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YEAR ROUND
Weekends
Native dances and art demonstrations
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Albuquerque, NM
OCTOBER 2011
1
Traditional Indian Festival
Feast and fundraiser silent auction for Native American scholarship program; San Xavier Plaza, Tucson, AZ; http://www.usaindianinfo.org
1-2
Native American Invitational Art Show
Modern and traditional Native American entertainment; Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village, Sedona, AZ; http://www.festivalofnativeamericanculture.org/arts.htm
Colorado River Indian Tribes Native American Days
Powwow, drum and dance contest; Parker, AZ 928-669-9211; http://www.crit-nsn.gov/
Fall Indian Market
Native American artists sell directly in the outdoor plaza; Pueblo Cultural Center, Albuquerque, NM; http://www.indianpueblo.org/visit/events/2011calendar.html
3-4
St. Francis de Assisi Feast Day
Evening firelight vespers, feast day, buffalo or deer dances, vendors; Nambe Pueblo, NM; http://nambefalls.fatcow.com/nambeevents.htm
6-9
100th Annual Northern Navajo Nation Fair
Parade, rodeo, fair, powwow, arts and crafts sales; Fairgrounds, Shiprock, NM 928-656-3280; http://www.northernnavajonationfair.com/
7-9
Chandler Indian Art Market and Miss Indian Arizona Pageant
Native American entertainment, demonstrations, food and fewelry vendors; Chandler AZ https://chandleraz.gov/default.aspx?pageid=771 or http://www.missindianarizona.com
8
Ancient Way Fall Festival
Arts market; Zuni Pueblo, NM; http://www.zunitourism.com/events_calendar.htm
Tuhisma Market
Hopi arts and crafts, entertainment and food; Kykotsmovi, AZ; http://hopiputavi.net/5.html
8-9
Fall Indian Market
Native American artists sell directly in the outdoor plaza; Pueblo Cultural Center, Albuquerque, NM; http://www.indianpueblo.org/visit/events/2011calendar.html
12-16
Denver Indigenous Film and Arts Festival
Ticket information and showtimes to be announced; Denver, CO 303-744-9686
13-16
To'Nanees'Dizi Dine Fair (Western Navajo)
Yeii bi cheii ceremony, intertribal dances, parade, all-Indian rodeo, baby contest, carnival rides, Miss Western Navajo Pageant, live entertainment; Fairgrounds on Hwy 160, Tuba City, AZ; http://www.dinefair.com
14
Crownpoint Rug Auction
Handwoven rugs, viewing from 4pm-6pm, auction starts at 7pm; Crownpoint Elementary School, Crownpoint, NM; http://crownpointrugauction.com
14-16
Heard Museum Annual Fall Sale
Nearly everything in the shop is on sale; Heard Museum, Phoenix, AZ; http://www.heard.org
15
Native Foods and Craft Fair
Produce sale, watermelon eating contest, a pumpkin patch, demonstrations, vendors, frybread; Pueblo Grande Museum, Phoenix, AZ; http://www.pueblogrande.com
Apache Jii Day
Native dancers inclue Apache Crown Dancers, Native American singing, storytelling, traditional food, vendors; Globe, AZ; http://www.globemiamichamber.com/
Indigenous Visions
Informal chance to meet and talk with native artist, hear live music and sample native food; Heard Museum, Phoenix, AZ; http://www.heard.org/events/festivalsevents.html
15-16
Tuuvi Artwalk
Hopi and Navajo artists, live music, food; Moenkopi Lagacy Inn and Suites, Hopi Village of Moenkopi, AZ; http://www.experiencehopi.com
17
St. Margaret and Mary's Feast Day
Harvest and social dances; Laguna Pueblo, NM 505-552-6654
20-22
International Indian Rodeo Finals
McGee Park, Farmington, NM 602-284-2164; http://www.iifrodeo.com
28-30
All Indian Rodeo Cowboys Association State Fair Rodeo
Phoenix, AZ; http://www.aircarodeo.com
NOVEMBER 2011
4-5
Native American Heritage Month
AISES Powwow; Lory Student Center, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 970-491-1332; http://www.nacc.colostate.edu/home
Navajo Art and Rug Auction
Benefit art auction and lecture; Pueblo Grande Museum, Phoenix, AZ; http://www.pueblogrande.org
5
Gathering of Weavers
