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The Cherokee Bonfire

Oconaluftee Island Park Intersection of 441 and Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC, United States

Gather around a crackling fire in Cherokee, NC, and hear stories from the beginning of time. The Cherokee Bonfire is back! This event series is free and open to the public, only this year it's bigger than ever, with more days added to the season.  As the evening begins to cool, hear mesmerizing stories of creation, as well […]

FREE

The Cherokee Bonfire

Oconaluftee Island Park Intersection of 441 and Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC, United States

Gather around a crackling fire in Cherokee, NC, and hear stories from the beginning of time. The Cherokee Bonfire is back! This event series is free and open to the public, only this year it's bigger than ever, with more days added to the season.  As the evening begins to cool, hear mesmerizing stories of creation, as well […]

FREE

The Cherokee Bonfire

Oconaluftee Island Park Intersection of 441 and Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC, United States

Gather around a crackling fire in Cherokee, NC, and hear stories from the beginning of time. The Cherokee Bonfire is back! This event series is free and open to the public, only this year it's bigger than ever, with more days added to the season.  As the evening begins to cool, hear mesmerizing stories of creation, as well […]

FREE

Things That Go Bump in the Night

When the sun sets during summer, who knows what nocturnal creatures call the Pisgah National Forest home? From blue ghost fireflies, owls and coyotes to black bears and tree frogs, join us for a night of exploration as we search the forest for anything nocturnal! Guide and local naturalist Bryan Suson will talk about who […]

$4 – $20

Independence Day Picnic

Orchard at Altapass 1025 Orchard Rd, Spruce Pine, NC, United States

The Orchard at Altapass throws open the doors of the red barn, light up the grill, sweeten the iced tea, unfold the tables on the pavilion, and “dust” the dance floor in order to celebrate Independence Day–Orchard style–with their annual picnic. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, fairs, picnics, concerts, family reunions, […]

The Cherokee Bonfire

Oconaluftee Island Park Intersection of 441 and Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC, United States

Gather around a crackling fire in Cherokee, NC, and hear stories from the beginning of time. The Cherokee Bonfire is back! This event series is free and open to the public, only this year it's bigger than ever, with more days added to the season.  As the evening begins to cool, hear mesmerizing stories of creation, as well […]

FREE

The Cherokee Bonfire

Oconaluftee Island Park Intersection of 441 and Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC, United States

Gather around a crackling fire in Cherokee, NC, and hear stories from the beginning of time. The Cherokee Bonfire is back! This event series is free and open to the public, only this year it's bigger than ever, with more days added to the season.  As the evening begins to cool, hear mesmerizing stories of creation, as well […]

FREE

Friday Night Concert – Caribbean Cowboys

Historic Clay County Courthouse/Beal Center 25 Herbert Street, Hayesville, NC, United States

Bring your favorite lawn chair, your sweetheart and family, and come out for our FREE summer concerts on the Historic Courthouse Square in downtown Hayesville.  No registration or tickets required.  Red Bucket Donations appreciated. Food and beverage service available at 6 pm and music gets underway at 7 pm.

FREE

The Cherokee Bonfire

Oconaluftee Island Park Intersection of 441 and Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC, United States

Gather around a crackling fire in Cherokee, NC, and hear stories from the beginning of time. The Cherokee Bonfire is back! This event series is free and open to the public, only this year it's bigger than ever, with more days added to the season.  As the evening begins to cool, hear mesmerizing stories of creation, as well […]

FREE

The Cherokee Bonfire

Oconaluftee Island Park Intersection of 441 and Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC, United States

Gather around a crackling fire in Cherokee, NC, and hear stories from the beginning of time. The Cherokee Bonfire is back! This event series is free and open to the public, only this year it's bigger than ever, with more days added to the season.  As the evening begins to cool, hear mesmerizing stories of creation, as well […]

FREE

The Cherokee Bonfire

Oconaluftee Island Park Intersection of 441 and Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC, United States

Gather around a crackling fire in Cherokee, NC, and hear stories from the beginning of time. The Cherokee Bonfire is back! This event series is free and open to the public, only this year it's bigger than ever, with more days added to the season.  As the evening begins to cool, hear mesmerizing stories of creation, as well […]

FREE

The Cherokee Bonfire

Oconaluftee Island Park Intersection of 441 and Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC, United States

Gather around a crackling fire in Cherokee, NC, and hear stories from the beginning of time. The Cherokee Bonfire is back! This event series is free and open to the public, only this year it's bigger than ever, with more days added to the season.  As the evening begins to cool, hear mesmerizing stories of creation, as well […]

FREE

We welcome submission of Western North Carolina events focused on our heritage themes of mountain music, crafts, foodways, outdoors and Cherokee culture. Please submit two weeks in advance.

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