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Heritage & Culture

Cherokee Indian Fair

Kid-friendly

The 114th annual Cherokee Indian Fair on the Qualla Boundary — traditional Cherokee dance and stickball, agricultural and craft exhibits, midway rides, and music, hosted by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

Every year

Cherokee Indian Fair returns every year, typically early October.

Past editions we know of:

October 8, 2026

More of the every-year fixtures on the Cherokee page.