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When: June 29 - July 4, 2009
Where: Inspiration Park
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Inspirations Gospel Extravaganza — Famous gospel group invites other top groups for a week-long gospel extravaganza. Faith celebration with a family atmosphere, arts and crafts, fireworks and music.

Inspiration Park, take Exit 69 off Hwy 74 to Hyatt Creek Road.

Contact: 828-497-2060.
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When: Open May 1-October 24, 2009
Where: Cherokee Historical District
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Oconaluftee Indian Village — 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/Tickets: (828) 497-2111
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When: July 3-5, 2009
Where: Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds
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July Annual Powwow — On the first full weekend in July our special brand of fireworks happen as a two-day explosion of authentic Indian dancing, drumming and tribal regalia. Dance competitions kick the excitement up even higher.

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When: July 4, 2009
Where: Downtown Bryson City
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Freedom Fest — Day-long festival. 9 am - 11 pm. Firecracker 5K Race, Pet Show, Music, Youth Entertainment, Food, Crafts and Fireworks.

Contact: Swain County Chamber of Commerce- 828-488-3681 or 1-800-867-9246
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When: July 4, 2009
Where: Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds
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Cherokee Fireworks — Come celebrate Independence Day and see the fireworks at the Cherokee Fairgrounds.

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When: July 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2009
Where: Train Depot, Bryson City
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Music In The Mountains — Every Saturday from June 4 to October 31, 2009. 6:30-8:30 pm. Bluegrass and old-time mountain music. Bring a chair or blanket.

Contact: 828-488-3681 or 1-800-867-9246
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When: July 4, 2009
Where: Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center
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An Appalachian Evening Concert & Dinner — An Appalachian Evening concert featuring the Red Eye Ramblers. 7:30 pm. Dinner seatings at 5:00 pm and 6:15 pm, with reservations required. 828-479-3364
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When: July 10, 11 and 31
Where: Stecoah Valley Center
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Cherokee Days at Stecoah — Authentic Cherokee dinner at 6:30 pm, followed by live entertainment. For further information, call 828-479-3364.
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When: July 11, 2009
Where: Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds
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Dare Motorcycle Run — Additional information will be posted at a later date.
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When: July 11, 2009
Where: Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center
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An Appalachian Evening Concert & Dinner — An Appalachian Evening concert featuring Josh Goforth. 7:30 pm. Dinner seatings at 5:00 pm and 6:15 pm, with reservations required.
828479-3364
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When: July 17-18, 2009
Where: Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds
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Festival of Native Peoples — Come see the 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.
Vendors Contact: John Grant - (828) 497-4496
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When: July 18, 2009
Where: Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center
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An Appalachian Evening Concert & Dinner — An Appalachian Evening concert featuring Appalachian Fire. 7:30 pm. Dinner seatings at 5:00 pm and 6:15 pm, with reservations required.
Enjoy an Authentic Appalachian Dinner before each concert. Dinner is served family style in two sittings, 5:30 & 6:30pm. 828-479-3364
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When: July 21, 2009
Where: Bryson City
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Folkmoot USA — Folk music, dance and culture from around the world. Held at the Swain County Center Bryson City 828.488.3681
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When: July 24-August 2, 2009
Where: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
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GSMR Day Out With Thomas — For nine, fun filled days, Thomas fans will meet Sir Topham Hatt and ride the train. The event anchored in the town of Bryson City includes a 30-minute train ride pulled by Thomas the Tank Engine. Event also has live entertainment, petting zoo, storytelling, video viewing, Imagination Station and much more! Please Note: DOWT will not be available Wednesday, July 29th.
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When: July 25, 2009
Where: Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center
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An Appalachian Evening Concert & Dinner — An Appalachian Evening concert featuring Dismembered Tennesseans. 7:30 pm. Dinner seatings at 5:00 pm and 6:15 pm, with reservations required.

Enjoy and Authentic Appalachian Dinner before each concert. Dinner is served family style in two sittings, 5:30 & 6:30pm. 828-479-3364
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When: July 27th – 29th, 2009
Where: Fontana Village Resort
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Sportbikegurls Rally for Breast Cancer — Sportbikegurls.com an internet motorcycle community of Sportbike Riders is holding its 2nd Annual Rally at Fontana Village in North Carolina, July 27-29th to benefit Breast Cancer Awareness.
Contact: 800-849-2258.
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