| January |
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| Jan. 1 |
Turtle Dance. Taos Pueblo. For information: (505) 758-1028.
Los Matachines Dance at Jemez Pueblo. For information: in New Mexico
(505) 843-7270; out of state (800) 766-4405.
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Los Matachines Dance at Jemez Pueblo. For information:
(505) 834-7235.
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| Jan. 6 |
Buffalo and Deer Dances. Taos Pueblo. For information:
(575) 758-1028.
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Various Dances. Sandia Pueblo. For information:
(505) 861-3317.
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Buffalo, Deer, Antelope Dances. Nambe Pueblo. For information:
(505) 455-2036.
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King's Day Celebration. Dances at the Picuris Pueblo. For information:
(505) 587-2519.
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3 Kings Day Festival honoring incoming governor and officers. Laguna
Pueblo. For information: (505) 552-6654.
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| Jan. 22,23 |
San Ildefonso Feast Days. Firelight dances Jan 22. Buffalo, Deer and
Comanche dances Jan. 23. San Ildefonso Pueblo. For information:
(505) 455-3549.
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| Jan. 25 |
St. Paul's Feast Day. Picuris Pueblo. Various dances. For information:
(505) 587-2519.
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| Jan. 28 |
Holy Innocents Day. Santa Clara Pueblo. Children's dances. For information:
(505) 753-7326.
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Holy Innocents Day. Picuris Pueblo. Children's dances. For information:
(505) 587-2519.
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| April |
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| April 3, 4 |
Red Turtle Dancers from Pojoaque Pueblo. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center plaza, 2401 12th Street, Albuquerque.
For information: www.indianpueblo.org/.
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| April 10, 11 |
Oak Canyon Dancers from Jemez Pueblo. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center plaza, 2401 12th Street, Albuquerque.
For information: www.indianpueblo.org/.
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| April 10 - 12 |
Easter Weekend celebrations at most pueblos. |
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Easter Sunday. Bow and Arrow Dance after Mass at Nambe Pueblo. For
information: (505) 455-2036.
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Easter Sunday and Monday. Various dances at Zia Pueblo. For information:
(505) 867-3304.
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Easter Sunday and Monday. Various dances at San Ildefonso Pueblo. For information:
(505) 455-3549.
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| April 17 - 25 |
American Indian Week "Pueblo Days". At the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th Street, Albuquerque. IPCC Annual Spring Art Market,
storytelling and dancers all week long. For information: www.indianpueblo.org/.
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| April 22 - 24 |
Gathering of Nations Pow-wow. UNM Football Field, Ave. Cesar Chavez across from The Pit Arena, Albuquerque. 22rd is the Crowning of Miss Indian World. 23-24 pow-wow. Doors
open at 10 a.m. Tickets available at the door or on the internet. Advance tickets and information from www.gatheringofnations.com.
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| May |
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| May 1 |
St. Phillip's Feast Day. Dances at San Felipe Pueblo. For information:
(505) 867-3381.
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| May 3 |
Santa Cruz Feast Day. Blessings of the Field, Corn Dance and foot race at
Taos Pueblo. For information: (575) 758-1028.
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Santa Cruz Feast Day. Dances at Cochiti Pueblo. For information:
(505) 465-2244.
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| May 1st Sun. |
1st Sunday in May. Santa Maria Feast Day. Fiesta honoring patron saint
At Santa Maria de Acoma Church, McCarty's, New Mexico. For information: (505) 252-1139 or (800) 747-0181.
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| May 29, 30 |
Memorial Day Weekend. Poajoaque Red Turtle Dancers, Saturday and Sunday. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center plaza,
2401 12th Street, Albuquerque. For information: www.indianpueblo.org/.
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| May 29 - 31 |
Memorial Day Weekend. Jemez Red Rocks Arts and Crafts Show and Memorial Day Pow-wow. At Jemez Red Rocks. Crafts fair May 29, 30;
pow-wow May 31. For information: (505) 834-7235.
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| May 31 - Sept. 1 |
Indian dances nightly at the Gallup Cultural Center, 201 E. Hwy. 66 (Santa Fe Depot), Gallup. Dances by various tribes.
Free admission. Photography allowed. For information: (800) 242-4282.
