{"id":286,"date":"2011-09-21T12:51:25","date_gmt":"2011-09-21T17:51:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/navajopeople.org\/blog\/?p=286"},"modified":"2011-10-02T16:36:40","modified_gmt":"2011-10-02T21:36:40","slug":"100th-anniversary-of-shiprock-navajo-fair-2011","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/navajopeople.org\/blog\/100th-anniversary-of-shiprock-navajo-fair-2011\/","title":{"rendered":"100th anniversary of Shiprock Navajo Fair 2011"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Oldest and Most Traditional of the Navajo Fairs is held each fall in the Navajo Land where the Navajo people of the Four Corners come to celebrate the year’s harvest with a community celebration.<\/p>\n

The Shiprock Fair started in 1911 and we have photos below of the 1913 fair.<\/p>\n

Ya’at’eeh (Welcome)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The fair will be held from Wednesday, September 28,\u00a0\u00a0 to Sunday, October 9, 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Northern Navajo Nation Fair for 2011 Official Website<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Facebook Page<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Parade Begins Saturday, October 8, at 2011 7:45 am<\/h2>\n

Click here for Parade Entry Form<\/a> (PDF file)<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

My name is Delilah Goodluck, I am the Public Information Officer for the Navajo Nation Nation Museum\u2019s Special Events Section, otherwise known as the Navajo Nation Fair Office in Window Rock AZ. \u00a0The Special Events Section has been called in to assist the Northern Navajo Nation Fair (NNNF) staff in Shiprock, NM. Currently, an official website is not available for the NNNF. I have information on the NNNF.<\/p>\n

Please call the NNNF Office\u00a0at 505-368-5789<\/strong><\/p>\n

Or reach me at me 928-309-0207 or \u00a0email me at\u00a0delilah@navajonationmuseum.org<\/p>\n

Thank you.<\/p>\n

The Shiprock Navajo Fair for 2011 is celebrating its 100th year anniversary.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Shiprock Northern Navajo Nation Fair for 2011 theme:<\/strong><\/span>
\n 100 Years of Harvesting and Healing as we teach our children our heritage and come together with our neighbors, friends, and family.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Northern Navajo Nation Fair Schedule of Events<\/p>\n

Click Here <\/a>to download a 8 1\/2 by 11 pdf file of the below\u00a0 schedule<\/p>\n

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Northern Navajo Nation Fair Schedule of Events<\/p><\/div>\n

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POW WOW Contest -Traditional Song & Dance<\/p><\/div>\n

The Shiprock Northern Navajo Fair is the oldest and most traditional Navajo fair on the Navajo Nation.<\/p>\n


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Navajo President Ben Shelly and wife Martha at Shiprock Fair<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n
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Shiprock Fair 1913, trader's booths, Navajos and cattle<\/p><\/div>\n

It is held to coincide with the conclusion of an ancient Navajo healing ceremony. The Night Way, a nine-day chant is commonly called “Yeiibichei” ceremony.<\/p>\n

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The fair offers\u00a0 events including NNRA Sanction Rodeo, POW WOW Contest, Traditional Song & Dance, Gourd Dancers and crafts, exhibits of horticulture, science, agriculture and livestock. The Miss Northern Navajo competition, a baby contest, concerts to comedians, song and dance competitions. Food concessionaires, a carnival and of course the SNF parade through the main street of Shiprock on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 7:45 AM.<\/p>\n

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Shiprock Fair Parade<\/p><\/div>\n

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Some of the events<\/h2>\n

Thursday, October 6, 2011
\n4:00 pm – 11:00 pm Blues Festival Jam<\/p>\n

Friday, October 7, 2011
\n7:00 pm Northern Navajo Nation PBR “Suicide Prevention Awareness Day” – Wear Purple & Turquiose
\n4:00 pm – 11:00 pm Rap\/Hip Hop Show<\/p>\n

Saturday, October 8, 2011
\n7:45 am Parade BEGINS
\n1:00 pm NNRA Sanction Rodeo
\n7:00 pm NNRA Sanction Rodeo
\n7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Country Concert
\n10:00 am – Midnight Metal Show<\/p>\n

CONTEST POW WOW<\/p>\n

OCTOBER 6th\u00a0 THURSDAY
\n7:00 PM 11:00 PM Round Dance<\/p>\n

OCTOBER 7th\u00a0 FRIDAY
\n3:00 PM Registration Opens
\n5:00 PM Gourd Dance Begins
\n7:00 PM Grand Entry<\/p>\n

OCTOBER 8th\u00a0 SATURDAY
\n9:00 AM Registration Opens
\n11:00 AM Gourd Dance Begins
\n1:00 PM Grand Entry; Registration Closes
\n5:00 PM Supper Break; Gourd Dance Begins
\n7:00 PM Grand Entry<\/p>\n

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More photos of the 1913 Shiprock Fair<\/h2>\n
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Shiprock Fair1913, Ed Davies' Two Grey Hills Trading Post Booth<\/p><\/div>\n

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Shiprock Fair 1913, Ed Davies' Two Grey Hills Trading Post Booth<\/p><\/div>\n

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Shiprock Fair 1913, San Juan School display of produce and Navajo blankets<\/p><\/div>\n

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Shiprock Fair 1913 - Navajo men, women and children with Navajo Rugs<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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