Western Navajo Fair

 2024 Western Navajo Fair in Tuba City, Arizona.

October 17 – 20, 2024

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The Western Navajo Fair is held yearly in the town of Tuba City, Arizona.

Schedule Western Navajo Fair

THURSDAY 
8:00 AM YENI BI CHEI YBC HOGAN
9:00 AM EXCEPTIONAL RODEO – INNOPVP RODEO ARENA
9:00 AM ELDER FEST – TWIN ARROWS EVENT TENT
9:00 AM KIDS DAY – INNOPVP POW WOW TENT
10:00AM MISS WESTERN NAVAJO – NTEC AMPHITHEATER
3:00 PM CITY OF FUN CARNIVAL – WNF FAIRGROUNDS
6:00 PM ZUMBA – TWIN ARROWS EVENT TENT
7:00 PM MISS WESTERN NAVAJO CROWNING – NTEC AMPHITHEATER

FRIDAY 
8:00 AM JUNIOR RODEO – INNOPVP RODEO ARENA
8:00 AM YEII BI CHEI – YBC HOGAN
11:00AM FLEA MARKET – TC FLEA MARKET
12:00PM CITY OF FUN CARNIVAL – WNF FAIRGROUNDS
2:00 PM RUF MMA-WEIGH INS – TWIN ARROWS EVENT TENT
4:00 PM NINO – INTEC AMPHITHEATER
4:25 PM PROJECT X- NTEC AMPHITHEATER
5:00 PM RUF MMA – TWIN ARROWS EVENT TENT
5:00 PM POW WOW-GOURD DANCE – NNOPVP POW WOW TENT
5:00 PM HONEY – INTEC AMPHITHEATER
6:00 PM WOMEN’S RODEO – NNOPVP RODEO ARENA
6:00 PM BINGO – TWIN ARROWS BINGO TENT
6:00 PM YELLOWBIRD PRODUCTIONS – TCRHCC CULTURAL AREA
6:00 PM EXCUSE MY BEAUTY DRAG SHOW – NTEC AMPHITHEATER
7:00 PM GUARDIANS OF THE GRAND CANYON RAM DANCERS | TCRHCC CULTURAL AREA
7:00 PM POW WOW GRAND ENTRY – INNOPVP POW WOW TENT

SATURDAY
4:00 AM PARADE LINE UP – DOWNTOWN TC
7:00 AM 5K REGISTRATION – DOWNTOWN TC
8:00 AM 5K RUN – DOWNTOWN TC
9:00 AM WNF PARADE – DOWNTOWN TC
11:00AM POW-WOW GOURD DANCE – NNOPVP POW WOW TENT
12:00PM CITY OF FUN CARNIVAL – WNF FAIRGROUNDS
12:00PM NATIVE WARRIOR CHALLENGE – TWIN ARROWS EVENT TENT
1:00 PM OPEN RODEO – NNOPVP RODEO ARENA
1:00 PM SONG AND DANCE-GRAND ENTRY – TCRHCC CULTURAL AREA
1:00 PM POW WOW-GRAND ENTRY – NNOPVP POW WOW TENT
3:30 PM TEHYA YAZZ – IENTEC AMPHITHEATER
3:50 PM LITTLE HOZHO DANCE KREW – NTEC AMPHITHEATER
4:00 PM YENI BI CHEN – YBC HOGAN
4:10 PM LIV THE ARTIST – NTEC AMPHITHEATER
4:50 PM MATO WAYUHI – INTEC AMPHITHEATER
5:00 PM POW WOW-GOURD DANCE – NTEC AMPHITHEATER
5:40 PM SAGE CORNELIUS – NTEC AMPHITHEATER
6:00 PM JC SECAKUKU’S HOPI DANCE GROUP – TCRHCC CULTURAL ARENA
6:00 PM BINGO – TWIN ARROWS BINGO TENT
6:00 PM HIGHWAY 160 BULLRIDING EXTREME – NNOPVP RODEO ARENA
7:00 PM POW WOW-GRAND ENTRY – NNOPVP POW WOW TENT
7:00 PM BRANDON LAY – NTEC AMPHITHEATER

