Shindig on the Green
Free bluegrass and old time sets fill the Bascom Lamar Lunsford stage, with callers leading lively square dances in the open-air plaza. Spread a blanket or bring lawn chairs for a family friendly, alcohol free community night.
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Free bluegrass and old time sets fill the Bascom Lamar Lunsford stage while neighbors spread blankets on the lawn for community listening. Caller led square dancing and family friendly, alcohol free vibes make it an easy summer evening hangout.
Free bluegrass and old time sets fill the Bascom Lamar Lunsford stage while neighbors spread blankets on the lawn for community listening. Caller led square dancing and family friendly, alcohol free vibes make it an easy summer evening hangout.
Free bluegrass and old time sets fill the Bascom Lamar Lunsford stage while neighbors spread blankets on the lawn for community listening. Caller led square dancing and family friendly, alcohol free vibes make it an easy summer evening hangout.
Appalachian old time and bluegrass stage performances mix with informal pickin’ circles around the park at sundown. Bring instruments, blankets, and lawn chairs for a multi generation downtown gathering at Pack Square Park.
Appalachian old time and bluegrass stage performances mix with informal pickin’ circles around the park at sundown. Bring instruments, blankets, and lawn chairs for a multi generation downtown gathering at Pack Square Park.
Appalachian old time and bluegrass stage performances mix with informal pickin’ circles around the park at sundown. Bring instruments, blankets, and lawn chairs for a multi generation downtown gathering at Pack Square Park.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Honky tonk night with Old School Dance Hall, blending live country grooves with line dancing and two step. A quick 6–6:30pm lesson kicks things off, then open dancing runs 6:30–9pm for all ages and skill levels.
Honky tonk night with Old School Dance Hall, blending live country grooves with line dancing and two step. A quick 6–6:30pm lesson kicks things off, then open dancing runs 6:30–9pm for all ages and skill levels.
Honky tonk night with Old School Dance Hall, blending live country grooves with line dancing and two step. A quick 6–6:30pm lesson kicks things off, then open dancing runs 6:30–9pm for all ages and skill levels.
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 cozy pub with an informal acoustic jam vibe. Expect fiddles, banjos, and guitars driving traditional melodies alongside a welcoming community atmosphere.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy pub with an informal acoustic jam vibe. Expect fiddles, banjos, and guitars driving traditional melodies alongside a welcoming community atmosphere.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy pub with an informal acoustic jam vibe. Expect fiddles, banjos, and guitars driving traditional melodies alongside a welcoming community atmosphere.
Appalachian old-time mountain and folk tunes spill through a cozy pub jam session, with fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading melodies late into the evening. A come-and-go community hang for players and listeners alike.
Appalachian old-time mountain and folk tunes spill through a cozy pub jam session, with fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading melodies late into the evening. A come-and-go community hang for players and listeners alike.
Appalachian old-time mountain and folk tunes spill through a cozy pub jam session, with fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading melodies late into the evening. A come-and-go community hang for players and listeners alike.
Lively contra dance night rooted in folk and social dance traditions, with community sets moving to driving fiddle tune energy. A welcoming gym-floor dance gathering in Swannanoa designed for shared joy and connection.
Lively contra dance night rooted in folk and social dance traditions, with community sets moving to driving fiddle tune energy. A welcoming gym-floor dance gathering in Swannanoa designed for shared joy and connection.
Lively contra dance night rooted in folk and social dance traditions, with community sets moving to driving fiddle tune energy. A welcoming gym-floor dance gathering in Swannanoa designed for shared joy and connection.
Open air funk and groove set by Gotcha Groove on the Village Green lawn, delivering danceable rhythms, tight grooves and summery horn driven arrangements for a community summer concert experience.
Open air funk and groove set by Gotcha Groove on the Village Green lawn, delivering danceable rhythms, tight grooves and summery horn driven arrangements for a community summer concert experience.
Open air funk and groove set by Gotcha Groove on the Village Green lawn, delivering danceable rhythms, tight grooves and summery horn driven arrangements for a community summer concert experience.
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.
Old-time Appalachian dance night with fiddle, guitar, and mandolin driving the tunes while Warren Doyle calls the figures. A free 7:30–8 pm lesson leads into an 8–11 pm community dance in a Swannanoa gym.
