Events | Cherokee, NC

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Make a special event the centerpiece of your vacation in Cherokee.

Events, festivals, fairs, and more abound in Cherokee throughout the spring, summer and fall, all of them as diverse as they are delightful. They’re a great way to have a great time, and often they provide an easy opportunity to absorb some intriguing Cherokee culture through dance, food, craftmaking, and more. But some Cherokee events are simply a fun way to spend time with your friends and family. Take a quick tour of the event lineup below, pick a few, and add them to your itinerary.

Oconaluftee Indian Village

Tuesday, October 3 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Cherokee history isn’t just the past. In Oconaluftee Indian Village, it’s alive, well, and amazing.

As you enter the soft trails of the village, it’s no longer the 21st century: you’re immediately transported to the 1760s. You won’t need your robotic-voiced GPS here. The faint tang of wood smoke wafts by as you are led by a Cherokee cultural expert on an interactive journey through Cherokee lifestyle and history. Your guide will show you the way through the winding paths, flanked with traditional Cherokee dwellings, work areas, and sacred ritual sites. Delight in cultural dances amid the swaying oaks and sycamores. As you wander, interact with villagers as they hull canoes, sculpt pottery and masks, weave baskets, and fashion beadwork. Watch as a village prepares for war. Be amazed by a blowgun demonstration. Oconaluftee Indian Village is much more than just a place; it’s living history. 
 



WHERE:
288 Drama Road, Cherokee, NC 

DATES:
Tuesday through Saturday
Ending October 28th, 2023

TIMES:
9:30am to 4:30pm
Guided tours leave every 15 minutes

PRICES:
Adult tickets start at $25
Child tickets start at $15
Children 5 and under are free


For group sales, call 828-497-2111 x205 or email GroupsAndTouring@CherokeeAdventure.com


Cherokee Indian Fair Parade 2023

Tuesday, October 3 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Join the spectacle of the Annual Cherokee Indian Fair Parade, featuring vibrant floats, marching bands, and beautiful smiling faces!

Parade Schedule

10AM - Road Closure
10:30AM - Commercial Floats
11AM - Floats Arriving
2:30PM - Judging of Floats
3PM - Parade Starts

The parade will start from the Casino Trail/intersection, taking a left onto 19 South through downtown Cherokee, crossing the bridge turning right onto 441 North, and ending at the traffic light by the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. The parade will then turn right across the bridge, taking the roundabout up toward the Ginger Lynn Complex to disband. Vehicles will disband to the left in GLW parking, and all floats will disband taking the route behind the Ginger Welch Complex.

For more information or to participate in the parade, reach out to Josie Long at the Cherokee Welcome Center.


111th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair

Tuesday, October 3 to Saturday, October 7

The 111th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair promises five days of excitement and engaging activities that will create lasting memories for visitors of all ages!

From traditional stickball games and captivating competitions to authentic crafts, delectable food vendors, exhilarating rides, and games. The fair offers a diverse range of experiences for everyone. See below for the full Fair Week Schedule. We can't wait to see you there!

Admission and Tickets

Tuesday through Friday: General Admission is $10.00 per day.

Saturday: General Admission is $20.00.

Free Admission: Enrolled members of federally recognized tribes can show their enrollment card at the gate for complimentary entry.

Contact Information

For media inquiries, please contact:

Cherokee Welcome Center
Email: josilong@ebci-nsn.gov
Phone: (828) 359-6490

Lisa Frady
Email: lisafrad@ebci-nsn.gov
Phone: (828) 788-1708


Oconaluftee Indian Village

Wednesday, October 4 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Cherokee history isn’t just the past. In Oconaluftee Indian Village, it’s alive, well, and amazing.

As you enter the soft trails of the village, it’s no longer the 21st century: you’re immediately transported to the 1760s. You won’t need your robotic-voiced GPS here. The faint tang of wood smoke wafts by as you are led by a Cherokee cultural expert on an interactive journey through Cherokee lifestyle and history. Your guide will show you the way through the winding paths, flanked with traditional Cherokee dwellings, work areas, and sacred ritual sites. Delight in cultural dances amid the swaying oaks and sycamores. As you wander, interact with villagers as they hull canoes, sculpt pottery and masks, weave baskets, and fashion beadwork. Watch as a village prepares for war. Be amazed by a blowgun demonstration. Oconaluftee Indian Village is much more than just a place; it’s living history. 
 



WHERE:
288 Drama Road, Cherokee, NC 

DATES:
Tuesday through Saturday
Ending October 28th, 2023

TIMES:
9:30am to 4:30pm
Guided tours leave every 15 minutes

PRICES:
Adult tickets start at $25
Child tickets start at $15
Children 5 and under are free


For group sales, call 828-497-2111 x205 or email GroupsAndTouring@CherokeeAdventure.com


2023 Cherokee Indian Fair Stickball

Wednesday, October 4

Stickball Schedule


Schedule is subject to change.
 

