Bradley Welch, 2012 Miss Teen Cherokee, is shown at last year’s Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby. This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 2. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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Event: Cherokee Bonfire
When: Daily from 7-9pm through July 5; Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from July 10 – Aug. 30; and Sunday, Aug. 31
Where: Oconaluftee Island Park adjacent to the Island Indian Market
What: Storytelling, roasting marshmallows, history, free of charge
Info: Cherokee Welcome Center (800) 438-1601, 554-6490 or travel@nc-cherokee.com
Event: Prevention is Caring HIV Testing Day
When: June 27 from 10am – 2pm
Where: Oconaluftee Island Park
What: EBCI Public Health and Human Services is sponsoring this event which will feature various health programs along with free HIV and Hep C tests.
Info: 554-6180
Event: Mountain Artisans “Summertime” Arts & Crafts Show
When: June 28-29 from 10am-5pm
Where: WCU’s Ramsey Center, Cullowhee
What: Arts and crafts vendors, $4/adults, children 12 and under free
Info: (828) 524-3405 or www.mountainArtisans.net
Event: 39th Annual Cherokee Indian Pow Wow
When: July 4-6
Where: Acquoni Expo Center
What: Grand entries – Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 1pm and 7pm, Sunday at 1pm. Head Dance Judge: Will Tushka, MC: Dennis Bowen Sr., Arena Director: Gabe Bullock, Host Northern Drum: Medicine Tail; Host Southern Drum: Wild Band of Comanches
Info: Daniel Tramper (828) 399-0835 or dtramper@gmail.com
Event: Franklin July 4th Parade and Celebration
When: July 4 from 10am – 1pm
Where: downtown Franklin
What: Parade starts at 10am, activities following
Info: (828) 524-2516 ext. 304
Event: Graham County Heritage Festival
When: July 4 from 11am-11pm
Where: North Main Street, Robbinsville
What: meet the “Moonshiners”, Cornhole contests, lumberjack contests, horseshoe tournament, kids games, music and dancing
Info: Teresa Garland (828) 479-3250 or visitrobbinsville@gmail.com
Event: Bubbles in the Park
When: July 12 from 11am-2pm
Where: Konahete Park, Murphy
What: ice cream, water play, bubble play
Info: Family Resources (828) 837-3460
Event: NAYO Softball & Baseball Tournament
When: July 17-19
Where: John A. Crowe Complex and Birdtown Rec. Center
What: Entry fee is $150. Five age divisions: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15, 16-17. Coaches meeting for 7-8 division will be July 17 at 8am at the John A. Crowe Complex. Coaches meeting for all other divisions will be July 17 at 7pm at the Birdtown Rec. Center.
Info: Donald Queen 497-0149 or 736-6803
Event: Cherokee’s Dog Days Trout Tournament
When: July 18-19
Where: Cherokee waters
What: $11 entry fee, $10,000 in prize money
Info: Brittany Watson 554-6113
Event: Rumble on the Rez Twilight 5K and 12K Races
When: July 18 at 7:30pm
Where: Cherokee High School
What: Registration on-site (4-6:30pm) is $35. Early online registration (by July 10) is $25. Groups of eight or more are $18/person. The 5K and 12K races start at 7:30pm, and the Fun Run and Walk starts at 8pm. T-shirts are guaranteed to the first 100 runners to register.
Info: 554-5030
Event: Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby
When: Aug. 2 from 6am – 2pm
Where: Oconaluftee Island Park
What: free food, fishing, live animal exhibits, prizes
Info: (800) 438-1601
Event: Open Air Indian Art Market
When: Aug. 30 from 9am – 4pm
Where: Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual, Inc.
What: Cherokee artists and crafters will be selling their work.
Info: Vicki Cruz 497-3103
Event: Cherokee BBQ & Bluegrass Throwdown
When: Sept. 5-6 from 11am – 7pm
Where: Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds
What: BBQ and Bluegrass
Info: (800) 438-1601
Event: 7 Clans Rodeo
When: Sept. 5-6 from 6-10pm
Where: old Cherokee Elementary School field
What: Rodeo events
Info: 497-1826