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| June |
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| June 2 |
1st Saturday of month. Blessings of the Fields, Corn Dance. Tesuque
Pueblo. For information: (505) 983-2667.
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| June 3 - 6 |
Plains Style Dancing. Little Ponies/White Horse Dancers. Thursday and Friday June 3 and 4 at 2 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center plaza, 2401 12th Street, Albuquerque. For information: www.indianpueblo.org/.
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| June 10 - 13 |
White Eagle Dancers from Zuni Pueblo. Thursday and Friday June 10 and 11 at 2 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center plaza, 2401 12th Street, Albuquerque. For information: www.indianpueblo.org/.
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| June 13 |
St. Anthony's Feast Day. San Ildefonso Pueblo. For information:
(505) 455-3549.
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San Antonio Feast Day and Corn Dances. Sandia Pueblo. For information:
(505) 867-3317.
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San Antonio Feast Day and Comanche Dance. Santa Clara Pueblo. For
information: (505) 753-7326.
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San Antonio Feast Day and Corn Dance. Taos Pueblo. For information:
(575) 758-1028.
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San Antonio Feast Day. Dances at the Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo. For information:
(575) 852-4400.
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San Antonio Feast Day. Dances at the Picuris Pueblo. For information:
(505) 587-2519.
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| June 17 - 20 |
Poajoaque Red Turtle Dancers. Thursday and Friday June 17 and 18 at 2 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center plaza, 2401 12th Street, Albuquerque. For information: www.indianpueblo.org/.
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| June 24 |
San Juan Feast Day. Vespers, Comanche and Buffalo Dances at the San Juan
Pueblo. For information: (505) 852-4400.
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San Juan Feast Day. Buffalo, Corn and Comanche Dances at the Taos
Pueblo. For information: (575) 758-1028.
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| June 24 - 27 |
Dineh Tah Navajo Dancers. Thursday and Friday June 24 and 25 at 2 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center plaza, 2401 12th Street, Albuquerque. For information: www.indianpueblo.org/.
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| June 26, 27 |
Haak'u Indian Arts and Crafts Festival "Christmas in June". 9am - 6pm at the BIA-DOI Campus Parking Plaza -
12th St. & Indian School Rd NW across Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque. Hosted by the Haak'u Foundation, Acoma Pueblo
For application or more information: Please contact Doreen Chino at (505) 235-0491, Judy Martinez jmartinez@puebloofacoma.org or
Doug Sakiestewa dsakiduki@peoplepc.com.
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| June 29 |
San Pedro Feast Day. Corn Dance at the Santa Ana Pueblo. For information:
(505) 867-3301.
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St. Peter's and St. Paul's Feast Day. Acoma Pueblo. For information:
(505) 252-1139 or (800) 747-0181.
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St. Peter's and St. Paul's Feast Day. Throw Day and dances at Laguna Pueblo.
For information: (505) 552-6654.
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| July |
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| July 1 - 3 |
Zuni Sunshine Dance Group. Thursday and Friday July 1 and 2 at 2 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at
the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center plaza, 2401 12th Street, Albuquerque. For information: www.indianpueblo.org/.
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| July 4 |
Various Dances and Crafts. Nambe Pueblo. For information: (505) 455-2036.
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| July 1st week |
Mescalero Apache Feast Day. Coming of Age Ceremony, dances, pow-wow,
rodeo. At the Mescalero Apache Reservation near Tularosa. (575) 671-4494.
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| July 8 - 11 |
Plains Style Dancing. Little Ponies/White Horse Dancers. Thursday and Friday July 8 and 9 at 2 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center plaza, 2401 12th Street, Albuquerque. For information: www.indianpueblo.org/.
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| July 10 - 12 |
Annual Inter-tribal Pow-Wow. Taos Pueblo. For information: (575) 758-1028 or www.taospueblo.com.
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| July 14 |
San Buenaventura Feast Day. Cochiti Pueblo. For information: (505) 465-2244.
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San Buenaventura Feast Day. San Felipe Pueblo. For information: (505) 867-3381.
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San Buenaventura Feast Day. Santo Domingo Pueblo. For information: (505) 465-2214.
