Folkmoot 2018 - Cherokee Central High School

Tue. Jul 24, 2018 at 3:00pm EDT
All Ages
$5.00 - $20.00
All Ages
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$5.00 - $20.00
All Ages
Event Description

Our friends and neighbors, the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians, will share with our visiting cultural ambassadors and festival attendees the unique experience, history, and endurance of the Cherokee people. Cherokee culture and traditions are among the very richest offerings Western Carolina has to share with the world. The day includes visiting the Qualla Arts & Crafts and the Museum of the Cherokee Indians, catered lunch at the Fairgrounds, and culminates in an all-group performance and cultural exchange at Cherokee Central High School, the Chief Joyce Dugan Arts & Cultural Center. Transportation is not included. Enrolled Members of the Eastern Band are admitted at no charge.  Please call Cherokee Programs Coordinator Lisa Spring Wilnoty for more information at 828-452-2997.


Experience the wonder of dance, music, costumes and culture at this matinee performance.  Enjoy this all group performance with over 100 international dancers and musicians. Folkmoot matinees feature opportunities to meet and greet performers before and after the show! 


This event is free for enrolled members. If you are an enrolled member, please call 828-452-2997 to reserve your ticket.


Learn more by calling the Folkmoot Ticket Office, 828-452-2997.


Groups of 20 or more receive a 20% discount, call 828-452-2997 for more information.


There is no reserved or paid parking for performances at Cherokee High School.


Folkmoot, a word meaning "meeting of the people," provides communities all over Western North Carolina the opportunity to build a deeper sense of connection, mutual respect and shared purpose by experiencing other cultures.  Dancers from 10 nations around the globe will perform at 34th edition of Folkmoot Festival when it convenes July 20-30 in our beloved Smoky Mountains. Click for information on visiting countries.


For lodging, please contact: VisitNCSmokies.com


All Folkmoot ticket sales are final. Folkmoot is unable to manage refunds or exchanges. This is standard procedure for ticket outlets, art and cultural, sports and other ticketed programs.

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Cherokee High School 200 Ravensford Drive
Cherokee, NC 28719
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