September 1, 2019 at 8:00 am
Dean C. Jackson Memorial Arena, Window Rock, AZ
Contact Information:
Benita Jaye (505) 728-3654
Jolynn Martinez (505) 409-3267
Information about the Diné (Navajo People), Language, History, and Culture
Contact Information:
Benita Jaye (505) 728-3654
Jolynn Martinez (505) 409-3267
A Championship Bull Riding is returning to Window Rock, Arizona for the Navajo Nation Fair on behalf of Navajo Parks & Recreation & Tate’s Auto Group Wednesday, September 7th!
TICKETS: Navajo Nation Fair office or CALL (928) 871-6478 or 7833
Flyers courtesy of Navajo Nation Special Events Section
Map courtesy of Navajo Nation Special Events Section
More information and forms can be obtained at Fair Office in Gorman Hall at the Fairgrounds
You call call events staff at (928) 871-7833 or 6647
Events:
Bareback
Saddle Bronc
Bull Riding – 40+, 50+
Chute Dogging
Tie Down Roping – 40+, 50+
Mens Breakaway – 40+, 50+
Ladies Breakaway
Ribbon Roping – 40+, 50+
Team Roping – 40+, 50+
Dean C. Jackson Memorial Rodeo Arena – Window Rock, AZ
Event Schedule
Tuesday September 2, 2014 Slack 9am
Wednesday September 3, 2014 Slack (If Needed) 9am
Thursday September 4, 2014 1st Perf. 7pm
Friday September 5, 2014 2nd Perf. 7pm
Saturday September 6, 2014 3rd Perf. 1pm
Sunday Final Pref. Final Four 12pm
Tuesday September 8, 2014 Slack 8am
Wednesday September 9, 2014 Slack 8am
Thursday September 10, 1st Performance 7 pm
Friday September 11, 2nd Performance 7 pm
Saturday September 12, 3rd Performance 1 pm
Sunday September 12 Final Performance / Final Four 12 pm
Or at Navajo Nation Fair office – Window Rock, AZ
Website: http://www.navajonationfair.com/
For more information – 928.871.7833 or 7067
MAIL-IN ENTRIES ONLY! NO WALK-INS.
Fees $200.00 + 25.00 Admin Fee.
Added Money $6,000.00/Event; Ladies TR – $3,000.00.
NO CASH ACCEPTED. ENTRY FEE WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IN MONEY ORDER OR CASHIERS CHECK PAYABLE TO: NAVAJO NATION.
MAIL ENTRY FORM TO:
Navajo Parks & Recreation Special Events Section P.O. Box 2520 Window Rock,AZ
Flyer courtesy of Navajo Nation Special Events Section
NORTHERN NAVAJO NATION FAIR
OPEN JR. RODEO
Thurs. Oct. 3, 10AM
CES: Kim R. Jim (505) 612-0592
AWARDS & ADDED MONEY
NORTHERN NAVAJO NATION FAIR
EXCEPTIONAL RODEO
Thurs. Oct. 3, 1PM
Contact: Jay R. Stewart (505) 608-0047
NORTHERN NAVAJO NATION FAIR
OPEN WOMEN’S RODEO
Thurs. Oct. 3, 7PM
CES: Kim R. Jim (505) 612-0592
AWARDS
NORTHERN NAVAJO NATION FAIR
OPEN MASTER’S RODEO
Fri. Oct. 4, 1PM
CES: Wanda Francisco (505) 879-9689
AWARDS
NORTHERN NAVAJO NATION FAIR
Northern Gateway Open Bull Riding
Fri. Oct 4, 7PM
Regular Bull Riding & Jr. Bull Riding
CES: Shirley Lee (928) 871-2324
RODEO CHAPS TO Bull Riding Champion & Jr. Bull
Riding Champion
Chap Maker: Tuff Ass Leather
NORTHERN NAVAJO NATION FAIR
OPEN SHOW RODEO
Sat. Oct. 5,1PM & 7pm
8AM, Slack (only if necessary)
CES: Shirley Lee (928) 871-2324
AWARDS & ADDED MONEY
NORTHERN NAVAJO NATION FAIR
KIDS CORRAL (Kitty Roping)
Sat. Oct. 5, 10AM & 3PM
Sun. 1PM
Located near the Rodeo Arena
INFO: Donald (505) 330-5054
BUCKLES, ROPES & T-Shirts TO CHAMPION
NORTHERN NAVAJO NATION FAIR
MUTTON BUSTIN
Sat. Oct 5, 12:30PM
Will take place during the Rodeo Events
CES: Shirley Lee (928) 871-2324
RODEO CHAPS TO CHAMPION
(Donated by Tuff Ass Leather)
NORTHERN NAVAJO NATION FAIR
WILD HORSE RACE
Sat. Oct. 5 1PM & 7PM
Sun. Oct. 6 1PM
Will take place during the Rodeo Events
INFO: Tommy (928) 551-7299
ADDED MONEY & BUCKLES & HALTERS
NORTHERN NAVAJO NATION FAIR
NNRA – REGION 6
Sun. Oct. 6, 12:30pm
8AM, Slack only if necessary
CES: Shirley Lee (928) 871-2324
AWARDS & ADDED MONEY
General Stock Contractors:
ROUGH STOCK:
TSOSIE BROTHERS RODEO CO. of Tablemesa, NM
(505) 701-0495
TIME EVENT STOCK:
Willie Cattle Co., Twin Lakes, NM
Rodeo Announcer:
Harland Thompson of Lukachukai, AZ
Any further questions:
Jeri Lowe, Rodeo Coordinator
Northern Navajo Nation Fair
(505) 330-9480
Jerilowescott@yahoo.com
Event Schedule.
