The Intertribal Ceremonial Office (ICO), Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Association, Inc. (GITICA), and the City of Gallup announce the 100th anniversary Gallup Inter-tribal Ceremonial Event to be held Thursday, Aug. 4, through Sunday, Aug. 14, in Gallup, N.M.
One of New Mexico’s longest running and historic events, this year will offer a mixture of in-person and virtual events including Native American and indigenous tribal processions and performance showcases, rodeo events, ceremonial queen and princess pageants, a 5k run/walk, parades, powwow, and more.
At 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 4, events include the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial Centennial Celebration.
At 7 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 5, a free 5k run/walk will be held. The event will begin, and the first 100 participants will receive a free T-shirt. On Friday and Saturday, Aug. 6, visitors to the event can enjoy a variety of cultural experiences at Red Rock Park in Gallup. Gates open at 1 p.m. for the Artisan Market, demonstrations, and each evening at 7 p.m., guests can attend “One World Beat” performances.
Between Sunday, Aug. 7, and Tuesday, Aug. 9, visitors can enjoy a film festival focusing on Native American and indigenous storytelling through full-feature and short films.
At 8 a.m. on Sunday, a Six-Shooter Six-Steer Team Roping Shootout will take place at the Butler Jackpot Arena. At 8 a.m. on Tuesday, the Open Junior Rodeo will take place in the Red Rock Park Arena. At 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10, the Iron Cowgirl Challenge will take place in the Red Rock Park arena. Between Thursday and Saturday, Aug. 11 and 13, a team roping challenge will take place at the Butler Jackpot Arena. At 8 a.m. on Thursday, slack and stock events will occur serving as overflow events for bull riding, junior bull riding, and others. At 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 12, open rodeo will take place at the Butler Jackpot Arena. A second performance of the team roping event will be held at 6 p.m.
At 2 p.m. on Aug. 8, the Little Miss Ceremonial Princess pageant will take place.
Beginning on Wednesday, Aug. 10, an opening night wine gala will be held to kick off the Juried Art Show and Artisan Markets.
On Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12 and 13, at Red Rock Park, guests can enjoy a powwow featuring dancers and singers from North American tribes including New, Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, Montana, Oklahoma, Canada, and more.
At 9 a.m. on Saturday, the closing parade will march throughout downtown Gallup.
At 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, an open rodeo will occur along with a team roping event at the Butler Jackpot Arena. At 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 14, a Wooly Riding preshow will take place along with the Old School Days rodeo featuring a wild horse race, hide race, pony express race, frybread pan throw, ranch bronc riding, women’s steer riding, fruit scramble and buffalo riding.
For information on the “One World Beat” Performances, the Ceremonial Queen and Little Princess Pageants, or the Film Festival, contact Intertribal Ceremonial Office at 206 West Coal Ave., Gallup N.M. 87301, phone 505-905-1640 or email ICO@state.nm.us. Please note that some events are ticketed – online ticket sales are available now – reserved seating is also available. Please visit www.gallupceremonial.com for specific ticket information.
For information on the rodeos, 5k run/walk, juried art show or powwow contact Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Association via email at gallupceremonialnm@gmail.com or by telephone at 505- 863-3896.
