MR. SKELLINGTON: Jack Skellington was one of the numerous costumes seen at last year’s Trick-or -Treat Night. This year’s event will be held on Monday, Oct. 31 at the Acquoni Expo Center.
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Event: 4th Annual Cherokee Harvest Half Marathon and 5K
When: Saturday, Oct. 1, packet pickup and late registration from 6-7:45am, half marathon starts at 8am, 5K starts at 8:15am
Where: Acquoni Expo Center
What: This fourth annual event benefits the Madison Hornbuckle Children’s Cancer Foundation. Each race is capped at 600 participants.
Cost: Half Marathon entry fees – $50 before Sept. 30 or $55 the day of the race; 5K entry fees – $30 before Sept. 30 or $35 on race day
Info: Register now at imathlete.com, greg@gloryhoundevents.com
Event: Cherokee Indian Fair
When: Tuesday, Oct. 4 through Saturday, Oct. 8
Where: Most of the events will occur at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds with a few Indian ball games occurring at the UNITY Field
What: Indian ball, Royalty pageants, Parade, carnival, arts and crafts displays and awards, Indian dinners…you know what the Fair is
Cost: EBCI tribal members and members of any federally-recognized tribe (must show enrollment card) receive free entrance. For all others, it is $10 a day for 6 and up; five and under is free.
Info: Cherokee Welcome Center (800) 438-1601
Event: .38 Special Concert
Where: Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center
When: Friday, Oct. 7 at 9pm
What: This Jacksonville-based band started in 1974 and has had a string of hits including “Hold on Loosely”, “Caught Up in You”, and “If I’d Been the One”.
Cost: Balcony seats $22.50, Upper Floor $25.50, Floor $35.50
Info: www.ticketmaster.com
Event: KOA Fall Fishing Tournament
When: Saturday, Oct. 8 from 7:30am – 6pm
Where: KOA Campground at 92 KOA Campground Road in Cherokee
What: This tournament features thousands of dollars in prize money, and is only open to KOA campground guests.
Cost: Fishing permit required ($10 per person)
Info: 497-9187
Event: Styx Concert
When: Saturday, Oct. 15 at 7:30pm
Where: Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center
What: This Chicago-based band started in 1972 and has also had a string of hits including “Lady”, “Come Sail Away”, and “Mr. Roboto”.
Cost: Balcony seats $30, Upper Floor $40, Floor $50
Info: www.ticketmaster.com
Event: Hope Anchors the Soul Annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Walk/Run
When: Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 4pm
Where: Little Snowbird Playground in the Snowbird Community near Robbinsville
What: This annual event, to promote breast cancer awareness, is being hosted by Cherokee Community Health – Snowbird and Jen’s Divas and Gents.
Cost: There is no cost for the walk/run, but t-shirts will be available for purchase at $15/each.
Info: Jennifer Wachacha, RN, BSN, Public Health Nurse with Cherokee Community Health – Snowbird (828) 346-6990
Event: Groundbreaking for Snowbird Day Care Center
When: Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 2pm
Where: 1220 Old Tallulah Road, Robbinsville, NC 28771
What: Groundbreaking for the new center
Cost: Free
Info: Monica “Tigger” Lambert 359-6700, monilamb@nc-cherokee.com
Event: Pink Bingo Game
When: Thursday, Oct. 20 at 1:30pm
Where: Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds exhibit hall
What: This bingo game, sponsored by Principal Chief Patrick Lambert and the Women’s Wellness Center, is in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You will receive an extra card if you wear pink to the event.
Cost: Free
Info: Denise Walkingstick 359-7008
Event: Martina McBride: Love Unleashed Tour Concert
When: Saturday, Oct. 22 at 7:30pm
Where: Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center
What: McBride, four-time Country Music Association “Female Vocalist of the Year”, has sold 14 million album in the United States during her 25-year career.
Cost: Balcony seats $37.50, Upper Floor $47.50, Floor $57.50
Info: www.ticketmaster.com
Event: Groundbreaking for Birdtown Senior Athletic Center
When: Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 2pm
Where: next to Birdtown Community Building
What: Groundbreaking for new center
Cost: Free
Info: Monica “Tigger” Lambert 359-6700, monilamb@nc-cherokee.com
Event: Rumble in the Rhododendron Fly Fishing Tournament
When: Friday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Oct. 30
Where: Cherokee Catch-and-Release Waters at Raven’s Fork, FishCherokee.com has a full map available
What: Two-person team competition with a guaranteed payout totaling $10,000 for the top teams
Cost: $225 entry fee plus each person must have a Cherokee fishing permit
Info: FishCherokee.com, Cherokee Welcome Center (800) 438-1601, travel@nc-cherokee.com
Event: Annual Trick-or-Treat Night
When: Monday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-8:30pm
Where: Acquoni Expo Center
What: This free event features booths from area business and tribal programs and organizations. Kids get to trick-or-treat in a safe environment. You must be costume to trick-or-treat, and no outside bags are allowed
Cost: Free
Info: 359-6180, radocrow@nc-cherokee.com or manuhern@nc-cherokee.com
WARRIOR: Bo Taylor, a member of the Warriors of Anikituwah, hands out candy at last year’s Cherokee Indian Fair Parade. This year’s event is set for Tuesday, Oct. 4 with the them “Living Cherokee Strong”.
