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June 2008 |
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Cherokee Gourd Festival:
This event is truly unique! Featuring classes and workshops on all
facets of gourd manufacture and design. All this in a fun and lively
festival atmosphere.
Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds, Exit 74 (Hwy 441), US Hwy 74.
800-438-1601 |
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June 7th thru Oct 25 |
Music in the Mountains: Every Saturday - 6:30-8:30
pm. Regional talent is showcased in a relaxed, outdoor venue located
in the heart of historic downtown Bryson City. Bring a chair or
blanket and settle in for an evening of great music. Swain County
Tourism Development Authority, 828-488-3681, 800-867-9246. |
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June 13th - Aug 30th |
"Unto These Hills...a retelling" — “Unto These
Hills” debuted on July 1, 1950 and was in instant hit. The drama has
shown at the open-air Mountainside Theatre each summer since then
when Kermit Hunter, a non-Native, wrote the original version as a
student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A new
version that debuted last year adopted a Cherokee perspective of the
Eastern Band’s own history and included authentic costumes,
traditional dance and music and – for the first time ever – a
majority of Cherokee actors. Attendance rose last season and
audiences gave the revised show a standing ovation after each
performance. Over the decades, more than five million people have
experienced this memorable outdoor drama.
Opens 7:30 p.m. nightly except Sundays
Cherokee Contact: Cherokee Historical Association Box Office- (828)
497-2111 |
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June 14th |
GSMR Fathers Day Beer Dinner Train — Evening
features a special menu paired with four premium beers brewed in the
Carolinas. Departs from the Dillsboro Depot at 7:30 pm
Contact/Reservations: 1-800-872-4681
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June 14th |
The Cherokee Voices Festival: The very best
storytellers, dancers, musicians, and craftspeople of the Eastern
Band of Cherokee Indians are represented for a day of culture and
fun. Whether you want to brush up on your Cherokee or dance the day
away – this event has it all! The Museum of the Cherokee Indian,
Exit (US 441), US Hwy 74. 828-497-3481 |
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June 17th - 21st |
Summerfest Carnival: This event is designed for the
child in all of us! Carnival rides, games, and all the treats you
can eat – all the lights, sounds, and aromas of the midway! Cherokee
Indian Fair Grounds, Exit 74 (Hwy 441), US Hwy 74.
800-438-1601 |
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June 21st |
Mountain Music Championship: Individual
competitions in fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar and band. Individual
instrument competitions begin at 1:00 pm, followed by band
competitions about 7:00 pm. Stecoah, Hwy 28N, West of Bryson City.
828-479-3364. |
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June 23rd |
GSMR Wines of the New World Dinner Train — A
special Gourmet Dinner Train featuring the pairing of premium wines
from select vineyards of the New World. Departs at 7:30pm.
Contact/Reservations: 1-800-872-4681 |
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June 30th - July 5th |
Inspirations Singing in the Smokies: Join the
legendary gospel group - The Inspirations - for a musical
extravaganza! Celebrate your faith in a family atmosphere complete
with food, local arts and crafts, a fireworks display, and of
course, great music and entertainment. Inspiration Park, exit 69
from Hwy. 74 or Hwy. 19 to Hyatt Creek Road. 828-497-2060. |
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July 2008 |
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July 4 - 5 |
Harrah's Cherokee Casino and Hotel Presents: Trace Adkins:
One of country music's favorite artists visits Cherokee for a 4th of
July celebration! For more information call 1-800-HARRAHS |
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July 4 - 6 |
July Pow Wow: Traditional dance, storytelling,
entertainment, games, arts and crafts and more are characteristic of
this anticipated annual event. A spectacular show of evening
fireworks is also featured on the 4th. Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds,
Exit 74 (US 441), Hwy 74. 800-438-1601. |
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July 4th |
Freedom Fest: 9:00 am - 11:00 pm. An old-fashioned
mountain street festival at its best! A wide range of activities
including a 5K footrace, pet show, kids area, “tater” cook-off, arts
and crafts, and two stages of entertainment. The day culminates with
the largest fireworks display in the Smokies at 10 pm. Come join us
for an unforgettable 4th of July. Swain County Chamber of Commerce,
828-488-3681, 800-867-9246.
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July 17th - 19th |
Festival of Native Peoples — Cherokee Indian Fair
Grounds
Contact: Cherokee Welcome Center - (800) 438-1601 — Vendors Contact:
John Grant - (828) 497-4496
This year our annual gathering of tribes from throughout the
Americas takes its rightful place as the finest showcase of native
dance, art, and culture in the southeast. The Festival of Native
Peoples is an exposition of non-competitive dance, storytelling, and
song performances expressing the collected history, culture,
tradition, and wisdom of the indigenous peoples of the Americas. And
for 2008, juried artists and artisans will return to Cherokee to
display, show, and sell their beautiful work. The Cherokee Festival
of Native Peoples is a unique event that is not to be missed.
Contact: (800) 438-1601 |
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July 25th - Aug 3rd |
GSMR Day Out With Thomas the Tank Engine — Nine
fun-filled days, Thomas fans will meet Sir Topham Hatt and ride the
train pulled by Thomas the Tank Engine. 30-minute ride,
entertainment, petting zoo, storytelling, play center and more.
Contact: 800-872-468 |
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