Events

Join us for Visitor Celebration Day, a special event dedicated to showing appreciation for our visitors! Enjoy a full day of entertainment, food, and community fun! Admission: Free What to Expect: Live music and entertainment Stickball demonstrations Traditional dancers Giveaways Local vendors with unique crafts and goods Food trucks and food vendors Interested in being...

Join us for a weekend of Music by the River featuring R.A. Nightingale, Whiskey Mountain Band, and John Mullen at the newly opened Kanunohi Mist Park!

Prepare for an exciting weekend of competitive fishing at the Annual EBCI Memorial Day Fish Tournament, where $10,000 in cash prizes is up for grabs! This two-day tagged fish tournament challenges anglers of all skill levels to test their strategy, patience, and precision in the pristine waters of Cherokee. Registration Deadline: Friday, May 23, 2025...

Get ready for two nights of thrilling rodeo action at the 13th Annual Seven Clans Rodeo! Watch as top riders take on bucking broncos and raging bulls, while fearless rodeo clowns keep the excitement going. This SRA-sanctioned event will feature skilled competitors in bull riding, bronco riding, saddle bronc, and barrel racing. Gates Open: 5...

Join us for a weekend of music by the Oconaluftee River featuring Ridgetop Dave and Eric Everett at the newly opened Kanunohi Mist Park!

Come to the Old Acquani Expo Site to see an explosion like no other! Bring the family and enjoy 20 minutes of firework displays! Hours: 10pm – 10:20pm Admission/Ticket Price: Free

Registration Deadline: Friday, July 11, 2025 Fish Violations: Report immediately to Cherokee Police Department by calling 828-497-4131. Fishing Hours: 1 hour prior to sunrise until 1 hour after sunset. Tag Turn in Time: 2 – 4 PM each respective tournament day. Turn In Location: 517 Sequoyah Trail, Cherokee, NC 28719 – (Hwy 441 across from Cherokee Welcome Center) Required...

The Way We See the World is back on Friday, August 1! Spotlighting indigenous film, art, music, and contemporary culture Since 2022, MotCP’s annual The Way We event highlights Native pop culture and showcases timely perspectives for Cherokee people, primarily by Cherokee people. These community-centered events put Native self-representation in the spotlight and uplift creative...

Experience the rich artistic traditions of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians at the Open Air Indian Art Market! This special event showcases live art demonstrations and handcrafted works by members of Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual. Browse and purchase authentic Cherokee art, meet the talented artists behind the creations, and witness traditional techniques passed down...