Wilderness Images Loc: Apache Junction, AZ.

Over this last weekend, we had a big event at the Superstition Mountain Museum, in Apache Junction, AZ. We had several Native American vendors selling everything from jewelry, to weaving, to paintings, to carvings, etc. Along with that, we had entertainers doing the traditional Indian Hoop Dancing and food vendors. It's one of the museum's largest annual festivals.

As a Volunteer at the museum, my responsibility is to photograph the events which will be used for postings in Social Media, newsletters and on their website. I pretty much ran myself ragged trying to keep up with all the activities. One of the groups was from the Mandan Tribe in North Dakota, who drove down here just to participate in the two-day event.

Here's a mix of some of my photos from the busy weekend:
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Darrin Denny with some of his hand made works of art

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A Basket Maker with some of his works.

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A Weaver with a mat she was working on.

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Original Indian Fry Bread..... nummy.

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Presentation of the Colors by Native American Veterans.

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Queen of the San Carlos Apache Tribe.

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Doreen Duncan of the Yellow Bird Dancers, performs a traditional dance.

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Talon Duncan of the Yellow Bird Dancers is a world-class hoop dancer.

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DebAnn Loc: Toronto

Lovely set, Jack.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Interesting set of photos, Jack--wish I could have been there to see it.

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

Great shots here!

Wilderness Images Loc: Apache Junction, AZ.

Thanks jaymatt, the weather cooperated, chilly at the start, but sunny later. We had a great turnout, both days.

Jack Olson

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Neat shots.

I have about 10 pottery pieces I got from local artists when I was in Santa Fe and Taos many years ago.
One I use as a pencil holder on the desk.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Lovely photographs. I enjoyed all of them.

Dennis

NMGal Loc: NE NM

Wonderful series.

luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC

Nice!!! I really love the last 2!!

Dodie

Wilderness Images Loc: Apache Junction, AZ.

Thanks Dodie, I was kinda partial to that Queen :)

Jack Olson

DRam11 Loc: Polson, MT

Nice set. Couldn't help but smile when I saw the Apache Queen's smiling face.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

Excellent!

J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio

Dalek Loc: Detroit, Miami, Goffstown

What a great celebration of tradition. Do the artists sell their creations? Is there a link to a website where you are able to purchase their artwork? I really like the native Americans in costume and US military garb. Navajo people were a great help in WWII. I thank all for their service.