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Find the latest information on how YOU can join in on the fun, fellowship and excitement of Cherokee National Holiday. Over 160,000 visitors visit the historic Cherokee Nation capital of Tahlequah over Labor Day Weekend, renew friendships and celebrate the Cherokee spirit.
Weaving our future
The theme of the 72nd annual Cherokee National Holiday was “ᎢᏛᏍᎬᎢ ᎢᎦᏤᎵᎦᏯ ᎾᏍᎩ ᏧᏩᎬᎬᏗᏗᏒᎢ: Weaving Our Future.” Representing the traditional story of the water spider in its official artwork, this theme is meant to remind us that every one of the Cherokee Nation’s citizens, no matter how small, can make great and lasting contributions to the fabric of Cherokee culture.
Artisan Marketplace
The Cherokee Artisan Marketplace will take place on the grounds of the Cherokee National History Museum in downtown Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Each year, this marketplace features a wide variety of artisan goods and food trucks serving up tasty options.
This year’s vendor applications are closed. Please follow us on Facebook for announcements about future opportunities.
The Cherokee Artisan Marketplace will take place on the grounds of the Cherokee National History Museum in downtown Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Each year, this marketplace features a wide variety of artisan goods and food trucks serving up tasty options. Applications are now open to Cherokee artisans from the three federally recognized Cherokee tribes.
Downloads
Enjoy some family fun and learn a little more about the Cherokee Nation with downloadable activity sheets, maps and more.
Parade
The only thing more fun than watching a parade is being in one. Sign up to build a float and join the parade in downtown Tahlequah.
This year’s applications are closed. Please follow us on Facebook for announcements about future opportunities.
The only thing more fun than watching a parade is participating in one. Sign up your team, marching band, organization campaign, department, church, business, or nonprofit group to build a float and join the parade in downtown Tahlequah. Registration will begin a few months before Labor Day weekend. We look forward to celebrating Cherokee fellowship with you! If you have any questions, please reach out to us today.
sponsorships
Sponsorship opportunities are now available to help promote businesses and organizations at the 73rd annual Cherokee National Holiday.
Thank you to all of our 72nd Cherokee National Holiday Sponsors. For more information about future sponsorship opportunities please click the link below.
Vendors
Every year on Labor Day weekend, approximately 160,000 people travel to Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the capital city of the Cherokee Nation, to celebrate the September 6, 1839 signing of the Constitution of the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma after the Trail of Tears Indian removal ended. We actively recruit vendors throughout the year, including food service, artisans, craftsmen, entertainers, performers, demonstrators and many others to make this event one of a kind. If you have any questions, please reach out to us today.
Each year, Cherokee National Holiday welcomes dozens of vendors offering food, arts, crafts, entertainment and more.
This year’s applications are closed. Please follow us on Facebook for announcements about future opportunities.
Volunteer
Cherokee National Holiday would not be possible without a team of volunteers who generously give their time and expertise across dozens of events.
This year’s applications are closed. Please follow us on Facebook for announcements about future opportunities.
Cherokee National Holiday would not be possible without a team of volunteers who generously give their time and expertise across dozens of events. Thank you to all our volunteers this year! Please follow us on Facebook for announcements about future volunteer opportunities. If you have any questions, please reach out to us today.