MONDAY
5PM: Teen Stickball Big Cove vs Birdtown (13-17) - Unity Field*
5PM: Men's Stickball Wu-de-li-gv vs Big Cove - Unity Field*
6PM: Men's Stickball Wolfetown vs Hummingbirds - Unity Field*

TUESDAY
No stickball games

WEDNESDAY
1PM: Youth Stickball Big Cove vs Wolfetown (6-9) - Old Baseball Field
2PM: Youth Stickball Big Cove vs Wolfetown - Old Baseball Field
3PM: Teen Boys Stickball Birdtown vs Wolfetown (13-17) - Unity Field*
5PM: Men's Stickball Birdtown vs Wu-de-li-gv - Unity Field*
6PM: Men's Stickball Big Cove vs Wolfetown - Unity Field*

THURSDAY
2PM: Youth Stickball Wolfetown vs Big Cove (10-12) - Old Baseball Field
3PM: Elders Stickball - Old Baseball Field
4PM: Men's Stickball Hummingbirds vs Birdtown - Unity Field*
5PM: Men's Stickball Wu-de-li-gv vs Wolfetown - Unity Field*

FRIDAY
2PM:
Veteran's Games
2:30PM: Veteran's Games
2:30PM: Youth Stickball Wolfetown vs Hummingbirds (6-9) - Old Baseball Field
4:30PM: Men's Stickball Big Cove vs Hummingbirds - Unity Field*
5:30PM: Men's Stickball Wolfetown vs Birdtown - Unity Field*

SATURDAY
2PM: Youth Stickball Hummingbirds vs Big Cove (6-9) - Old Baseball Field
3PM: Teen Stickball Wolfetown vs Big Cove (13-17) - United Field*
5PM: Men's Stickball Wu-de-li-gv vs Hummingbirds - Unity Field*
6PM: Men's Stickball Big Cove vs Birdtown - Unity Field*

*Games from Unity Field will be livestreamed.


Oconaluftee Indian Village

Thursday, October 5 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Cherokee history isn’t just the past. In Oconaluftee Indian Village, it’s alive, well, and amazing.

As you enter the soft trails of the village, it’s no longer the 21st century: you’re immediately transported to the 1760s. You won’t need your robotic-voiced GPS here. The faint tang of wood smoke wafts by as you are led by a Cherokee cultural expert on an interactive journey through Cherokee lifestyle and history. Your guide will show you the way through the winding paths, flanked with traditional Cherokee dwellings, work areas, and sacred ritual sites. Delight in cultural dances amid the swaying oaks and sycamores. As you wander, interact with villagers as they hull canoes, sculpt pottery and masks, weave baskets, and fashion beadwork. Watch as a village prepares for war. Be amazed by a blowgun demonstration. Oconaluftee Indian Village is much more than just a place; it’s living history. 
 



WHERE:
288 Drama Road, Cherokee, NC 

DATES:
Tuesday through Saturday
Ending October 28th, 2023

TIMES:
9:30am to 4:30pm
Guided tours leave every 15 minutes

PRICES:
Adult tickets start at $25
Child tickets start at $15
Children 5 and under are free


For group sales, call 828-497-2111 x205 or email GroupsAndTouring@CherokeeAdventure.com


2023 Cherokee Indian Fair Stickball

Thursday, October 5

Stickball Schedule


Schedule is subject to change.
 

MONDAY
5PM: Teen Stickball Big Cove vs Birdtown (13-17) - Unity Field*
5PM: Men's Stickball Wu-de-li-gv vs Big Cove - Unity Field*
6PM: Men's Stickball Wolfetown vs Hummingbirds - Unity Field*

TUESDAY
No stickball games

WEDNESDAY
1PM: Youth Stickball Big Cove vs Wolfetown (6-9) - Old Baseball Field
2PM: Youth Stickball Big Cove vs Wolfetown - Old Baseball Field
3PM: Teen Boys Stickball Birdtown vs Wolfetown (13-17) - Unity Field*
5PM: Men's Stickball Birdtown vs Wu-de-li-gv - Unity Field*
6PM: Men's Stickball Big Cove vs Wolfetown - Unity Field*

THURSDAY
2PM: Youth Stickball Wolfetown vs Big Cove (10-12) - Old Baseball Field
3PM: Elders Stickball - Old Baseball Field
4PM: Men's Stickball Hummingbirds vs Birdtown - Unity Field*
5PM: Men's Stickball Wu-de-li-gv vs Wolfetown - Unity Field*

FRIDAY
2PM:
Veteran's Games
2:30PM: Veteran's Games
2:30PM: Youth Stickball Wolfetown vs Hummingbirds (6-9) - Old Baseball Field
4:30PM: Men's Stickball Big Cove vs Hummingbirds - Unity Field*
5:30PM: Men's Stickball Wolfetown vs Birdtown - Unity Field*

SATURDAY
2PM: Youth Stickball Hummingbirds vs Big Cove (6-9) - Old Baseball Field
3PM: Teen Stickball Wolfetown vs Big Cove (13-17) - United Field*
5PM: Men's Stickball Wu-de-li-gv vs Hummingbirds - Unity Field*
6PM: Men's Stickball Big Cove vs Birdtown - Unity Field*

*Games from Unity Field will be livestreamed.


Oconaluftee Indian Village

Friday, October 6 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Cherokee history isn’t just the past. In Oconaluftee Indian Village, it’s alive, well, and amazing.

