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When: May 1 - October 23, 2010
Where: Cherokee Historical District |
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Oconaluftee Indian Village
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Experience Cherokee village life in the 1750s. Visit the council house, ceremonial grounds, and sweat lodge, where you’ll learn of the Cherokee way of life and the seven-clan society. See traditional potters, basket weavers, blowgun marksmen, mask-makers, bead-workers, arrowhead knappers, and craftsmen making great canoes by ancient methods. A life so peaceful you may not want to return home.
The Oconaluftee Indian Village is open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 9-Oct. 18. Admission costs $15 for adults and $6 for children ages 6-12. Children ages 5 and younger are admitted free and group discounts are available. The Village is on Drama Road, near the Mountainside Theatre, off U.S. 441 in Cherokee.
Contact: 866.554.4557
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When: June 3-5, 2010
Where: Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds |
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Gourd Festival
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A three-day gathering of master gourd crafters, eager novices and everyone in between. Highly affordable classes, demonstrations, displays, vendors and plenty of top-quality gourds to choose among.
Contact: Darlene Whitetree- (828) 497-9131 ext 238
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When: June 5 - October 30, 2010
Where: Train Depot, Bryson City |
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Music In The Mountains
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Every Saturday from June 5 to October 30, 2010, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Bluegrass and old-time mountain music. Bring a chair or blanket and settle in for an evening of great music.
Contact: 828-488-3681 or 1-800-867-9246
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When: Jun 4, - August 14, 2010
Where: Mountainside Theatre |
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Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
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“Unto These Hills” debuted on July 1, 1950 and was an 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
Contact: 866.554.4557
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When: June 5, 2010
Where: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad |
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GSMR Dinner Train - Biltmore Wine Tasting
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Journey through Western North Carolina and enjoy a unique dining experience on board the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Savor a delicious dinner while appreciating a variety of special events ranging from mystery theatre to gourmet wine tastings. First class seating in candlelit dining cars and delectable three-course dinners are a perfect match for the evening’s entertainment, scenic vistas and starlit skies.
Passengers may choose one of three entrée choices at the time of reservation. Cocktail, beer and wine service is available. Trips are three hours with a 7:00 pm departure from Bryson City (Freedom Train departs at 8:00 pm & New Year’s Eve Gala departs at 9:00 pm). $104 per person (plus tax and gratuity, New Year’s Eve Gala is $135); adults only, 21 and over. Advanced reservation and 72-hour cancellation notice required. Please call for dress code information.
Contact: 800.872.4681 www.gsmr.com
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When: June 15-19, 2010
Where: Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds |
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Summerfest Carnival
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Carnival rides, games and treats. Experience the excitement of the midway at this summer kickoff week.
Contact: Cherokee Welcome Center - (800) 438-1601
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When: June 17, 18, 19 & 20
Where: Happy Holiday RV Village |
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Cherokee Bluegrass Festival
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Cherokee Bluegrass Festival with your host Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road. Advance Tickets on Sale until June 7th, 2010. For Camping Reservations:
Happy Holiday RV Village
www.happyholidayrv.com
828.497.9204 • 877.782.2765
Tickets Online Visit www.cherokeebluegrass.com
Tickets by Phone at 919.779.5672
For More Information
Milton Harkey at 828.275.8650
www.cherokeebluegrass.com
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When: June 20, 2010
Where: Stecoah Valley Center |
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Father's Day Dinner
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Our Annual Father's Day event will feature dinner and a performance of "An Evening with Mark Twain" presented by Karl Sutton.
Contact: 828.479.3364
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When: June 19 & 20, 2010
Where: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad |
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GSMR The Lone Ranger™” Excursion
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This exciting event will feature a train robbery and gun fight. Activities and entertainment will be around the Bryson City depot. Departure times will be 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:30pm. Passengers will be on board the train for a 1 hour and 20 minute west adventure. Lone Ranger and Tonto will ride the train on the return trip passing out silver bullets to children.
Contact/Reservations: 1-800-872-4681
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When: June 19, 2010
Where: GSMNP Mountain Farm Museum |
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Women's Work Festival
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Join Park Staff and Volunteers for a glimpse into the past roles that rural women held in the family and community. Come experience the similarities as well as the differences life presented more than a century ago. A variety of demonstrations will be ongoing throughout the day. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, free.
Contact: 828.497.1904
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When: June 19, 2010
Where: Old Mill 1886 - Cherokee |
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Old Mill 1886 Craft Festival
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Craft Festival at the Old Mill 1886
Artists from all over the Southeast will gather to demonstrate and sell their hand crafted works. Artists will include, Cherokee stone carver,
wood carvers, gourd artists, blacksmith, jewelry designers, Appalachian crafters and authors.
The mill is located at 3082 U.S. 441 a mile south of Cherokee. Festival hours are 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. Admission is free.
Contact: 828.497.6536
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When: June 20, 2010 - Tentative date
Where: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad |
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GSMR Father’s Day Brunch
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Upgraded brunch option available for passengers riding the Nantahala Gorge excursion, departing at 10:30am. Menu: Sirloin Omelets, Cheese Grits, Fresh Fruit, Coffee, Hot Tea and Irish Coffee.
Contact: 800-872-4681
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When: June 20, July 18, August 15, 2010
Where: Nantahala Outdoor Center |
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NOC Canoe Club Challenge
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A three-part series that pits Southeastern whitewater clubs against one another to win the coveted Canoe Club Cup.
Contact: 1-800-232-7238
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When: June 25-26, 2010
Where: Stecoah Valley Center |
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Artisans Drive About & Studio Tour
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Visit the artisan studios and galleries during our open house self guided drive about in Graham County, North Carolina. June's drive about concludes at Stecoah Valley Center with a silent auction benefiting Stecoah Valley Center.
10:00 - 5:00 each day.
Contact: 828-479-3364.
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When: June 25 & 26, 2010
Where: Stecoah Valley Center |
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Stecoah Artisans Drive About
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Studio and gallery tour. Hours: 10 am - 5 pm. both days. Free admission.
Saturday, June 26
Silent Auction. Artisans contributions are up for bids. Proceeds go to the Stecoah Valley Center. Winners announced at evening concert.
Contact: 828.479.3364
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When: June 25-26, 2010
Where: Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds |
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4th Annual Housing Fair
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Contact: Welcome Center (800) 438-1601
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When: June 26, 2010
Where: Nantahala Outdoor Center |
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The Wayah Flyer
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A new road bike time trail held on Wayah Road, which snakes along the upper section of the Nantahala River.
Contact: 1-800-232-7238
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When: June 26 - August 28, 2010
Where: Stecoah Valley Center |
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An Appalachian Evening Summer Concert Series
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Balsam Range opens the 2010 season of An Appalachian Evening, an award-winning concert and dinner series that takes place in a restored 1926 schoolhouse. Balsam Range is a five-piece bluegrass band with the rich musical heritage of the Appalachian South, surrounded by culture and heritage steeped in traditions of The Grand Ole Opry – as well as the important influences of the Scotch-Irish settlers of the Southern Mountains, English ballads, Western songs…and tunes written by the band members themselves. Plan to come early for a traditional Appalachian Dinner served family style in our dining room (reservations required). Tickets go on sale June 1.
Contact: 828.479.3364
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