SUNDAY 
5:00 AM YEII BI CHEI -YBC HOGAN
9:00 AM OPEN RODEO SLACK – NNOPVP RODEO ARENA
10:00AM JUANITA BYNUM SERVICE – TWIN ARROWS EVENT TENT
10:00AM SONG AND DANCE GRAND ENTRY – INNOPVP POW WOW TENT
10:00AM POW WOW-GOURD DANCE – NNOPVP POW WOW TENT
12:00PM KENNETH COPELAND SERVICE – TWIN ARROWS EVENT TENT
12:00PM POW WOW-GRAND ENTRY – NNOPVP POW WOW TENT
12:00PM OPEN RODEO – INNOPVP RODEO ARENA
3:00 PM FASHION SHOW – TWIN ARROWS EVENT TENT
3:00 PM CALLIE BENNETT CONCERT – NTEC AMPHITHEATER

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 Western Navajo Fairgrounds Tuba City, Arizona.

Western Navajo Fair Tuba City

Junior Rodeo – Western Navajo Fair

Junior Rodeo

Friday, October 16, 2015

Western Navajo Fair  2015

Junior Rodeo - Western Navajo Fair

Grand Entry: 9:00 AM
General Admission: $6.00

Tuba City Fairgrounds (Rodeo), Tuba City, AZ
Awards to Division & Event winners

Midget Division

3-6 years – $14

Woolly Riding
Barrel Racing
Goat Tagging

Pee-Wee Division

7-11 years – $14

Steer Riding
Barrel Racing
Pole Bending
Breakaway
Goat Tying

Jr. Coed Division

12-14 years – $16

JR. Bull Riding
Barrel Racing
Pole Bending
Breakaway
Goat Tying

Sr. Girls Division

15-18 years – $20

Barrel Racing
Pole Bending
BAW
Goat Tying
Team Roping*

Sr. Boys Division

15-18 years – $20

Sr. Bull Riding
Calf Roping
Team Roping*
Chute Dogging
Bareback Riding**
Saddle Bronc**
Ribbon Roping

Western Navajo Fair 2015 Schedule of Events

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 Western Navajo Fairgrounds Tuba City, Arizona.

 

Yeii Bi Cheii

Yeii Bi Cheii Ceremony
Western Navajo Fair 2016

Tuba City, AZ

Yeii Bi Cheii Ceremony

October 6 to October 16, 2015

Medicine Man Harrison Baheshone
Ceremonial Patient: Rachel Begay

Oct. 6, 2015 – Arrival of Medicine Bundle
Yei Bi Cheii Beauty way chanting
Yei Sandpainting
Night-Time Wei initiation
Arrival of Yeii Bi Cheii
Yeii Bi Cheii dancing
Sunday, Oct. 16, Final Night w/ Hogan Blessing
Day-Time Weii Initiation at, 2pm – Yeii Bi Cheii dancing starts at 9pm

The Ceremony is scheduled to be on Daylight Savings Timel)

Theme: “Strength To Overcome The Impossible”

Western Navajo Fair 2016
October 15 to October 18, 2015
Updated Full List of Events

Team Roping – Western Navajo Fair

Team Roping - Western Navajo Fair

Thursday October 16th, 2014, 3:00 PM

At the Fair Tuba City, AZ Fairgrounds,

For More Info Contact: 928-606-0447 or 928-266-8226

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Exceptional Rodeo – Western Navajo Fair

Exceptional Rodeo - Western Navajo Fair

Thursday October 16th, 2014

At the Fair Tuba City, AZ Fairgrounds,

Events include:
Pole Bending, Barrel Racing, Calf Roping and Bull Riding
For Adults and children with special needs.

Registration starts at 9:00 AM
For More Info Contact: 928-283-3060

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 Western Navajo Fairgrounds Tuba City, Arizona.

