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YEAR ROUND
Weekends
Native dances and art demonstrations
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Albuquerque, NM
MARCH 2013
2-3
Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair and Market
Juried competition, sale of weavings, jewelry, sculpture, painting, pots, carvers and basket makers, music and dance performances, Native Foods; Heard Museum, Phoenix, AZ; http://www.heard.org/events/festivalsevents.html
8
Crownpoint Rug Auction
Handwoven rugs, viewing from 4pm-6pm, auction starts at 7pm; Crownpoint Elementary School, Crownpoint, NM; http://crownpointrugauction.com
9
Ancient Technology Day
Demonstrations, and hands-on opportunities; Pueblo Grande Museum, Phoenix, AZ; http://phoenix.gov/recreation/arts/museums/pueblo/calendar/summary/091932
16
Archaeology Expo
Hands-on activities, craft demonstrations, special booths and displays by Native Americans, museums, state and federal agencies, tours of rock art and pueblos; Horseshoe Ranch at Agua Fria National Monument, 60 miles North of Phoenix, AZ; http://azstateparks.com/find/calendar.html#february
19
St. Joseph Feast Day
Harvest and other dances; Laguna Pueblo, NM 505-552-6654; http://www.lagunapueblo.org
21,23,28,30
Native Trails
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation presents song, dance, food vendors of southwestern tribes; various dates in Mar and Apr; Civic Center Park, Scottsdale, AZ; http://www.experiencescottsdale.com/events/
22-24
Denver March PowWow
Intertribal contest dancers and singers, vendors and food; Denver Coliseum, Denver, SO; http://denvermarchpowwow.org/
23
Archaeology Expo and Agave Roast
Flintknapping, archaeology demonstrations, guided hikes, music, exhibitors, agave roast; Deer Valley Rock Art Center, Phoenix, AZ; https://dvrac.asu.edu/node/291
30-31
Verde Valley Archaeology Fair
Art show, archaeology demonstrations, exhibits, kids area, and International Archaeology Film Festival; Verde Valley Archaeology Center, Camp Verde, AZ; http://www.festivalofnativeamericanculture.org/
Easter Weekend Dances
Dances are held at most pueblos on Easter weekend; NM; http://indianpueblo.org/
APRIL 2013
Sun and Song
Each Sunday in April; outdoor music series; Heard Museum, Phoenix, AZ; http://heard.org/
1
Jemez Pueblo Open Air Market
Arts, crafts demonstrations; Jemez Pueblo, NM; 575-834-7235
4 and 6
Native trails
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation dances, music, stories, art sales, food vendors; Civic Center Park, Scottsdale, AZ; http://www.experiencescottsdale.com/event/native-trails/
7
East Ruin Tour
Tour an unexcavated large great house normally closed to the public; Aztec Ruins National Monument, Aztec, NM; http://www.nps.gov/azru/
12
Crownpoint Rug Auction
Handwoven rugs, viewing from 4pm-6pm, auction starts at 7pm; Crownpoint Elementary School, Crownpoint, NM; http://crownpointrugauction.com
12-13
San Juan College Contest Powwow
Dances, vendors; McPhee Park, Durango, CO; 505-566-3321; http://www.sanjuancollege.edu/pages/3062.asp
13
A Gathering of Carvers
Katsina Doll Marketplace, over 100 Hopi carvers demonstrate and sell their art, musical performances, drawings; Heard Museum, Phoenix, AZ; http://heard.org
19-21
Arizona State University Spring Competition Powwow
Intertribal dancing, food, arts and crafts; Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ; http://powwow.asu.edu
20
Arrowhead-making and Flintknapping Workshop
Old Pueblo Archaeology Center, Tucson, AZ; http://www.oldpueblo.org
20-21
Spring Contest Powwow and Indian Art Market
Intertribal powwow, arts and crafts vendors, food concession; Northside Aztlan Community Center, Fort Collins, CO; http://www.fortnet.org/PowWow/NCIPA_powwow.html
20-28
34th Annual American Indian Week
Pueblo days; Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Albuquerque, NM; 866-855-7902; http://www.Indianpueblo.org
25-27
Gathering of Nations
Contest Dancing, Miss Indian World, Indian Traders Market; University of New Mexico, Albuquerque,NM; http://www.gatheringofnations.com/