Old-time Appalachian dance night with fiddle, guitar, and mandolin driving the tunes while Warren Doyle calls the figures. A free 7:30–8 pm lesson leads into an 8–11 pm community dance in a Swannanoa gym.
Old-time Appalachian dance night with fiddle, guitar, and mandolin driving the tunes while Warren Doyle calls the figures. A free 7:30–8 pm lesson leads into an 8–11 pm community dance in a Swannanoa gym.
A participatory old-time Appalachian acoustic jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars where listeners are welcome and players can jump in. Tips support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program and regional music traditions.
A participatory old-time Appalachian acoustic jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars where listeners are welcome and players can jump in. Tips support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program and regional music traditions.
A participatory old-time Appalachian acoustic jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars where listeners are welcome and players can jump in. Tips support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program and regional music traditions.
Rhythmic hand-drum jams and spontaneous movement fill Pritchard Park as locals and visitors circle up for call-and-response grooves. A casual, participatory outdoor gathering that’s welcoming to beginners and seasoned drummers alike.
Rhythmic hand-drum jams and spontaneous movement fill Pritchard Park as locals and visitors circle up for call-and-response grooves. A casual, participatory outdoor gathering that’s welcoming to beginners and seasoned drummers alike.
Rhythmic hand-drum jams and spontaneous movement fill Pritchard Park as locals and visitors circle up for call-and-response grooves. A casual, participatory outdoor gathering that’s welcoming to beginners and seasoned drummers alike.
Infectious, high-energy ska sets spanning rocksteady, dancehall, two tone, third wave, and punk, powered by a nine-piece band with UK and US roots. Part of a summer concert series atmosphere built for dancing and neighborhood hangouts.
Infectious, high-energy ska sets spanning rocksteady, dancehall, two tone, third wave, and punk, powered by a nine-piece band with UK and US roots. Part of a summer concert series atmosphere built for dancing and neighborhood hangouts.
Infectious, high-energy ska sets spanning rocksteady, dancehall, two tone, third wave, and punk, powered by a nine-piece band with UK and US roots. Part of a summer concert series atmosphere built for dancing and neighborhood hangouts.
Good vibes and stage banter anchor a live set with Josh Goforth, blending music and personal stories into an intimate listening-room feel. Expect a relaxed community-center night with singalong energy and between-song storytelling.
Good vibes and stage banter anchor a live set with Josh Goforth, blending music and personal stories into an intimate listening-room feel. Expect a relaxed community-center night with singalong energy and between-song storytelling.
Good vibes and stage banter anchor a live set with Josh Goforth, blending music and personal stories into an intimate listening-room feel. Expect a relaxed community-center night with singalong energy and between-song storytelling.
Free weekly English country dancing with rotating callers and upbeat recorded tunes. Mixers and set dances make it easy to jump in solo and meet new people in a welcoming community center setting.
Free weekly English country dancing with rotating callers and upbeat recorded tunes. Mixers and set dances make it easy to jump in solo and meet new people in a welcoming community center setting.
Free weekly English country dancing with rotating callers and upbeat recorded tunes. Mixers and set dances make it easy to jump in solo and meet new people in a welcoming community center setting.
Lively Celtic and Appalachian old time sets fill a downtown Irish pub with fiddles, reels, and toe tapping rhythms. Expect pub favorites on tap, crowd singalongs, and a warm roots music hangout vibe.
Lively Celtic and Appalachian old time sets fill a downtown Irish pub with fiddles, reels, and toe tapping rhythms. Expect pub favorites on tap, crowd singalongs, and a warm roots music hangout vibe.
Lively Celtic and Appalachian old time sets fill a downtown Irish pub with fiddles, reels, and toe tapping rhythms. Expect pub favorites on tap, crowd singalongs, and a warm roots music hangout vibe.
A free weekly bluegrass jam where pickers and listeners gather for an open, come-as-you-are session. Expect banjos, fiddles, and tight harmony singalongs in a casual neighborhood hideaway.
A free weekly bluegrass jam where pickers and listeners gather for an open, come-as-you-are session. Expect banjos, fiddles, and tight harmony singalongs in a casual neighborhood hideaway.
A free weekly bluegrass jam where pickers and listeners gather for an open, come-as-you-are session. Expect banjos, fiddles, and tight harmony singalongs in a casual neighborhood hideaway.