Adopt A Native Elder Rug Sale
Information about the Annual Rug Show and Sale of the Adopt. The Adopt-A-Native-Elder Navajo Rug Show & Sale returns to Deer Valley Resort's Snow Park Lodge This November 7-9th 2025. This year's show is titled "We Come From The Stars" and will feature one-of-a-kind theme rugs depicting traditional Navajo star patterns, contemporary raised outline star designs, and pictorial rugs showing the landscape of.
The Adopt-a-Native-Elder Navajo Rug Show & Sale continues on Saturday, Nov. 8, and Sunday Nov. 9, 2025, with free admission at Snow Park Lodge.
The weekend will include a veteran's ceremony, Pow Wow dancers, and an array of intricately woven rugs, art and jewelry handcrafted by Navajo Elders available for purchase. 100% of the proceeds of. The Adopt-A-Native-Elder Navajo Rug Show returns.
Meet weavers, experience cultural programming, and shop works that benefit the artists. The first Adopt-A-Native-Elder Virtual Rug Show & Sale was a huge success, selling more than 200 rugs on behalf of more than 80 traditional Navajo weavers. Ruth, Katie, Elsie, and Mae at the Rug Show.
The Navajo Rug Show and Sale started in-person events 30 years ago, where Navajo elders could showcase and sell their rugs, said C.J. Robb, Adopt-a-Native Elder director of operations. A handwoven rug titled "Guiding Star" by Rena Robertson signifies the important role stars play in Navajo ceremonies and life.
After four years online, the annual Adopt a Native Elder Navajo rug show and sale returns to Deer Valley's Snow Park Lodge. PARK CITY, Utah - For the first time since 2019, the Adopt-a-Native-Elder Navajo Rug Show & Sale will return in person to Deer Valley Resort Nov. 7-9.
The annual event, held at Snow Park Lodge, showcases hand-woven rugs, crafts, and jewelry created by Navajo Elders. Through a 26 year run at Deer Valley, the Adopt-A-Native-Elder Navajo Rug Show and Sale has helped more than 180 Navajo artists sell over 5,000 Navajo weavings, stunning jewelry, and gorgeous Native crafts; providing Navajo Elders with the income they needed to survive harsh winters on the reservation.