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Cherokee Indian Fair

October 9–10, 2026 · 10:30pm · Old Acquoni Expo Center (Old High School Site)

FreeKid-friendly

Honor the contributions of those who have carried traditions, stories, and spirit of the Cherokee people through generations. Schedule of Events 8am: Gates Open/Breakfast 8am: Registration for Cornhole 9am: Cornhole Tournament 10am: Chiefs Gifts/Field Events 10am-12pm: Carving Club Class 11am: Lunch/Door Prizes 11:30am: Traditional Fashion Show 1pm: Sr. Miss Cherokee 1:30pm: Elder’s Stickball, Ball Up at 2pm 2:30pm: Mars Hill Clogging 3-6pm: Pottery Demonstration: Kat Neff 3pm: Pre-teen Stickbal

Every year

Cherokee Indian Fair returns every year, typically early October. This edition: Cherokee Indian Fair – Braden Rumfelt.

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