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White Mountain Native American Art Festival Hon-Dah and PinetopLakeside, (800) 573-4031, www.pinetoplakeside chamber.com AUGUST o See traditional dress and dances at the Orme Dam Victory Days powwow. Be entranced by the driving beat of the powwow drum at Hon Dah Resort-Casino’s Pow Wow in the Pines in June. What better way to beat the heat of the state’s lower elevations than with a dose of cool native culture? The San Carlos Apache Tribe celebrates Apache Independence Day in June. Events include an Apache ranch rodeo, a wikieup building contest, a women’s camp dress contest, an Apache village with Apache card games, traditional Apache musicians and Crown Dancers, arts and crafts, food vendors and traditional Apache food contests. In July, run with the San Carlos Apache community for the preservation of one of its most sacred sites during the Mt. Graham Sacred Run. The tribal community welcomes respectful visitors to participate in the run. Also in July are the White Mountain Native American Art Festival in Pinetop and the Apache Arts & Crafts Festival at Hawley Lake on the White Mountain Apache reservation. Meet the artists, then bring home special gifts for others—or for yourself. Another great tribal fair is held in the White Mountain Apache community. The White Mountain Apache Tribal Fair & Rodeo, held in September, features thrilling rodeo events, powwow and cultural dances, and a parade, all Apache style. Wrapping up our journey is a tribute to veterans at the San Carlos Veterans’ Day Rodeo. Honor those who have served our nation with this fantastic November showcase of cowboy skills. Navajo Festival of Arts and Culture Flagstaff, (928) 774-5213, www.musnaz.org Peach Festival Supai, (928) 448-2731, www.havasupaitribe.com Sounds of Thunder Mountain Heritage Day Celebration Fredonia, (928) 643-7245, www.kaibabpaiute-nsn.gov SEPTEMBER Navajo Nation Fair Window Rock, (928) 871-6478, www.navajonationfair.com White Mountain Apache Tribal Fair & Rodeo Whiteriver, (928) 338-4346, www.wmat.us OCTOBER Tuhisma Hopi Arts & Crafts Market Kykotsmovi, (928) 205-8789, www.hopiputavi.net NOVEMBER In August, head to the state’s northern border for the Sounds of Thunder Mountain Heritage Day Celebration at the Kaibab-Paiute Reservation near Fredonia. This competition powwow, which awards cash prizes, also includes a traditional Paiute hand-drum song contest. One tribal member says this powwow features “front-row seating for everybody” and is one of Arizona’s best-kept secrets. It’s back to Parker in November for the AllIndian Rodeo, hosted by the Colorado River Indian Tribes. Get your best boot-scootin’ moves on for this great little cowboy and cowgirl fest. NORTH CENTRAL ARIZONA All-Indian Rodeo Parker, (928) 669-9211, www.crit-nsn.gov Orme Dam Victory Days Fort McDowell, (480) 709-7162, www.ftmcdowell.org San Carlos Veterans’ Day Rodeo San Carlos, (928) 475-2361 San Xavier Mission Indian Market Tucson, (520) 294-2624, www.sanxaviermission.org DECEMBER Pueblo Grande Museum Indian Market Phoenix, (602) 495-0901, www.pgindianmarket.com The Yavapai and Apache people who have lived in the North Central mountains for centuries warmly welcome visitors to experience their unique cultures and events. Join the Yavapai-Apache Nation on Exodus Commemoration/Return Day Learn more about Arizona’s YOUR in February. This event spotlights the native cultures and sites at ONLINE forced removal of the two tribal commuwww.arizonaguide.com/native-cultures. GUIDE nities from the Verde Valley in 1875 and the joyous day in 1900 when the people were allowed to come home. After the walk, Whether you visit for just a few hours or enjoy cultural dances and shop for arts and wander the rich roads of native Arizona, you’ll crafts by local artisans. be sure to bring home memories for years to Each summer, families in the White Mouncome. Join the indigenous peoples of Arizona tain Apache Tribe invite the public to the for powwows, cultural festivals, rodeos and Apache people’s most significant cultural obserother great native events. AZ vations, Sunrise Dance Ceremonies. ComingFor contact information for each of Arizona’s of-age ceremonies for young Apache girls, Native American tribes, see the “Resource Sunrise Dances are rich in meaningful tradiGuide” listings on pages 37, 57, 68, 80 and 87 of this guide. tions, and visitors will be moved by the event. 24 Arizona 2011 Official State Visitor’s Guide AOT/TODD BRENNEMAN http://www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com http://www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com http://www.musnaz.org http://www.havasupaitribe.com http://www.kaibabpaiute-nsn.gov http://www.navajonationfair.com http://www.wmat.us http://www.hopiputavi.net http://www.crit-nsn.gov http://www.ftmcdowell.org http://www.arizonaguide.com/native-cultures http://www.sanxaviermission.org http://www.pgindianmarket.com

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