Cherokee Blog

In Cherokee, NC, fall is a time of transformation. The leaves put on a dizzying display, competing for color, and the air is crisp and cool. It's a time to slow down, gather with loved ones, and take in the culture and beauty of the area. Check out these five things to get the most out of your visit this season. 

The Kananesgi Basket and Carving Festival will celebrate the basket makers, carvers, instrument makers, and weaponry artists of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), on Saturday, November 9th, from 10 am to 4 pm at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. Visitors can meet close to 30 different artists, learn the history of Cherokee baskets, and discover the intricacies of a variety of Cherokee art forms. A marketplace will feature art from participating artists and one-of-a-kind pieces will be available to purchase and take home.

Cherokee culture is rich and resilient and there’s no better way to experience it than by visiting the Oconaluftee Indian Village in Cherokee, NC. Modeled after a Cherokee village from the 16th to 18th centuries, the Village is an immersive living history experience that transports you back in time. 

Visiting Cherokee this fall? Get tickets for “The Sleepy Hollow Experience,” a spooky, outdoor immersive theater production at the Mountainside Theatre, home of “Unto These Hills.” “The Sleepy Hollow Experience” will run Thursday through Sunday from October 17 to November 3 with performances from 7–8:30 p.m and 9:30–11 p.m. It's the Halloween event of the year! 

The Mountains-to-Sea Trail spans 1,175 miles from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks. Enjoy a special guided hike in Cherokee, NC, on September 7 in celebration of the Trail’s 42nd birthday.