Cherokee Blog

Dancers, drummers, and singers from many Native American nations will come together again this year to share their talents at the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ 44th Annual 4th of July Powwow on Friday, July 5 to Sunday, July 7. See hundreds of competitors of all ages, from Tiny Tots (five and under) to the Golden Age (55 and older). This ticketed event is open the public. Everyone is invited to hear, watch, enjoy, and learn about Native American cultures in the beautiful Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. We hope you will join us!

Planning on visiting Cherokee, NC, this summer? Do you enjoy live music? Well then the Cherokee Summer Concert Series was made for you! New this year, the Cherokee Summer Concert Series is a lineup of shows at the Cherokee Fair Grounds on select Fridays and Saturday, with popular headliners including Edwin McCain, Colt Ford, Kevin Locke, Eve 6, The Kentucky Headhunters, Drive-By Truckers, and Uncle Si & The Sicotics.