July 5- July 7, 2024
At the Cherokee Powwow, experience authentic Native American dancing, drumming, and tribal regalia. Dance competitions kick the excitement up even higher. When strong personal, familial, and spiritual traditions are paired with a healthy dose of competition, it's a festival of drum, song, and dance. Hundreds of world champion dancers and drummers compete for thousands of dollars in prizes.
Craft vendors come from across the country. Food vendors offer burgers, fry bread, meat pies, roasted corn, snow cones, and a variety of cold beverages. It's a cash-only event!
Directions
The Powwow is held at the Acquoni Expo Center (1501 Acquoni Road). Cherokee is just 52 miles from Asheville via I-40 West to Exit 27, then U.S. 19 to U.S. 441 in Cherokee (just over an hour's drive).
While you are there, learn more about the Cherokee at the Museum of the Cherokee People, "Unto These Hills" outdoor drama, and the Oconaluftee Indian Village.
For more info, contact the Cherokee Welcome Center at 1-800-438-1601.
Also, go to the Cherokee Indian Fair in October.
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Home to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Cherokee, NC offers a variety of ways to experience the cultural heritage and long history of the tribe. Tour the Museum of the Cherokee Indian and… read more
Home to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Cherokee, NC offers a variety of ways to experience the cultural heritage and long history of the tribe. Tour the Museum of the Cherokee Indian and the Oconaluftee Indian Village. Watch "Unto These Hills." Shop for local crafts, see their painted bears, attend a pow wow or try your luck at the huge Harrah's Casino. It's also a major gateway to the…
