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Moderate Hiking Series Interest Meeting

Our moderate hiking series begins this month. Seven hikes in total – one in each of our valley communities. These 2-3 mile moderate hikes will explore the history of Riceville, Bee Tree, Swannanoa, Black Mountain, North Fork, Montreat, and Ridgecrest. Find out more at our upcoming interest meeting on Thursday, March 10 @ 6:30pm @ the Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

Hikes are held Saturdays from March through September, with the exception of July. Participants can hike a single hike or complete the entire series (series finishers are awarded a prize during a hike celebration in December).

The cost of each hike is $20 for members and $30 for nonmembers. The cost of the full series is $140 for members, and $210 for nonmembers. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Swannanoa Valley Museum, established in 1989 for the preservation and interpretation of the Valley’s history. For more, visit swannanoavalleymuseum.org.

To register for a hike, email info@swannanoavalleymuseum.org or call 669-9566

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St John Mission Alive Clothes Giveaway

FREE clothes with a donation of canned goods. Your donation is encouraged but is NOT mandatory. Come select clothing for yourself, your family or anyone you know who is in need.

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Grand Opening

“Our Grand Opening is Friday and Saturday! A portion of sales from every drink sold will benefit Brother Wolf and Our Voice- come check it out!”

Kids Craft 10am-1pm on Saturday

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Cherokee Lights & Legends Christmas Festival

This special Christmas event invites your family to stroll under the lights through fun, interactive displays that tell ancient Cherokee Christmas legends. And that’s just for starters. You can also see the lighting of our 40-ft. Christmas tree, have a visit with Santa, and take a spin on our synthetic ice rink. Your family will also find a bonfire with Cherokee storytelling, two bouncy houses, a 9-hole mini-golf course, face painting, balloon animals, the opportunity to create a Par-T-Pet (similar to a Build-a-Bear®), and free cotton candy and popcorn. Also, make plans to join us for our New Year’s Eve fireworks show.

Hours: 6–9 p.m.

Admission and entertainment cost: Admission is free to your family. We also offer some inexpensive entertainment options: $5—Skating (30 minutes) $5—One picture with Santa (on CD) $7—Most activities inside Exhibit Hall $15—Includes 30 min. skating session, most of the activities inside the Exhibit Hall, and one picture with Santa (on CD)

Ticket info: Admission is free, and you can purchase additional activities at the event. CASH ONLY.

Contact info: Call the Cherokee Welcome Center toll free at 800.438.1601 or locally at 828.359.6490. Email: travel@nc-cherokee.com

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Cruise the Smokies Fall Rod Run

Enjoy a vintage car show featuring hundreds of restored and enhanced vintage cars. Chat with their owners to get each car’s unique history, enjoy pristine paint jobs, and have your fill of polished chrome. This show will have food, memorabilia, and automobile parts vendors and will be hosted with music by a professional DJ for lots of old-fashioned fun.

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106th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair

It’s over a century old. It’s a cornucopia of sights and sounds—a treat for all your senses. It’s a carnival and an agriculture show. It’s an art show and a game show. There’s food, music and rides. It’s pure, unfiltered fair entertainment with that unmistakable Cherokee touch: a Ferris wheel, fireworks, and stickball.

Stickball has long been known as the “Little Brother of War,” and you’ll find thrilling demonstrations of it mixed into all the traditional fair fun and food. In fact, you’re going to find ample amounts of all sorts of authentic Cherokee culture, including archery and blowgun demonstrations, local art, dance, music, and more.

Happening at the Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds, the 106th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair is October 2-6.

 

Tuesday, Oct. 2 (Parade Day)

9am: Line up for parade

2:30pm: Judging

4pm: Parade starts

6pm: Opening prayer

6:05pm:

– Presentation of colors;

– National Anthem;

– Cherokee Anthem

6:15pm:

– Principal Chief and Vice Chief welcome;

– Council recognition;

– Recognition of Grand Marshals,

– Grand Marshals speech

6:40pm: Warriors of Anikituhwah

6:45pm: Face of the Future Dancers

7pm: Baily Mountain Cloggers

7:30pm: Matt Tooni (Flute Playing)

7:45pm: Lori Sanders

8pm: Miss Cherokee

10pm: Gates Close

 

Wednesday, Oct. 3 (Children’s Day)

9am:

– Gates and exhibit hall open,

– Sign-ups for archery (Unity)

9:45am: Baby crawling contest

10am:

– Ride wristbands given out;

– Archery begins at Unity Field;

– All-day stage show

10:15am: Sign-ups for contests begins

10:30am: Greasy pig contest

11am: Lunch begins

11:30am:

– Hula hoop;

– Rock, paper, scissors

11:45am: Team obstacle course

12pm:

– Rides begin;

