2023 Cherokee Indian Fair Stickball | Cherokee, NC

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2023 Cherokee Indian Fair Stickball

Monday, October 2

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.


Location:

Cherokee, NC 28719

Fire Mountain Inferno

Saturday, May 4 from 7:30 am to Sunday, May 5 at 3:30 pm

Join us for 2 days of adrenaline-pumping action at the 2024 Fire Mountain Inferno mountain bike event!

Welcome to the Fire Mountain Inferno mountain bike event in Cherokee, North Carolina, recognized as the Best Mountain Bike Race in the annual Best of the Blue Ridge survey by Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine.   

Scheduled to take place from May 4th to May 5th, 2024, the Fire Mountain Inferno is poised to captivate riders and spectators alike with its breathtaking scenery and challenging terrain. Organized by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, this year's event will feature riders of all skill levels.

Divided into four categories – expert, sport, beginner, and junior – participants will tackle a variety of challenges, from thrilling descents to grueling cross-country routes, as they navigate the renowned Fire Mountain Trails. With the full support of the Eastern Band, attendees can anticipate an unparalleled experience celebrating the rich heritage and natural wonders of Cherokee.


Memorial Day Fishing Tournament

Saturday, May 25 to Sunday, May 26

$10,000 in Cash Prizes!

Spend the long weekend with the boys: rainbow, brook, golden, and brown. With your $15 entry fee and a two-day ($17) fishing permit, covering both tournament days, you can compete for $10,000 in tagged fish within the beautiful freestone streams of Cherokee, NC; only the 2.2 miles of catch-and-release waters are excluded.

Tagged fish will be specially stocked for this event, and when you catch one, you redeem it for cash prizes at the Natural Resources Enforcement Office located at 517 Sequoyah Trail off Hwy 441. Prize redemption hours are from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. each tournament day, with a final tag turn in time of 4 p.m. on day two. Open to all ages and for all legal fishing methods.

Register for this tournament anywhere fishing permits are sold in and around Cherokee or online at FishCherokee.com by Friday, May 24, 2024.

EBCI Natural Resources Department reserves the right to cancel, reschedule, or amend any tournament or event due to catastrophes, pandemics, states of emergency, adverse weather, etc


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