Festivals & Fairs

Fair Week Stick Off

The 114th Cherokee Indian Fair Stick Off Stickball Tournament kicks off the week of festivities for the annual Cherokee Indian Fair with an adrenaline-filled celebration of culture and tradition! Once used to settle tribal disputes before they led to war, Stickball is far more than just a game for the Cherokee people—it’s a symbol of unity, strength, and heritage. Today, this ancient sport continues to thrive, regularly played across the Cherokee Nation, and especially here in Western North Caro