Tuesday, September 2nd 8:00 PM
Wooly Riding – 6 & Under
1st Go – Native Bull Riding.
Intermission.
Junior Bull Riding – 15 & under
Native Bull Riding. –Top 10
Event coordinator.
Scott Tom
928-871-7936.
Admission
$12 Adult.
$6 Child and Senior.
5 In and under free
5,000 Added money in Native Bull Riding.
Top 10 Championship round in Native Bull Riding.
Native extreme bull riding.
Holy riding six and under.
Junior bull riding 15 and under.
Native bull riding.
Entry Fees were only be accepted in money order cast years check payable to Navajo Nation.
Mail to Navajo Parks and Recreation Special Events Section, Attention: Scott Tom
PO Box 2 370 Window Rock, AZ 86515
Entry Open: 7/15/13 – Entry Close: 8/15/13 with post mark by 8/15/13
Walk-in entries: 8/29/13 Navajo Nation Fair Office next to Gorman Hall.
Entry form available at www.Navajonationfair.com or at the Navajo Nation Fair Office.
In Gorman Hall next to the DCJM rodeo arena
Navajo Parks and Recreation Special Events Section
Telephone 928.871.6647 – Fax 928.871.6637
Highway 264 Building 36–A
PO Box 2 370, Window Rock, AZ 86515
The Navajo Nation and the Navajo Navajo Special Events Section will not be responsible for any loss due to accidents, theft, bodily injury, personal injury, and including loss of property. Events subject to cancellation or change.
Tuesday, September 3, 8 AM, slack
Wednesday, September 4, 8 AM slack.
Thursday, September 5, 5 PM First Performance.
Friday, September 6, 5 PM Second Performance.
Saturday, September 7, 1 PM Third Performance.
Sunday, September 8, 12 PM Final Performance.
Tuesday and Wednesday. No admission.
Thursday through Sunday.
$12 Adults.
$6 Child SR – Five and Under Free.
67th Annual Navajo Nation Fair Indian Rodeo Entry Form. Return to the Navajo Nation Fair Office in Gorman Hall located on the Navajo Nation Fairgrounds. 928-871-6478 for directions or more information. Ground Rules available on www.navajonationfair.com.
NO CASH ACCEPTED. ENTRY FEES WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IN MONEY ORDER OR CASHIERS CHECK, FORM PAYABLE TO NAVAJO NATION.
Mail To:
Navajo Parks And Recreation Special Event Section
PO Box 2370 Window Rock, Az 86515
Entry Open 7/15/13 – Entry Close 8/15/13
Walk-in entries 7/15/13 at Navajo Nation Fair Office Next To Gorman Hall
Open to Native Americans with recognized tribal identity proof required.
For payout purposes you must submit a W–9.
With your entry form and have a valid ID in your possession in order to receive your cash award.
NAVAJO PARKS AND RECREATION SPECIAL EVENTS SECTION.
Telephone 928.871.6647 Fax 928.871.6637
Highway 264 Building 36–A.
PO Box 2 370, Window Rock, AZ 86515
The Navajo Nation in Navajo Special Events Section will not be responsible for any loss, due to accident, theft, bodily injury, personal injury, and including loss of purse property. Event subject to cancellation or change.
OPEN INDIAN RODEO
DEAN C JACKSON MEMORIAL ARENA
AWARD TO ALL-AROUND COWBOY AND COWGIRL
BUCKLE TO EVENT WINNERS
Short Go for all events: top 10 (except for ladies and team roping).
Open to Native Americans with recognized tribal ID proof required. One time $25 office fee.
For paid purpose you must submit a W–9 with your entry form and have a valid ID in your possession in order to receive your cash award.
ENTRY FEES WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IN MONEY ORDER OR CASHIERS CHECKS FORM PAYABLE TO NAVAJO NATION
ENTRY/WAIVER FORM
EVENT | LIMIT | FEE | ADDED | ROUND | FINALS |
BAREBACK | 20 | $200 | $5,000 | 2 go | $2,000 |
SADDLE BRONC | 30 | $200 | $5,000 | 2 go | $2,000 |
BULL RIDING | 80 | $200 | $5,000 | 2 go | $2,000 |
TIE DOWN | 60 | $200 | $5,000 | 2 go | $2,000 |
STEER WRESTLING | 70 | $200 | $5,000 | 2 go | $2,000 |
BARREL RACING | NL | $200 | $5,000 | 2 go | $2,000 |
LADIES BREAKAWAY | 80 | $200 | $5,000 | 2 go | $2,000 |
LADIES TEAM ROPING 2X | 200 | $400 | $10,000 | 2 go | $2,000 |
LADIES TEAM ROPING1X | 40 | $150 | $1,500 | 2 go | $2,000 |
Entries open July 9, 2012. First to enter last to go. Entries close with postmarked by August 10, 2012 $20 late fee after August 10.
