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Traditional Native Games

Cornstalk Shoot

Qualifying Event
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.

At a cornstalk shoot, players use bows of many compositions and designs in a variety of divisions. The object of the game is to pierce as many stalks as you can with the arrow.

Shuttle Schedule
Event Details
Event Details
  • March 29, 2025
  • 10 AM – 1:30 PM
  • One Fire Field

17475-17551 S Muskogee Ave
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Event Details
Event Details
  • March 29, 2025
  • 10 AM – 1:30 PM
  • One Fire Field

17475-17551 S Muskogee Ave
Tahlequah, OK 74464
10 AM – Adults Ages 16 & Up
11:30 AM – Youth Ages 8 to 12
12 PM – Youth Ages 13 to 15

Jesse Grayson
jesse-grayson@cherokee.org
918.718.4596

Participants must supply their own bow/equipment. Participants will receive water and ice. One shirt per sport per qualifier will be provided.
The top three placers at each event will receive a t-shirt and an invitation to compete in the championship.
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  • Water Refill Station
Event Details
Event Details
  • March 29, 2025
  • 10 AM – 1:30 PM
  • One Fire Field

17475-17551 S Muskogee Ave
Tahlequah, OK 74464
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