As you enter the soft trails of the village, it’s no longer the 21st century: you’re immediately transported to the 1760s. You won’t need your robotic-voiced GPS here. The faint tang of wood smoke wafts by as you are led by a Cherokee cultural expert on an interactive journey through Cherokee lifestyle and history. Your guide will show you the way through the winding paths, flanked with traditional Cherokee dwellings, work areas, and sacred ritual sites. Delight in cultural dances amid the swaying oaks and sycamores. As you wander, interact with villagers as they hull canoes, sculpt pottery and masks, weave baskets, and fashion beadwork. Watch as a village prepares for war. Be amazed by a blowgun demonstration. Oconaluftee Indian Village is much more than just a place; it’s living history. 
 



WHERE:
288 Drama Road, Cherokee, NC 

DATES:
Tuesday through Saturday
Ending October 28th, 2023

TIMES:
9:30am to 4:30pm
Guided tours leave every 15 minutes

PRICES:
Adult tickets start at $25
Child tickets start at $15
Children 5 and under are free


For group sales, call 828-497-2111 x205 or email GroupsAndTouring@CherokeeAdventure.com


2023 Cherokee Indian Fair Stickball

Friday, October 6

Stickball Schedule


Schedule is subject to change.
 

MONDAY
5PM: Teen Stickball Big Cove vs Birdtown (13-17) - Unity Field*
5PM: Men's Stickball Wu-de-li-gv vs Big Cove - Unity Field*
6PM: Men's Stickball Wolfetown vs Hummingbirds - Unity Field*

TUESDAY
No stickball games

WEDNESDAY
1PM: Youth Stickball Big Cove vs Wolfetown (6-9) - Old Baseball Field
2PM: Youth Stickball Big Cove vs Wolfetown - Old Baseball Field
3PM: Teen Boys Stickball Birdtown vs Wolfetown (13-17) - Unity Field*
5PM: Men's Stickball Birdtown vs Wu-de-li-gv - Unity Field*
6PM: Men's Stickball Big Cove vs Wolfetown - Unity Field*

THURSDAY
2PM: Youth Stickball Wolfetown vs Big Cove (10-12) - Old Baseball Field
3PM: Elders Stickball - Old Baseball Field
4PM: Men's Stickball Hummingbirds vs Birdtown - Unity Field*
5PM: Men's Stickball Wu-de-li-gv vs Wolfetown - Unity Field*

FRIDAY
2PM:
Veteran's Games
2:30PM: Veteran's Games
2:30PM: Youth Stickball Wolfetown vs Hummingbirds (6-9) - Old Baseball Field
4:30PM: Men's Stickball Big Cove vs Hummingbirds - Unity Field*
5:30PM: Men's Stickball Wolfetown vs Birdtown - Unity Field*

SATURDAY
2PM: Youth Stickball Hummingbirds vs Big Cove (6-9) - Old Baseball Field
3PM: Teen Stickball Wolfetown vs Big Cove (13-17) - United Field*
5PM: Men's Stickball Wu-de-li-gv vs Hummingbirds - Unity Field*
6PM: Men's Stickball Big Cove vs Birdtown - Unity Field*

*Games from Unity Field will be livestreamed.


Oconaluftee Indian Village

Saturday, October 7 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Cherokee history isn’t just the past. In Oconaluftee Indian Village, it’s alive, well, and amazing.

As you enter the soft trails of the village, it’s no longer the 21st century: you’re immediately transported to the 1760s. You won’t need your robotic-voiced GPS here. The faint tang of wood smoke wafts by as you are led by a Cherokee cultural expert on an interactive journey through Cherokee lifestyle and history. Your guide will show you the way through the winding paths, flanked with traditional Cherokee dwellings, work areas, and sacred ritual sites. Delight in cultural dances amid the swaying oaks and sycamores. As you wander, interact with villagers as they hull canoes, sculpt pottery and masks, weave baskets, and fashion beadwork. Watch as a village prepares for war. Be amazed by a blowgun demonstration. Oconaluftee Indian Village is much more than just a place; it’s living history. 
 



WHERE:
288 Drama Road, Cherokee, NC 

DATES:
Tuesday through Saturday
Ending October 28th, 2023

TIMES:
9:30am to 4:30pm
Guided tours leave every 15 minutes

PRICES:
Adult tickets start at $25
Child tickets start at $15
Children 5 and under are free


For group sales, call 828-497-2111 x205 or email GroupsAndTouring@CherokeeAdventure.com


The Romantics and Starship at the 2023 Cherokee Indian Fair

Saturday, October 7 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Two Iconic Performances Take the Stage at the Cherokee Indian Fair


The Romantics: Rock out to the legendary American rock band with hits like "What I Like About You" and "Talking in Your Sleep." Their electrifying performance starts at 8 pm.

Starship: Enjoy the melodic sounds of this renowned American rock band, known for chart-toppers like "We Built This City" and "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now." They take the stage at 9 pm.

For more information on the bands, please read further.


2023 Cherokee Indian Fair Stickball

Saturday, October 7

Stickball Schedule


Schedule is subject to change.
 

