Events

This tournament honors Tim Hill, a long-time employee at our very own trout hatchery who sadly passed too soon. A number of years ago, Cherokee’s Fisheries & Wildlife Management Division created this fun and lucrative tournament in his name. With a registration fee of $15 and a two-day fishing permit ($17), covering both tournament days,...

Since 2022, Museum of the Cherokee People’s “The Way We” events have been an opportunity for the Museum of the Cherokee People to honor and highlight Native pop culture and showcase timely perspectives for Cherokee people, primarily by, Cherokee people. These community-centered events put Native self-representation in the spotlight and uplift the work that Native...

Join in the fun at the Talking Trees Children's Trout Derby in Cherokee, NC, where kids aged 3-11 can experience the thrill of fishing for free. Hosted amid the picturesque landscapes, this family-friendly event offers youngsters the chance to reel in their very own catch while creating cherished memories. With free fishing poles provided and...

“Language, culture, traditions, food, medicines, everything is interwoven with itself, with us.”   Join us at Mountainside Theatre for an exclusive screening of the film “Nature’s Wisdom Thru Native Eyes” presented in association with the Center for Cultural Preservation. The event will serve as a fundraiser for both organizations. After a dance demonstration by staff...

With your $15 entry fee and a two-day fishing permit ($17), covering both tournament days, you’ll be competing for your share of $20,000 in the pristine freestone streams of Cherokee (excluding the 2.2 miles of catch-and-release waters). Tagged fish will be specially stocked for this event, and when you catch one, you redeem it for...

Join us at the Water Beetle Stage for an uplifting performance by A New Beginning, a dynamic gospel group known for their powerful harmonies and inspiring messages. Get ready for  soul-stirring music that will fill your heart with hope and joy. Don't miss this chance to experience the spirit of gospel music live! Learn more...

Join us at the Water Beetle Stage for an uplifting performance by A New Beginning, a dynamic gospel group known for their powerful harmonies and inspiring messages. Get ready for soul-stirring music that will fill your heart with hope and joy. Don’t miss this chance to experience the spirit of gospel music live! Learn more at...

Join us at the Water Beetle Stage for an uplifting performance by A New Beginning, a dynamic gospel group known for their powerful harmonies and inspiring messages. Get ready for soul-stirring music that will fill your heart with hope and joy. Don’t miss this chance to experience the spirit of gospel music live! Learn more at www.anewbeginningmusic.com.

Created in partnership with Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians), author of the award-winning novel Even As We Breathe, this series of workshops offers enrolled members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and other federally recognized tribes access to high-quality writing instruction from the world’s top Indigenous writers at no cost....

The 112th 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...