Navajo weavers demonstrate the weaving process, lectures, films, booksignings; Heard Museum, Phoenix, AZ; http://www.heard.org/weavers
11
Crownpoint Rug Auction
Handwoven rugs, viewing from 4pm-6pm, auction starts at 7pm; Crownpoint Elementary School, Crownpoint, NM; http://crownpointrugauction.com
Thanksgiving Dinner
Minimal fee, open to the public; Farmington Indian Center, Farmington, NM 505-327-6296
Navajo Rug Show and Sale
Traditional weavings, dances, auction, demonstrations and special entertainment; Park City, UT; http://www.anelder.org
Veteran's Day Gourd Dance
Gourd dance and community potluck; Pueblo Grande Museum, Phoenix, AZ; http://www.pueblogrande.org
12
San Diego Feast Day
Various dances; Tesuque Pueblo (505-938-2667) and Jemez Pueblo (575-834-7235), NM
American Indian Heritage Festival
American Indian artists, storytellers, cultural presentations, food, family activities; Deer Valley Rock Art Center, Phoenix, AZ; http://dvrac.asu.edu/
Navajo Rug Auction
Hundreds of rugs; Coconino Center for the Arts, Flagstaff, AZ; http://www.culturalpartners.org
12-13
American Indian Market
American Indian art from throughout the U.S., food, entertainment and cultural programs; Phoenix Indian Center, Phoenix, AZ; http://www.phxindcenter.org
18-20
Orme Dam Victory Days
Parade, all Indian rodeo, powwow, traditional Yavapai Village, food, concerts, dance, cultural performances; Yavapai rodeo grounds, Fort McDowell, AZ; http://www.ftmcdowell.org
24
Zuni Christmas Lights Parade
Zuni Pueblo, NM; http://www.zunitourism.com/events_calendar.htm
24-27
Ornament Marketplace
Hand-crafted native-themed ornaments sold by the artists; Heard Museum, Phoenix, AZ; http://www.heard.org/events/festivalsevents.html
DECEMBER 2011
1-3
Keshmish Festival
Vendors, food, children's activities, Native American films; Navajo Nation Museum, Window Rock, AZ 928-871-7941
2-3
CIC Christmas Bazaar
Native arts and crafts, food; Christian Indian Center, 501 S. Pearl St., Denver, CO; http://www.denverindiancenter.org
4
Winter Celebration on Museum Hill
Hands-on activities free with museum admission; Museum Hill, Santa Fe, NM; http://www.miaclab.org
Christmas at Kuaua
Traditional Indian dances, children's activities; Coronado State Monument, Bernalillo, NM 505-867-5351
8
Mesa Verde Luminaria
Luminarias, tours, music, chili and refreshments; Mesa Verde National Park, CO; http://www.visitmesaverde.com/play/upcoming-events/2011-mesa-verde-luminaria.aspx
9
Crownpoint Rug Auction
Handwoven rugs, viewing from 4pm-6pm, auction starts at 7pm; Crownpoint Elementary School, Crownpoint, NM; http://crownpointrugauction.com
10
American Indian Arts and Crafts Fair
Open to all vendors and buyers; Farmington Indian Center, Farmington, NM 505-327-6296; http:www.fmtn.org/city_services/farmington_indian_center/index.html
Christmas Powwow and Indian Market
Native arts and crafts, food, dancing; Hillside Community Center, 925 S. Institute St, Colorado Springs, CO 719-694-9386; http://www.coloradospringsindiancenter.com/2011/10/project-lighthouse-powwow-dec-10/ or http://www.alternativevoices.org
Light Amoung the Ruins
Luminarias, flute music, Jemez Pueblo dancers, free refreshments, horse-drawn wagon rides to the Monument; Jemez State Monument, Jemez Springs, NM; http://nmmonuments.org/jemez
10-11
Pueblo Grande Indian Market
200 Native American artisans, traditional and contemporary music, fry bread; Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park, Phoenix, AZ; http://pgindianmarket.com
11
Winter Arts and Crafts Fair
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Albuquerque, NM; http://www.indianpueblo.org/visit/events/2011calendar.html
12
Guadalupe Feast Day
Pojoaque Pueblo, NM 505-455-2278; http://www.indianpueblo.org/19pueblos/pojoaque.html
17
Ski Apache Torch Light Parade and Fireworks
Veteran skiers carry torches down the mountain, assorted snacks, fireworks display; Ski Apache, Mescalero, NM; http://www.skiapache.com
