Park City Rug Show
The function of the Rug Show has always been to provide a service to the Navajo Elders and to the community that hosts the show. It creates a marketplace for Navajo artists to sell their incredible work in an environment that honors their culture, traditions, and history. In addition, the Rug Show honors Adopt-A-Native-Elder’s mission to bring together people of other cultures to bridge the gap between them and the Navajo people caused by generations of abuse, genocide, and subjugation.
At the in-person Rug Show you can feel the beat of the drum during the veteran’s ceremony, you can feel the energy as the Pow Wow dancers move through the lodge, and you can intimately feel the emotions of the Elders when they speak in their own language. For the weavers, the Rug Show is a lifeline that honors them, their culture, and their heritage while providing a way to sustain themselves.
In the words of weaver Elvira Horseherder, “I have been selling my rugs at the Adopt-A-Native-Elder rug show for over 30 years and it is the only place I sell my rugs. Rug sales really help me to buy what I need for winter. It helps with everything—to buy water, to buy hay to save my sheep and give me wool for weaving. We are so thankful and happy for The Adopt-A-Native-Elder Program. I have cried and prayed because I feel I cannot give anything back. It is a blessing. So I just pray for your Rug Show, that it keeps going today, tomorrow, and always. Thank you very, very much, you feed us with all that you do.”
GALA NIGHT AUCTION
The Friday night gala opening for the rug show features a live auction as the main attraction of the evening. This event serves as the principal fund-raiser for A.N.E. during the show, helping to defray the cost of bringing the Elders to Park City and staging the event at the Snow Park Lodge. We have a stunning array of packages that include overnight stays at incredible locations, a wellness package, and exquisite native and southwestern pieces. The auction proceeds directly benefit A.N.E. Special thanks to volunteers Melyssa Holbrook and Sharon Lewis for securing auction items.
SCHEDULE
NOVEMBER 6 Friday Night Gala 6pm-9pm $40 Admission
NOVEMBER 7 Saturday 10am-6pm Free Admission
Sale of authentic hand-woven Navajo rugs, jewelry, and crafts
Weaving Demonstrations and Weaver’s Stories throughout the day
10:00am: Children from Nebo School District VII Program perform their traditional dances & give weaving demonstrations
NOVEMBER 8 Sunday 10am-6pm Free Admission
Sale of authentic hand-woven Navajo rugs, jewelry & crafts
10am: Veteran’s Ceremony
Weaving Demonstrations and Weaver’s Stories throughout the day
3:00-5:30pm: Pow Wow
PRESENTING SPONSOR:
VOLUNTEER FOR THE SHOW
Volunteer For The Navajo Rug Show!
Or call Heather at our office: 801-474-0535
RUG SHOW TRAINING SUNDAY BEFORE THE SHOW
NOVEMBER 6 Friday Night Gala 6pm-9pm $40 Admission
Sale of authentic hand-woven Navajo rugs, crafts & jewelry
Hors d'oeuvres served
Live flute music
Live Auction
NOVEMBER 7 Saturday 10am-6pm Free Admission
Sale of authentic hand-woven Navajo rugs, jewelry, and crafts
Weaving Demonstrations and Weaver’s Stories throughout the day
10:00am: Children from Nebo School District VII Program perform their traditional dances & give weaving demonstrations
NOVEMBER 8 Sunday 10am-6pm Free Admission
Sale of authentic hand-woven Navajo rugs, jewelry & crafts
10am: Veteran’s Ceremony
Weaving Demonstrations and Weaver’s Stories throughout the day
3:00-5:30pm: Pow Wow
If you are interested in volunteering for the Show, please use the link below to schedule the days and shifts you are available. It typically takes over 100 volunteers to assist with the show. Thank you!
Volunteer For The Navajo Rug Show!
Or call Heather at our office: 801-474-0535
RUG SHOW TRAINING SUNDAY BEFORE THE SHOW
Get a sneak peek at the incredible artistry before anyone else while building your conficence for the showroom floor!
