Miss Navajo Nation Amy Naazbah Reeves-Begaye observes as the six Miss Navajo Nation contestants prepare for the traditional foods competition on Monday afternoon in Window Rock. Navajo Times | Nicholas House

Miss Navajo Nation Amy Naazbah Reeves-Begaye speaks with the six Miss Navajo Nation contestants as they get ready for the traditional foods competition on Monday afternoon in Window Rock. Navajo Times | Nicholas House

Miss Navajo Nation contestant, Kiana Toadlena, who is Naakaii Dine’é and born for Táchii’nii, prepares dił for the Miss Navajo traditional food competition judges on Monday, at the start of the 76th Annual Navajo Nation Fair in Window Rock. Navajo Times | Nicholas House

Judges for the Miss Navajo traditional foods competition begin their evaluation and score for dishes prepared by the Miss Navajo Nation contestants on Monday afternoon in Window Rock. Special to the Times | Sharon Chischilly

Nicole Young, the marketing manager for Navajo Arts and Crafts Enterprise, presents the 72nd Annual Miss Navajo Nation pageant - sponsored by NACE - on Monday afternoon in Window Rock. The 76th Annual Navajo Nation Fair is underway. Navajo Times | Nicholas House

2023-24 Miss Baker Middle School Nala Nelson, 12, entertains the crowd during the Miss Navajo Nation traditional foods competition on Monday afternoon in Window Rock. Navajo Times | Nicholas House

Slideshow: The 72nd Annual Miss Navajo Nation pageant began Monday, Sept. 2. Here are some images from today’s sheep-butchering and traditional foods competitions: navajotimes.com/ae/community/s…

Yá’át’ééh ‘ahbinoooo from Chilchinbeto, Ariz. Navajo Times | Krista Allen

The six Miss Navajo Nation contestants learn about Diné silversmithing at the NACE headquarters in St. Michaels, Ariz. Diné silversmiths Jimmy Brown, Jerry Cowboy, and Garrett Platero taught the young women how to make silver and turquoise jewelry. Navajo Times | Nicholas House

Voting Matters LaBelle LaFrance, 21, from Beeshbito, Ariz., provides insight into the importance of voting to her. LaFrance, a fourth-year student at NTU, was assisting NTU students and staff in setting up their tent for the Navajo Nation Fair. Navajo Times | Nicholas House

Voting Matters Raquel Curley, 23, an executive assistant at Navajo Arts and Craft Enterprise, highlights why voting matters to her. Curley also challenges young people her age to vote this election. Navajo Times | Nicholas House

Ashkii Happy Kids Day underway Janet Lomasney, the coordinator of Ashkii Happy Kids Day, welcomes visitors to Wednesday’s event of the 76th Annual Navajo Nation Fair in Window Rock. Navajo Times | Nicholas House

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Don’t forget to pick up the Sept. 5 edition of the Navajo Times, in which you’ll find the Navajo Times’ 76th Annual Navajo Nation Fair tabloid. Navajo Times | Design by Leander Begay

The Fenders II frontman Sandy Ramone welcomes fairgoers to the 76th Annual Navajo Nation Fair on Friday afternoon in Window Rock. Ramone and the Fenders II will perform on the southwest of the Navajo Food Pavilion at the Navajo Nation Fairground. Navajo Times | Nicholas House

Dog show A 10-year-old pug-Chihuahua mix sits wearing sunglasses before the "most obedient" competition during the dog show at the 76th Annual Navajo Nation Fair on Friday afternoon in Window Rock. The owner is Geneva Benally of Rock Springs, N.M. Navajo Times | Nicholas House

Wellness Warrior People participate in the Wellness Warrior Walk and Run Series near the Navajo Nation Museum in Window Rock on Sept. 6. Navajo Times | Nicholas House

Ready for the parade Parade-goers line Highway 264 for the 76th Annual Navajo Nation Fair parade at 2:27 a.m. on Saturday. The parade begins at 8 a.m. Special to the Times | Donovan Quintero

She wore chííh as she removed the dibé bikágí. Editor’s note: the Miss Navajo Nation pageant coronation will take place at Navajo Square. The event starts at 5 p.m. navajotimes.com/reznews/naaah-…