Image from 2024 Native American Arts Fair, Apache Crown Dancers
Admission is free and open to all.
Mission Garden invites the community to celebrate Indigenous creativity, culture, and tradition at the 2025 Native American Arts Fair on November 8 from 8am to 4pm. The event will feature Indigenous artists and makers from throughout the region, offering original works for sale including jewelry, art, and handcrafted goods.
Visitors will enjoy a full day of cultural programming, including:
9am: No:ligk Ñe’edam ch Keihindam Song and Dance (Tohono O'odham)
10am: Artist Talk by Silversmith Shane Beeshligaii (Navajo)
11am: Pascua Yaqui Deer Dance Group (Pascua Yaqui/Yoeme)
1pm: Bird Singing and Dancing by the River (Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community)
3pm: Waila music by The Lopez Band (Tohono O'odham)
Food and beverages will be available for purchase from local Indigenous food vendors and food trucks. This event is made possible by a generous sponsorship from Desert Diamond Casino. Additional support provided by Target.