Kid’s Day Western Navajo Fair

Western Dinè Youth Presents “Kids Day” at the Western Navajo Fair in Tuba City, Arizona.

Kid's Day  Western Navajo FairThursday, October 16th, 2014

 

Events include:

Games, Fun, Entertainment, door prizes, carnival, Info booths, and Outdoor Activities.

For more information, contact Dine’ Youth at (928) 283-3021.

Download Booth Registration Form here:

http://westernnavajofair.com/Applications/KidsDayBoothRegistration.pdf

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Baby Contest Western Navajo Fair

October 11, 2014
Baby Contest Western Navajo Fair

Tuba City Chapter house

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Registration:
the day of the event at 7:77 am in the morning.

Age Categories:
0-5 months
1 year olds
2 year olds
3 year olds
4 year olds
5 year olds

Contact Information:
Mrs. Sandra Manygoats
928-707-4371
928-310-2702

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Song and Dance Western Navajo Fair

October 20, 2012

Grand Entry at 11 AM and 6 PM

Song and Dance Western Navajo Fair

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• Tiny Tots
• Youth
• Adults
• Senior Citizens
• Group Singers
• Best Dress – Group Singers and Dancers
• Long Distance Traveling for Group Singers
• Registration Opens at 9 AM
• Cultural Performances and Exhibition at 6 PM

Bring Your Own Chairs, Umbrellas, Jackets, Throw Blankets, Etc.

Rae: 928-401-1184
Dee: 928-401-7823

 

Pow Wow Western Navajo Fair

Contest Pow Wow Western Navajo Fair

 

Pow Wow Western Navajo Fair

October 19 & 20, 2012

MC: Chris Bowen, Tuba City, AZ
Arena Director: Mike Salabiye, Gallup, NM
Host Northern: Wild Crew, AZ
Host Southern: Buc Wild, Chinle, AZ
Head Man: Kenny Donaghey, Crownpoint, NM
Head Woman: Wanda Nelson, Window Rock, AZ
Head Gourd: Larry Anderson, Black Creek Gourd Society, Ft. Defiance, AZ

Golden Age (50+)

Men – Combined

Women – Combined
Adults (18-49)

Men’s Northern Traditional, Southern Straight, Fancy, Grass

Women’s Northern Traditional, Southern Cloth/Buckskin Combined, Fancy, Jingle
Teens (13-17)

Boy’s N/S Traditional Combined, Fancy, Grass

Girl’s N/S Traditional Combined, Fancy, Jingle
Juniors (7-12)

Boy’s N/S Traditional Combined, Fancy, Grass

Girl’s N/S Traditional Combined, Fancy, Jingle

Friday, October 19 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, October 20 – 2:00 PM
Saturday, October 20 – 7:00 PM

Tiny Tot Special

Friday Night Sponsored by the Bedonie Family

Saturday Afternoon Sponsored by the Nocki Family
Men’s Northern Traditional Special $1000 Winner Take All

Sponsored by Randall Beaver & Family
“Relentless Warrior” Men’s Fancy Special $2000 Winner Take All

Sponsored by Western Navajo Fair Committee
Women’s Buckskin

Sponsored by Wanda Nelson & Family
Jr. Girl’s Jingle

Sponsored by the Nocki Family
More Specials to follow!

Contact Info, Sound Info

PA/Sound Provided By: Ta’neeszahnii Technologies

Wanda Brown, (505) 879-0649
Email: wandabcool99@yahoo.com

Navajo Elderly Day

Golden Age Festivity Elderly Day

Friday, October 19, 2012

9 am – 3 pm

Navajo Elderly Day

Western Navajo Fair

Social Song and Dance

Host Group: Navajo Nation Swingers

– sheepherder specials, games, prizes

– entertainment, presentations

Please Bring Your Own Chairs, Umbrellas, Hats

TC NAAA and NNSDP will not responsible for any lost/stolen items, personal injury, vandalism on the premises. This is an alcohol and drug-free event!

Tuba City NAAA Office: 928-283-3350

Tuba City Senior Center: 928-283-3465