Cherokee Indian Fair Parade Day

Parade Day opens the 114th Cherokee Indian Fair on Tuesday, October 6 in Cherokee, with the Cherokee Indian Fair Parade starting at 3 PM.

What to expect

• Fairgrounds gates open at 5 PM.
• Evening program: a basket-making demonstration, welcoming ceremonies with the color guard at 6 PM, and the Cherokee National Anthem in the Cherokee language.
• The Miss Cherokee Pageant is at 7 PM and the Dulaney Band plays at 9 PM. The day ends at 11 PM.

Plan your visit

• The fair is at the Old Acquoni Expo Center, 1501 Acquoni Road.
• Parade Day is listed as included with fair admission, which the fair lists at $10 Tuesday through Friday.
• If you are coming from out of town, you can plan where to stay in the area ahead of time.
• Dates and details can change; confirm with the organizer before you go.