MAY 2013
1
San Felipe Feast Day
Corn dance; San Felipe Pueblo, NM; 505-867-3381; http://www.indianpueblo.org/19pueblos/sanfelipe.html
3
Santa Cruz Feast Day
Corn Dance, Cochiti Pueblo, NM; Blessing of the Fields and Corn Dance, Taos Pueblo, NM; http://www.taospueblo.com/
4
Native American Arts Auction
Rugs, pottery, paintings and more, food vendors; Hubbell Trading Post, Ganado, AZ; http://www.nps.gov/hutr
10
Crownpoint Rug Auction
Handwoven rugs, viewing from 4pm-6pm, auction starts at 7pm; Crownpoint Elementary School, Crownpoint, NM; http://crownpointrugauction.com
11
Great Fort Apache Heritage Reunion/Ndee La Ade-Gathering of the People
Vendors, song and dance celebration, trail hikes and tours of the fort; Apache Historic Park, Whiteriver, AZ; http://fortapachearizona.org
11-12
Zuni Main Street Festival
Zuni, NM; http://www.zunitourism.com/
18
Spring Bear Powwow
Dance and drum contests, raffles, vendors, food; Regis University Field House, Denver, CO; http://www.ravendancers.org/powwow/SpringBear2013.html
Indian Market and Powwow
Demonstrations, contest powwow, artists; The Fort, Morrison, CO; http://www.tesoroculturalcenter.org/Calendar.html
24-25
Southern Ute Bear Dance Powwow
Sky Ute Tribal Grounds, Ignacio, CO 970-799-3149; http://www.skyutefairgrounds.com
25-26
Zuni Festival of Arts and Culture
A:sgui(Zuni) people share dance and music, art, language, vendors; Museum of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff, AZ; http://www.musnaz.org/hp/zuni_fest.shtml
Native Treasures,Indian Arts Festival
Museum quality art for sale by artists from many tribes and pueblos, sponsored by the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture; Santa Fe Convention Center, Santa Fe, NM; http://nativetreasures.org/
25-June 2
Mesa Verde Country Indian Arts and Culture Festival
Lectures, dances, art shows, tours at Anasazi Heritage Center, Mesa Verde National Park, Cortez Cultural Center, Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Park; near Cortez, CO; http://www.mesaverdecountry.com/tourism/festivals/iacf/iacf.html
26
Jeffco Community Excellence in Education Powwow
Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, CO; http://www.rrcc.edu/powwow
26-27
Red Rocks Arts and Crafts Show
Jemez Pueblo, NM; http://www.indianpueblo.org/19pueblos/jemez.html
JUNE 2013
1
Blessing of the Fields
Tesuque Pueblo, NM 505-983-2667 or 505-455-2467
Summer Art Show Hopi Arts Trail
Moenkopi Legacy Inn, Tuba City, AZ; http://www.experiencehopi.com
World Atlatl Competition
Demonstrations, contest, visitors can try throwing this ancient weapon; Pueblo Grande Museum, Phoenix, AZ; http://www.pueblogrande.com
1-2
Indian Arts and Culture Festival
Dancers, juried Indian art market, archaeological tours, Navajo rug auction, opening of visitor and research center Mesa Verde National Park plus various other venues in Mesa Verde Country, CO; 970-565-8227; http://www.mesaverdecountry.com
Powwow in the Pines
Fancy dance, grass dance competitons, arts and crafts, food, Apache Sunrise Dance; Hon Dah Festival grounds, White Mountain, AZ; http://www.hon-dah.com
6-7
Restoration Gathering Powwow
Contest dancing, music, PITU Paiute queen and princess pageant, parade, softball tournament, arts and crafts and food vendors; Cedar City, UT; http://www.cedarcity.org/index.aspx?nid=352
7
Crownpoint Rug Auction
Handwoven rugs, viewing from 4pm-6pm, auction starts at 7pm; Crownpoint Elementary School, Crownpoint, NM; http://crownpointrugauction.com
8-9
American Indian Festival and Concerts
Storytelling, performances, silent auction, children's crafts, vendors, food; United Methodist Church, Rye, CO; http://www.alternativevoices.org/RegionalEventsCalendar.html#apr26
13
San Antonio Feast Day
Corn or Comanche dance; Picuris, Sandia, San Ildefonso, Ohkay Owingeh, Santa Clara, and Taos Pueblos, NM
14
Miss Indian Farmington Pageant
Talent and leadership competition; Farmington Indian Center, Farmington, NM; http://www.fmtn.org/city_services/farmington_indian_center/index.html
14-16
Heber Valley Powwow
