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Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, United States

In its third year, Museum of the Cherokee People's signature event highlights Native pop culture and showcases timely perspectives for Cherokee people, primarily by Cherokee people. These community-centered events put […]

Confluence: An Indigenous Writers’ Workshop

Museum of the Cherokee People 598 Tsali Blvd., NC, Cherokee, NC, United States

Save the date! Confluence: An Indigenous Writers’ Workshop returns for its second year. Created in partnership with author and MotCP board member Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians), the series of […]

The Ani and Wanei Culture Fest

Hickory Nut Gap Farm 57 Sugar Hollow Road, Fairview, NC, United States

A cultural extravaganza mingling Cherokee and Appalachian artisans, performers, and foods! This is a free event for cultural celebration and a new trail kiosk dedication. It is located at Hickory Nut […]

FREE

Cherokee Indian Fair

Cherokee Expo Center 1501 Acquoni Road, Cherokee, NC, United States

Experience the vibrant culture and traditions of the Cherokee people at the Cherokee Indian Fair. Held annually in Cherokee, NC, this lively event features a variety of activities and attractions, […]

Stecoah’s Annual Harvest Festival & Concert

A 2-day festival celebrating all things Fall with music, food, art & crafts vendors, country fair, quilt show, artisan demonstrations, and more.  FRIDAY NIGHT: Join us around the campfire with […]

Recurring

ᏥᎩᎵ Sgili (Ghost) Hunt at Oconaluftee Indian Village

Oconaluftee Indian Village Cherokee, NC, United States

  Experience Oconaluftee Indian Village after dark. Hear traditional Cherokee stories by fire light then take a guided tour through the Village and adjacent botanical garden trail. Your tour guide […]

ᏥᎩᎵ Sgili (Ghost) Hunt at Oconaluftee Indian Village

Oconaluftee Indian Village Cherokee, NC, United States

  Experience Oconaluftee Indian Village after dark. Hear traditional Cherokee stories by fire light then take a guided tour through the Village and adjacent botanical garden trail. Your tour guide […]

Nancy Pheasant: An Evening of Cherokee Storytelling

Weaverville Community Center 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville, NC, United States

Nancy Pheasant, an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Nation, currently resides in the Wolftown community of the Qualla Boundary in Cherokee, North Carolina. Nancy is passionate about […]

William Holland Thomas: A New Perspective and a History Retold

Museum of the Cherokee People 598 Tsali Blvd., NC, Cherokee, NC, United States

Jones-Bowman Fellow and former MotCP intern Avery Maples (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) presents William Holland Thomas: A New Perspective and a History Retold at Museum of the Cherokee People. […]

Recurring

Cherokee History & Stories Workshop Series

Museum of the Cherokee People 598 Tsali Blvd., NC, Cherokee, NC, United States

Kathi Littlejohn, an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has been telling Cherokee stories for more than 40 years at events, festivals, and schools. She has been […]

Free

We welcome submission of Western North Carolina events focused on our heritage themes of mountain music, crafts, foodways, outdoors and Cherokee culture. Please submit two weeks in advance.

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