World Massage Festival &
Massage Therapy Hall of Fame


July 17-21, 2022
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
Cherokee, NC


Our Mission Statement: To honor those who built the bridges for our profession,
to educate the general public about massage, to educate therapists
about different types of massage and to have fun.








FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2022
  • TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED
    2-hour American Massage Championships Judges Meeting

SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2022
  • 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon AND 2:00 - 6:00 PM
    Competition for the American Massage Championships

  • 7:00 - 11:00 PM
    KICK-OFF POOL PARTY
    Finger Foods, Cash Bar, Door Prizes Galore

MONDAY, JULY 18, 2022
Remember, Monday is Day!
Tie-Dye is the formal wear for the keynote speech tonight!

  • 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    Vendor Setup

  • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    Stuffing "goodie bags" with volunteers

  • 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
    Competition for the American Massage Championships

  • 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Check-in for Festival

  • 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Vending Hall OPEN

  • 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    First day of class for Aquatic Bodywork

  • 2:00 - 6:00 PM
    Final competition for the American Massage Championships

  • 3:00 PM
    HOTEL ROOM CHECK-IN

  • 7:30 PM
    PARADE OF FLAGS

  • 8:00 PM
    Announcement of winners of the American Massage Championships, Keynote Speeches by Elaine Stillerman AND Cliff Korn

TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2022
  • 8:00-12:00 Noon and 2:00-6:00 PM - CLASSES IN SESSION

  • 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Exhibit Hall Open

  • 12:30 PM
    DRAWINGS AND PRIZES IN EXHIBIT HALL - YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!!!!

  • 8:30 PM
    Massage Therapy Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2022
  • 8:00-12:00 Noon and 2:00-6:00 PM - CLASSES IN SESSION

  • 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Exhibit Hall Open

  • 12:30 PM
    DRAWINGS AND PRIZES IN EXHIBIT HALL - YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!!!!

  • 8:30 PM - 12:00 PM
    Karaoke with Jake Eargasm and FestCon!

THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022
  • 8:00-12:00 Noon and 2:00-6:00 PM - CLASSES IN SESSION

  • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    Exhibit Hall Open

  • 12:30 PM
    DRAWINGS AND PRIZES IN EXHIBIT HALL - YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!!!!

  • 6:30 PM
    CLOSING CEREMONY. Followed by the Color Powder Party!