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Horticulture

Celebrating the sacred connection between the land and our people. Horticulture at the Northern Navajo Fair honors the artisanal wisdom of local growers, showcasing the vibrant harvest that fuels our culture and community.

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SCARECROW
CONTEST
WINNERS

amazing creative creations

PRODUCE CHECK-IN

Tuesday - September 29, 2026

POSTPONED

EXHIBIT HALL

Wednesday - September 30, 2026

8:00am–12:00pm

EXHIBIT HALL

All Products Must Have Been Homegrown On The Farm/Garden

All Categories

1st, 2nd, 3rd Place with premium payouts

Best of Show
Best Farmer
Largest Watermelon
Largest Pumpkin
Vegetable/Fruit Basket
Floral Display/Basket
Largest Squash

All categories feature 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place rankings with premium payouts. Special recognition awards are granted for Best of Show and Best Farmer excellence.

Produce Check-Out

Sunday, October 4, 2026, 9am–1pm

If produce and items are not retrieved by the deadline it will be forfeited

For more information: nnfcoordinator@gmail.com

Arts and Crafts

Experience the legacy of Navajo artistry at the Exhibit Hall. This exhibition honors our cultural journey through masterfully crafted weaving, jewelry, and pottery. Join us as we celebrate the soulful expression and timeless skills of our community’s most talented creators and dedicated tradition-bearers.

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Categories

Only Items listed below will be accepted

NO EXCEPTIONS

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Painting
1 Acrylic
2 Oil

Drawing
3 Cartoon

Sewing
4 Men and Women's Traditional Set
5 Powwow Full Set
6 Kids Navajo Traditional

Hand Work
7 Crocheting - Pillow and Blanket
8 Crocheting - Decorative (Farming Animals)
9 Beaded-Earrings
10 Beaded-Medallion
11 Beaded Watch Band
12 Quilt Patchwork
13 Quilt Appliqué

Functional/Decorative Arts
14 Puppets (Hand)
15 Navajo Tea

Silversmith
16 Squash Blossom Set

Baking
17 Cookies - Blue Corn
18 Cookies - Oatmeal
19 Cookies - Sugar
20 Bread - Pumpkin
21 Bread - Zucchini
22 Bread - Kneel Down Bread

Canning
23 Jam
24 Pickles

Notice

All items must be picked up on Sunday, October 4, 2026

9:00am - 1:00pm

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Items not retrieved by the deadline will be forefeited - NO EXCEPTIONS

Scarecrow Contest

Show off your creativity at the Horticulture Scarecrow Contest! 

Enter for a chance to win $500 for 1st place, plus more great prizes! Scarecrow intake is Tuesday, September 29, 2026 from 10AM–3PM — and remember, your scarecrow must stand on its own.

1st Place: $500

2nd Place: $300

3rd Place: $200

Scarecrow In-Take at Horticulture Building

Tuesday, September 29, 2026: 10:00am - 3:00pm

We can’t wait to see your amazing creations! 

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