
Old Farmers Ball: Warren Wilson Old-Time and Bluegrass Bands with Phil Jamison calling
Old-time and bluegrass stringband tunes drive a lively community square dance with Phil Jamison calling. A free pre-dance lesson runs 7:30–8:00, followed by dancing from 8:00–11:00 in the Bryson Gym.
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Old-time Appalachian fiddles, banjos, and string bands fill Bryson Gym for a cash-prize competition plus open jam circles and flatfooting. Browse craft and food vendors, folklife demonstrations, and cake raffles in a free, public festival setting.

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Lively caller led square dances to an old time stringband blend Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar, with an introductory flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, and a family friendly community atmosphere at Haw Creek Commons.

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Fun, social contra dancing with a beginner lesson at 7 p.m., followed by caller led sets to a lively old-time band at 7:30 — a weekly community dance welcoming all experience levels.

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Evening of old-time mountain and folk music in a cozy downtown pub, a participatory acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, and guitar where players and listeners mingle, casual and welcoming to all skill levels.

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English country dance sets and family friendly waltzes unfold in a welcoming community center with callers and live folk tradition at the core. Emphasis on consent, inclusiveness, and multigenerational social connection on the dance floor.

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Rotating circles of old time tunes and traditional mountain songs create a participatory jam where players trade leads and lock into steady grooves. Expect an acoustic, community-driven session that changes week to week.

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Beginner-friendly swing dance night with an early lesson, then a DJ-led social floor for Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Charleston, and Balboa. Late-night energy shifts after 10pm into blues and West Coast swing; no partner needed, ages 12+.

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