MONDAY
5PM: Teen Stickball Big Cove vs Birdtown (13-17) - Unity Field*
5PM: Men's Stickball Wu-de-li-gv vs Big Cove - Unity Field*
6PM: Men's Stickball Wolfetown vs Hummingbirds - Unity Field*

TUESDAY
No stickball games

WEDNESDAY
1PM: Youth Stickball Big Cove vs Wolfetown (6-9) - Old Baseball Field
2PM: Youth Stickball Big Cove vs Wolfetown - Old Baseball Field
3PM: Teen Boys Stickball Birdtown vs Wolfetown (13-17) - Unity Field*
5PM: Men's Stickball Birdtown vs Wu-de-li-gv - Unity Field*
6PM: Men's Stickball Big Cove vs Wolfetown - Unity Field*

THURSDAY
2PM: Youth Stickball Wolfetown vs Big Cove (10-12) - Old Baseball Field
3PM: Elders Stickball - Old Baseball Field
4PM: Men's Stickball Hummingbirds vs Birdtown - Unity Field*
5PM: Men's Stickball Wu-de-li-gv vs Wolfetown - Unity Field*

FRIDAY
2PM:
Veteran's Games
2:30PM: Veteran's Games
2:30PM: Youth Stickball Wolfetown vs Hummingbirds (6-9) - Old Baseball Field
4:30PM: Men's Stickball Big Cove vs Hummingbirds - Unity Field*
5:30PM: Men's Stickball Wolfetown vs Birdtown - Unity Field*

SATURDAY
2PM: Youth Stickball Hummingbirds vs Big Cove (6-9) - Old Baseball Field
3PM: Teen Stickball Wolfetown vs Big Cove (13-17) - United Field*
5PM: Men's Stickball Wu-de-li-gv vs Hummingbirds - Unity Field*
6PM: Men's Stickball Big Cove vs Birdtown - Unity Field*

*Games from Unity Field will be livestreamed.


Oconaluftee Indian Village

Tuesday, October 10 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Cherokee history isn’t just the past. In Oconaluftee Indian Village, it’s alive, well, and amazing.

As you enter the soft trails of the village, it’s no longer the 21st century: you’re immediately transported to the 1760s. You won’t need your robotic-voiced GPS here. The faint tang of wood smoke wafts by as you are led by a Cherokee cultural expert on an interactive journey through Cherokee lifestyle and history. Your guide will show you the way through the winding paths, flanked with traditional Cherokee dwellings, work areas, and sacred ritual sites. Delight in cultural dances amid the swaying oaks and sycamores. As you wander, interact with villagers as they hull canoes, sculpt pottery and masks, weave baskets, and fashion beadwork. Watch as a village prepares for war. Be amazed by a blowgun demonstration. Oconaluftee Indian Village is much more than just a place; it’s living history. 
 



WHERE:
288 Drama Road, Cherokee, NC 

DATES:
Tuesday through Saturday
Ending October 28th, 2023

TIMES:
9:30am to 4:30pm
Guided tours leave every 15 minutes

PRICES:
Adult tickets start at $25
Child tickets start at $15
Children 5 and under are free


For group sales, call 828-497-2111 x205 or email GroupsAndTouring@CherokeeAdventure.com


Oconaluftee Indian Village

Wednesday, October 11 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Cherokee history isn’t just the past. In Oconaluftee Indian Village, it’s alive, well, and amazing.

As you enter the soft trails of the village, it’s no longer the 21st century: you’re immediately transported to the 1760s. You won’t need your robotic-voiced GPS here. The faint tang of wood smoke wafts by as you are led by a Cherokee cultural expert on an interactive journey through Cherokee lifestyle and history. Your guide will show you the way through the winding paths, flanked with traditional Cherokee dwellings, work areas, and sacred ritual sites. Delight in cultural dances amid the swaying oaks and sycamores. As you wander, interact with villagers as they hull canoes, sculpt pottery and masks, weave baskets, and fashion beadwork. Watch as a village prepares for war. Be amazed by a blowgun demonstration. Oconaluftee Indian Village is much more than just a place; it’s living history. 
 



WHERE:
288 Drama Road, Cherokee, NC 

DATES:
Tuesday through Saturday
Ending October 28th, 2023

TIMES:
9:30am to 4:30pm
Guided tours leave every 15 minutes

PRICES:
Adult tickets start at $25
Child tickets start at $15
Children 5 and under are free


For group sales, call 828-497-2111 x205 or email GroupsAndTouring@CherokeeAdventure.com


Oconaluftee Indian Village

Thursday, October 12 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Cherokee history isn’t just the past. In Oconaluftee Indian Village, it’s alive, well, and amazing.

As you enter the soft trails of the village, it’s no longer the 21st century: you’re immediately transported to the 1760s. You won’t need your robotic-voiced GPS here. The faint tang of wood smoke wafts by as you are led by a Cherokee cultural expert on an interactive journey through Cherokee lifestyle and history. Your guide will show you the way through the winding paths, flanked with traditional Cherokee dwellings, work areas, and sacred ritual sites. Delight in cultural dances amid the swaying oaks and sycamores. As you wander, interact with villagers as they hull canoes, sculpt pottery and masks, weave baskets, and fashion beadwork. Watch as a village prepares for war. Be amazed by a blowgun demonstration. Oconaluftee Indian Village is much more than just a place; it’s living history. 
 



