Arena.
• Rodeo – Championship: Final rodeo performance determining the champion at the Dean C. Jackson Arena.
• Pow Wow – Grand Entry: Final grand entry at the Veteran’s Memorial Arena
• Carnival: Continues its final day of operation.

This is a packed schedule with a wide variety of events to appeal to all ages and interests. Be sure to check the official website (www.nnfair.org) for the most up-to-date information and any additional details.