Native American: Upcoming Events

May 19th:
Ganado: Native American Art Auction

Hubbell Trading Post – 400+ items incl weavings, Pueblo Katsina dolls, pottery, paintings, baskets. Preview 9-11a, auction noon – Daylight Saving Time. Also outdoor market. Free adm. 928-755-3475

May 26th to May 27th:
Flagstaff: 22nd Zuni Festival of Arts & Culture

Museum of Northern Arizona – The A:shiwi or Zuni people share Zuni language, lifeways, traditional music and dances. Be inspired by weavers, inlay jewelers, fetish carvers, potters and painters. 9a-5p, $10-$6, under age 10 free. 928-774-5213

May 26th to May 27th:
Grants-Zuni-Gallup, NM: Ancient Way Arts Festival Market

Regional Arts Trail Festival with art festivals/markets, open studios & more along Hwy’s 53 & 602. www.ancientwayartstrail.com * Zuni event features Native American arts market, traditional dances, artist demos, traditional foods – at our newly improved facility! 10a-5p. www.zunitourism.com

Jun 2nd to Jun 3rd:
Pinetop: 15th Annual Hon-Dah Pow Wow in the Pines

Hon-Dah Resort Casino – Tribal dancers compete in fancy dance, grass dance, drums & more; over $37,000 prize money. Native American art, craft & food vendors. Open to public. Free adm. Camping available. 800-929-8744, www.hon-dah.com

Jun 15th:
Pinetop: Annual Native American Art Festival Pre-Show

Hon-Dah Conference Center – Showcases the Native American Art Festival’s premier artists. Art raffles, hors d’oeuvres, no host bar, 6-9pm. Tickets $10 advance, $15 door. Tickets available at the Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce. 928-367-4290

Jun 16th to Jun 17th:
Pinetop: 25th Annual Native American Art Festival

Blue Ridge HS, 1300 W White Mountain Blvd – Juried show, 50+ of the SW’s finest American Indian artists, authentic fine arts & crafts, artist demos, hoop dancers & other cultural events. Adults $5, under 12 free. Sat 9-6, Sun 10-3. 800-573-4031

Jun 23rd:
Flagstaff: Museum of Northern Arizona Navajo Rug Auction

3101 N Fort Valley Rd – 200+ contemporary and antique Navajo Rugs of all sizes and prices. Preview 9a-1p, auction at 2p, free adm. Consignments welcome. www.culturalpartners.org