As part of the preparations for the rug show, we hold a training event at the warehouse on the Sunday evening prior to the show. This special training session is designed specifically to help you feel completely comfortable, knowledgeable and excited as a volunteer when interacting with show patrons.
Whether you are a returning volunteer or joining us for the first time, this orientation will give you the tools you need to make a meaningful impact.
As part of the preparations for the rug show, we hold a training event at the warehouse on the Sunday evening prior to the show. This special training session is designed specifically to help you feel completely comfortable, knowledgeable and excited as a volunteer when interacting with show patrons.
Whether you are a returning volunteer or joining us for the first time, this orientation will give you the tools you need to make a meaningful impact.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1
4:00 PM
A.N.E. WAREHOUSE
328 W GREGSON AVE
SALT LAKE CITY
POTLUCK: Please Bring a dish to share
4:00 PM
A.N.E. WAREHOUSE
328 W GREGSON AVE
SALT LAKE CITY
POTLUCK: Please Bring a dish to share
Thank You Bald Eagle Sponsors & Foundations
Presenting Sponsor: George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation
Burrow Family Charitable Foundation
Deer Valley Resort: Host & Lodging Partner
Maureen Dondlinger
Patricia Eichenger
Newman & Zenith Ward Foundation
Wasatch Audio Visual: Audio Visual Partner
Thank You Golden Eagle Circle Sponsors
Raymond Family Foundation
Thank You Hummingbird Circle Sponsors
John & Virginia Aldrich
Carol Ashton & Ann Voda
Carol Causey
Wendy Hadman
Shelly & Michael O’Clain
Amy & Eric Huck in honor of Martha Huck
Linda Myers in memory of Betty D Mickelson
Jackie Wittmeyer
Thank You Bluebird Circle Sponsors
Bonnie Abate
Kathy Allen
Donna Ash
Robert Bardin
Patti Barron
Rozanna Benally-Sagg
Marlo Bennett
Dale & Marilyn Boschetto
Ron Brown
Eugenia Clark
Cynthia Devers
Cheryl Gentle
Mary & Gaylord Hauschildt
Marilyn Holt
Jacinta Kehoe
Russ & Patricia Kermeen
Susan McNall
Ruth Anne Midi
David & Cynthia Parkinson
Sandra Perkins
Martin Ritter
Elizabeth Santen
Louise Sedlevicius
Robert Shroyer
Whitney Stapleton
Shalene Stimac
William Wegener
Maureen Wilson
David & Sherry Wright
Barbara Yamada
Thank you John Aldrich for your dedication and creativity in photographing the many special moments and people at the Show as well as the many hours spent photographing all of the rugs.
Thank you Flautist Gary Hansen, Wasatch Flute
THANK YOU TO OUR AUCTION CONTRIBUTORS
Adopt-A-Native-Elder
Derek Allen
Autumn Bear, Autumn Bear Collective
Bruce & Virgining Burningham, Burningham Trading Post
Nikki Clifton, Catalyst
Allison & David Cumming, Snowbird
Pat Eichenger
Dave’s Health & Nutrition
Golden Braid Books
Green Bikes
Monica Hame, Wild Alaskan Company
Susan Hill, New Mexico Dept. of Cultural Affairs
Hozho Purses
Russell Jones
David John
Nan McCormick, Grand Canyon Expeditions
Miss Verna
Anthony Moore, Anthony’s Grill
Linda Myers
John Otis, Overland Sheep
Pasqual’s Dining
Jeannie Patton
Pendelton Woolen Mills
Gretchen Ptacek, Teton Peaks
Benina Quintana, Bella’s / Casa Chimayo
James Reylea
Gail Russell, Gazelle Scarves
Betty Sam
Steve Simpson, Twin Rocks Trading Post
Southwest Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Utah Museum of Contemporary Art
Many thanks to volunteers Melyssa Holbrook and Sharon Lewis for your tremendous work in securing auction items for the Show. Your contributions are invaluable! Ahéhee'