Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial - Today's Schedule

Above, displays from last year's ceremonial. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

For those members of E Clampus Vitus who are in town for the plaque dedication this morning at the El Rancho Hotel (along with their families), the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial has the following events planned for today and tomorrow:

Saturday, August 3, 2019

6:30 am – 5K Fun Run/Walk – Ellis Tanner Parking Lot

9 am to 5 pm – Artist Check-in/Exhibit Hall

7 pm –MEGA bucks Bull Riding

Sunday, August 4, 2019

8 am – IJRA Junior Rodeo

8 am – 6 pm – Art Judging – Exhibit Hall

And, a more detailed schedule, courtesy of the Navajo People website:

Saturday, August 10, 2019
8 am – Song and Dance Registration/Red Rock Park
10 am – Parade/Downtown Gallup
10 am – 8 pm – Exhibit Hall Open/Exhibit Hall
2 pm – Gourd Dance/Pow Wow
12 pm – Song and Dance Grand Entry/Song and Dance Arena
1:30 pm – Open Rodeo – 2nd Performance/Main Arena
4 pm – Na’nizhoozhi Field Day – East of Exhibit Hall
6 pm – Pow Wow Grand Entry/Pow wow arena
7 pm – Voladores “The Flying Men” – Powwow
7 pm – Rope for the Hay – Jackpot Arena
7:45 pm – Memorial – Late Dr. Honorable Senator John Pinto/Main Arena
8 pm – Night Dances performed by different Native American Tribes/Main Arena
8 pm – Country Dance with Good Ol’ Boys –RRP Horseshoe/ Featuring The White Buffalo

The rodeo events (including tonight's bull riding) are held at Red Rock Park Rodeo Arena. And the art exhibits are at the park's exhibit hall. Rodeos in Gallup take place rain or shine. So, just in case, bring an umbrella.

Above, last year's art exhibits. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

According to the official ceremonial website:

Red Rock Park is easy to find, Travel 7 miles east on old Route 66 out of town and you will see signs for the park.  While you are there, marvel at the beauty of the red rocks and Church rock in the distance. With the exception of the parades, the majority of the events take place at Red Rock Park.  There are several arenas and sometimes events are concurrent.

Above, last year's rodeo at Red Rock Park Rodeo Arena. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

To access the Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial website, go here.