Central Navajo Fair Schedule

 Central Agency Navajo Fair and Rodeo

Chinle, Arizona

AUGUST 11-17, 2025

“Honoring our Colorful Horses with the Empowerment of Dine Language, Culture, & Tradition”

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Schedule of Events

Monday, August 12th

  • 5:00 PM: Baby Contest

Tuesday, August 13th

  • 5:00 PM: Miss Lil’ Central & Lil’ Brave Contest

Wednesday, August 14th

  • 3:00 PM: Jr. Central Contest
  • 5:00 PM: Miss Central Navajo Pre-Teen Pageant

Thursday, August 15th

  • 3:00 PM: Miss Central Teen Pageant
  • 5:00 PM: Special Event: Navajo Nation Jr. Bull Riding Association

Friday, August 16th

  • 10:00 AM: Miss Central Navajo Pageant
  • 9:00 AM: Senior Day
  • 8:30 AM: Senior Day: Fun Walk
  • 11:00 AM: Frybread Contest
  • 12:00 PM: Pow-Wow: Grand Entry
  • 7:00 PM: Performance 1: Rodeo (Diné Traditional Culture Day)
  • 9:00 PM: Country Western Dance: HOP! CLANSMAN

Saturday, August 17th

  • 8:00 AM: Parade Line-Up
  • 9:00 AM: Parade Begins
  • 10:00 AM: Song & Dance
  • 1:00 PM: Performance 2: Rodeo (Tough Enough to Wear Pink Day)
  • 3:00 PM: Pow-Wow: Grand Entry
  • 5:00 PM: Dog Show
  • 7:00 PM: Performance 3: Rodeo (Tough Enough to Wear Pink Day)
  • 7:00 PM: Miss Central Navajo Coronation Day
  • 9:00 PM: Country Western Dance: ONE BOYZ

Sunday, August 18th

  • 10:00 AM: Song & Dance
  • 1:00 PM: Pow-Wow: Grand Dance
  • 6:00 PM: Performance 4: Rodeo (Mental Health Awareness Day)

 Map to Location:

Song & Dance Navajo Nation Fair

70th Annual Navajo Nation Fair – Contest Song and Dance

September 9 – 11, 2016

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Annie Wauneka Song & Dance Arena

Navajo Nation Fair - Contest Song and Dance

Admission
General Admission Only.
No Arena Admission.

More information and forms can be obtained at Fair Office in Gorman Hall at the Fairgrounds

 

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Categories

Youth Division|0-17 Year Olds

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Adult Division|18?55 Year Olds

Senior Division|56 & Up

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Navajo Nation Fair Events 2016 (Full List)

70th Annual Navajo Nation Fair

 

 

Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial 2024

Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial 2014

Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial

August 2 – 11th 2024

Photo by Daryl Custer

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

WEDNESDAY-
Miss Photogenic Competition
Convention Center
7:30pm – 10:00pm

Wine Tasting
Outdoor Vending Area
6:30pm – 9:30pm

Preview Night
7:00pm – 10:00pm

THURSDAY-
Exhibit Hall
10:00am – 8:00pm

Vending
10:00am – 8:00pm

Amphitheater Performances
On the ½ hour
11:00am – 4:00pm

Parade
Downtown Gallup
Historic Route 66 and Coal Ave.
9:00pm – 10:30pm

FRIDAY
Exhibit Hall
10:00am – 8:00pm

Vending
10:00am – 8:00pm

Amphitheater Performances
On the ½ hour
11:00am -4:00pm

Powwow
Powwow Grounds
4:00pm

Queen Activities
Traditional Talent
Amphitheater,
5:00pm – 7:00pm

Evening Dance Performances
Main Arena
8:00pm – 10:00pm

SATURDAY-
Powwow
Powwow Grounds
8:00am

Exhibit Hall
10:00am – 8:00pm

Vending
10:00am – 8:00pm

Parade
Downtown Gallup
Historic Route 66 and Coal Ave.
10:00am – 12:00pm

Rodeo and Wooly Riding
Rodeo Arena
12:00pm

Amphitheater Performances
On the ½ hour
11:00am – 4:00pm

Navajo Song & Dance
12:00pm – 9:00pm
Red Rock Park

Queen Activities
Crowning Main Arena,
8:00pm

Evening Dance Performances
Main Arena
8:00pm – 10:00pm

SUNDAY- AUGUST 10, 2014
Rodeo and Wooly Riding
Rodeo Arena
12:00pm

Exhibit Hall Artist Pick-up
Red Rock Park Convention Center
3:00 PM-5:00 PM

Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial
202 West Coal Avenue, Gallup.
For more information; or visit the website at www.gallupceremonial.com
or call Call 505-863-3896