Indigenous Cultural Arts Festival

On Saturday, September 13, Aztec Ruins National Monument will host the 2025 Indigenous Cultural Arts Festival starting at 10am. This free, family-friendly event will feature diverse artists from various Southwest nations. Artists will be demonstrating their techniques and selling their original creations. From contemporary to traditional, artists will feature pottery, jewelry, basketry, and more. This event will also feature dances throughout the day from the MaaTuu Dance Group of the Santa Clara Pueblo, Champion Hoop Dancer JaiP'o Harvier from the Pueblo of Pojoaque, and The Next Generation Dancers of the Acoma Pueblo. This event will also feature a cooking demonstration from Diné cook book author Alana Yazzie, and a storytelling presentation from Eldrena Douma of the Hopi Tribe and Laguna Pueblo. Make sure to mark your calendars for this FREE event of community, art, and culture on September 13th, 2025.

 

The visitor center and trail through the Aztec West great house will be open to visitors, as well. Whether it's for a few hours or 30 minutes, we'd love to see you there! Please call (505) 334-6174 with any questions.

 

This event is supported by the Chaco Culture Conservancy and Western National Parks.