AZ INDIAN FESTIVAL

Arizona Indian Festival 2026

Scottsdale Civic Center

January 31 - February 1, 2026

Thank you all for a wonderful 2025 festival. Over two days we hosted numerous participants and attendees.  Please mark your calendars for the 2026 festival January 31 – February 1 at the Scottsdale Civic Center.  Held in conjunction with Scottsdale’s Western Week, the Arizona Indian Festival provides a new platform to tribal tourism and awareness of Arizona’s indigenous communities by creating an inclusive inter-tribal event celebrating culture, traditional arts, crafts, and foods, as well as innovations and trends in cultural tourism experiences in Arizona.

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THE CULTURAL EXPERIENCE

INDIAN VILLAGES

Arizona is made up of 22 tribes, and most will be at the Arizona Indian Festival during the event. From traditional food, to storytelling, to traditional dancing, singing and traditional dwellings represented within the village area, you will walk away fascinated by the native beauty that Arizona has to offer.

TRIBAL ROYALTY

Dozens of tribal royalty will be talking to guests throughout the weekend, making special appearances at the main stage and children’s craft area. These young women practice and demonstrate their cultural traditions through songs, dance, stories, humor and the way they dress.

FOOD VENDORS

Enjoy good food from around the state… frybread, kettle corn and burgers, oh my!

ARTS & CRAFTS

AIF offers visitors the opportunity to buy directly from Native American artisans. Feel free to ask questions about the process of jewelry making, the creation of a Navajo rug or the patience it requires to make pottery. They are anxious to share their story with you.

MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT

The main stage showcases a variety of traditional dancing and singing from Arizona tribes.

TRAVEL & TOURISM VENDORS

Learn about traveling to Native Arizona from Tribal ambassadors!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Presenting Saguaro Sponsor

Sage Sponsor

Mesquite Sponsor

Cholla Sponsor

In-Kind Sponsor

Tonto Apache Tribe Payson, Arizona

ARIZONA INDIGENOUS CULINARY EXPERIENCE

The Arizona American Indian Tourism Association (AAITA) will present the Arizona Indigenous Culinary Experience on November 22, 2025, to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. The Arizona Indigenous Culinary Experience delivers a unique and authentic Arizona event that will delight your senses. Native Arizona will take center stage at this culinary/cocktail-tasting event. In addition to traditional and contemporary Native cuisine, Native Arts will be showcased and live performances. Indigenous Chefs and Demonstrators will delight with curated tasting stations, demonstrations, and interactive conversations.

Arizona Indian Festival Forms

Available Soon

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