Cherokee Bonfire | Cherokee, NC

How will Cherokee affect you?

Cherokee Bonfire


Amazing tales as told by the Cherokee storytellers themselves.

Imagine you’re gathered around a roaring bonfire, the occasional spark shooting high into the night sky, as a strong but gentle voice begins a story you’ve never heard. As the drama builds, you’re nearly breathless, your own heartbeat matching the occasional beat of the hand drum the storyteller uses. Drawing from a rich oral tradition dating back millennia, the Cherokee Bonfire runs throughout the tourism season, and is an enchanting way to interact with the rich details of the Cherokee people and their stories. Get your room reserved in Cherokee, grab a blanket and someone close to you, and enjoy a cultural experience only Cherokee can offer.

The Bonfire stories crackles from 7:00–9:00 p.m. on the following dates at Oconaluftee Islands Park, on Tsali Blvd.:

May 28-30 and then Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, June 1–October 31, 2022.


Location:

At the Intersection of 441 and Hwy 19
on Oconaluftee Island Park

Cherokee, NC 28719

Contact: Cherokee Welcome Center
Phone: 800.438.1601
Email:


Easter Extravaganza

Thursday, March 30 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

*Registration begins at 4:30 PM

Come celebrate the hallowed tradition of Easter, featuring an Easter egg hunt of over 24,000 Easter eggs, fabulous prizes, and the Easter bunny!

Get Directions


Cherokee Days

Friday, March 31 to Sunday, April 2

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is co-hosting Cherokee Days in Washington D.C. at the Native American Smithsonian. Join us for a three day event to experience the story of three nations and one Cherokee story.

Join the livestream at https://cherokeedays.com/


Cherokee Spring Rod Run

Friday, April 21 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Best growing car show in the Great Smoky Mountains! Located at the Cherokee Casino for 2023, come join us for 2 days of old school car show fun!! April 21-22 starting at 8:30 am.

$35 to register at the show, $30 for pre-register thru April 12th.

Cut off of 1985 unless approved by the club. Cruise in Thursday night downtown Cherokee with a live band and food trucks. Friday show will feature a cruise thru the mountains, participant dinner and cruise in at a local brewery with live music that evening. Saturday has valve cover races, poker walk and plenty of venders to check out! Over $12,000 in cash giveaways, tool box raffle and plenty of home built trophies!

Registrations available on our page or email Cherokeerodders@outlook.com

Get Directions


Cherokee Spring Rod Run

Saturday, April 22 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Best growing car show in the Great Smoky Mountains! Located at the Cherokee Casino for 2023, come join us for 2 days of old school car show fun!! April 21-22 starting at 8:30 am.

$35 to register at the show, $30 for pre-register thru April 12th.

Cut off of 1985 unless approved by the club. Cruise in Thursday night downtown Cherokee with a live band and food trucks. Friday show will feature a cruise thru the mountains, participant dinner and cruise in at a local brewery with live music that evening. Saturday has valve cover races, poker walk and plenty of venders to check out! Over $12,000 in cash giveaways, tool box raffle and plenty of home built trophies!

Registrations available on our page or email Cherokeerodders@outlook.com

Get Directions


Plan
Trip
+
Sample Trips
Plan
Trip
+
Sample Trips
{/exp:ce_cache:it}