View this month-long exhibit at the Museum of the Cherokee People. The Museum is open 9am-5pm with the last ticket sold at 4pm. Admission to the exhibition is included in a general admission ticket. October 1-31 For more information, please visit here!

The 114th Cherokee Indian Fair Stick Off Stickball Tournament kicks off the week of festivities for the annual Cherokee Indian Fair with an adrenaline-filled celebration of culture and tradition! Once used to settle tribal disputes before they led to war, Stickball is far more than just a game for the Cherokee people—it’s a symbol of...

Step into the heart of Cherokee culture at the 114th Cherokee Indian Fair! This spirited celebration showcases the rich culture of the Cherokee people. Visitors of all ages can enjoy a mix of entertainment, from thrilling carnival rides and live music to intricate arts and crafts and spirited competitions. Whether you’re exploring the heritage of...

The streets come alive at the Cherokee Indian Fair Parade!   Schedule of Events 3pm: Parade starts 5pm: Gates open at Fairgrounds 5-8pm: Basket Making Demonstration: Lauren & Ed Goings 6pm: Welcoming Ceremonies/Color Guard 6-8pm: Sign Up & Materials chosen for Biggest Auntie Earring Content 6:05pm: Opening Prayer 6:10pm: Cherokee National Anthem (Cherokee) 6:15pm: Tribal...

Bring the family to this special day packed with fun-filled activities and friendly competitions for kids of all ages!   Schedule of Events 8am: Gates Open 8am: Baby Crawling Contest Registration 9am: Baby Crawling Contest Begins 9am-12pm: Pottery Bed Necklace Making Class (9-10am: Special Needs Only) (10am-12pm: All Other Children) 9:15am: Program - Booths Open...

Honor the contributions of those who have carried traditions, stories, and spirit of the Cherokee people through generations.   Schedule of Events 8am: Gates Open/Breakfast 8am: Registration for Cornhole 9am: Cornhole Tournament 10am: Chiefs Gifts/Field Events 10am-12pm: Carving Club Class 11am: Lunch/Door Prizes 11:30am:  Traditional Fashion Show 1pm: Sr. Miss Cherokee 1:30pm: Elder's Stickball, Ball Up at 2pm...

Pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served in the armed forces at the 114th Cherokee Indian Fair.   Schedule of Events 7am: Mogadishu Mile Registration 7:45am: Mogadishu Mile Run Begins 8am: Gates Open 8:30am: Veterans Breakfast 9am: Presentation Of Colors & Race Awards 10am: Door Prizes Begin 10am-12pm: Arrowhead making class...

Braden Rumfelt is a singer, songwriter, and musician from Murphy, North Carolina, whose powerful voice and heartfelt storytelling captured national attention on Season 24 of American Idol as a Top 5 Finalist. Raised in a musical family, Braden grew up performing bluegrass gospel music in church alongside his family, developing a deep love for music...

Don’t miss your chance to experience Dylan Scott live at the 114th Cherokee Indian Fair! General fair admission is $20, with no additional cost to catch the performance. Despite a multi-Platinum story and seven No. 1 singles, including two fresh smashes in 2025 alone, Curb Records hitmaker Dylan Scott has always kept an underdog mindset....

 Blaine Bailey is a Keetoowah Cherokee singer-songwriter from Tahlequah, Oklahoma, redefining country music with an uncompromising voice rooted in his heritage, community, and lived truth. A citizen of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians, Blaine first picked up a guitar as a kid at family jam sessions, soaking in the blues, classic rock, and...

Connect, celebrate, and the honor the bonds that make the Cherokee community so special!   Schedule of Events 8am: Gates Open/Breakfast 8:30am: Arrow & Dart Competition Begins 9:30am: Wood Chopping Presented By Big Y 10:30am: Lid Tossing Presented By Snowbird 11:30am: Frybread Eating Contest Presented By Yellowhill 12pm: Axe Throwing Presented By Wolftown 12:30pm: Dancing/Arm...

Don Burnstick is a Cree from the Alexander First Nation located outside of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Being the youngest of 15 children and growing up on the reserve taught Don a variety of coping mechanisms, most notably his sense of humor. His early life was steeped in violence and addiction. “I lived on the streets...