Cherokee Games: Cornstalk and Blowgun Shoot
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Come watch the Cherokee sport of cornstalk shooting with traditional bows and blowguns. Competition with cash prizes. Sat 10am. Handicap Accessible.
Cherokee Games: Cornstalk and Blowgun Shoot
Phone : 888-999-6007 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : education@cherokeeheritage.org
Web: www.cherokeeheritage.org
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