Media/Press Registration Form

IMPORTANT: This application is for legitimate working media covering the Fair on assignment for an established news organization. Submission of this form does not constitute approval and does not guarantee a media credential, admission, parking, restricted-area access, interviews, or special access.

One application is required for each individual requesting a credential. All required supporting materials must accompany the application. Incomplete or unverifiable applications may not be reviewed.

NOT ELIGIBLE: Social-media-only creators, influencers, personal bloggers without an established news publication, fan pages, promotional content creators, and individuals seeking access for personal use, portfolio-building, or complimentary admission are not eligible for Fair media credentials.

A current letter of assignment is required on the media organization's official letterhead and must be signed or issued by an editor, publisher, news director, assignment editor, producer, or other authorized representative.

• Identify the applicant by name and job function.
• Confirm the applicant is employed by, contracted by, or on assignment for the organization.
• State that the applicant is assigned to cover the 78th Annual Navajo Nation Fair.
• Identify the type or focus of coverage.
• Provide the assigning editor or supervisor's name, title, email address, and telephone number.
• Freelancers must provide an assignment letter from the news organization commissioning or accepting the work. A self-issued letter, business card, social media profile, or personal website does not satisfy this requirement.

1. Working Media Only
Credentials are issued only to legitimate working news media with a verifiable editorial assignment. The Fair Office has sole discretion to determine eligibility. Previous credentialing does not guarantee current approval.

2. Application Is Not Approval
Do not assume credentials have been granted until written approval is issued by the Navajo Nation Fair Office or its authorized media representative. Incomplete applications or applications that cannot be verified may be denied.

3. Individual and Nontransferable
Each credential is issued to one person and may not be transferred, loaned, duplicated, sold, or shared. Credentials must be worn and visible and must be presented with government-issued photo identification when requested. Lost or stolen credentials must be reported immediately.

4. Credential Does Not Provide Unlimited Access
A media credential does not automatically authorize backstage, dressing room, arena floor, rodeo chute, livestock holding, production, VIP, emergency, law enforcement, parade staging, private Tribal/government, vendor-only, or other restricted access. Special access may require separate written approval, an escort, or an additional credential.

5. Safety and Instructions
Media must follow all instructions from Fair officials, security, law enforcement, event producers, arena personnel, fire/emergency personnel, and authorized staff. Media may be moved or removed from an area whenever required for safety, security, operations, crowd control, cultural considerations, or event production.

6. Photography, Recording and Rights
Credential approval authorizes legitimate editorial news gathering only. It does not grant commercial, advertising, merchandising, licensing, promotional, rebroadcast, or sponsorship rights. Performances, concerts, rodeos, competitions, cultural activities, and third-party productions may impose additional restrictions. Livestreaming or full-event recording is prohibited unless separately authorized in writing.

7. Drones and Unmanned Aircraft
A media credential is not authorization to operate a drone or unmanned aircraft over or near the Fairgrounds. Any drone activity requires separate written authorization and compliance with all applicable Navajo Nation and federal requirements. Unauthorized drone activity may result in credential revocation and removal from the Fairgrounds.

8. Professional and Cultural Conduct
Media must conduct themselves respectfully and professionally and must honor cultural or ceremonial restrictions, requests not to photograph or record certain activities, privacy expectations, and access limitations. A media credential does not override Navajo cultural protocols, privacy rights, restricted-area rules, or applicable law.

9. Minors, Interviews and Private Areas
Media are responsible for complying with applicable requirements when interviewing, photographing, or recording minors. Credentialing does not guarantee access to Tribal leadership, performers, contestants, youth programs, private functions, or interview subjects. Interviews requiring special access must be coordinated separately.

10. Revocation
Credentials may be suspended or revoked for unsafe conduct, interference with Fair operations, unauthorized restricted-area entry, refusal to follow instructions, harassment, misrepresentation, credential sharing, commercial or personal misuse, or violation of photography, cultural, production, or access restrictions. Revocation may result in removal from the Fairgrounds and denial of future applications.

11. Parking, Guests and Complimentary Access
Media credentials do not automatically include parking, reserved seating, guest admission, companion passes, production vehicle access, or access to separately ticketed or controlled areas unless specifically approved.

12. Commercial or Promotional Filming
Commercial filming, advertising, branded content, promotional shoots, sponsor activations, entertainment productions, and non-editorial projects require separate authorization and may require a location, production, or licensing agreement. A press pass cannot be used as a substitute for such approval.

I understand that attending and covering the Navajo Nation Fair may involve inherent risks, including crowds, vehicles, livestock, rodeo activities, equipment, temporary structures, weather conditions, uneven surfaces, noise, fireworks, entertainment production equipment, and other activities associated with a large public event.

I voluntarily assume the ordinary and inherent risks associated with my attendance and media activities at the Fair. I agree to exercise reasonable care for my own safety and the safety of others and to comply with all safety instructions, restricted-area requirements, and directions provided by authorized Fair officials, law enforcement, security personnel, event producers, and other designated personnel.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, I agree that the Navajo Nation, the Navajo Nation Division of Natural Resources, the Navajo Nation Fair Office, Zion Enterprises, LLC and their respective officials, employees, representatives, contractors, and authorized agents shall not be responsible for injury, loss, theft, property damage, or other claims arising from risks ordinarily associated with my voluntary participation in media activities at the Fair, subject to applicable law.

I understand that I am responsible for my personal equipment, including cameras, lenses, computers, phones, audio equipment, vehicles, and other property. Where applicable, I agree to be responsible for claims resulting from my own negligent, reckless, unauthorized, or unlawful conduct while acting under a Navajo Nation Fair media credential.

Nothing contained in this application, liability acknowledgment, or the issuance of a media credential shall be construed as a waiver, express or implied, of the sovereign immunity of the Navajo Nation or any of its entities, departments, officials, employees, representatives, or agents.

By signing below, I certify and agree that:

• The information provided in this application is true and accurate.
• I am applying solely for legitimate professional media coverage on behalf of the media organization identified above.
• I understand that submitting this application does not guarantee approval, admission, parking, interviews, or special access.
• I authorize the Navajo Nation Fair Office/Zion Enterprises to verify my employment, assignment, publication, and professional media affiliation.
• I have read and agree to comply with all credential rules, safety requirements, access restrictions, and instructions.
• I understand that my credential may be denied, limited, suspended, or revoked.
• I have read and agree to the Assumption of Risk, Release and Liability Acknowledgment above.