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Monday, October 6, 2014

Cherokee Indian Fair Begins This Week

October 7 - 11, 2014 102th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair Part carnival, part art exhibit and agriculture show, this annual fair features artwork, traditional Cherokee food, nightly musical entertainment, rides and games, and of course, fireworks.

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You’ll find Cherokee white oak baskets, pottery and beadwork, and you’ll marvel and the traditional Cherokee contests and competitions like the infamous Cherokee Stickball games. While you’re on the Ferris wheel, be sure to take in the gorgeous fall foliage that engulfs the Great Smoky Mountains this time of year.

Get links for local lodging, attractions and information on the Cherokee NC Visitor Guide.

Monday, June 10, 2013

Summer Cherokee Carnival begins this Week

June 11 - 15 Annual Cherokee Summer Carnival This family-friendly event will feature carnival rides, music, games, classic carnival food and other great family fun. This five day event also features plenty of local food vendors as well as arts and crafts.

Get links for Cherokee cabin and vacation rental HERE.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Blake Shelton Performs at Harrah's Cherokee

March 23, 7:30 PM - Blake Shelton performs in concert at Cherokee Harrah's new 3,000 square foot event center. After a steady rise into the front ranks of the country music world, he has emerged as an across-the-board superstar.

Friday, November 2, 2012

Cherokee The Rumble in the Rhododendron Fly Fishing Tournament

November 2-4 The Rumble in the Rhododendron Fly Fishing Tournament $10,000 in prize money awarded to 1st place team ($5,000), 2nd place team ($3,000) and 3rd place team ($2,000) This two person team fly fishing competition is held on the 2.2 miles of Trophy, Catch-and-Release water on the Cherokee Reservation.

A modified fips mouche format will be used with a tag out system being incorporated as only one team member may fish at a time. Fishing sessions are three hours long. Registration fee includes tournament registration for two people, competitor swag, several meals during the competition and more.

Learn more about Cherokee fishing , events and lodging HERE.

Monday, October 1, 2012

100th Annual Centennial Indian Fair in Cherokee

October 2-6 100th Annual Centennial Indian Fair Part carnival, part art exhibit and part agriculture show, the 100th annual fair features artwork, traditional Cherokee food, nightly musical entertainment, rides and games, and of course, fireworks.

You’ll find Cherokee white oak baskets, pottery and beadwork, and you’ll marvel and the traditional Cherokee contests and competitions like the infamous Cherokee Stickball games. While you’re on the Ferris wheel, be sure to take in the gorgeous fall foliage that engulfs the Great Smoky Mountains this time of year.

Get a link for details and daily schedules for the Cherokee Indian Fair and other events, attractions and lodging on the Cherokee NC Visitor Guide.

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

"Cruise the Smokies" Spring Rod Run in Cherokee

June 8-10 "Cruise the Smokies" Spring Rod Run 500 of the nation’s hottest looking classic cars gather to cruise the most scenic drive in North Carolina. More than 3,000 car enthusiasts will turn out for the Southeast’s premiere Rod Run at the Acquoni Expo Center. Gates will be open from 9 AM to 5 PM on Friday and Saturday; 9 AM to noon on Sunday.

Get a link for more information about the Cruise the Smokies Rod Run and other Cherokee events on the Cherokee NC Visitor Guide

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Annual Cherokee Summer Festival Begins Today

June 5-9 Cherokee Summer Carnival An annual summer carnival, complete with rides, games and plenty of your favorite carnival foods. This five day event also features local food vendors and arts and crafts.The event is held on the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds in downtown Cherokee NC.

The Blue Ridge Parkway at 469 miles long is the nation's longest scenic rural parkway. Now 70 years old it is administered by the National Park Service and host to approximately 20 million visits annually. It connects the Shenandoah Valley National Park with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee. Along the route are opportunities for lodging, dining, camping, hiking and simply enjoying breathtaking views from easily accessible overlooks and picnic areas. For additional information visit :The Blueridge Parkway Association

The River Arts District is open year around with the opportunity to meet artists in their studios. Schedules are available online. This unique area along the French Broad River is home to more than 165 artists with working studios located in 18 turn-of-the-century industrial buildings. The artists of the River Arts District welcome you into their studios to talk with them, see their latest artwork, watch demonstrations, and experience for yourself the magic hidden inside the time-worn factories and warehouses along the French Broad River.

Chimney Rock Park is named for a 500 million-year-old giant granite monolith overlooking Hickory Nut Gorge. Visitors are awed by the breathtaking view that spreads 1200 vertical feet beneath them and 75 miles across the Carolinas. The now state owned park encompasses 1,000 acres offers the best of the mountains in one place with spectacular 75-mile views, hiking trails for all ages, a 404-foot waterfall, a variety of special events and much more. Chimney Rock NC

The National Scenic Byways Program is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration. The program is a grass-roots collaborative effort established to help recognize, preserve and enhance selected roads throughout the United States. Since 1992, the National Scenic Byways Program has provided funding for almost 1500 state and nationally designated byway projects in 48 states. The U.S. Secretary of Transportation recognizes certain roads as All-American Roads or National Scenic Byways based on one or more archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational and scenic qualities.

Tsali Recreation Area is an outdoors lover's paradise. Probably the most popular features of Tsali Recreation Area are the 39 miles of trails suited for mountain bikers and horse-back riders, as well as hikers. The 4-loop system offers a variety of landscapes. You can climb 1-foot wide rugged paths or travel flat, well-beaten roads. The four trails--Right, Left, Mouse Branch, and Thompson Loops--meander through mixed pine and hardwoods on a peninsula stretching into Fontana Lake. Near Bryson City NC and Robbinsville NC.