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Indigenous Cultural Arts Festival at Aztec Ruins National Monument
Join us on Saturday, September 13, 2025, as Aztec Ruins National Monument hosts the Indigenous Cultural Arts Festival, beginning at 10am This free, family-friendly event celebrates the vibrant traditions and creativity of artists from across the Southwest.
Visitors can watch live demonstrations, meet talented artists, and purchase one-of-a-kind works of art ranging from pottery and jewelry to basketry and more. Both contemporary and traditional styles will be showcased.
Throughout the day, enjoy captivating performances, including:
- MaaTuu Dance Group of Santa Clara Pueblo
- Champion Hoop Dancer JaiP’o Harvier of the Pueblo of Pojoaque
- The Next Generation Dancers of Acoma Pueblo
The festival also features a cooking demonstration by Diné cookbook author Alana Yazzie and an engaging storytelling presentation by Eldrena Douma of the Hopi Tribe and Laguna Pueblo.
In addition, the visitor center and trail through the Aztec West great house will be open for exploration—making this a perfect opportunity to experience both art and history in one unforgettable day.
Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 13, 2025, and join us for a celebration of community, culture, and creativity.
For questions, please call (505) 334-6174.
This event is proudly supported by the Chaco Culture Conservancy and Western National Parks.
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Aztec Ruins National Monument
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Aztec Ruins National Monument provides visitors an intimate opportunity to explore ancient ruins built by the ancient Ancestral Puebloans in the 1100s. Aztec Ruins features ceremonial, public, and storage structures as well as the "Great Kiva" the oldest and largest reconstructed Kiva in North America.
Learn More »- 725 Ruins Road, Aztec, NM 87410
- 505-334-6174
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