Marbles

An enjoyable team game that is played using marbles the size of billiard balls, on a field approximately 100 feet long, with five holes, placed 10 to 12 yards apart, forming an L-shape. All are welcome to join in a favorite game or watch in fun and fellowship. The first five events are qualifiers for the Traditional Native Games Championship. After the championship, Cherokee National Holiday will feature its own traditional games tournaments! All games are open to the public, with free admission for competitors and spectators.

Traditional Native Games are back! All are welcome for fun and fellowship. The first six events are qualifiers for the Traditional Native Games Championship. All games are open to the public and are at no cost to the competitor or spectator.

An enjoyable team game that is played using marbles the size of billiard balls, on a field approximately 100 feet long, with five holes, placed 10 to 12 yards apart, forming an L-shape.

Event Details

Wado to everyone who came out to celebrate this year’s event. We’ll see you next year!

August 23, 2025
– August 30, 2025

Event Schedule

Resource Key

Marbles Championship: Youth Division

August 23, 2025
10:00 AM

Marbles Championship: Adult Division

August 23, 2025
11:00 AM

Marbles Qualifier

August 25, 2025
6:00 PM

Marbles Qualifier

August 26, 2025
6:00 PM

Marbles Qualifier

August 27, 2025
6:00 PM

Marbles Qualifier

August 28, 2025
6:00 PM

Marbles Qualifier

August 29, 2025
6:00 PM

Marbles Tournament

August 30, 2025
9:00 AM

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