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| July 15 - 18 |
Cellicion Traditional Zuni Dancers. Thursday and Friday July 15 and 16 at 2 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center plaza, 2401 12th Street, Albuquerque. For information: www.indianpueblo.org/.
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| July 16, 17 |
Jicarilla Apache Little Apache Beaver Roundup and Rodeos. Pow-wow, races, parade, 5k run, fun walk, mud bog,
pony express, youth activities, more. At Dulce. For information: www.jicarillaonline.com/ or (575)759-3242.
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| July 17 - 18 |
8 Northern Pueblos Arts and Crafts Fair. Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo. Crafts, food, dances. Per person
admission fee. For information: (505) 747-1593.
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| July 22 - 25 |
White Eagle Dancers from Zuni Pueblo. Thursday and Friday July 22 and 23 at 2 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center plaza, 2401 12th Street, Albuquerque. For information: www.indianpueblo.org/.
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| July 24 |
Annual Indian Market " Festival. Crafts fair at Berg Park, Farmington. For information: www.farmingtonnm.org.
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| July 25 |
Santiago Feast Day Corn Dance. Taos Pueblo. For information:
(575) 758-1028.
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| July 26 |
Santa Ana Feast Day. Harvest and other dances at the Laguna Pueblo. For
information: (505) 552-6654.
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Santa Ana Feast Day Corn Dance. Santa Ana Pueblo. For information:
(505) 867-3301.
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Santa Ana Feast Day Corn Dance. Taos Pueblo. For information:
(575) 758-1028.
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| July TBA |
Zuni Arts & Cultural Expo. Arts and Crafts Market at Zuni Pueblo. For information: in New Mexico (505) 843-7270; out of state
(800) 766-4405.
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| July 30, 31 |
Eastern Navajo Fair. Traditional song and dance, rodeo, pow-wow, Miss Eastern Navajo Pageant, BBQ, rodeo, more.
Crownpoint, New Mexico. For information: www.navajonationparks.org or www.discovernavajo.com.
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| July 29 - Aug. 1 |
Dineh Tah Navajo Dancers. Thursday and Friday July 23 and 30 at 2 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center plaza, 2401 12th Street, Albuquerque. For information: www.indianpueblo.org/.
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| August |
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| Aug. 2 |
Nuestra Senora de los Angeles Feast Day. Corn Dance at Jemez Pueblo. For
information: in New Mexico (505) 843-7270; out of state (800) 766-4405.
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| Aug. 4 |
Feast Day and Corn Dance. Santo Domingo Pueblo. For information: (505) 465-2214.
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| Aug. 11 - 15 |
Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial. At Red Rock State Park near Gallup. Parades, rodeo, arts and crafts, dances,
food, golf tourney, auctions, more. Parking and admission fees at Red Rock State Park. For information: (505) 722-3839.
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| Aug. 9, 10 |
Aug. 9 San Lorenzo Feast Day; Aug. 10 Trade Fair and Races at the Picuris
Pueblo. For information: in New Mexico (505) 843-7270; out of state
(800) 766-4405.
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| Aug. 10 |
San Lorenzo Feast Day. Throw Day and dances at Acoma Pueblo. For
information: (505) 252-1139 or (800) 747-0181.
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San Lorenzo Feast Day. Cochiti Pueblo. For information: (505) 465-2244.
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San Lorenzo Feast Day. Throw Day and dancing at Laguna Pueblo where
people named Lawrence or Lorenzo throw gifts to visitors. For information:
(505) 552-6654.
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| Aug. 12 |
Santa Clara Feast Day. Buffalo and other dances at Santa Clara Pueblo. For
information: (505) 753-7326.
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| Aug. 15 |
Assumption of Our Blessed Mother's Feast Day. Harvest and other dances at
Mesita, Laguna Pueblo. For information: (505) 552-6654.
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Feast Day and Corn Dance. Zia Pueblo. For information: (505) 867-3304.
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| Aug. TBA |
3rd week of August. Zuni Tribal Fair. Zuni Pueblo. For information:
(505) 782-4403.
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| Aug. 21, 22 |
Santa Fe Indian Market. At the Plaza in Santa Fe. Native American artists and craftspeople from all over the country exhibit.
Juried competition, dances, food. No admission fee. For information: www.swaia.org or (505) 983-5220.
