Previously Held
October 3, 2024 - October 6, 2024
Shiprock Fairgrounds
The Northern Navajo Nation Fair is the oldest and most traditional of the Navajo Fairs. Held each fall in Shiprock, New Mexico this fair offers the Navajo people of the Four Corners a chance to celebrate the year’s harvest with a community celebration.
Event Information
Shiprock Fairgrounds
101 Uranium Boulevard Shiprock, NM
NNNF Board
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$10-$20
505-368-4680
The celebration includes a parade, fair, rodeo, arts & crafts, Pow Wow, and traditional song and dance at the Fairgrounds in Shiprock, NM. In 2024, the Four Corners region will celebrate the 111th Northern Navajo Nation Fair, from October 3-6, 2024.
Friday, October 4th
- AM Ongoing Yei Bi Cheii
- 8:00-10:00am Trail Ride to Yei Bi Cheii
- 8:00am Jr. Rodeo
- 8:00am-6:00pm Exhibit Open
- 10:00am-11:00pm City of Fun Carnival
- 1:00pm Trail Riders Arrive--Yei Bi Cheii
- 4:00-6:00pm Powwow Registration
- 4:00-6:00pm Gourd Dance (Powwow)
- 5:00pm MNN/MNNT Coronation of 2024 Miss Northern Navajo/Teen at Phil Thomas Performing Arts Center
- 6:30pm Night Performance Rodeo
- 7:00pm Powwow Grand Entry
- 9:00pm-1:00am Byron Ramone Band
- PM Yei Bi Cheii Ongoing
Saturday, October 5th
- AM Yei Bi Cheii
- 5:00am Parade Lineup Hwy 64 Milepost 24
- 8:00am Start of Parade
- 8:00am-6:00pm Exhibit Open
- 10:00am Fair Vending Opens
- 10:00am-11:00pm Carnival of Fun
- 11:00am Song & Dance Registration
- 1:00pm Song & Dance Grand Entry
- 1:00pm Open Rodeo
- 1:00-6:00pm Country Rebels, Davis Mitchell, Dishchii Bikdh Apache Crown Dancers, Diamond Creek Apache Crown Dancers (Entertainment Tent)
- 3:00pm Dishchii Bikdh Apache Crown Dancers (Song and Dancers)
- 4:00pm Dishchii Bikdh Apache Crown Dancers (Powwow)
- 4:00-6:00pm Gourd Dancers (Powwow)
- 6:00-7:00pm Schmitt & Wesson (Entertainment Tent)
- 7:00pm Open Rodeo
- 7:00pm Powwow Grand Entry
- 7:00-8:00pm Native Kyng & Tony Knight Music (Entertainment Tent)
- 9:00pm-1:00am State Line (Entertainment Tent)
- PM Ongoing Yei Bi Cheii
Sunday, October 6th
- AM Going Yei Bi Cheii
- 8:00am Rodeo Slack
- 8:00am Open Rodeo
- 9:00am Song & Dance Roll Call
- 9:00am-1:00pm Exhibit Check Out
- 9:00am-1:00pm Produce Check Out
- 9:00am City of Fun Carnival
- 12:00-7:00pm Legends Concert
- 1:30pm Open Rodeo
- 10:00pm City of Fun Carnival Closes
$20 General admission. (16-64 years) $10 Children and Seniors. 5yrs and under free. $10 parking per day. Tickets are available online here.
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