World Massage Festival &
Massage Therapy Hall of Fame


July 16-20, 2023
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

Please note: If a class is listed on TWO days, that means it is a 2-day class, NOT that you have a option to take it either day.
For a multi-day class, you must take all sessions in order to get credit.


SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2023
  • 8:00 AM
    Meeting for ALL participants in the American Massage Championships - in the Vending Hall

  • 8:45 AM
    Meeting for all judges for the American Massage Championships - in the Vending Hall

  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon AND 2:00 - 6:00 PM
    Competition for the American Massage Championships - in the Vending Hall



SUNDAY, JULY 16, 2023
  • 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon AND 2:00 - 6:00 PM
    Competition for the American Massage Championships - in the Vending Hall

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



MONDAY, JULY 17, 2023
Remember, Monday is Day! Tie-Dye is the formal wear for the keynote speech tonight!
NO CLASSES ON MONDAY - CHECK IN AND VENDING ONLY!
  • 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    Vendor Setup

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

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

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

  • 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 Speech by RYAN HOYME!!



TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2023
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2023
THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2023