
SLIDESHOW: Farewell to fair season
A fond farewell to fair season! Enjoy photos of this year’s Western Navajo Fair, October 11-14, 2018 in Tuba City, Arizona.
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Navajo Times | Krista Allen More than 5,000 people pack the Pepsi Amphitheater to see rapper Nelly in concert during the 50th annual Western Navajo Fair on Saturday night.

Navajo Times | Krista Allen
Nelson Smith and his partner dressed in her traditional outfit lead a round of two-step during the Elder Fest at the 50th annual Western Navajo Fair on Oct. 11.
Nelson Smith and his partner dressed in her traditional outfit lead a round of two-step during the Elder Fest at the 50th annual Western Navajo Fair on Oct. 11.

Navajo Times | Krista Allen
The friends of Levi Black (in red), 11, cheer him on as he tosses balls into fish bowls in an attempt to win a goldfish during a rainy Kids Day at the 50th annual Western Navajo Fair on Oct. 11.
The friends of Levi Black (in red), 11, cheer him on as he tosses balls into fish bowls in an attempt to win a goldfish during a rainy Kids Day at the 50th annual Western Navajo Fair on Oct. 11.

Navajo Times | Krista Allen
Fairgoers walk through mud at the fairground during a rainy Kids Day at the 50th annual Western Navajo Fair on Oct. 11.
Fairgoers walk through mud at the fairground during a rainy Kids Day at the 50th annual Western Navajo Fair on Oct. 11.

Navajo Times | Krista Allen
Eileen Deel from Kaibeto, Ariz., poses with her grandchildren for a photo in front of the “Eli Wheel” during Kids Day at the 50th annual Western Navajo Fair on Oct. 11.
Eileen Deel from Kaibeto, Ariz., poses with her grandchildren for a photo in front of the “Eli Wheel” during Kids Day at the 50th annual Western Navajo Fair on Oct. 11.

Navajo Times | Krista Allen
Youngsters from schools across Western Navajo enjoy a ride on “Fire Ball” during Kids Day at the 50th annual Western Navajo Fair on Oct. 11.
Youngsters from schools across Western Navajo enjoy a ride on “Fire Ball” during Kids Day at the 50th annual Western Navajo Fair on Oct. 11.

Navajo Times | Krista Allen
Levi Black, 11, from Shadow Mountain and Window Rock, shows off the goldfish he won in a game during Kids Day at the 50th annual Western Navajo Fair on Oct. 11.
Levi Black, 11, from Shadow Mountain and Window Rock, shows off the goldfish he won in a game during Kids Day at the 50th annual Western Navajo Fair on Oct. 11.

Navajo Times | Krista Allen
Arm-in-arm with two women, an older woman dances in a round of skip dance during Elder Fest at the 50th annual Western Navajo Fair on Oct. 11.
Arm-in-arm with two women, an older woman dances in a round of skip dance during Elder Fest at the 50th annual Western Navajo Fair on Oct. 11.

Navajo Times | Krista Allen Lemarquis Begay, 8, dances with Daelynn Begay, 10, in a round of skip dance during the 50th annual Western Navajo Fair song and dance on Friday afternoon.

Navajo Times | Krista Allen
A boy tosses a ball into fish bowls in an attempt to win a goldfish during a rainy Kids Day at the 50th annual Western Navajo Fair on Oct. 11.
A boy tosses a ball into fish bowls in an attempt to win a goldfish during a rainy Kids Day at the 50th annual Western Navajo Fair on Oct. 11.

Navajo Times | Krista Allen
The friends of Levi Black (in red), 11, cheer him on as he tosses balls into fish bowls in an attempt to win a goldfish during a rainy Kids Day at the 50th annual Western Navajo Fair on Oct. 11.
The friends of Levi Black (in red), 11, cheer him on as he tosses balls into fish bowls in an attempt to win a goldfish during a rainy Kids Day at the 50th annual Western Navajo Fair on Oct. 11.

Navajo Times | Krista Allen
A singing duo performs during the Elder Fest at the 50th annual Western Navajo Fair on Oct. 11.
A singing duo performs during the Elder Fest at the 50th annual Western Navajo Fair on Oct. 11.

Navajo Times | Krista Allen Nelson Smith and his partner dressed in her traditional outfit lead a round of two-step during the Elder Fest at the 50th annual Western Navajo Fair on Oct. 11.

Navajo Times | Krista Allen
Fairgoers wait in line for curly fries during Kids Day at the 50th annual Western Navajo Fair on Oct. 11.
Fairgoers wait in line for curly fries during Kids Day at the 50th annual Western Navajo Fair on Oct. 11.

Navajo Times | Krista Allen
Newly crowned Miss Western Navajo Raquel White Hair, 19, from Kayenta, adjusts her crown after winning the title inside the powwow tent at the 50th annual Western Navajo Fair on Saturday night.
Newly crowned Miss Western Navajo Raquel White Hair, 19, from Kayenta, adjusts her crown after winning the title inside the powwow tent at the 50th annual Western Navajo Fair on Saturday night.

Navajo Times | Krista Allen
Two girls enjoy the “Octopus” ride during a rainy Kids Day at the 50th annual Western Navajo Fair on Oct. 11.
Two girls enjoy the “Octopus” ride during a rainy Kids Day at the 50th annual Western Navajo Fair on Oct. 11.

Navajo Times | Krista Allen
Nelly touches the hands of fans during his concert at the Pepsi Amphitheatre during the 50th annual Western Navajo Fair on Saturday night.
Nelly touches the hands of fans during his concert at the Pepsi Amphitheatre during the 50th annual Western Navajo Fair on Saturday night.

Navajo Times | Krista Allen
Garland Yazzie from Tuba City Boarding School eats curly fries while standing with his friends during Kids Day at the 50th annual Western Navajo Fair on Oct. 11.
Garland Yazzie from Tuba City Boarding School eats curly fries while standing with his friends during Kids Day at the 50th annual Western Navajo Fair on Oct. 11.