WHERE:
288 Drama Road, Cherokee, NC 

DATES:
Tuesday through Saturday
Ending October 28th, 2023

TIMES:
9:30am to 4:30pm
Guided tours leave every 15 minutes

PRICES:
Adult tickets start at $25
Child tickets start at $15
Children 5 and under are free


For group sales, call 828-497-2111 x205 or email GroupsAndTouring@CherokeeAdventure.com


Oconaluftee Indian Village

Friday, October 13 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Cherokee history isn’t just the past. In Oconaluftee Indian Village, it’s alive, well, and amazing.

As you enter the soft trails of the village, it’s no longer the 21st century: you’re immediately transported to the 1760s. You won’t need your robotic-voiced GPS here. The faint tang of wood smoke wafts by as you are led by a Cherokee cultural expert on an interactive journey through Cherokee lifestyle and history. Your guide will show you the way through the winding paths, flanked with traditional Cherokee dwellings, work areas, and sacred ritual sites. Delight in cultural dances amid the swaying oaks and sycamores. As you wander, interact with villagers as they hull canoes, sculpt pottery and masks, weave baskets, and fashion beadwork. Watch as a village prepares for war. Be amazed by a blowgun demonstration. Oconaluftee Indian Village is much more than just a place; it’s living history. 
 



WHERE:
288 Drama Road, Cherokee, NC 

DATES:
Tuesday through Saturday
Ending October 28th, 2023

TIMES:
9:30am to 4:30pm
Guided tours leave every 15 minutes

PRICES:
Adult tickets start at $25
Child tickets start at $15
Children 5 and under are free


For group sales, call 828-497-2111 x205 or email GroupsAndTouring@CherokeeAdventure.com


Cherokee Fall Rod Run

Friday, October 13 from 7:00 am to Saturday, October 14 at 4:00 pm

Come join us at the best growing show in the Smokies with special guest, Big Daddy Don Garlits! He is bringing up one of the Swamp Rats for some nitro burning cackles!

Spectators are free, Pre-Registration is $35 until October 3rd and at the gate price is $40. See hundreds of Classics, Muscle, Kustoms, and Rat Rod on the beautiful Harrahs Casino property. Vendors to shop and eat with, Valve Cover racing on Saturday, Cruises on Thursday and Friday. Thousands in Cash prizes, and new for Fall 23, T-Buckets Project giveaway!

Visit our event page on Facebook to RSVP.


Oconaluftee Indian Village

Saturday, October 14 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Cherokee history isn’t just the past. In Oconaluftee Indian Village, it’s alive, well, and amazing.

As you enter the soft trails of the village, it’s no longer the 21st century: you’re immediately transported to the 1760s. You won’t need your robotic-voiced GPS here. The faint tang of wood smoke wafts by as you are led by a Cherokee cultural expert on an interactive journey through Cherokee lifestyle and history. Your guide will show you the way through the winding paths, flanked with traditional Cherokee dwellings, work areas, and sacred ritual sites. Delight in cultural dances amid the swaying oaks and sycamores. As you wander, interact with villagers as they hull canoes, sculpt pottery and masks, weave baskets, and fashion beadwork. Watch as a village prepares for war. Be amazed by a blowgun demonstration. Oconaluftee Indian Village is much more than just a place; it’s living history. 
 



WHERE:
288 Drama Road, Cherokee, NC 

DATES:
Tuesday through Saturday
Ending October 28th, 2023

TIMES:
9:30am to 4:30pm
Guided tours leave every 15 minutes

PRICES:
Adult tickets start at $25
Child tickets start at $15
Children 5 and under are free


For group sales, call 828-497-2111 x205 or email GroupsAndTouring@CherokeeAdventure.com


Oconaluftee Indian Village

Tuesday, October 17 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Cherokee history isn’t just the past. In Oconaluftee Indian Village, it’s alive, well, and amazing.

As you enter the soft trails of the village, it’s no longer the 21st century: you’re immediately transported to the 1760s. You won’t need your robotic-voiced GPS here. The faint tang of wood smoke wafts by as you are led by a Cherokee cultural expert on an interactive journey through Cherokee lifestyle and history. Your guide will show you the way through the winding paths, flanked with traditional Cherokee dwellings, work areas, and sacred ritual sites. Delight in cultural dances amid the swaying oaks and sycamores. As you wander, interact with villagers as they hull canoes, sculpt pottery and masks, weave baskets, and fashion beadwork. Watch as a village prepares for war. Be amazed by a blowgun demonstration. Oconaluftee Indian Village is much more than just a place; it’s living history. 
 



WHERE:
288 Drama Road, Cherokee, NC 

DATES:
Tuesday through Saturday
Ending October 28th, 2023

TIMES:
9:30am to 4:30pm
Guided tours leave every 15 minutes

PRICES:
Adult tickets start at $25
Child tickets start at $15
Children 5 and under are free


For group sales, call 828-497-2111 x205 or email GroupsAndTouring@CherokeeAdventure.com


Oconaluftee Indian Village

Wednesday, October 18 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Cherokee history isn’t just the past. In Oconaluftee Indian Village, it’s alive, well, and amazing.

