September 16, 2023 -
New Mexico State Fair
300 San Pedro NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108
September 16, 2023
Gourd Dance 12:00pm
Grand Entry 1:00pm
GATE 6 will open at 8AM and the first 200 dancers and singers (4 per drum) will get free admission. $15 admission will be charged at GATE 6 once the 200 tickets run out. Once GATE 6 is at maximum capacity admissions will be moved to GATE 8.
Chairs and canopies will only be allowed at GATE 6. Will not be allowed at GATES 1, 4, or 8.
Head Staff:
MC: James Edwards
Arena Director: Boye Ladd Jr.
Host Drum: Ottertrail
Head Gourd Dancer: Duane Harris
Categories:
Golden Age Contest Men’s Combined & Women’s Combined (55+)
Adult Men Contest (18-54): Northern Traditional, Southern Traditional, Grass, Chicken, Fancy
Adult Women Contest (18-54): Northern Traditional; Southern Traditional, Jingle, Fancy
Teen Boys Contest (13-17): Traditional, Grass, Fancy
Teen Girls Contest (13-17): Traditional, Jingle, Fancy
Jr. Boys Contest (6-12): Traditional, Grass, Fancy
Jr. Girls Contest (6-12): Traditional, Jingle, Fancy
Dance Contests – 3 Places in each category
Singing Contest – 4 Palces
Special Contests: TBA
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Date: September 16, 2023 -
Location:
New Mexico State Fair
300 San Pedro NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108
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Venue:
New Mexico State Fair
300 San Pedro NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108
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