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| Aug. Last Weekend |
Picuris Tri-Cultural Arts & Crafts Show. At Picuris Pueblo. For information: (505) 587-2519.
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| Aug. TBA |
Ramah Fair. Parade, pow-wow, arts and crafts, sanctioned and open show rodeos, queen's contest, barbeque,
baby contest, 5k run, more. At Pinehill Chapter House, Ramah, New Mexico, Navajo Reservation.
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| Aug. 28 |
Saint Augustine Feast Day. Morning mass followed by a procession. Dances
in the afternoon at the Isleta Pueblo. For information: (505) 869-3111.
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| September |
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| Sept. 5 - 12 |
Navajo Nation Fair. Traditional songs and dances, parade, Miss Navajo Nation Pageant, midway, rodeos, pow-wow, food, more at the
Navajo Nation Fairgrounds, Window Rock, Arizona, Navajo Reservation. For information: Navajo Nation Fair Office: (928) 871-6478 or
www.navajonationfair.com.
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| Sept. 2 |
San Estevan Feast Day and Harvest Dance. At St. Estevan Mission, Sky City,
Acoma Pueblo. For information: (505) 252-1139 or (800) 747-0181.
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| Sept. Labor Day Weekend |
Annual Arts & Crafts Market. At Santo Domingo Pueblo. For information: (505) 465-2214.
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| Sept. 4 |
San Augustine Feast Day. Harvest Dance at Isleta Pueblo. For information:
(505) 869-3111.
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| Sept. 4, 5 |
Totah Festival. Crafts fair and pow-wow at the Farmington Civic Center, Farmington. Marketplace, rug
auction, contest pow-wow, more. For information: (800) 448-1240 or www.farmingtonnm.org.
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| Sept. TBA |
Albuquerque Indian Market. Juried Native American art show at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Albuquerque. For information:
(505) 843-7270 or outside of New Mexico (866) 855-7902.
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| Sept. 8 |
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary's Feast Day. Harvest and social dances at
Encinal, Laguna Pueblo. For information: (505) 552-6654.
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Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary's Feast Day. Corn Dance at the San
Ildefonso Pueblo. For information: (505) 455-3549.
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| Sept. 2nd or 3rd weekend |
Go-Jii-Yah Feast Day. At Stone Lake, Jicarilla Apache Reservation. For
information: (575) 843-7270 or (575) 759-3242.
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| Sept. 19 |
St. Joseph's Feast Day. Buffalo, Eagle and Social Dances at Old Laguna
Village, Laguna Pueblo. For information: (505) 552-6654.
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| Sept. 25 |
St. Elizabeth's Feast Day. Harvest and Social Dances at Paguete, Laguna
Pueblo. For information: (505) 552-6654.
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| Sept. 29,30 |
Feast of San Geronimo. Dances, races, pole climb, arts and crafts fair at the
Taos Pueblo. Per vehicle admission fee. Free bus is provided between parking area and the Pueblo for those
who don't want to walk. For information: (575) 758-1028.
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| December |
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| Dec. 1st Weekend |
1st weekend of December. Walatowa Winter Arts and Crafts Fair. Jemez
Pueblo. For information: (505) 834-7235.
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| Dec. 11,12 |
Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Feast Day. Dec. 11 Vespers and Procession.
Dec. 12 Feast Day Mass, Bow and arrow, Comanche and Buffalo Dances at Pojoaque Pueblo after mass.
For information: (505) 455-3460.
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Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Feast Day. Bow and Arrow, Comanche and
Buffalo Dances at Tesuque Pubelo. For information: (505) 983-2667.
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Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Feast Day. Dances at Jemez Pueblo. For
information: (505) 834-7235.
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Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Feast Day. Dances at Santa Clara Pueblo.
For information: (505) 753-7326.
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| Dec. TBA |
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Winter Arts & Crafts Sale. At the Indian
Pueblo Cultural Center, Albuquerque. For information: (505) 843-7270 or www.indianpueblo.org.
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| Dec. 18, 19 |
13th Annual Christmas Bazaar. At the Chinle High School Gym, Chinle, Arizona. For information:
Greta Nez (623) 202-8251.
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| Dec. 24,25 |
Christmas Celebrations by Pueblo.
