TRADITIONAL INDIAN VILLAGES

Arizona is made up of 22 tribes, and most will be at the Arizona Indian Festival during the event. From traditional food, to storytelling, to traditional dancing, singing and traditional dwellings represented within the village area, you will walk away fascinated by the native beauty that Arizona has to offer.

MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT

The main stage showcases a variety of traditional dancing and singing from Arizona tribes. Show time on Saturday is 10am-6pm and Sunday from 10am-4pm. Feel free to bring your own folding chair or a blanket for soft grass seating near amphitheater. Groups will be performing every 20 minutes. Come check out the Apache Crown Dancers, Navajo Dineh’tah Dancers, Hopi Traditional Dancers, Pascua Yaqui Deer Dancers, Hualapai Bird Dancers, Parker Boys from CRIT, Zuni Traditional Dancers, SRPMIC Basket Dancers, Apache Riders, Yavapai-Apache “Little Warriorettes”, Hualapai Guardian of the Canyon Ram Dancers and posting of colors by Ira H. Hayes American Legion Post 84.

ARTS & CRAFTS

The festival offers visitors the opportunity to buy directly from Native American artisans. Feel free to ask questions about the process of jewelry making, the creation of a Navajo rug or the patience it requires to make pottery. They are anxious to share their story with you.

TRIBAL ROYALTY

Dozens of tribal royalty will be talking to guests throughout the weekend, making special appearances at the main stage and children’s craft area. These young women practice and demonstrate their cultural traditions through songs, dance, stories, humor and the way they dress. Tribal royalty will be given time on the main stage for introductions.

TRAVEL & TOURISM VENDORS

Learn about traveling to Native Arizona from Tribal ambassadors, get more information from each representative covering Native country in the state of Arizona.

FOOD VENDORS

Enjoy good food from around the state… frybread, Navajo mutton stew, kettle corn, hot dogs and burgers.

LOCATION: Scottsdale Civic Plaza, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, Az 
 
SATURDAY: Jan. 31, 2026 from 10am-6pm

SUNDAY: Feb. 01, 2026 from 10am-4pm

No Admission – Family Friendly – Public Welcome!

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