When and where does the festival take place?
The Heritage Festival takes place June 28 and 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, on the grounds of the Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd. in Flagstaff, Arizona. Most festival activities – the art market, dances, and performances – are held outside the museum under the shade of tents and tall Ponderosa pines. Cultural talks and presentations take place inside the museum. Entrance to the museum is included with a festival ticket.
Members of the Museum of Northern Arizona enjoy early entry at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Learn more about the benefits of being a member.
How much does it cost to attend the festival?
$20 / general adult, one-day access
$25 / general adult, full-weekend access
$10 / general youth (10-17), one-day access
$15 / general youth (10-17), full-weekend access
$10 /Members of tribal nations, full-weekend access
$10 /Museum of Northern Arizona members, full-weekend access
Learn more about the benefits of being a member.
Free – Ages 9 and under
How can I support the Heritage Festival and the artists?
Every purchase at the Heritage Festival benefits the artists, who take home 100% of their earnings. In addition, individuals and businesses can help support the festival with a sponsorship and by volunteering. See all the ways you can lend support.
Where can we park for the festival?
Festivalgoers can use available museum-side parking area and research-side parking, located on the east side of Fort Valley Road across the road from the museum. Overflow parking will be at the Coconino Center for the Arts just south of the museum. Shuttles will run both days from these parking areas to the festival. Artists can park near the Easton Collection Center or at Flagstaff Arts & Leadership Academy. Shuttles will take artists and vendors to and from their vehicles. Parking is free.
You can also get to the festival by:
Bike – The Museum of Northern Arizona is on the Flagstaff Urban Trail System, so it’s convenient to bike to the festival. There are two locations for free, secure bike parking on the museum’s campus.
Bus – The Mountain Line Route 5 stops directly in front of the museum.
Rideshare – A drop-off and pickup area makes it easy for people to take an Uber, Lyft, or taxi.
Will there be food at the festival?
Yes! Food vendors and picnic tables are located under a large tent on the festival grounds.
Why does the museum host the annual Heritage Festival?
The Museum of Northern Arizona hosts the annual Heritage Festival to celebrate the diverse and vibrant Indigenous cultures of the Colorado Plateau. The festival provides a venue for as many as 100 Native American artists to engage with and sell their work to northern Arizona residents and visitors. Artists and demonstrators come from Hopi, Diné (Navajo), Zuni, Acoma, Laguna, Paiute, Ute, Havasupai, Hualapai, and Yavapai-Apache communities. Our flagship celebration is rich in its nearly 100-year history and reflects the museum’s vision to shine light on the connections between people, place, and time across the Colorado Plateau.
Are there advantages to being a Museum member?
Yes! Museum of Northern Arizona members enjoy discounted access and exclusive membership perks. Members also have early entry to the festival at 9 a.m. Saturday. Learn more about the benefits of being a member.
Will there be a juried art competition?
Yes, the juried competition will present awards in 24 categories.
Festival artists can drop off and enter up to three of their works between 9 a.m. and noon on Friday, June 27. A panel of six judges will select the winning entries.