Events

  • Cherokee Bike Festival

    Cherokee Welcome Center 498 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC, United States

    Embrace the beauty of biking and Cherokee all in one! FIRE MOUNTAIN ENDURO • FIRE MOUNTAIN XC • BMX COMP Experience an unforgettable weekend of racing, music, and community in...

  • Visitor Celebration Day

    Cherokee Welcome Center 498 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC, United States

    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...

  • Music by the River

    Kanunohi Park Stage 960 Tsalagi Rd, Cherokee, NC, United States

    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!

  • 2025 Memorial Day Fish Tournament

    General Fishing Waters Cherokee, North Carolina

    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...

  • 13th Annual Seven Clans Rodeo

    181 Tsali Blvd Cherokee, North Carolina, United States

    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...

  • Music by the River

    Kanunohi Park Stage 960 Tsalagi Rd, Cherokee, NC, United States

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

  • 4th of July Powwow

    Old Acquani Expo Center (Old High School Site) 1501 Acquoni Road, Cherokee, NC, United States

    Experience the vibrant celebration of the 4th of July Powwow in Cherokee, NC, where tradition and culture come alive. Hosted within the Qualla Boundary of the Eastern Band of Cherokee...

    $15
  • 4th of July Blowout Celebration

    960 Tsalagi Rd 960 Tsalagi Rd, Cherokee, NC, United States

    Activities Include: Vibrant face painting for all ages Energetic DJ Karaoke sessions Great live music and a live band to keep you dancing Unique tattoos (get inked or just admire!)...

  • 4th of July Fireworks

    Old Acquani Expo Center (Old High School Site) 1501 Acquoni Road, Cherokee, NC, United States

    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:...

  • 2025 Tim Hill Memorial Fish Tournament

    General Fishing Waters Cherokee, North Carolina

    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...

  • Sakonige

    Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort 777 Casino Drive, Cherokee, NC, United States

    Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the first-ever Sakonige—happening at the Soco Landing, July 26th at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort! Visit the Cherokee Welcome Center for your chance to...

    $15.75
  • The Way We See the World

    Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort 777 Casino Drive, Cherokee, NC, United States

    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...