Southern Ute Tribal Fair events and contests

Friday - July 29, 2022 by drumadmin
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Judges of the 1960 Tribal Fair look at entries of canned goods before being put on exhibit for the community.
A group of youngsters try to finish their watermelon as fast as possible as part of the Youth Games contests held on Friday, Sept. 11, 1992, at the Sky Ute Downs.
Tensions were high as two participants face off during the Arm-Wrestling Contest held on the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 17, 1989.
A volunteer judges an infant in a traditional cradleboard on Sunday, Sept. 11, 1988.
Howard Richards Sr. jogs across the finish line at the Annual 5K Race held on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 12, 1987.
The Booze Beach Team (left) came in second place to the opposing team, the “I Don’t Knows” in the Tug-of-War at the Horsing Around Events held Saturday, Sept. 14, 1985 at the Sky Ute Downs.
Barney Pinnecoose helps perform with the Salvador band at the Horsing Around events on Saturday, Sept. 15, 1984.
A participant in the Frybread Making Contest checks the temperature on her pan on Sunday, Sept. 18, 1983.
Photo Credit: Southern Ute Drum archive
Photo Credit: Southern Ute Drum archive
Photo Credit: Southern Ute Drum archive
Photo Credit: Southern Ute Drum archive
Photo Credit: Southern Ute Drum archive
Photo Credit: Southern Ute Drum archive
Photo Credit: Southern Ute Drum archive
Photo Credit: Southern Ute Drum archive
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The Southern Ute Tribal Fair has always been known for its events and exhibits. In this issue of The Southern Ute Drum, we would like to celebrate the decades of memories that have been made over the years through dedicated participation by our community members. Our elders often speak of their involvement in particular events and how they look forward to them every year. Our youth have an opportunity to compete in many of the same events and recently added events created just for them.  

Creativity is always shown in the exhibits that are on display for judging during the week of the Southern Ute Tribal Fair; this year is no different. The Culture Department is already seeing interest in September’s event and fielding questions regarding the exhibits for this year’s fair. The Southern Ute Tribal Fair premium books are being printed as we speak. Be on the lookout for the “schedule of events” for activities and exhibits to be offered in the upcoming 100th Annual Southern Ute Tribal Fair. Good luck to all contestants and event participants!  

~ The Southern Ute Culture Department 

 

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