Pow Wow – Navajo Nation Fair

September 4, 2019 by

This years Pow Wow will be held from
September 6  – 8, 2019

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Head Staff
Host Northern Drum
White Eagle Singers
Arlie Neskahi Head Singer – dine Nation. Cortez.Co
Host Southern Drum Southern Style Singers
Amando Cody-head Singer-red Mesa, Ut
Master Of Ceremonies (Seneca):
Dennis Bowen Osalmanca, Ny
Master Of Ceremonies (Dine), Arnold Chee – Greasewood Springs.Az
Head Man Dancer (Dine):
Tj Warren – Saskatoon. Saskatchewan-canada
Head Lady Dancer (Dine):
Patricia John Rockpoint.Az
Arena Director
Vee Whitehorse-fort Quappelle, Saskatchewan Canada
Head Dance Judge Dine), Victor Bob-gallup Nm
Head Drum Judge (Dine):
Jay Begay Steamboat Canyon, Az
Gourd Dance Mc (Dine):
Leonard Anthony Shiprock, Nm
Head Gourd Dancer (Dine): Ramone Yazzie – Window Rock,
Az Sound System War Dance Live – Flagstaff, Az

Friday, September
Registration: 4pm Gourd Dance 4pm Grand Entry:7pm
Men’s 17 And Over All Around Dancer
Special Competition Igrass/Chicken
Women’s 17 And Over All Around Dancer
Special Competition Dingle Dressienos 11pm
Giving Back To The Circle jr Girls Fancy Shawl Special
Ages 7-12 1-3 Places I Cash Prizes Star Quilts More
Sponsored By: The Littleman Family

Saturday, September 1 2019
Gourd Dance 2pm – Grand Entry:6pm
Grass Dance Special
Sponsored By Hamilton Hardy And Wild Landscaping
Honors Al Veterans All Ages $1.000 Winner Take All
Navajo Nation Fair Pow Wow Princess 2018-19 Dinesha Francis
Traveling Princess and Brave Special
All Ages as Long As You Hold A Title
Special & Committee Special
All Around
Pow Wow Princess Coronation
Men’s 17 And Over All Around Dancer
Special Competition Fancy Womens 17 and Overall Around Dancer Special Competition Fancy Shawl Ends 12am

Sunday, September 8, 2019
-grand Entry: 12pm
Mens 17 And Over All Around Dancer
Special Competition Traditional Straight – women’s 17 And Over All Around Dancer
Special Competition (Traditional) Ends 6pm

Cash Prizes:
1st Place $250
2nd Place $150
3rd Place $100

Navajo Nation Fair 2019 Schedule of Events 

Flyers by Scott Tom Courtesy of Navajo Nation Fair Office – Special Events Section.

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Navajo Nation Fair 2023 Information

August 22, 2019 by

The Navajo Nation Fair for 2023

September 3-10, 2023
Window Rock, AZ

Miss Navajo Nation Pageant 2023 Contestants

Contestant No. 1 is Amy Begaye, 25, and she lives in Kayenta. She is Bit’ahnii, born for Naaneesht’ézhí Táchii’nii. Her cheii is Hashk’?? Hadzohó and her nálí is Kiyaa’áanii.

Contestant No. 2 is Myleka John, 25, also from Kayenta. She is Nát’oh Dine’é Táchii’nii, born for Naaneesht’ézhí Táb??há. Her cheii is Tódích’íi’nii and her nálí is Tsi’naajinii.

2023 Schedule of Events

SATURDAY, SEPT. 2, 2023

9:00 AM OPENING CEREMONY

9:00 AM NAVAJO NATION INVITATIONAL USA AMATEUR BOXING

6:00 PM PBR “BUCKIN’ ON THE REZ”

9:00 PM CONCERT TBA

SUNDAY, SEPT. 3, 2023

6:00 PM PBR “BUCKIN’ ON THE REZ”

MONDAY, SEPT. 4, 2023

7:00 AM MISS NAVAJO BUTCHERING

8:00 AM OPEN JUNIOR RODEO

1:00 PM MISS NAVAJO TRADITIONAL FOOD COMPETITION

TUESDAY, SEPT. 5, 2023

8:30 AM MISS NAVAJO MEET AND GREET

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 6, 2023

8:00 AM SLACK

9:00 AM EXHIBITORS OPEN

9:00 AM MISS NAVAJO BUSINESS INTERVIEWS 

10:00 AM HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPO

1:00 PM MISS NAVAJO NAVAJO KNOWLEDGE

6:00 PM FRAZIER SHOWS OF AMERICA CARNIVAL

7:00 PM NIGHT PERFORMANCE

THURSDAY, SEPT. 7, 2023

9:00 AM ROCK’N THE NATION ROPING

9:00 AM JR. LIVESTOCK LARGE ANIMAL SHOW

9:00 AM ASHKII HAPPY KIDS’ DAY

9:00 AM ELDER FEST

12:00 PM FRAZIER SHOWS OF AMERICA CARNIVA

3:00 PM FREE BBQ

4:00 PM JR. LIVESTOCK SMALL ANIMAL SHOW

6:00 PM INDIAN RODEO – 1ST PERFORMANCE

9:00 PM MEGADETH CONCERT

 

