Legendary Fears: The Sgili Hunt

The Sgili (Ghost) Hunt returns to Oconaluftee Indian Village! More info here.

Legendary Fears: The Raven Mocker Screams

A haunted house at Mountainside Theatre, based on the Cherokee legend of the Raven Mocker. More info here.

Haunted Exhibit at The Museum of the Cherokee People

Welcome to your first day as a security guard at the Museum of the Cherokee People! As part of your training, you’ll need to be aware that staff have reported some eerie sounds and mysterious sights around the museum. There have even been stories of things going bump in the night. Are you ready to investigate these strange occurrences and ensure the museum is secure before closing time?

The Haunted Exhibit is a family friendly haunted house. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the museum box office. The Haunted Exhibit is open October 25th-27th from 9am to 5pm.

More info here

Kids’ Fest at Qualla Arts

Take the kids to Qualla Arts & Crafts crafts, storytelling and more! Kids craft classes will include paper mat weaving, corn bead bracelets, and gourd painting. There’s also pumpkin carving and storytelling. Plus check out some of our awesome vendors! Kids’ Fest is fun for the whole family and FREE! Stop by anytime October 25th-27th from 10am to 6pm

Long Man Murder Mystery by the Sequoyah Fund

The Mystery: This year’s Long Man Festival in Cherokee isn’t just about celebrating our beautiful river—it’s about solving a compelling mystery! Cricket Jackson, a beloved historian, was found lifeless by the riverbank, and now it’s up to YOU to uncover the truth.

Join us for an immersive experience where local businesses and intriguing characters come together in a web of secrets. Follow the clues, question the suspects, and solve puzzles as you piece together the puzzle of Cricket’s mysterious death.

• BCOutdoors – Cherokee
  • 516 Tsali Blvd
  • https://www.brysoncityoutdoors.com/cherokee-bike-shop/
• Dogwood Shop
  • 1478 Tsali Blvd
  • https://thedogwoodshopnc.com
• Front Porch Cakery & Deli
  • 908 Tsalagi Rd
  • https://www.facebook.com/FrontPorchCakeryandDeli/
• Indigenous Boutique and Spa
  • 1655 Acquoni Rd, Suite 4
  • https://www.indigenousboutiquespa.com
• The Museum of the Cherokee People gift shop
  • 589 Tsali Blvd
  • https://museumstore.motcp.org
• Nikki’s Frybread food truck
  • https://www.facebook.com/nikkisfrybreadbooth/
• Qualla Arts & Crafts
  • 645 Tsali Blvd
  • https://quallaartsandcrafts.org
• Qualla Java
  • 938 Tsalagi Rd
  • https://www.quallajava.com
• Saunooke’s Mill
  • 25 Big Cove Rd
  • https://www.cherokeesaunookemill.com