Exodus Day 2026
Exodus Day 2026 – Planning Meeting
Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Council Chambers – Administration Building
Lunch will be provided
Zoom link and meeting agenda will be posted here once available.
About Exodus
Exodus Day is a commemorative yearly event for the Yavapai–Apache Nation to honor our shared history, remember the journey of our ancestors back home to Camp Verde, and come together as a community in strength and unity.
The event includes a morning ceremony, the Exodus Run, and a community gathering with food, vendors, and performances. This page will share updates, schedules, and information as we move closer to the 2026 event.
Event Date & Main Activities
Event Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Core Components:
- Exodus Run from San Carlos to Camp Verde
- Morning Ceremony — Boynton Canyon Blessing
- Exodus Commemoration March — YAN Veterans Park to YAN Cultural Center loop
- Community Gathering with lunch, vendors, and performances
The detailed schedule and locations for each activity will be posted as they are confirmed.
Exodus Planning Meeting
The first planning meeting for Exodus Day 2026 will bring together support teams, volunteers, and staff to begin coordination for this year’s event.
- Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
- Location: Council Chambers – Administration Building
- Lunch will be provided
- Zoom option available
Join via Zoom:
A Zoom link will be posted here once available.
During this meeting, we will begin confirming committees and support teams, reviewing immediate and early tasks, and discussing longer-term planning needs for the 2026 event.
Planning Updates
- December 2025 – Planning Kickoff Meeting scheduled for December 16, 2025
- December 2025 – Committee structure confirmed (Ceremony & Cultural, Run Logistics, Vendors, Food & Hospitality, Community Gathering & Performances, Volunteers & Staffing, Communications & Public Information)
- Upcoming – Vendor and performer information
Additional updates will be posted as planning continues.
Documents & Resources
The following documents will be posted as they become available:
- Exodus Planning Meeting Flyer (PDF)
- Meeting Agenda (PDF – coming soon)
- Event Schedule (coming soon)
- Vendor Information & Application (coming soon)
- Run Route & Safety Information (coming soon)
Contact Information
For questions or additional information about Exodus Day 2026, please contact:
Treyson Fullmer
YAN Communications Coordinator
Phone: (928) 567-1071