Mark your calendars and make your reservations!
June 3-4-5, 2011


There will be some early bird classes on Thursday afternoon, June 2, along with an early bird  registration session Thursday evening (4:00 - 6:00 pm), so come early if you can!

For many more lodging choices, enter "lodging Cherokee NC" in your search engine.

There is now a transit system in Cherokee that will pick you up and take you anywhere on the Reservation (about $1.00 each way).
Pageant Inn
800-255-5371


Short walking distance
Behind the Fair Grounds


*** 2011 Prices ***


$59 + tax weekday
$69 + tax weekend

Tell them you are coming for the Gourd Gathering!



http://www.pageantinn.com/index.html



Smoky Mountain Cabins
866-845-2073

Cherokee Campground
828-488-3373 or 828-497-9838

Bradley Campground
828-497-6051

Newfound Lodge
828-497-2746
800-514-9901

1192 Tsali Blvd.
1/4 mile from the Fair Grounds

***  2011 Pricing ***

$68 + tax every night if you stay at least 3 nights
If you only stay two nights, $88 + tax will apply for weekend nights

Tell them you are with the Gourd Gathering group when making reservations and remind when you arrive!

Newfound Restaurant right across the street
(used to be Big Boy)

http://www.mountainshops.com/newfoundlodge/index.html

The following are located near the Fair Grounds.
For many more lodging choices, enter
"lodging Cherokee NC"
in your search engine.
Drama Inn
828-497-3271

Across the street from Fair Grounds

*** 2011 Prices ***

$79 + tax per night

http://www.dramainn.com/


El Camino Motel
828-497-3600

Near the Casino

*** 2011 Prices ***

$79 + tax per night

http://www.elcaminomotel.com/