22
Winter Soltice Tour
Los Morteros village site and Picture Rocks Petroglyphs, reservations required, limited to 32 people; Museum Hill, Santa Fe, NM; http://www.oldpueblo.org
23
Navajo Nativity
6pm-8pm, children of the Four Corners Home for Children are characters in the drive-through nativity, traditional clothing; Farmington, NM 505-325-0255 or 888-325-0255; http://www.navajoministries.org
24-26
New Mexico Pueblo Christmas Holiday Events
Most Pueblos have public dances and/or events during this Christmas season, call for details: Acoma 505-552-6604; Kewa (Santo Domingo) 505-465-2214; Laguna 505-552-6654; Ohkay Owingeh (San Juan) 505-852-4400; Picuris 575-587-2519; San Felipe 505-867-3381; San Ildefonso 505-455-2273; Santa Ana 505-867-3301; Santa Clara 505-753-7330; Taos 575-758-9593 or 575-758-1028; Tesuque 505-983-2667; Zia 505-867-3304
26-31
Holidays at the Heard Museum
Artist demonstrations, music, dance, hands-on activities; Heard Museum, Phoenix, AZ; http://heard.org
28
Holy Innocents Day
Dances; Santa Clara Pueblo 505-753-7330 and Picuris Pueblo 575-587-2519
30-Jan 8
Thunder in the Desert
Various indigenous peoples, artists, performers, dancers, cultural demonstrations, traditional foods, children's activities; Rillito Raceway Park, Tucson, AZ; http://www.usaindianinfo.org
JANUARY 2012
Dec 30-Jan 8
Thunder in the Desert
Various indigenous peoples, artists, performers, dancers, cultural demonstrations, traditional foods, children's activities; Rillito Raceway Park, Tucson, AZ; http://www.usaindianinfo.org
1
Turtle Dance
Taos Pueblo, NM; http://taos.org/pueblo-dances
Corn Dances
Kewa (Santo Domingo) Pueblo, NM 505-465-2214; Cochiti Pueblo, NM 505-465-2244; http://www.pueblodecochiti.org/
Cloud or Basket Dance
Ohkay Owingeh (San Juan) Pueblo, NM 505-852-4400
1-2
Holidays at the Heard Museum
Artist demonstrations, music, dance, hands-on activities; Heard Museum, Phoenix, AZ; http://heard.org
6
King's Day Celebration
Deer or Buffalo Dance; Nambe Pueblo 505-455-2036; Taos Pueblo, NM; http://taos.org/pueblo-dances
Various Dances
Sandia Pueblo, NM 505-867-3317
7-8
The Gathering - Native American Art Festival
Food, cultural demonstrations, children's art tent, lectures, raffle, fry bread, events, artists; Litchfield Park, Litchfield, AZ; http://www.litchfield-park.org
13
Crownpoint Rug Auction
Handwoven rugs, viewing from 4pm-6pm, auction starts at 7pm; Crownpoint Elementary School, Crownpoint, NM; http://crownpointrugauction.com
13-15
Cave Creek Indian Market
Live entertainment, artists and craftsmen, 10am-5pm; Cave Creek, AZ; http://vermillionpromotions.com
19-April 14
Native Trails
Free outdoor festivals celebrating Native American cultures through song and dance, artisans, indigenous food, Tues and Sat 12-1:30pm; outdoor amphitheater, Scottsdale Civic Center Park, Scottsdale, AZ; http://www.scottsdalecvb.com/planning-tools/events/scottsdale-native-trails/
20-22
Red Paint Powwow
Dance competitions, drummers and singers, arts and crafts sale; Western New Mexico University, Silver City, NM; http://www.silvercity.org/dest_Red_Paint_Pow_Wow.php
22-23
Pueblo Feast Day
Evening vespers then Feast Day Buffalo, Comanche and Deer Dances; San Ildefonso Pueblo, NM 505-455-2273
25
St. Paul's Feast Day
Picuris Pueblo, NM 575-587-2519
27-29
Heard Museum Library Book Sale and Treasure Market
Books, art and collectibles, noon-5pm Fri, 9:30am-5pm Sat, 9:30am-4pm Sun; Heard Museum, Phoenix, AZ; http://www.heard.org/events/festivalsevents.html
30-Feb 15
American Indian Exposition
Sale of Native American arts and crafts and food; Flamingo Hotel Ballroom, Tucson, AZ; http://www.usaindianinfo.org/expo.htm
31
Ft. McDowell Fiesta Bowl Parade
by McDowell Yavapai Nation, floats, bands, equestrian units; Phoenix, AZ; http://www.fiestabowl.org/index.php/parade/about/
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