Mountain Dance and Folk Festival
Nightly stage shows celebrating Southern Appalachian traditions with bluegrass drive, hand clapping rhythms, and toe tapping dance. Century old ballads and traditional storytelling highlight regional folk heritage and intergenerational performers.
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Hand claps, toe tapping rhythms, and high lonesome bluegrass fill nightly stage shows alongside traditional Appalachian dance and century old ballads. Storytellers and regional performers celebrate Southern Appalachian heritage in a festival setting.
Hand claps, toe tapping rhythms, and high lonesome bluegrass fill nightly stage shows alongside traditional Appalachian dance and century old ballads. Storytellers and regional performers celebrate Southern Appalachian heritage in a festival setting.
Hand claps, toe tapping rhythms, and high lonesome bluegrass fill nightly stage shows alongside traditional Appalachian dance and century old ballads. Storytellers and regional performers celebrate Southern Appalachian heritage in a festival setting.
Evening stage programs celebrate Southern Appalachian heritage with bluegrass drive, hand claps and toe tapping dance sets, and century old ballads. Storytellers and tradition bearers share regional history in a festival style showcase.
Evening stage programs celebrate Southern Appalachian heritage with bluegrass drive, hand claps and toe tapping dance sets, and century old ballads. Storytellers and tradition bearers share regional history in a festival style showcase.
Evening stage programs celebrate Southern Appalachian heritage with bluegrass drive, hand claps and toe tapping dance sets, and century old ballads. Storytellers and tradition bearers share regional history in a festival style showcase.
A heritage-focused afternoon at the Folk Art Center celebrating Appalachian culture through folk crafts, regional history, and community gathering. Expect a casual, drop-in vibe with opportunities to browse artisan work and connect with local traditions.
A heritage-focused afternoon at the Folk Art Center celebrating Appalachian culture through folk crafts, regional history, and community gathering. Expect a casual, drop-in vibe with opportunities to browse artisan work and connect with local traditions.
A heritage-focused afternoon at the Folk Art Center celebrating Appalachian culture through folk crafts, regional history, and community gathering. Expect a casual, drop-in vibe with opportunities to browse artisan work and connect with local traditions.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a downtown pub in a community-style acoustic jam. Expect fiddle and banjo standards, shared song circles, and a laid-back late-night listening vibe.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a downtown pub in a community-style acoustic jam. Expect fiddle and banjo standards, shared song circles, and a laid-back late-night listening vibe.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a downtown pub in a community-style acoustic jam. Expect fiddle and banjo standards, shared song circles, and a laid-back late-night listening vibe.
Traditional barn dancing set to lively bluegrass picking and fiddles in a working farm setting. An authentic WNC night of fellowship, communal feasting, and rustic farmland atmosphere under the barn lights.
Traditional barn dancing set to lively bluegrass picking and fiddles in a working farm setting. An authentic WNC night of fellowship, communal feasting, and rustic farmland atmosphere under the barn lights.
Traditional barn dancing set to lively bluegrass picking and fiddles in a working farm setting. An authentic WNC night of fellowship, communal feasting, and rustic farmland atmosphere under the barn lights.
A lively fiber arts gathering at the Folk Art Center with tactile yarn and textile traditions in focus. Expect weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, and a community friendly atmosphere for all ages.
A lively fiber arts gathering at the Folk Art Center with tactile yarn and textile traditions in focus. Expect weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, and a community friendly atmosphere for all ages.
A lively fiber arts gathering at the Folk Art Center with tactile yarn and textile traditions in focus. Expect weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, and a community friendly atmosphere for all ages.
Lively contra dance night rooted in traditional folk and social dance culture, with a caller guiding long lines of partners through swinging and do si do patterns. Community focused gathering in a college gym, welcoming newcomers and regulars alike.
Lively contra dance night rooted in traditional folk and social dance culture, with a caller guiding long lines of partners through swinging and do si do patterns. Community focused gathering in a college gym, welcoming newcomers and regulars alike.
Lively contra dance night rooted in traditional folk and social dance culture, with a caller guiding long lines of partners through swinging and do si do patterns. Community focused gathering in a college gym, welcoming newcomers and regulars alike.
Participatory old time mountain and Appalachian folk jam with fiddles, banjo, and guitar in a cozy downtown pub setting. Expect an informal circle where players of all levels trade tunes and keep the groove going.
Participatory old time mountain and Appalachian folk jam with fiddles, banjo, and guitar in a cozy downtown pub setting. Expect an informal circle where players of all levels trade tunes and keep the groove going.
Participatory old time mountain and Appalachian folk jam with fiddles, banjo, and guitar in a cozy downtown pub setting. Expect an informal circle where players of all levels trade tunes and keep the groove going.
An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.
An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.
An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.
Late-night funk grooves drive a dance-forward set in an intimate mountain music room with bar energy. Expect tight rhythms, soulful vocals, and a crowd that leans into moving all night.
Late-night funk grooves drive a dance-forward set in an intimate mountain music room with bar energy. Expect tight rhythms, soulful vocals, and a crowd that leans into moving all night.
Late-night funk grooves drive a dance-forward set in an intimate mountain music room with bar energy. Expect tight rhythms, soulful vocals, and a crowd that leans into moving all night.
An outdoor folk festival set on the Daniel Ridge grounds, blending rootsy live sets with a relaxed summer gathering vibe. Expect lawn seating, community mingling, and space to roam in a scenic Candler setting.
An outdoor folk festival set on the Daniel Ridge grounds, blending rootsy live sets with a relaxed summer gathering vibe. Expect lawn seating, community mingling, and space to roam in a scenic Candler setting.