Walk-in entries: August 24, 2012 at Navajo National Museum
EVENT SCHEDULE
Tuesday, September 4
8AM – slack
Wednesday, September 5
8AM – slack
Friday, September 7
12 PM first performance
7 PM second performance
Saturday, September 8
1 PM third performance
Sunday, September 9
12 PM final four
Admission
Tuesday – No admission
Wednesday – NO admission
Friday and Sunday – $12 adults $6 child and seniors
CONTESTANT INFORMATION
The 66th Annual Navajo Nation Fair Indian Rodeo (NNFIR) shall be open to all Native American contestants who have a blood quantum of one fourth (1/4) American Indian heritage or who are enrolled members of a federally recognized tribe. The Special Events Section (SES) of the Navajo Nation Fair reserves the right to request for proof of blood quantum or enrollment status. Failure of a contestant to show proof of blood quantum or enrollment when requested may be cause for disqualification of the contestant, and forfeiture of entry fess and any money won at the rodeo.
ENTRIES
Entries for the 66th Annual NNFIR will open on July 9, 2012. Entry forms will be available on the website – www.navajonationfair.com – and at other Indian rodeos. Mail-in entries will close on August 10, 2012. All entry forms and payment for entries must be sent to: Navajo Nation Fair Indian Rodeo, c/o Navajo Nation Museum, Post Office Box 1840, Window Rock, AZ 86515. Payment for entry fees must be by money order or cashier’s check. NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED. All contestants shall pay entry fees for the contest events entered in FULL at the time of entry closing of entries on August 15, 2012. Entry fees are $200.00 for all events except Ladies Teams which is $150. A one-time office charge of $25.00 must be included with your payment. Mail-in entries must be received by August 15, 2012 regardless of postmark date. Entry fees in the team roping shall be paid in full by both team members (partners) at the time of entry closing to be considered entered. If entry fees are not paid in full by entry closing the team shall be scratched from entry list.
Late entries will accepted for any position not filled during the regular entry period. Late entries will be walk-in only and will incur a $20.00 late fine. All walk-in entries must be paid with money order or cashier’s check. NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED. Walk-in entries will be taken from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Friday, August 24, 2012 at the Rodeo Office at the Navajo Nation Museum. Positions will be posted on www.navajonationfair.com prior to opening of late entries. Walk-ins will receive their position when entering. There will be no call backs for walk-in entries.
TIME EVENTS
Ladies Team Roping (LT) will be one go round with no finals. Twenty Five (25) teams will run in a slack and twenty (15) will run during a performance (5/perf Thurs, Fri & Sat). Tie down Roping (TD), Steer Wrestling (SW), Team Roping (TR), Ladies Breakaway Roping (LR) and Ladies Barrels (LB) contestants shall compete in two complete go-rounds with the first go round being held in a slack performance. The contestants with the top forty (40) times will compete during the four (4) performances with ten (10) contestants per performance/event and the remaining contestant will compete their 2nd go competition run during the 2nd go slack performance. Those contestants making trades will be one hour after the top 40 list is posted at Rodeo Office. Only horses needed during actual competition in the event will be allowed in the box during any timed event and/or noncompetitive runs. All contestants who have completed their runs shall immediately exit the arena. The arena shall always remain clear of non-competing contestants while events are in progress. Only those personnel who are authorized to be in the arena shall remain in the arena. The timers in the time events shall blow a whistle at the end of a set time limit indicating a “no time”.
PAYOUT
Prize money payout for the 66th Annual NNFIR will be made by check and no checks will be released to anyone but the winning contestant. Payoff scale will be according to PRCA/WPRA rulebooks. Contestant must complete a W-9 form with proper identification numbers and present two forms of identification (one must be picture ID) to receive prize money check(s). At year-end all contestants earnings $600.00 or more will receive a 1099 form. The NNFIR Rodeo Secretary will do payoff checks at the end of each go-round. Rodeo office hours will be posted on the post board. Any prize money check that has to be replaced for any reason after Sunday, September 11, 2012 will incur a $25.00 replacement fee.
ALL AROUND
All Around Champions must compete in two or more events. The Contestants who wins the most money in two or more events will win the All Around title. If no contestant wins money in two or more events, the contestant entering two or more events who wins the most money will win the All Around title. Money won by ladies in the men’s TR will count for the Ladies All-Around.
1. Men’s All Around – Men’s Events – BB, SB, BR, SW, TD, and TR (1 run only counts)
2. Ladies All Around – Ladies Events – LB, LR, LT and TR (1 run only counts)
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