2010 Theme Weekends and Local Events
Make your reservations early for the following Theme Weekends and local events here at Cherokee KOA. The kabins and the best campsites fill very early for these fun filled weekends. There are all kinds of activities and events going on during these weekends you won't want to miss the fun.
March
March 27-29 - $3,000 Trout Fishing Tournament!
Cast your line for a chance at a big one! Compete with other anglers for a total of $3,000.00 in prizes. It's no fish story - come out and enjoy the fun! Some of the finest trout fishing in the eastern United States is located on the Cherokee Indian Reservation adjacent to the KOA Camping Resort. The Raven Fork River flows along one side of the campground with great fishing for those who prefer stream fishing. If you prefer pond fishing, you'll find three Tribal-owned trout ponds framing the west boundary of KOA. All are stocked twice weekly. A Tribal fishing license is all you need to catch up to 10 trout per day. There's also a new area on the river that is strictly for Fly Fishing Catch and Release only starting last year that require an additional special license. Fishing is permitted on the Reservation from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.
April
April 3-4 - Easter Weekend
Hop on over for our Easter party. Bring your basket for our Easter egg hunt, crafts, and movies at the outdoor cinema. It will be an Easter "eggstravaganza"!
April 10-11 - Customer Appreciation Weekend & Scavenger Hunt Weekend
We'll be thanking our campers with free pancake breakfast, free mini-golf, and bounce time on the jumping pillow. Here's to you, our fantastic camping guests! Join us for a campground-wide scavenger hunt. Later, we'll enjoy crafts, games, and movies at our outdoor cinema.
April 23-25 - Cherokee Survivor Motorcycle Rally *
At the Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds. Visit www.cherokee-nc.com for information.
May
May 7-8 - Come Kamp with Us Weekend
Stay Friday and Saturday is FREE! Stay and pay for Friday, and Saturday is FREE. Special events and activities will benefit KOA Cancer Care Camps.
May 9 - Mother's Day
Free Pancake Breakfast for Moms on Sunday
May 13-15 - Indian Sobriety Weekend
May 14-15 - KOA National Free Come & Camp with Us Weekend
Large groups are also coming this weekend, book the camp free weekend on the 7th if there are no sites available.
May 14-16 - Cruise the Smokies- Spring Cherokee Rod Run *
The Rod Run features more than 500 classic and customized automobiles built before 1972. For more information, see www.cherokee-nc.com.
May 29-31 - Memorial Day Weekend
Come and share one of the biggest camping weekends of the year. There are lots of things to do in the area. Show you're proud, have the biggest U.S. Flag display at your kabin, kottage or RV site and win a prize.
June
June 3-5 - Gourd Festival*
Gourd festivals at the Cherokee Fair Grounds. Please visit www.cherokee-nc.com for information.
June 12 - Caribbean Weekend
We'll celebrate the flair of the Caribbean during our weekend of fun. Join us for games and crafts with island flair. Relax beside the pool.
June 15-19 - Summerfest Carnival *
Located at the Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds. Check out www.cherokee-nc.com for more information.
June 19 - 50's Weekend
Shake, rattle and roll on in with your pop for a weekend of retro fun for all ages. Dance to the tunes of the 50's and 60's. Contest for the best 50's outfit or car hop outfit.
June 20 - Father's Day
Free pancakes for Dads on Sunday morning!
July
July 1-31 - July fun every day of the month!
We'll kick off the month with our patriotic celebration and we will keep it up all month long! Join us for games, crafts and fun! Live bands will perform every Saturday night. Sit in at our church service on Sunday with friends and fellow campers. Then take in a group campfire on the island.
July 2-4 - July 4th PowWow *
Located at the Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds. On the first full weekend in July our special brand of fireworks happen as a three-day explosion of authentic Indian dancing, drumming and tribal regalia. Dance competitions kick the excitement up even higher. More information is available at www.cherokee-nc.com.
July 4 - July 4th Weekend
July 4th fireworks will be located at the Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds. There will be various fun activities at the campground.
