Santa Claus portrait session ($5 for one photo, saved to a CD so you can make as many prints as you like) The legends include A Cherokee Welcome, How the Bear Lost His Tail, The Story of the 7 Clans, and Those Who Stayed.Īdmission into the Fairgrounds is free, as is the hot chocolate and marshmallows to roast, with local Cherokee storytellers sharing winter tales and legends around a bonfire from 7 pm to 9 pm each night of the event.įor a fee, there are additional activities for the kids to enjoy, including: The event takes place Thursday-Saturday from 6 pm-9 pm, and is closed December 24-26.Īlong the walking paths of the Fairgrounds, you'll see custom-designed interactive displays that reflect Cherokee stories traditionally told during the winter months.
It takes months of planning, weeks to set up, and lights-lots of lights!-to create the Cherokee Lights and Legends event at the Cherokee Fairgrounds on display through January 2nd.
