August is Going to Be Busy

For the last 97 years, visitors have been coming to Gallup, New Mexico, to take in the Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial. This event fascinates those who are not accustomed to Native American culture, fulfills those who are, and has been known to fill every hotel in town to capacity. For many businesses, it is the busiest week of the year and becomes a time to make sure all those who have come feel welcomed. The Ceremonial is definitely a big attraction, but it won’t be the only event happening during the month of August.

This is the second year for the newly created Gallup Native Arts Market. The event erects a big tent downtown and fills it with area Native American artists and their crafts. This is the second year for it to take place the same week as the Ceremonial so as to take advantage of those big crowds. If you are interested in Native American art, Gallup is where you will want to spend your August.

Many well-known artists will enter their work into the Ceremonial to be judged. The works of art and winners are revealed to the public on Ceremonial’s opening evening. Some of the same artists that win coveted Ceremonial ribbons will be accessible to collectors and art enthusiasts downtown at the Gallup Native Arts Market.

August is a great time to get to know Gallup, New Mexico. The weather is beautiful, unique events are presented, great New Mexico food is available, and the community is dedicated to make it happen.

97th Annual Ceremonial Art Show

at Red Rock Park

If you want to see thousands of pieces of Jewelry, Art, Baskets, Rugs and much more under one roof, Ceremonial Art Show is the place to be.

If you’re looking for that one special piece to wear, hang, or display, the Ceremonial Art Show in the exhibit hall at Red Rock Park is the place to be.

If you want to know you are buying the real deal, The Ceremonial JURIED art show is the place to be.

The OLDEST most prestigious art show and sale in New Mexico August 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th at Red Rock Park