The annual Native American Music Festival returns to the Winslow Elks Lodge on Saturday, March 9.
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The event, which opens at 9 a.m., will begin with an all-day Artisan Market. Admission to the market is $5.
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Following the Artisan Market at 10 a.m. will be live music from The Good Ol’ Boys, Garage Ink Band and Undecided Takers Band. To see the bands, admission is $10.
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Annually, the longest hair competition brings contestants from as far away as Canada. This year, the contest begins at 1 p.m. and admission is $5.
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Also featured will be a comedy production by Native American comedian James Bilagody. The show will begin at 4:30 p.m. and admission is $12.
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The Person of the Year ceremony will take place at 3 p.m. and feature nominees Al Henderson, a professor at Dine College; Mike Sixkiller, Tuba City Fair Manager and community coordinator Tuba City Chapter; Candis Yazzie, President of Dzil Libei Community, Inc.; Leland Jones, assistant/tribal liaison for Coconino County Supervisor Jim Parks; and Alicia Chee, Vice President of Dzil Libei Community, Inc.
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The Native American Music Festival will be held at the Winslow Elks Lodge, located at 315 W. Third St. For more information, contact festival organizer, Robert Carr at (928) 587-3303.
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