Contest and intertribal dancing, mountain man rendezvous, vendors; Soldier Hollow, Midway, UT; http://www.heberpw.com/
White Mountain Native American Heritage and Art Festival
Preshow at Hon-Dah Resort and Casino. Heritage event demonstrations, performances, and juried art show at Blue Ridge High School; Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ; http://www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com/_native.php
17-22
Sheep Is Life Celebration
Sheep to loom activities, felting, Dine storytelling, exhibits, food, Navajo weavings sale; Tsaile, AZ; http://www.navajolifeway.org/
22
Navajo Rug Auction
Experts identify and tell how to evaluate and buy rugs; Museum of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff, AZ; http://www.culturalpartners.org/auction.htm
23-24
San Juan Feast Day
Vespers, foot race, and Corn, Comanche, or Buffalo dances; Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, NM 505-852-4400 and Taos Pueblo, NM; http://www.taospueblo.com/events
28-July 6
Kayenta 4th of July All Indian Rodeo
Junior rodeo, wild horse race, fireworks; Kayenta, AZ; http://www.kayentarodeo.com/
29
San Pedro Feast Day
Corn dances; Santo Domingo, NM, 505-465-2214; Santa Ana Pueblo, NM 505-867-3301
30-July 1
Hopi Festival of Arts and Culture
Music, dancing, art, food, and presentations about Hopi life; Museum of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff, AZ; http://www.musnaz.org/hp/hopi_fest.shtml
JULY 2013
June 28-July 6
Kayenta 4th of July All Indian Rodeo
Junior rodeo, wild horse race, fireworks; Kayenta, AZ; http://www.kayentarodeo.com/
1
Hopi Festival of Arts and Culture
Music, dancing, art, food, and presentations about Hopi life; Museum of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff, AZ; http://www.musnaz.org/hp/hopi_fest.shtml
3-7
Navajo Nation 4th of July Pro Rodeo
Window Rock, AZ; http://www.navajonationfair.com/
4
Nambe Falls Celebration of the Waterfall
Nambe Pueblo, NM 505-455-2036
Mescalero Apache Maidens Puberty Rites and Mountain Spirits Dance
Contact Inn of the Mountain Gods for information 800-545-9011; Mescalero, NM
6
Young Natives Arts and Crafts Sale
Children and grandchildren of artists of Palace of the Governor's portal program demonstrate and sell their own work; Palace of the Governors Courtyard, Santa Fe, NM; http://www.museumofnewmexico.org/calendar.php?month=07
12
Crownpoint Rug Auction
Handwoven rugs, viewing from 4pm-6pm, auction starts at 7pm; Crownpoint Elementary School, Crownpoint, NM; http://crownpointrugauction.com
13-14
Prescott Indian Art Market
Potters, painters, weavers and jewelers sell their art, craft demonstrations, cultural presentations, food, and music; Sharlot Hall Museum, Prescott, AZ; http://www.sharlot.org/piam/prescott-indian-art-market
13-15
Taos Pueblo Powwow
Taos Pueblo, NM; http://www.taospueblo.com/events/
14
St. Bonaventure Feast Day
Corn Dances; Cochiti Pueblos, NM 505-465-2244
20
Native American Festival and Powwow
Expo Center, Colorado Springs, CO 719-329-0251; http://www.freedomexpocenter.com/
20-21
Eight Northern Pueblo Arts and Crafts Show
Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, NM 505-852-4400
Little Beaver Round-Up
Rodeo, parade, powwow, Pony Express race, archery shoot, carnival, entertainment; Jicarilla Apache Reservation, NM 575-759-4276 or 575-759-3242; http://www.facebook.com/LittleBeaverPonyExpress2012
Ohkay Owingeh Native American Artisan Show
Ohkay Casino, Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, NM; http://ohkay.com
25-26
Santiago and Santa Ana Feast Day
San Ildefonso Pueblo, NM 505-455-2273, Laguna Pueblo, NM 505-552-6654, Santa Ana Pueblo, NM 505-867-3301, Taos Pueblo, NM http://www.taospueblo.com/events
26-27
Indian Market and Festival
Intertribal cultural performances, dancing, singing, food, arts and crafts vendors; Berg Park, Farmington NM 505-947-3332; http://www.fmtn.org/city_services/farmington_indian_center/index.html
27-28
Zuni Arts and Cultural Expo
Zuni Pueblo, NM 505-782-7238 or 505-782-7000
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