Cherokee Nation's Fall Harvest Festival returns to Sequoyah's Cabin Museum on October 24

Cherokee Nation will host its annual Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 24, at Sequoyah's Cabin Museum in Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

The festival is free and open to the public from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Nation announced October 15. Its planned program includes live music, pumpkin decorating, an artisan market, traditional games, a pumpkin patch and scenic fall photo opportunities.

Several Cherokee artists and Cherokee National Treasures will give demonstrations ranging from twining and basketry to flint knapping, according to the Nation. The artisan market will feature more than 10 Cherokee artists.

"This festival is an opportunity to come together as a community, kick off the fall season and celebrate what it means to be Cherokee," said Donna Tinnin, senior manager of museums and events. "I look forward to seeing families gather at this beautiful property for a day filled with fall-themed activities and Cherokee culture."

At Sequoyah's Cabin Museum, visitors can explore the home of Sequoyah, whom the Nation describes as a "legendary statesman and inventor of the Cherokee syllabary." The museum wraps around the original log cabin Sequoyah built in 1829, with exhibits on Cherokee Old Settlers, the Cherokee Nation after removal and the Cherokee Nation today, according to the Nation.

The event listing on VisitCherokeeNation.com also includes children's activities and food trucks, and the site has more on Cherokee Nation events and cultural destinations.