As you enter the soft trails of the village, it’s no longer the 21st century: you’re immediately transported to the 1760s. You won’t need your robotic-voiced GPS here. The faint tang of wood smoke wafts by as you are led by a Cherokee cultural expert on an interactive journey through Cherokee lifestyle and history. Your guide will show you the way through the winding paths, flanked with traditional Cherokee dwellings, work areas, and sacred ritual sites. Delight in cultural dances amid the swaying oaks and sycamores. As you wander, interact with villagers as they hull canoes, sculpt pottery and masks, weave baskets, and fashion beadwork. Watch as a village prepares for war. Be amazed by a blowgun demonstration. Oconaluftee Indian Village is much more than just a place; it’s living history. 
 



WHERE:
288 Drama Road, Cherokee, NC 

DATES:
Tuesday through Saturday
Ending October 28th, 2023

TIMES:
9:30am to 4:30pm
Guided tours leave every 15 minutes

PRICES:
Adult tickets start at $25
Child tickets start at $15
Children 5 and under are free


For group sales, call 828-497-2111 x205 or email GroupsAndTouring@CherokeeAdventure.com


Oconaluftee Indian Village

Thursday, October 19 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Cherokee history isn’t just the past. In Oconaluftee Indian Village, it’s alive, well, and amazing.

As you enter the soft trails of the village, it’s no longer the 21st century: you’re immediately transported to the 1760s. You won’t need your robotic-voiced GPS here. The faint tang of wood smoke wafts by as you are led by a Cherokee cultural expert on an interactive journey through Cherokee lifestyle and history. Your guide will show you the way through the winding paths, flanked with traditional Cherokee dwellings, work areas, and sacred ritual sites. Delight in cultural dances amid the swaying oaks and sycamores. As you wander, interact with villagers as they hull canoes, sculpt pottery and masks, weave baskets, and fashion beadwork. Watch as a village prepares for war. Be amazed by a blowgun demonstration. Oconaluftee Indian Village is much more than just a place; it’s living history. 
 



WHERE:
288 Drama Road, Cherokee, NC 

DATES:
Tuesday through Saturday
Ending October 28th, 2023

TIMES:
9:30am to 4:30pm
Guided tours leave every 15 minutes

PRICES:
Adult tickets start at $25
Child tickets start at $15
Children 5 and under are free


For group sales, call 828-497-2111 x205 or email GroupsAndTouring@CherokeeAdventure.com


Oconaluftee Indian Village

Friday, October 20 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Cherokee history isn’t just the past. In Oconaluftee Indian Village, it’s alive, well, and amazing.

As you enter the soft trails of the village, it’s no longer the 21st century: you’re immediately transported to the 1760s. You won’t need your robotic-voiced GPS here. The faint tang of wood smoke wafts by as you are led by a Cherokee cultural expert on an interactive journey through Cherokee lifestyle and history. Your guide will show you the way through the winding paths, flanked with traditional Cherokee dwellings, work areas, and sacred ritual sites. Delight in cultural dances amid the swaying oaks and sycamores. As you wander, interact with villagers as they hull canoes, sculpt pottery and masks, weave baskets, and fashion beadwork. Watch as a village prepares for war. Be amazed by a blowgun demonstration. Oconaluftee Indian Village is much more than just a place; it’s living history. 
 



WHERE:
288 Drama Road, Cherokee, NC 

DATES:
Tuesday through Saturday
Ending October 28th, 2023

TIMES:
9:30am to 4:30pm
Guided tours leave every 15 minutes

PRICES:
Adult tickets start at $25
Child tickets start at $15
Children 5 and under are free


For group sales, call 828-497-2111 x205 or email GroupsAndTouring@CherokeeAdventure.com


Oconaluftee Indian Village

Saturday, October 21 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Cherokee history isn’t just the past. In Oconaluftee Indian Village, it’s alive, well, and amazing.

As you enter the soft trails of the village, it’s no longer the 21st century: you’re immediately transported to the 1760s. You won’t need your robotic-voiced GPS here. The faint tang of wood smoke wafts by as you are led by a Cherokee cultural expert on an interactive journey through Cherokee lifestyle and history. Your guide will show you the way through the winding paths, flanked with traditional Cherokee dwellings, work areas, and sacred ritual sites. Delight in cultural dances amid the swaying oaks and sycamores. As you wander, interact with villagers as they hull canoes, sculpt pottery and masks, weave baskets, and fashion beadwork. Watch as a village prepares for war. Be amazed by a blowgun demonstration. Oconaluftee Indian Village is much more than just a place; it’s living history. 
 



WHERE:
288 Drama Road, Cherokee, NC 

DATES:
Tuesday through Saturday
Ending October 28th, 2023

TIMES:
9:30am to 4:30pm
Guided tours leave every 15 minutes

PRICES:
Adult tickets start at $25
Child tickets start at $15
Children 5 and under are free


For group sales, call 828-497-2111 x205 or email GroupsAndTouring@CherokeeAdventure.com


Oconaluftee Indian Village

Tuesday, October 24 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Cherokee history isn’t just the past. In Oconaluftee Indian Village, it’s alive, well, and amazing.

