Navajo County Fair returns Sept.14-17

HOLBROOK, Ariz. — The Navajo County Fair returns to Holbrook Sept. 14-17.

This year marks the 91st anniversary of the Navajo County Fair and Rodeo. The first Navajo County Fair was held in Taylor in 1926.

In 1931, the Navajo County Supervisors decided to move the fair to Holbrook because of it being the county seat and for its central location. The fairgrounds and other facilities were built as a permanent location for the fair and other events. Since that time there has never been a year without a fair until 2020. In 2020, the fair was cancelled because of COVID-19, however, a livestock show for the kids was still held.

This year, fair-goers can enjoy a carnival, rodeo, demolition derby, Navajo County Fair Jr. Miss Pageant, Little Buckaroo Rodeo, exhibits and demonstrations, Jr. Livestock Show and Auction, 4-H Horse Show, small stock show and exhibits.

The rodeo will host the Mark Miller Band Friday and Saturday, followed by the Last Train to Juarez.

“We are excited to have Comedy Hypnotists Misty and the Sandman, ventriloquist Joe Gandelman, and the ever-popular Poppin Penelope balloon artist,” the fair stated. “Navajo County Fair never disappoints with food booths, vendors and fabulous exhibits.”

Rodeo entertainment will include Top PRCA Stock Contractor Honeycutt Rodeo Company, pro rodeo barrel man “The Hippie” Wesley Engelkes, The Bull Jumper, PRCA rodeo announcer Jody Carper, and a live video scoreboard with instant replays.

The 2022 theme is ‘Country Fans and Cattle Brands.’

The fair takes place at the Navajo County Fairgrounds, 404 East Hopi Drive in Holbrook.

More information is available at (928) 524-4757, online at www.navajocountyfair.net or on Facebook.