An outdoor folk festival set on the Daniel Ridge grounds, blending rootsy live sets with a relaxed summer gathering vibe. Expect lawn seating, community mingling, and space to roam in a scenic Candler setting.
English country dances and gentle waltzes fill a welcoming community center with live folk dance traditions, clear calling, and an inclusive consent focused atmosphere. Built for multigenerational fun, from first timers to seasoned dancers.
English country dances and gentle waltzes fill a welcoming community center with live folk dance traditions, clear calling, and an inclusive consent focused atmosphere. Built for multigenerational fun, from first timers to seasoned dancers.
English country dances and gentle waltzes fill a welcoming community center with live folk dance traditions, clear calling, and an inclusive consent focused atmosphere. Built for multigenerational fun, from first timers to seasoned dancers.
Ghostly Appalachian folklore and haint tales unfold over craft cocktails in a distillery lounge. An after-hours storytelling night with spooky laughs and campfire-style chills.
Ghostly Appalachian folklore and haint tales unfold over craft cocktails in a distillery lounge. An after-hours storytelling night with spooky laughs and campfire-style chills.
Ghostly Appalachian folklore and haint tales unfold over craft cocktails in a distillery lounge. An after-hours storytelling night with spooky laughs and campfire-style chills.
Stirring vocals and intricate fingerpicking guitar weave through traditional country, honky tonk swagger, bluegrass drive, and old time Appalachian storytelling. A timeless, intimate late night set with rootsy mountain melodies.
Stirring vocals and intricate fingerpicking guitar weave through traditional country, honky tonk swagger, bluegrass drive, and old time Appalachian storytelling. A timeless, intimate late night set with rootsy mountain melodies.
Stirring vocals and intricate fingerpicking guitar weave through traditional country, honky tonk swagger, bluegrass drive, and old time Appalachian storytelling. A timeless, intimate late night set with rootsy mountain melodies.
A hometown Pioneer Day festival returns with Appalachian heritage crafts, hands on farm demonstrations, and old time tunes on museum grounds. Browse food trucks and family friendly activities like children’s games in a daytime outdoor setting.
A hometown Pioneer Day festival returns with Appalachian heritage crafts, hands on farm demonstrations, and old time tunes on museum grounds. Browse food trucks and family friendly activities like children’s games in a daytime outdoor setting.
A hometown Pioneer Day festival returns with Appalachian heritage crafts, hands on farm demonstrations, and old time tunes on museum grounds. Browse food trucks and family friendly activities like children’s games in a daytime outdoor setting.
Lively old time Appalachian mountain tunes fill a downtown English-style pub with fiddle, guitars, standup bass, and banjo uke. Expect an energetic string band set alongside brews and a bustling Saturday evening crowd.
Lively old time Appalachian mountain tunes fill a downtown English-style pub with fiddle, guitars, standup bass, and banjo uke. Expect an energetic string band set alongside brews and a bustling Saturday evening crowd.
Lively old time Appalachian mountain tunes fill a downtown English-style pub with fiddle, guitars, standup bass, and banjo uke. Expect an energetic string band set alongside brews and a bustling Saturday evening crowd.
Honky tonk dance hall vibes with line dancing and two step to Old School Dance Hall, starting with a 30 minute beginner friendly lesson. Free all ages night moves into open dancing with live band energy through the evening.
Honky tonk dance hall vibes with line dancing and two step to Old School Dance Hall, starting with a 30 minute beginner friendly lesson. Free all ages night moves into open dancing with live band energy through the evening.
Honky tonk dance hall vibes with line dancing and two step to Old School Dance Hall, starting with a 30 minute beginner friendly lesson. Free all ages night moves into open dancing with live band energy through the evening.
Community-centered film festival spotlighting mental health through creative storytelling and short films in an auditorium setting. Expect conversation-forward screening energy that celebrates resilience, connection, and local creative voices.
Community-centered film festival spotlighting mental health through creative storytelling and short films in an auditorium setting. Expect conversation-forward screening energy that celebrates resilience, connection, and local creative voices.
Community-centered film festival spotlighting mental health through creative storytelling and short films in an auditorium setting. Expect conversation-forward screening energy that celebrates resilience, connection, and local creative voices.
Upbeat Celtic and Irish folk tunes fill an intimate pub style room with fiddle driven melodies, singalong choruses, and a lively late night atmosphere. Expect toe tapping energy that can easily spill into casual dancing and community cheer.
Upbeat Celtic and Irish folk tunes fill an intimate pub style room with fiddle driven melodies, singalong choruses, and a lively late night atmosphere. Expect toe tapping energy that can easily spill into casual dancing and community cheer.
Upbeat Celtic and Irish folk tunes fill an intimate pub style room with fiddle driven melodies, singalong choruses, and a lively late night atmosphere. Expect toe tapping energy that can easily spill into casual dancing and community cheer.
High-energy Appalachian fusion with bluegrass, folk, rock, blues, and Americana grooves, driven by rich vocal harmonies and tight musicianship. Expect feel-good mountain music in an intimate bar setting late night.
High-energy Appalachian fusion with bluegrass, folk, rock, blues, and Americana grooves, driven by rich vocal harmonies and tight musicianship. Expect feel-good mountain music in an intimate bar setting late night.
High-energy Appalachian fusion with bluegrass, folk, rock, blues, and Americana grooves, driven by rich vocal harmonies and tight musicianship. Expect feel-good mountain music in an intimate bar setting late night.