As you enter the soft trails of the village, it’s no longer the 21st century: you’re immediately transported to the 1760s. You won’t need your robotic-voiced GPS here. The faint tang of wood smoke wafts by as you are led by a Cherokee cultural expert on an interactive journey through Cherokee lifestyle and history. Your guide will show you the way through the winding paths, flanked with traditional Cherokee dwellings, work areas, and sacred ritual sites. Delight in cultural dances amid the swaying oaks and sycamores. As you wander, interact with villagers as they hull canoes, sculpt pottery and masks, weave baskets, and fashion beadwork. Watch as a village prepares for war. Be amazed by a blowgun demonstration. Oconaluftee Indian Village is much more than just a place; it’s living history. 
 



WHERE:
288 Drama Road, Cherokee, NC 

DATES:
Tuesday through Saturday
Ending October 28th, 2023

TIMES:
9:30am to 4:30pm
Guided tours leave every 15 minutes

PRICES:
Adult tickets start at $25
Child tickets start at $15
Children 5 and under are free


For group sales, call 828-497-2111 x205 or email GroupsAndTouring@CherokeeAdventure.com


Oconaluftee Indian Village

Wednesday, October 25 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Cherokee history isn’t just the past. In Oconaluftee Indian Village, it’s alive, well, and amazing.

As you enter the soft trails of the village, it’s no longer the 21st century: you’re immediately transported to the 1760s. You won’t need your robotic-voiced GPS here. The faint tang of wood smoke wafts by as you are led by a Cherokee cultural expert on an interactive journey through Cherokee lifestyle and history. Your guide will show you the way through the winding paths, flanked with traditional Cherokee dwellings, work areas, and sacred ritual sites. Delight in cultural dances amid the swaying oaks and sycamores. As you wander, interact with villagers as they hull canoes, sculpt pottery and masks, weave baskets, and fashion beadwork. Watch as a village prepares for war. Be amazed by a blowgun demonstration. Oconaluftee Indian Village is much more than just a place; it’s living history. 
 



WHERE:
288 Drama Road, Cherokee, NC 

DATES:
Tuesday through Saturday
Ending October 28th, 2023

TIMES:
9:30am to 4:30pm
Guided tours leave every 15 minutes

PRICES:
Adult tickets start at $25
Child tickets start at $15
Children 5 and under are free


For group sales, call 828-497-2111 x205 or email GroupsAndTouring@CherokeeAdventure.com


Oconaluftee Indian Village

Thursday, October 26 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Cherokee history isn’t just the past. In Oconaluftee Indian Village, it’s alive, well, and amazing.

As you enter the soft trails of the village, it’s no longer the 21st century: you’re immediately transported to the 1760s. You won’t need your robotic-voiced GPS here. The faint tang of wood smoke wafts by as you are led by a Cherokee cultural expert on an interactive journey through Cherokee lifestyle and history. Your guide will show you the way through the winding paths, flanked with traditional Cherokee dwellings, work areas, and sacred ritual sites. Delight in cultural dances amid the swaying oaks and sycamores. As you wander, interact with villagers as they hull canoes, sculpt pottery and masks, weave baskets, and fashion beadwork. Watch as a village prepares for war. Be amazed by a blowgun demonstration. Oconaluftee Indian Village is much more than just a place; it’s living history. 
 



WHERE:
288 Drama Road, Cherokee, NC 

DATES:
Tuesday through Saturday
Ending October 28th, 2023

TIMES:
9:30am to 4:30pm
Guided tours leave every 15 minutes

PRICES:
Adult tickets start at $25
Child tickets start at $15
Children 5 and under are free


For group sales, call 828-497-2111 x205 or email GroupsAndTouring@CherokeeAdventure.com


Oconaluftee Indian Village

Friday, October 27 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Cherokee history isn’t just the past. In Oconaluftee Indian Village, it’s alive, well, and amazing.

As you enter the soft trails of the village, it’s no longer the 21st century: you’re immediately transported to the 1760s. You won’t need your robotic-voiced GPS here. The faint tang of wood smoke wafts by as you are led by a Cherokee cultural expert on an interactive journey through Cherokee lifestyle and history. Your guide will show you the way through the winding paths, flanked with traditional Cherokee dwellings, work areas, and sacred ritual sites. Delight in cultural dances amid the swaying oaks and sycamores. As you wander, interact with villagers as they hull canoes, sculpt pottery and masks, weave baskets, and fashion beadwork. Watch as a village prepares for war. Be amazed by a blowgun demonstration. Oconaluftee Indian Village is much more than just a place; it’s living history. 
 



WHERE:
288 Drama Road, Cherokee, NC 

DATES:
Tuesday through Saturday
Ending October 28th, 2023

TIMES:
9:30am to 4:30pm
Guided tours leave every 15 minutes

PRICES:
Adult tickets start at $25
Child tickets start at $15
Children 5 and under are free


For group sales, call 828-497-2111 x205 or email GroupsAndTouring@CherokeeAdventure.com


Sgili (Ghost) Hunt at Oconaluftee Indian Village

Friday, October 27 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Come get spooky in Cherokee!

