Join us over three days as dancers from across the country come to Cherokee to compete in Traditional, Jingle, Grass, and Fancy Dancing styles.

Schedule of Events:

Friday, June 30th, 2023

Noon - Registration Begins

5pm until close - Arts & Crafts/Concessions Opens

7:30pm - Grand Entry

7:30pm until close - Exhibitions and Points Start
Tony Tots Exhibition
Juniors' Exhibition
Teen Exhibition
Adults' Exhibition
Senior Exhibition

Saturday, July 1st, 2023

9am to 12pm - Registration/Gates open to the public

1pm - Grand Entry

1:30pm to 5pm - Contests and Exhibitions
Tiny Tot Contest
Senior Contest (men/women)
Intertribal
Junior Girls Contest
Junior Boys Contest
Intertribal
Teen Girls Contest
Teen Boys Contest
Adult Men Exhibition
Adult Women Exhibition

5pm to 6:30pm - Supper Break

6:45pm - Drum Roll Call

7pm - Grand Entry

6pm to 10pm - Contests and Exhibitions
Tiny Tot Exhibition
Senior Exhibition (men/women)
Special Contests
Junior Girls Exhibition
Junior Boys Exhibition
Intertribal
Teen Girls Exhibition
Teen Boys Exhibition
Women Northern Traditional Contest
Women Southern Traditional Contest
Women Jingle Contest
Women Fancy Contest
Men Northern Traditional Contest
Men Straight Contest
Men Grass Contest
Men Fancy Contest

10pm - 47th Annual 4th of July Fireworks
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Sunday, July 2nd, 2023

1pm to 6pm - Special Contests, Tie Breaks, and Intertribal Dances

6pm - Winners Are Called

Date: June 30 - July 2, 2023

Location: 1441 Acquoni Road, Cherokee, NC 28719

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