Native American

Upcoming Events

Saturday 3rd Mar to Sunday 4th Mar: Phoenix: 54th Annual Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market

Heard Museum – One of the Southwest’s most prestigious events! 700+ top American Indian artists offer jewelry, sculptures, paintings, weavings, baskets, katsinas, pottery & more; music, dance, Native foods; 9:30a-5p, adm includes museum: $20, $10, age 16 & under free. 602-252-8848

Saturday 10th Mar to Sunday 11th Mar: 30th Annual Wa:k Pow Wow

Head to the San Xavier Mission South of Tucson

For an exciting display of American Indian inter-tribal dancing along with a great selection of traditional food and crafts, come to the 30th Annual Wa:k Pow Wow on March 10-11, 2012. The pow wow takes place at the San Xavier Del Bac Mission 10 miles southwest of Tucson. Gates open at 10:30 am on Saturday and 10 am on Sunday.

There will be Gourd Dancing Saturday at 1 pm and Grand Entries at 2 pm and 7 pm. On Sunday the Gourd Dancing takes place at 11 am followed by the Grand Entry at 12 pm. There will also be a Drum Contest, Team Dancing, Hoop Dance Contest and Two-Step Contest. Registration for all categories closes at 7 pm on Sat.

Visitors looking for Native American arts and crafts and souvenirs will find an excellent selection including silver jewelry, beaded earrings, Native American T-shirts and hats, CDs and much more. Try the delicious traditional foods such as Indian fry bread, red and green chili burros and Indian tacos.

Take I-19 South, Exit 92. No alcohol, drugs or video cameras are allowed. Admission is $7 adults, $5 children (6 & under free) and parking is $3/car. Pow Wow hours are Sat 10:30 am – 11 pm and Sun 10 am – 7 pm.

520-573-4000

Saturday 10th Mar to Sunday 11th Mar: Tucson: 30th Annual Wa:k Pow Wow

San Xavier Del Bac Mission – Native American inter-tribal dancing, contests, Native American food/arts & crafts, Sat 10:30a-11p, Sun 10a-7p. Adults $7, children $5, 6 & under free, parking $3. 520-573-4000

Friday 16th Mar to Sunday 18th Mar: Sacaton: Mul-Chu-Tha Fair & Rodeo

Gila River Indian Community, I-10 exit 175 (from Phx) – All Indian Rodeo, Junior Rodeo, parade, carnival, arts & crafts, games & sports, Battle of the Bands, Fri noon-10, Sat 10-10, Sun noon-9, adults $6, 55+ & ages 6-12 $4, 5 & under free. 520-562-6087