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Contact : Burley Cole, Benita Jay or Ford Ashley
tel : 928.871.7053
fax : 928.871.6637

History
The Navajo Nation Fair was established in 1938 to stimulate livestock improvements and management through exhibits for the Navajo people. The Navajo Nation Fair has become a world-renowned event that showcases Navajo Agriculture, Fine Arts and Crafts, with the promotion and preservation of the Navajo heritage by providing cultural entertainment.

Mission Statement
“To preserve and promote pride in the Navajo heritage and culture for the benefit of the Navajo Nation.”

Organization Status
The Navajo Nation Fair Office is a non-profit organization that is structurally established under the
Navajo Nation and Federal codes as a 501-C3 entity.

Partnership: The Navajo Nation Fair Office will continue to develop a close working relationship with all private entities. By fostering partnerships outside the Navajo Nation the Fair Office can provide better services and new product information to the Navajo people with the goal of being proactive and innovative towards our corporate families.

Landscape
The Navajo Nation is the largest North American Indian Tribe with a population of approximately 300,000
members with over 17 million acres of land located around the Four Corners Region of the United States that includes Southeastern Utah, Northeastern Arizona and Northwestern New Mexico. The Navajo Nation is world-renowned for its scenic and natural wonders that attract millions of visitors every year. The intriguing beauty is the (DINE”) People’s sacred culture and strong artist heritage that ties everything together in harmony.

Navajo Nation Fairground
The Fairground is located on approximately 100 acres, located 0.9 mile west of BIA Junction
N12 & Highway 264 in Window Rock, Arizona. The Navajo Nation has produced events with many organizations such as:

Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association, Professional Bull Riding (PBR) Country Music Stars, The Ringley Brothers Circus, Arnold Swarzenegger’s Fitness Expo, Frazier Shows and the Booger Barter Productions. The Navajo Nation Fairground offers a location to showcase top entertainment, industrial, agricultural and educational events for the benefit of the Navajo Nation. Since the inception of producing events for the Navajo Nation, The Navajo Nation Fair Office has rapidly grown in size, both in attendance and the scope of production. However, the Navajo Nation Fair Office has been managing two major productions:

1) The Navajo Nation Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association Rodeo and Youth Celebration.
2) The Annual Navajo Nation Fair “The Largest American Indian Fair & Rodeo”.

The Navajo Nation Fair Production
The Navajo Nation Fair is the largest American Indian Fair and Rodeo within the Southwest United States, with a daily average attendance of 15,000 visitors. The Navajo Nation Fair starts each year after the Labor Day weekend and ending on the following Sunday. The Navajo Nation Fair consists of 25 coordinated events
that extend over the seven days.
1. Indian Rodeo
2. National Contest POW-WOW
3. Miss Navajo Nation Pageant
4. Navajo Social Song & Dance
5. Wild Horse Race
6. Fine Arts/Crafts Exhibits
7. Tradeshow with 300 exhibitors
8. 4-H - FFA Livestock Show
9. Horticulture Exhibits
10. Native Cuisines
11. FREE Fair Barbeque
12. Ashkii Happy Kids’ Day (Free for Kids)
13. Senior Rodeo
14. Youth Rodeo
15. Navajo Nation Fair Parade (70,000 spectators)
16. Concerts (9,000 spectators)
17. Carnival Rides
18. Navajo Fry Bread Contest
19. Navajo Baby Contest
20. Horseshoe Tournament
21. Sports tournaments/clinics
22. Youth Hip Hop & Country Dances
23. 2K & 5K Fun Run

Sponsor a Trash Box during the Navajo Nation Fair Parade September 6, 2008

In the spirit of the 2008 Navajo Nation Fair theme “Navajo Women— Our Strength, Our
Endurance” and “Mother Earth Pride” several local programs and organizations are working
together this year to launch an effort targeting the Navajo Nation Parade to reduce the amount
of trash that is left behind during and after the parade.

The plan will entail having trash containers located along the parade route sponsored by local
organizations with a designated individual who will make sure that the trash is contained and
bags are changed periodically to prevent overfilling. We will utilize monitored stations
throughout the five mile parade route to communicate this event. In addition, we want to re-
lease public announcements about this effort and educational messages to encourage the Navajo
public to put trash away. We will have a map of the route designating the locations where the
trash boxes will be located.

How can organizations help?
By sponsoring a trash box or two, your organization will help take care of a trash box(es)
during the parade. Responsibilities will include replacing trash bags, and arranging to have the
filled trash bags to the collection truck that will follow the parade procession. We will place the
trash boxes along the three-mile parade route on morning of September 6th before the parade
starts.

What is the benefit to you or your organization?
As a sponsoring organization, you are invited to provide an educational message on your
designated trash box. Your educational message will make a statement about your organization
that you care about the environment and keeping the Navajo Nation litter free. Also good for
improving public relations in the community.

For More Information Contact:
Shirley Nelson, FDIH Health Promotion Program at (928) 729-8462
Norman Scott, Navajo Nation Solid Waste Program (928) 871-6309

Help us promote personal responsibility for trash and it’s proper disposal.
Sponsor a Trash Box during the
Navajo Nation Fair Parade September 6, 2008

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