FRIDAY, SEPT. 8, 2023

9:00 AM MISS NAVAJO CONTEMPORARY SKILLS AND TALENT 

9:00 AM ROCK’N THE NATION ROPING

10:00 AM JR. LIVESTOCK SALE

10:00 AM HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPO

1:00 PM MISS NAVAJO TRADITIONAL SKILLS AND TALENT 

5:00 PM SONG AND DANCE WARM-UP

5:00 PM FRAZIER SHOWS OF AMERICA CARNIVAL

6:00 PM INDIAN RODEO – 2ND PERFORMANCE

9:00 PM FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA

9:15 PM JA RULE AND ASHANTI CONCERT

SATURDAY, SEPT. 9, 2023

8:00 AM NAVAJO NATION PARADE

1:00 PM SONG AND DANCE GRAND ENTRY

1:00 PM FRAZIER SHOWS OF AMERICA CARNIVAL

1:00 PM INDIAN RODEO -3ND PERFORMANCE

6:00 PM INDIAN RODEO -4TH PERFORMANCE

9:00 PM FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA

9:15 PM LOCASH CONCERT

SUNDAY, SEPT. 10, 2023

10:00 AM SONG AND DANCE ROLL CALL/GRAND ENTRY

12:00 PM FRAZIER SHOWS OF AMERICA CARNIVAL

12:00 PM FINAL FOUR – INDIAN RODEO

Schedule of Events and flyers courtesy of:
NAVAJO NATION FAIR OFFICE 928-871-6478
PO BOX 2370 WINDOW ROCK, AZ 86515

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Navajo Fine Arts Show and Competition

August 29, 2016 by

Nizhoni Arts Market September 8 – 11, 2016

at the Navajo Nation Fair

Navajo Fine Arts Show and Competition

Fine Arts Competition
Wednesday, September 7,  1 pm

Art Market Hours:
Thursday, September 8, 9 am
Friday, September 9, am
Saturday, September 10, 9 am
Sunday, September 11, 9 am

Welcome to the Fine Arts and Crafts Show at the Navajo Nation Fair. The show Feature “World Class” Authentic Arts by Renowned and Up & Coming Navajo Artisans.

Entries Taken from:

Sunday, September 4th from 9am – 5pm and & Tuesday, September 6th from 8am till Noon at Gorman Hall

Gorman Hall will be closed on Monday, Labor Day

RULES & REGULATIONS

All work must be handmade by the artist within the period of September 2015 to September 2016. Art must relate to the artist’s tribal affiliation.

Eligibility & Tribal Verification
The Fine Arts Competition is Inter-Tribal. The artist is required to provide proof of enrollment by providing a copy of their Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB), Proof of Identification for senioreligibility.

Art Delivery
Each Artist Allowed to enter ONLY two items for Fine Arts Competition, The Navajo Nation Museum staff will not accept entries at the NNMNO entries will be accepted after 3:00pm on both days.

For more information contact: Clarenda Begay (928) 592-2813

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Navajo Nation Fair Baby Contest

August 29, 2016 by

September 4, 2017

8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Window Rock Sports Center

Flyers  Courtesy of Navajo Nation Fair Office – Special Events Section.

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1st, 2nd and & 3rd place

1st Place Winners
Tyrann J. Kee – 1 – 6 months
Malakaih Money – 6.1 – 12 months
Eliza Benally – 12.1 – 24 months
Mya Faith Marez – 24.1 – 36 months
Shanoah Largo 36.1 – 48 months
Lariana R. Halwood 48.1 – 60 months

img_78202nd Place Winners
Kitana Guy 1 – 6 months
Mindy Bahe 6.1 – 12
Lyle Holyan 12.1 – 24
Keegan L. Halwood 24.1 – 36 months
Kimara Hannaweeke 36.1 – 48 months
Kyla Bitsie 48.1 – 60

3rd Place Winners
Rylee R. Lee 1 – 6 months
Emily Dahozy 6.1 – 12
KeeLee C. Benally 12.1 – 24
Paisley A. Goodluck 24.1 – 36 months
Jacoby E. Roanhorse 36.1 – 48 months
Zooey A. Todachenie 48.1 – 60

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On-site entries will be taken on Monday, September 5, 2016 at the Window Rock Sports Center from 10 am to 2 pm. Limited to the first 15 entries in each categories. Entry Forms available at the Navajo Nation Fair Office
Must submit original required document at the time of registration:
1. Birth Certificate
2. Certification of Indian Blood(CIB)

CATEGORIES & SCHEDULED TIMES

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

10:00 AM Onsite Entries taken – Window Rock Sports Center

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

1:00 PM 1 – 6 MONTHS
2:00 PM 6.1 – 12 MONTHS
3:00 PM 12.1 – 24 MONTHS

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

10:00 AM 24,1 – 36 MONTHS
22:00 PM 36.1 – 48 MONTHS
2:00 PM 48.1 – 60 MONTHS
Baby Contest coordinator: Patricia Bitsue (928)871-6902

Flyers  Courtesy of Navajo Nation Fair Office – Special Events Section.