– Traditional Dancers

12:30pm: Longest hair contest begins

1pm: Longest hair contest ends

2pm: Youth stickball (6-9yrs) (Wolftown vs Big Cove) at Fairgrounds

3pm: Youth stickball (10-12yrs) (Wolftown vs Big Cove) at Fairgrounds

4pm: Men’s stickball (Wolftown vs Birdtown) at Unity Field

5pm: Buddy Big Mountain

6pm: Seventh Generation Dancers

6:45pm: Kenyas performance

7:30pm: Teen Miss Cherokee

9:30pm: Youth Lip Sync (12-16yrs)

11pm: Gates close

 

Thursday, Oct. 4 (Elder’s Day)

9am:

– Gates open

– Breakfast

9:15am: Presentation of colors

9:30am: Cornhole sign-ups

10am: Cornhole tournament

10:30am:

– Field events

– Maybell and Alfred Welch

11:30am:

– Lunch

– Door prize drawing

12:30pm: Bingo

2pm:

– Field events end

– Remember Then

3pm: Lip Sync Battle seniors

4pm: Youth stickball (10-12yrs) (Big Cove vs Wolftown) at Fairgrounds

5pm: Elder’s stickball at Fairgrounds

6pm: Men’s Stickball (Hummingbirds vs Big Cove) at Unity Field

7pm: Little and Junior Miss Cherokee

9pm: Lip Sync Battle (17yrs and up)

10pm: Gates close

 

Friday, Oct. 5 (Veteran’s Day)

10am:

– Gates open

– Veteran’s walk

11am:

– Veteran’s lunch

– Aunt Bee’s Jam

12:30pm:

– Opening ceremony

– Presentation of colors

– Opening prayer

– POW/MIA ceremony

– Guest speaker/Vietnam pinning ceremony

– EBCI Principal Chief

– Quilts of Valor ceremony

2pm: Wings to Soar/Birds of Prey

3:15pm: Youth Stickball (6-9yrs) (Big Cove vs Wolftown) at Fairgrounds

4:15pm: Aunt Bee’s Jam

4:30pm: Men’s stickball (Wolftown vs Big Cove) at Unity Field

5:30pm:

– Spartanburg Rifle Drill Team

– Men’s Stickball (Birdtown vs Hummingbirds) at Unity Field

7pm:

– Closing ceremony

– Angel flight

– EBCI roll call

– Sounding of TAPS

– Closing remarks

8:30pm: USO show

9:30pm: Ryan Perry Band

11pm: Gates close

 

Saturday, Oct. 6 (Community Day)

9am:

– Gates open

– Sign-ups for archery and blowgun

10am: Archery and blowgun at Unity Field

11am: Chief’s hour (on stage)

12:30pm: Wood chopping

1pm: Cornhole

1:30pm: Ladies hammer throw

2pm: Mens heavy throw

2:30pm: Tug-of-War

3pm:

– Relay

– Co-ed volleyball tournament sponsored by CHS volleyball team

4pm: Teen stickball (13-17yrs) (Wolftown vs Big Cove) at Unity Field

4:30pm: Cherokee language quiz bowl

5pm: Men’s stickball (Wolftown vs Hummingbirds) at Unity Field

6pm: Men’s stickball (Birdtown vs Big Cove) at Unity Field

6:30pm: Shawn Abbott Band at the stage

7:30pm: Cherokee Lip Sync finale

9pm: The Legends of Country

10:30pm: Fireworks

11pm: Pretty legs

12am: Gates close

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Indian Fair Parade 2016

Experience the many sights and sounds of tribal entities, tribal athletics, Cherokee High School Band, and other festive Cherokee figures at Cherokee’s annual Indian Fair Parade between Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and The Museum of the Cherokee Indian.

Spectators are encouraged to bring their own chairs, as well as bags for the candy thrown from passing floats.

All parking along the parade path and surrounding areas will cease 15 minutes prior to the parade and roads will not open again until the conclusion of parade festivities. Please come early before roads close at 3:45 p.m.

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Qualla Arts and Crafts Open Air Indian Art Market

Where our family traditions become your family heirlooms: the Open Air Indian Art Market showcases traditional, handmade Cherokee arts and crafts. Come to shop for authentic and unique gifts but stay for the music, food, storytelling, and craft demonstrations. This outdoor event is held in the Cultural District of Cherokee next to Oconaluftee Islands Park. Music provided by the Sound of Music.

A traditional Cherokee meal will be available for purchase for $10 per person by the North American Indian Women’s Association (NAIWA).

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Blueberry Festival

Sponsored by the North American Indian Women’s Association (NAIWA), the Blueberry Festival features fresh berries, delicious recipes, blueberry products, and fun activities for the whole family. Admission is free to the public. Vendor space available.

Entertainment/Event Schedule:

9 a.m. Opening ceremony, Concession stand opens, Cornhole tournament, Blueberry pancakes and blueberry products, Huckleberry and blueberry nutritional and cultural values

10 a.m.–2 p.m.  Children’s activities

11 a.m.  Community entertainment, demonstrations, and talent show

1 p.m.  Adult and youth contests, Concession stand closed

2 p.m.  Prizes awarded

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