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Friday, October 06, 2023 (3 events)

2023 Cherokee Indian Fair Stickball

Friday, October 6

Stickball Schedule


Schedule is subject to change.
 

MONDAY
5PM: Teen Stickball Big Cove vs Birdtown (13-17) - Unity Field*
5PM: Men's Stickball Wu-de-li-gv vs Big Cove - Unity Field*
6PM: Men's Stickball Wolfetown vs Hummingbirds - Unity Field*

TUESDAY
No stickball games

WEDNESDAY
1PM: Youth Stickball Big Cove vs Wolfetown (6-9) - Old Baseball Field
2PM: Youth Stickball Big Cove vs Wolfetown - Old Baseball Field
3PM: Teen Boys Stickball Birdtown vs Wolfetown (13-17) - Unity Field*
5PM: Men's Stickball Birdtown vs Wu-de-li-gv - Unity Field*
6PM: Men's Stickball Big Cove vs Wolfetown - Unity Field*

THURSDAY
2PM: Youth Stickball Wolfetown vs Big Cove (10-12) - Old Baseball Field
3PM: Elders Stickball - Old Baseball Field
4PM: Men's Stickball Hummingbirds vs Birdtown - Unity Field*
5PM: Men's Stickball Wu-de-li-gv vs Wolfetown - Unity Field*

FRIDAY
2PM:
Veteran's Games
2:30PM: Veteran's Games
2:30PM: Youth Stickball Wolfetown vs Hummingbirds (6-9) - Old Baseball Field
4:30PM: Men's Stickball Big Cove vs Hummingbirds - Unity Field*
5:30PM: Men's Stickball Wolfetown vs Birdtown - Unity Field*

SATURDAY
2PM: Youth Stickball Hummingbirds vs Big Cove (6-9) - Old Baseball Field
3PM: Teen Stickball Wolfetown vs Big Cove (13-17) - United Field*
5PM: Men's Stickball Wu-de-li-gv vs Hummingbirds - Unity Field*
6PM: Men's Stickball Big Cove vs Birdtown - Unity Field*

*Games from Unity Field will be livestreamed.


111th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair

Tuesday, October 3 to Saturday, October 7

The 111th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair promises five days of excitement and engaging activities that will create lasting memories for visitors of all ages!

From traditional stickball games and captivating competitions to authentic crafts, delectable food vendors, exhilarating rides, and games. The fair offers a diverse range of experiences for everyone. See below for the full Fair Week Schedule. We can't wait to see you there!

Admission and Tickets

Tuesday through Friday: General Admission is $10.00 per day.

Saturday: General Admission is $20.00.

Free Admission: Enrolled members of federally recognized tribes can show their enrollment card at the gate for complimentary entry.

Contact Information

For media inquiries, please contact:

Cherokee Welcome Center
Email: josilong@ebci-nsn.gov
Phone: (828) 359-6490

Lisa Frady
Email: lisafrad@ebci-nsn.gov
Phone: (828) 788-1708


Oconaluftee Indian Village

Friday, October 6 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Cherokee history isn’t just the past. In Oconaluftee Indian Village, it’s alive, well, and amazing.

As you enter the soft trails of the village, it’s no longer the 21st century: you’re immediately transported to the 1760s. You won’t need your robotic-voiced GPS here. The faint tang of wood smoke wafts by as you are led by a Cherokee cultural expert on an interactive journey through Cherokee lifestyle and history. Your guide will show you the way through the winding paths, flanked with traditional Cherokee dwellings, work areas, and sacred ritual sites. Delight in cultural dances amid the swaying oaks and sycamores. As you wander, interact with villagers as they hull canoes, sculpt pottery and masks, weave baskets, and fashion beadwork. Watch as a village prepares for war. Be amazed by a blowgun demonstration. Oconaluftee Indian Village is much more than just a place; it’s living history. 
 



WHERE:
288 Drama Road, Cherokee, NC 

DATES:
Tuesday through Saturday
Ending October 28th, 2023

TIMES:
9:30am to 4:30pm
Guided tours leave every 15 minutes

PRICES:
Adult tickets start at $25
Child tickets start at $15
Children 5 and under are free


For group sales, call 828-497-2111 x205 or email GroupsAndTouring@CherokeeAdventure.com


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