Cherokee Historical Association is hosting a Sgili (Ghost) Hunt at Oconaluftee Indian Village! The event is three days only and will serve as a fundraiser for CHA. All proceeds will support operating costs at Oconaluftee Indian Village. 



Tickets are $10 per person at CherokeeHistorical.org 
Doors open at 7pm and the first tour will begin at 7:15pm.

*Please note, this event is a ghost tour and not a haunted house attraction, but it's sure to be lots of spooky fun!*
 

Experience Oconaluftee Indian Village after dark!


Hear traditional Cherokee stories by fire light then take a guided tour through the Village and adjacent botanical garden trail.

Your tour guide will tell you all about Sgili that have been spotted and experienced inside the Village over the years. Step inside the Village buildings and see what you experience. You're welcome to take photos, videos, and audio recordings on your hunt. This is your chance to experience Oconaluftee Indian Village like never before! Guests will also be guided along the botanical garden trail adjacent to the Village. Learn about the true crime that took place here and be enveloped by the sounds of the woods at night.


Oconaluftee Indian Village

Saturday, October 28 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Cherokee history isn’t just the past. In Oconaluftee Indian Village, it’s alive, well, and amazing.

As you enter the soft trails of the village, it’s no longer the 21st century: you’re immediately transported to the 1760s. You won’t need your robotic-voiced GPS here. The faint tang of wood smoke wafts by as you are led by a Cherokee cultural expert on an interactive journey through Cherokee lifestyle and history. Your guide will show you the way through the winding paths, flanked with traditional Cherokee dwellings, work areas, and sacred ritual sites. Delight in cultural dances amid the swaying oaks and sycamores. As you wander, interact with villagers as they hull canoes, sculpt pottery and masks, weave baskets, and fashion beadwork. Watch as a village prepares for war. Be amazed by a blowgun demonstration. Oconaluftee Indian Village is much more than just a place; it’s living history. 
 



WHERE:
288 Drama Road, Cherokee, NC 

DATES:
Tuesday through Saturday
Ending October 28th, 2023

TIMES:
9:30am to 4:30pm
Guided tours leave every 15 minutes

PRICES:
Adult tickets start at $25
Child tickets start at $15
Children 5 and under are free


For group sales, call 828-497-2111 x205 or email GroupsAndTouring@CherokeeAdventure.com


Sgili (Ghost) Hunt at Oconaluftee Indian Village

Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Come get spooky in Cherokee!

Cherokee Historical Association is hosting a Sgili (Ghost) Hunt at Oconaluftee Indian Village! The event is three days only and will serve as a fundraiser for CHA. All proceeds will support operating costs at Oconaluftee Indian Village. 



Tickets are $10 per person at CherokeeHistorical.org 
Doors open at 7pm and the first tour will begin at 7:15pm.

*Please note, this event is a ghost tour and not a haunted house attraction, but it's sure to be lots of spooky fun!*
 

Experience Oconaluftee Indian Village after dark!


Hear traditional Cherokee stories by fire light then take a guided tour through the Village and adjacent botanical garden trail.

Your tour guide will tell you all about Sgili that have been spotted and experienced inside the Village over the years. Step inside the Village buildings and see what you experience. You're welcome to take photos, videos, and audio recordings on your hunt. This is your chance to experience Oconaluftee Indian Village like never before! Guests will also be guided along the botanical garden trail adjacent to the Village. Learn about the true crime that took place here and be enveloped by the sounds of the woods at night.


Scare-Okee

Tuesday, October 31 from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Join us for this year's Trick-or-Treat Night in Scare-Okee!

Enjoy food trucks, spooky haunted houses, pumpkin rolling activities, trick-or-treating, and a spectacular Oconaluftee Island light show. We'll see you on Halloween!


Sgili (Ghost) Hunt at Oconaluftee Indian Village

Tuesday, October 31 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Come get spooky in Cherokee!

Cherokee Historical Association is hosting a Sgili (Ghost) Hunt at Oconaluftee Indian Village! The event is three days only and will serve as a fundraiser for CHA. All proceeds will support operating costs at Oconaluftee Indian Village. 



Tickets are $10 per person at CherokeeHistorical.org 
Doors open at 7pm and the first tour will begin at 7:15pm.

*Please note, this event is a ghost tour and not a haunted house attraction, but it's sure to be lots of spooky fun!*
 

Experience Oconaluftee Indian Village after dark!


Hear traditional Cherokee stories by fire light then take a guided tour through the Village and adjacent botanical garden trail.

Your tour guide will tell you all about Sgili that have been spotted and experienced inside the Village over the years. Step inside the Village buildings and see what you experience. You're welcome to take photos, videos, and audio recordings on your hunt. This is your chance to experience Oconaluftee Indian Village like never before! Guests will also be guided along the botanical garden trail adjacent to the Village. Learn about the true crime that took place here and be enveloped by the sounds of the woods at night.


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