CRIT Fair Expo within a week

The Colorado River Indian Tribes is sponsoring the Native American Days Fair Expo, September 26th through October 2nd with the theme, “Community, United by Choice.” A powwow is part of the event, held September 30th to October 2nd.

Schedule

Sept. 28
Health Fair, Irataba Hall, 10 a.m.
Little Miss CRIT pageant, 8 p.m., Manataba Park stage.

Sept. 29
Jr. Miss CRIT and Miss CRIT pageants, 8 p.m., Manataba Park stage.

Sept. 30
Livestock entries, at livestock arena.
Fun Run/Walk, 7 a.m., Four Corners
Opening Ceremonies, 12 noon, $3 admission
Native Visions Film Festival, Blue Water Cinemas, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Makaav Band, 2 p.m.
Community Barbecue, Irataba Hall, 4 p.m.
Traditional Baby/Tot/Pee-Wee contest, Irataba Hall stage, 4 p.m.
Tribal Dance Groups & Open Bird Dancing, powwow arena, 4 to 6:45 p.m.
Powwow Grand Entry, 7 p.m., Tiny Tots & Drum Contests at 11 p.m.
5th annual Cecelia Mariscal Softball Tourney, call Tim 928-916-1725

Oct. 1
Admission $3
10-Mile Run, 6 a.m., Mohave Village
Parade, 10 a.m., California Avenue
Shinny Tourney, 1 p.m., Little League field
5th annual Cecelia Mariscal Softball Tourney
Miss Outstanding Teen, 12 noon, stage
Horseshoe Tourney, 12 noon Memorial Park
Miss Jr. Western Pageant, 2:30 p.m., Manataba Park stage
Little Miss Dudette & Little Mr. Dude Contest, 2:30 p.m., Manataba Park stage
Miss Parker Pageants (4 categories) 3:30 p.m., Manataba Park stage
Gourd Dancing, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., powwow arena
Bird Dance Contest 4 to 7 p.m., powwow arena
Powwow Grand Entry, 7 p.m.
Peon Handgames, 9 p.m., at shed

Oct. 2
Powwow Grand Entry, 12 noon to 5:30 p.m.
There are four age categories and the top four winners will receive cash prizes:
Juniors, ages 6 to 12; Teens, ages 13 to 17; Adult, 18 to 54; and Golden Age, 55 and older.
Host Northern Drum is Midnight Express; and Host Southern Drum is Cozad. Arena Director is Darrell Goodman; and Host Gourd Dance Society is Comanche Little Ponies.