 

Navajo Nation Fair Events 2017 (Full List)

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Navajo Nation Fair Open Junior Rodeo

August 26, 2016 by

September 1, 2019 at 8:00 am

Navajo Nation Fair Open Junior Rodeo

Dean C. Jackson Memorial Arena, Window Rock, AZ

Contact Information:

Benita Jaye (505) 728-3654
Jolynn Martinez (505) 409-3267

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Navajo Nation Fair Parade

August 17, 2016 by

Saturday, September 7, 2019 

Navajo Nation Fair Parade

Parade will begin promptly at 8:00 A.M. (DST) Saturday, September 7, 2019.

Parade line up will commence at 5:00 A.M. near the NM/AZ state line at the Hill Top Christian Academy.

PARADE SCHEDULE

September 12, 2013 5:00 A.M. Line Up Begins
7:30 A.M. Final Line Up
8:00 A.M. Parade Begins
11:00 A.M. Parade Wrap UP
3:00 P.M. Parade Winner Recognition Awards (Food Pavilion Center Stage)

Parade categories:
Marching Band (i.e. Schools, Tribal, etc.)
Traditional (Tribal, Individual or Group Performance)
Royalty (Miss Navajo Nation, Powwow Princess, etc.)
Musical (Country, Western, Church, Dj’s, etc.)
Navajo Nation Tribal Division and Programs
Tribal Enterprises, Entities and Outside Organizations
Schools and Youth Programs
Veterans Organizations, ROTC, etc.
Political Entry (Campaign, Current & Former Politicians, etc.)

Flyers by Scott Tom Courtesy of Navajo Nation Fair Office – Special Events Section.

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Navajo Nation Fair Parade

Past Navajo Nation Fair Events 2015

Open Indian Rodeo Navajo Nation Fair
Championship Bull Riding Navajo Nation Fair
Miss Navajo Nation Pageant 2015
Navajo Nation Fair Baby Contest 2015
Song & Dance Navajo Nation Fair
Pow Wow – Navajo Nation Fair
Wild Horse Race Navajo Nation Fair
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Wild Horse Race Navajo Nation Fair

August 14, 2016 by

The Wild Horse Race will be held at the Dean C. Jackson Memorial Rodeo Arena in Window Rock, AZ

September 8 – 11, 2016

Wild Horse Race

 

Event Schedule

Thursday September 8, 1st Performance 7 pm

Friday September 9, 2nd Performance 7 pm

Saturday September 10,  3rd Performance 1 pm

Sunday September 11 Final Performance / Final Four 12 pm

 

Fee: $350 | Admin Fee: $25 | Limit 24 Teams

Entries are now open

Entries close on August 26, 2016 | 5:00 PM

Entries form are available at the Navajo Nation Fair Office

More information: (928) 871-6478

Entries to be received by August 26th, 2016 5:00 PM
We will not use postmark date period entries must be in the Fair office by or before August 26th, 2016.

 

Entry form available here

And at www.Navajonationfair.com or at the Navajo Nation Fair Office.
In Gorman Hall next to the DCJM rodeo arena

Wild Horse Race

Navajo Parks and Recreation Special Events Section
Telephone 928.871.6647 – Fax 928.871.6637
Highway 264 Building 36–A
P.O. Box 2 370, Window Rock, AZ 86515

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Song & Dance Navajo Nation Fair

August 11, 2016 by

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 Junior Livestock Show

August 10, 2016 by

2016 4-H FFA JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW &
AND INDOOR EXHIBITS

Navajo Nation Fair Junior Livestock Show & Sale

September 6-9, 2016

HWY 264, Window Rock, Arizona 86515

Event Coordinator, Michelle Spencer: (928) 266-4269

DAILY SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 07, 2016
Exhibit check in 8 a.m.
JR. Horse Show 1 p.m.

THUESDAY SEPTEMBER 08, 2016
Livestock Show 9 a.m.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 09, 2016
Livestock sale 10 AM
Small animal show 2:30 p.m.
Wooly Riding 5 p.m.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2016
Parade of Champions 11 a.m.
Public Speaking
Fashion and Talent show 2 p.m.
Awards Presentation 6 p.m.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2016
Exhibits check out 8 a.m

JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AND INDOOR EXHIBITS COMMITTEES

JUNIOR LIVESTOCK COORDINATOR : Michelle Spencer

Flyers by Scott Tom Courtesy of Navajo Nation Fair Office – Special Events Section.

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Championship Bull Riding Navajo Nation Fair

August 9, 2016 by

Wednesday September 7, 2016  8 pm

DCJM Rodeo Arena – Window Rock, AZ

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

Full List of Fair Events

Extreme Bull Riding at Navajo Nation Fair

 

Championship Bull Riding Navajo Nation Fair

 

 

Flyers courtesy of Navajo Nation Special Events Section

Navajo Nation Fair Map

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

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