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Acoma. Dec. 25-28. Dances, luminarias. Christmas festivals at San Estevan
del Rey Mission, Sky City, Acoma. For information: (505) 252-1139 or (800) 747-0181.
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Laguna. 10 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass. Deer, Harvest, Arrow and other
Dances after mass. Dec. 25-28 Harvest dances continue for three more
days. For information: (505) 552-6654.
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Information for Christmas Celebrations for the pueblos listed below:
In New Mexico (505) 843-7270 or (575) 455-3460 for Eight Northern Pueblos; out of state (800) 766-4405.
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Nambe. Dec. 24. Christmas Eve Mass followed by Buffalo, Deer and
Antelope Dances.
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Picuris. Christmas celebrations and "Los Matachines."
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San Felipe. Dec. 24. Dances after midnight mass.
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Ohkay Owingeh. Dec. 24, 25. Spanish dance drama "Los Matachines" and Pine
Torch Procession.
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San Ildefonso. Christmas celebrations and various dances.
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Santa Ana. Dances after midnight mass.
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Santa Clara. Christmas celebrations and various dances.
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Taos. Dec. 24. Sundown Procession with bonfires. Dec. 25. Dances.
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Tesuque. Dec. 24. Dances after midnight mass.
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Zia. Dec. 25-28. Dances.
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| Acoma |
No photography. (505) 552-6604 or (800) 747-0181.
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| Cochiti |
Phone pueblo for policy and/or permit information. (505) 465-2244.
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| Isleta |
Phone pueblo for policy and/or permit information. (505) 869-3111.
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| Jemez |
No photography. (505) 834-7235.
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| Jicarilla Apache |
Photography allowed only at Little Apache Beaver Roundup and Rodeo.
www.jicarillaonline.com/ or (575) 759-3242.
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| Laguna |
Photography allowed at Laguna Pueblo and Church of San Jose de
Laguna only. (505) 552-6654.
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| Mescalero Apache |
Phone tribe for policy and/or permit information. (575) 671-4494.
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| Nambe |
Phone pueblo for policy and/or permit information. (505) 455-2036.
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Navajo Nation
Ramah
Crownpoint
Shiprock |
Phone tribe for policy and/or permit information. (928) 871-6357.
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| Ohkay Owingeh |
Phone pueblo for policy and/or permit information. (505) 852-4400.
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| Picuris |
Phone pueblo for policy and/or permit information. (505) 587-2519.
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| Pojoaque |
Phone pueblo for policy and/or permit information. (505) 455-3460 or (505) 455-2278.
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| Sandia |
No photographing dances, the plaza or the church. Permission to
photograph other areas of the pueblo must be obtained from the Governor's
Office. (505) 867-3317.
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| San Felipe |
Phone pueblo for policy and/or permit information. (505) 867-3381.
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| San Ildefonso |
Phone pueblo for policy and/or permit information. (505) 455-3549 or (505) 455-2273.
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| Santa Ana |
Phone pueblo for policy and/or permit information. (505) 867-3301.
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| Santa Clara |
Phone pueblo for policy and/or permit information. (505) 753-7326 or (505) 753-7330.
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| Santo Domingo |
Phone pueblo for policy and/or permit information. (505) 465-2214.
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| Taos |
No photography except at July pow-wow, with permission of dancers.
Phone pueblo for policy. (575) 758-1028 or www.taospueblo.com.
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| Tesuque |
Phone pueblo for policy and/or permit information. (505) 983-2667.
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| Zia |
Phone pueblo for policy and/or permit information. (505) 867-3304.
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| Zuni |
Phone pueblo for policy and/or permit information. (505) 782-4481 or (505) 782-4403.
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Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Albuquerque. In New Mexico: (505) 843-7270; out of state (800)
766-4405, or www.indianpueblo.org.
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Wheelwright Museum, Santa Fe. (505) 982-4636 or (800) 607-4636 or www.wheelwright.org.
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Santa Fe Convention and Visitor's Bureau, Santa Fe. www.santafe.org.
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Gallup Visitors and Convention Center, Gallup. (800) 242-4282 or www.gallupnm.org.
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Southwestern Association of Indian Arts, Santa Fe. (505) 983-5220 or www.swaia.org.
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