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
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). 1441 Acquoni Road, Cherokee, NC.
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.
