Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial

Events: Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial, Gathering of Nations, Santa Fe Indian Market, tribal feast days, Zuni Harvest Festival
Dances: corn dance, buffalo dance, deer dance, Matachines dance
Food: fry bread, grilled corn, oven bread

Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial

Since 1922, the people of Gallup, New Mexico have been proud to present the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial each summer. A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Native American arts, cultures, and traditions, “Ceremonial”, as it is known throughout the region, is a special time when indigenous peoples from throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico travel to Gallup to share the best of their creative and performing talents and diverse heritages with the rest of the world, andto reunite with other indigenous groups. Nowhere else on Earth can you experience tribal ceremonial dances, a contest pow-wow, indoor and outdoor arts and crafts markets, all Indian rodeos, a world class juried art show, opportunities to buy authentic Native American art and jewelry, parades, Native American foods, a ceremonial queen contest, and crafts demonstrations, all in one location at one time.