July 10 - Dare Motorcycle Run*
Located at the Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds. Please visit www.cherokee-nc.com for more information.
July 16-17 - Festival of native Peoples*
America Gets Back to its Roots at Most Significant Tribal Festival in the U.S.
Indigenous tribes from across the Americas gather for the 6th Annual Festival of Native Peoples and Indian Art Market this weekend at the Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds in Cherokee, N.C. Considered the finest showcase of native dance, song and art in the southeast, the event honors the collective history, customs and wisdom of some of the oldest documented tribes. Please visit www.cherokee-nc.com for more information.
July 24 - Pool Party
Enjoy the music by the pool, participate in the best old-fashion bathing suit contest and win a prize.
August
August 7 - Pool Party
Second Weekend for the Cherokee KOA Pool Party! Enjoy the music by the pool, participate in the best old-fashion bathing suit contest and win a prize.
August 8 - 9th Annual Talking Trees Children Trout Derby *
Located at Oconaluftee Islands Park. See www.cherokee-nc.com for information.
August 9-15 - Grandchildren Week
Mom and Dads had their turn; now let's celebrate grandparents and grandkids! Grab your grandkids, or borrow someone else's for this weekend of celebrating with games, crafts, movies, and fun!
August 13-15 - Volkswagen Car Show *
Go to www.cherokee-nc.com for information.
August 19-20 - Cherokee Blue Grass Festival*
Go to www.cherokee-nc.com for information.
August 21 - 50's and 60's Weekend
We'll champion poodle skirts, tie-dye and flower power at our 50's and 60's weekend romp.
August 28-29 - $5,000 Trout Tournament
Cast your line for a chance at a big one! Compete with other anglers for a total of $5,000 in prizes.
September
September 3-6 - Labor Day Weekend
Come and share in one of the biggest camping weekends of the year!
September 10-12 - Cherokee Survivor Motorcycle Rally *
Located at the Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds. See www.cherokee-nc.com for information.
September 17-19 - Southeastern Tribes Cultural Arts Celebrations*
The 6th annual Southeastern Tribes Cultural Arts Celebration will bring together master dancers, craftsmen, artists and athletes from the five main southeastern tribes - Cherokee, Creek, Chickasaw, Seminole and Choctaw. See www.cherokee-nc.com for information.
September 25 - 1st Halloween Weekend
Halloween comes early this year, so get your costumes ready! We'll have a spooktacular time at our Halloween bash. Come out to trick-or-treat and trade campfire Halloween stories.
October
October 2 - 2nd Halloween Weekend
Halloween's almost here and we're celebrating early...again. Get your costumes ready for a spooktacular time of trick-or-treating and scary story swapping around the campfire.
October 6-9- 98th Annual Cherokee Indian fair*
The fair offers topnotch nightly musical entertainment, fireworks, a carnival midway full of rides and games, craft vendors, food vendors including some featuring traditional Cherokee food, and an exhibit hall displaying the Eastern Band enrolled members traditional and contemporary arts and crafts. See www.cherokee-nc.com for information.
October 30 - The REAL One - Halloween Weekend
It's finally here! Don your costumes and brush up your storytelling skills. We'll have trick-or-treating and scary campfire story time. Join in on the Halloween parade, pumpkin carving contest (all ages) and coloring contest.
Cruise The Smokies- Fall Cherokee Rod Run *
Located at the Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds. For information, visit www.cherokee-nc.com.
November
November 5-7 - Cruise The Smokies- Fall Cherokee Rod Run *
Located at the Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds. For information, visit www.cherokee-nc.com.
November 25 - Thanksgiving Weekend
We'll offer a cornucopia of fun at our Thanksgiving weekend. Come celebrate with us and give thanks for family and country.
December
December 1-31 - Area Holiday Festivities*
December 12 - Cherokee Christmas Parade*
December 31 - New Year's Eve Fireworks*
For all of these December events, visit www.cherokee-nc.com for information.
*Cherokee Local Events
