| Phoenix, the capital of Arizona, is a popular | | | | work in a maximum of two categories; |
| destination for people visiting the USA's | | | | thereafter, judges will select a winner from |
| southwest region. Known as 'Hoozdo' (or, | | | | more than 250 entries. Additionally, the 2007 |
| colloquially, 'this place is hot') in the | | | | Indian Fair and Market will see a silent |
| Navajo language, Phoenix is well-known for | | | | auction in which more than 50 artists have |
| hosting various activities and festivals for | | | | donated special items, and guests to the |
| the whole family to enjoy. One of its most | | | | 'Best in Show Reception' can bid. |
| popular festivals is the Heard Museum Guild | | | | |
| Indian Fair and Market, held every year in | | | | However, the Heard museum Guild Indian Fair |
| March. | | | | and Market is about more than just arts and |
| | | | crafts - the fair also incorporates music, |
| A tribute to America's Native American | | | | dancing and native foods in its festivities. |
| heritage, the Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair | | | | Visitors to the market will be able to sample |
| and Market is one of the nation's most | | | | traditional Native American dishes, including |
| popular American Indian Arts events, | | | | Hopi piki (a bread consisting of thin sheets |
| attracting visitors and participants from all | | | | of blue corn meal), pozole, Apache acorn soup |
| corners of the country. The fair began in | | | | and fry bread. As well as Native American |
| 1958 as a small community fair planned by | | | | food, a broad selection of Mexican and wider |
| volunteers at the Heard Museum; a | | | | American fare is also available - so whatever |
| well-established, Phoenix-based museum of | | | | your culinary taste, you're sure to find a |
| Native American crafts from the 19th and 20th | | | | delight to tickle your taste buds. |
| centuries. Now in its 29th year, the Indian | | | | |
| Fair and Market draws over 600 of the finest | | | | So, if you're thinking of visiting Phoenix |
| Native American artists in the USA and | | | | for the Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair and |
| attracts over 18,000 visitors. | | | | Market, make sure you bring your entire |
| | | | family with you; with plenty of family hotels |
| At the Indian Fair and Market, participating | | | | in Phoenix, accommodation won't be a problem. |
| artists sell their unique cultural items. | | | | After all, the fair is essentially a time in |
| Items on sale can include jewellery, | | | | which all the family can get together and |
| clothing, textiles, pottery, beadwork and | | | | appreciate the nation's unique past through a |
| katsina dolls from native artists across | | | | celebration of arts, crafts, music and food - |
| America. What's more, participating artists | | | | so it should be enjoyed by Americans of all |
| are encouraged to enter the juried | | | | ages. |
| competition. To enter, artists may submit one | | | | |