Native Market Days

NATIVE MARKET: It's an opportunity to appreciate and celebrate the rich cultural heritage and artistic expressions of Native American communities. You can support these talented individuals and their businesses, helping to promote economic empowerment within indigenous communities. 

Native Artist/Food Booth Information: 
LOCATION: UVU Computer Science Building Courtyard

• Friday, July 11, 2025, 4pm - 9pm
• Saturday, July 12, 2025, 10am - 8pm
• Artist Application Deadline: June 30, 2025 @ 11:59pm 
• Questions about Art Competition/Market: Tishna@americanindianservices.org
• Parking: Lots M21 & M22

HOOP COMPETITION: The Hoop Dance is performed by various Indigenous people throughout the U.S. and Canada. The dance is an artistic expression of storytelling; it celebrates and honors Indigenous traditions. The competition has two separate categories for Men and Women, age groups are teens, adults, & senior adults.

Hoop Competition MC: Dallin Maybee
Featured Drum Groups:

• Eagle Carrier
• Grey Hawk

Hoop Competition Information:
Hoop Dancer Registration Link
LOCATION: UVU Computer Science Building Courtyard

• Friday, July 11, 2025, 4pm - 9pm
• Saturday, July 12, 2025, 10am - 5pm 
• Dancer Registration Deadline: July 11, 2025 @ 2pm
• Questions about the Hoop Competition: Meredith@americanindianservices.org 
• Parking: Lots M21 & M22

FASHION SHOW: Experience the beauty of Native American culture and fashion as four prominent Indigenous designers and models share the runway at Utah Valley University, Sorenson Center's Grande Ballroom. It will be the premier fashion event for the state of Utah.

NMD Fashion Coordinator: Kelly Holmes "NativeMax"
Featured Designers: 

• Norma Baker Flying Horse "Red Berry Woman"
• Jeremy Arviso "RVSO78, LLC & Original Landlords"
• Lea McCormick "Heruse Tos Hand Made Bags"
• Jennifer Benally "Shinymoon Creations", AIS Scholarship Alumni

Fashion Show Information:
LOCATION: UVU Grande Ballroom

• Saturday, July 12, 2025, 6:30pm
• Parking: UVU Lots L4 & L13

*No pets
PARKING:
Art Market & Hoop Competition (Fri & Sat): UVU Lots M21 & M22
Fashion Show (Sat): UVU Lots L4 & L13
*Disclaimer: The UVU Parking Garage is paid parking only.

Casual