Slideshow | The fair is back!
The Navajo Nation Fair returned to Window Rock after COVID-19 forced its cancellation for two years. In its 74th year, the fair ran Sept. 4-11. The week-long celebration included carnival rides, traditional songs and dances, concerts, a pro-rodeo and the Miss Navajo Nation pageant.
View scenes from the fair this year. (Select any image to launch a full-screen slideshow.)
Navajo Times | Donovan Quintero
The junior livestock competition gets underway at the Navajo Nation fairgrounds in Window Rock.
The junior livestock competition gets underway at the Navajo Nation fairgrounds in Window Rock.
Navajo Times | Donovan Quintero
Neon lights from the Frazier carnival show light up the night sky on Saturday night during the 74th annual Navajo Nation Fair in Window Rock.
Neon lights from the Frazier carnival show light up the night sky on Saturday night during the 74th annual Navajo Nation Fair in Window Rock.
Special to the Times | Ravonelle Yazzie
Outgoing Miss Navajo Nation 2021-22 Niagara Rockbridge crowns the new Miss Navajo Nation 2022-23, Valentina Clitso of Black Mesa, Ariz., on Saturday night during the Navajo Nation Fair in Window Rock.
Outgoing Miss Navajo Nation 2021-22 Niagara Rockbridge crowns the new Miss Navajo Nation 2022-23, Valentina Clitso of Black Mesa, Ariz., on Saturday night during the Navajo Nation Fair in Window Rock.
Special to the Times | Ravonelle Yazzie
The 74th annual Navajo Nation Fair parade commences on Saturday morning starting from Tse Bonito, N.M., through Window Rock and ending in St. Michaels, Ariz.
The 74th annual Navajo Nation Fair parade commences on Saturday morning starting from Tse Bonito, N.M., through Window Rock and ending in St. Michaels, Ariz.
Navajo Times | Rima Krisst
Accompanied by an honor song and dancers of all ages, newly crowned Navajo Nation Fair Powwow Princess Viviana Toya took to the powwow circle as royalty last Saturday evening where she received hugs and gifts of congratulations.
Accompanied by an honor song and dancers of all ages, newly crowned Navajo Nation Fair Powwow Princess Viviana Toya took to the powwow circle as royalty last Saturday evening where she received hugs and gifts of congratulations.
Navajo Times | Donovan Quintero
An aerial view of the Navajo Nation Fair carnival at the Window Rock fairgrounds on Saturday night.
An aerial view of the Navajo Nation Fair carnival at the Window Rock fairgrounds on Saturday night.
Navajo Times | Donovan Quintero
The 74th Navajo Nation Fair parade moves from east to west along State Highway 264 on Saturday.
The 74th Navajo Nation Fair parade moves from east to west along State Highway 264 on Saturday.
Special to the Times | Ravonelle Yazzie
Birthday girl Elizabeth Kady is honored during the song and dance on Sunday afternoon during the Navajo Nation Fair in Window Rock. She turned four years old on Monday, Sept. 12.
Birthday girl Elizabeth Kady is honored during the song and dance on Sunday afternoon during the Navajo Nation Fair in Window Rock. She turned four years old on Monday, Sept. 12.
Navajo Times | Donovan Quintero
Hungry fairgoers enjoy the free barbecue on Thursday at the fairgrounds during the Navajo Nation Fair in Window Rock.
Hungry fairgoers enjoy the free barbecue on Thursday at the fairgrounds during the Navajo Nation Fair in Window Rock.
Special to the Times | Ravonelle Yazzie
Delegate Amber Crotty dumps a bag full of goodies for parade goers on Saturday in St. Michaels during the Navajo Nation Fair parade.
Delegate Amber Crotty dumps a bag full of goodies for parade goers on Saturday in St. Michaels during the Navajo Nation Fair parade.
Navajo Times | Donovan Quintero
Apache County deputies and a Navajo Nation Police Officer pose with Amara Skeet, 11, and Skylar Skeet, 9, both from the White Mountain Apache Tribe, on Thursday at the 74th annual Navajo Nation Fair and Rodeo in Window Rock.
Apache County deputies and a Navajo Nation Police Officer pose with Amara Skeet, 11, and Skylar Skeet, 9, both from the White Mountain Apache Tribe, on Thursday at the 74th annual Navajo Nation Fair and Rodeo in Window Rock.
Special to the Times | Ravonelle Yazzie
The Navajo Nation band stops in St. Michaels to perform for parade goers on Saturday during the Navajo Nation Fair parade.
The Navajo Nation band stops in St. Michaels to perform for parade goers on Saturday during the Navajo Nation Fair parade.
Navajo Times | Rima Krisst
Jordyn and Jasmine Yazzie enjoy an ice cream and funnel cake treat with mom Jacqueline Yazzie last Saturday afternoon at the Navajo Nation Fair midway.
Jordyn and Jasmine Yazzie enjoy an ice cream and funnel cake treat with mom Jacqueline Yazzie last Saturday afternoon at the Navajo Nation Fair midway.
