Events

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...

Date: May 25th & 26th, 2024 Gates Open at 6 p.m. Rodeo Starts at 7 p.m. Between the Broncos that will be busted, the bulls that will be bucking, to the rodeo clowns who are avoiding being stomped in the head by either; there will be all sorts of skilled competition & top named riders...

Books on the Boundary: A Museum of the Cherokee People Reading Circle meets in the Museum Store to discuss The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters (Mi'kmaq and settler ancestry). New in 2024, Books on the Boundary: A Museum of the Cherokee People Reading Circle is a quarterly book club that discusses the best fiction, nonfiction, and poetry...

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 Indians, this annual event honors Indigenous heritage with captivating dance performances and colorful regalia. Join in the festivities as dancers showcase their skills in traditional...

Celebrate Independence Day in Cherokee, NC, with a spectacular display of fireworks lighting up the night sky! Join the community for an unforgettable evening of patriotic festivities as vibrant bursts of color dance overhead, illuminating the surrounding mountains. Gather with friends and family at designated viewing areas within the Qualla Boundary to witness this dazzling...

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...