
Shindig on the Green
An outdoor summer shindig with old-time and bluegrass tunes that invite flatfooting and partner dancing on the lawn. A lively community gathering in a downtown park with an easygoing, family-friendly festival vibe.
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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.

Hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as locals and visitors form a participatory drum circle with spontaneous movement, clapping, and dancing. A casual, come-and-go outdoor gathering that welcomes first-timers and regulars alike.

Hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as locals and visitors form a participatory drum circle with spontaneous movement, clapping, and dancing. A casual, come-and-go outdoor gathering that welcomes first-timers and regulars alike.
Hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as locals and visitors form a participatory drum circle with spontaneous movement, clapping, and dancing. A casual, come-and-go outdoor gathering that welcomes first-timers and regulars alike.

A participatory community drum circle with layered hand percussion rhythms and spontaneous grooves in downtown Asheville. Gather outdoors in Pritchard Park for an open, come as you are weekly Friday evening jam.

A participatory community drum circle with layered hand percussion rhythms and spontaneous grooves in downtown Asheville. Gather outdoors in Pritchard Park for an open, come as you are weekly Friday evening jam.
A participatory community drum circle with layered hand percussion rhythms and spontaneous grooves in downtown Asheville. Gather outdoors in Pritchard Park for an open, come as you are weekly Friday evening jam.

A downtown park dance party with DJ Mikaya and StarTribe spinning high-energy, groove-driven sets under the open sky. Expect a community-forward outdoor vibe at Pack Square Park with plenty of room to move.

A downtown park dance party with DJ Mikaya and StarTribe spinning high-energy, groove-driven sets under the open sky. Expect a community-forward outdoor vibe at Pack Square Park with plenty of room to move.
A downtown park dance party with DJ Mikaya and StarTribe spinning high-energy, groove-driven sets under the open sky. Expect a community-forward outdoor vibe at Pack Square Park with plenty of room to move.

Vibrant outdoor vegan festival in Pack Square Park with plant-based food stalls and vendor shopping under blue skies. A lively, feel-good afternoon centered on community, eating well, and browsing local makers.

Vibrant outdoor vegan festival in Pack Square Park with plant-based food stalls and vendor shopping under blue skies. A lively, feel-good afternoon centered on community, eating well, and browsing local makers.
Vibrant outdoor vegan festival in Pack Square Park with plant-based food stalls and vendor shopping under blue skies. A lively, feel-good afternoon centered on community, eating well, and browsing local makers.

Traditional barn dancing set to foot stomping bluegrass under the night sky on a working Fairview farm. The evening blends caller led group dances with a hearty feast, fellowship, and classic Western North Carolina farmland vibes.

Traditional barn dancing set to foot stomping bluegrass under the night sky on a working Fairview farm. The evening blends caller led group dances with a hearty feast, fellowship, and classic Western North Carolina farmland vibes.
Traditional barn dancing set to foot stomping bluegrass under the night sky on a working Fairview farm. The evening blends caller led group dances with a hearty feast, fellowship, and classic Western North Carolina farmland vibes.

A long-running celebration of Appalachian folk culture with toe-tapping mountain dance, traditional music, and heritage performances in a school auditorium setting. Expect a community festival vibe centered on regional storytelling and tradition.

A long-running celebration of Appalachian folk culture with toe-tapping mountain dance, traditional music, and heritage performances in a school auditorium setting. Expect a community festival vibe centered on regional storytelling and tradition.
A long-running celebration of Appalachian folk culture with toe-tapping mountain dance, traditional music, and heritage performances in a school auditorium setting. Expect a community festival vibe centered on regional storytelling and tradition.

Pack Square Park turns into an outdoor handmade market with regionally sourced professional artists selling original paint, glass, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry, and metalwork. Browse at a leisurely pace while meeting makers and shopping locally crafted pieces.

Pack Square Park turns into an outdoor handmade market with regionally sourced professional artists selling original paint, glass, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry, and metalwork. Browse at a leisurely pace while meeting makers and shopping locally crafted pieces.
Pack Square Park turns into an outdoor handmade market with regionally sourced professional artists selling original paint, glass, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry, and metalwork. Browse at a leisurely pace while meeting makers and shopping locally crafted pieces.

Free line-dance and two-step lessons roll into an easygoing brewery night with plenty of time to dance after. Expect a welcoming, inclusive crowd—no boots, partner, or prior experience required.

Free line-dance and two-step lessons roll into an easygoing brewery night with plenty of time to dance after. Expect a welcoming, inclusive crowd—no boots, partner, or prior experience required.
Free line-dance and two-step lessons roll into an easygoing brewery night with plenty of time to dance after. Expect a welcoming, inclusive crowd—no boots, partner, or prior experience required.

Participatory old time jam with Appalachian fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and guitar rhythm led by a rotating crew of WNC pickers. Set in a lively English Irish style downtown pub with pints and dinner flowing all evening.

Participatory old time jam with Appalachian fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and guitar rhythm led by a rotating crew of WNC pickers. Set in a lively English Irish style downtown pub with pints and dinner flowing all evening.
Participatory old time jam with Appalachian fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and guitar rhythm led by a rotating crew of WNC pickers. Set in a lively English Irish style downtown pub with pints and dinner flowing all evening.

Pack Square fills with handmade booths from nationally recognized regional artists selling paint, glass, ceramics, wood, jewelry, and metalwork. A leisurely outdoor stroll-and-shop market with a relaxed community vibe.

Pack Square fills with handmade booths from nationally recognized regional artists selling paint, glass, ceramics, wood, jewelry, and metalwork. A leisurely outdoor stroll-and-shop market with a relaxed community vibe.
Pack Square fills with handmade booths from nationally recognized regional artists selling paint, glass, ceramics, wood, jewelry, and metalwork. A leisurely outdoor stroll-and-shop market with a relaxed community vibe.

Autumnal beer celebration in Pack Square Park featuring German lagers and seasonal brews, live polka and brass bands, local food vendors, and family friendly activities beneath fall evening skies.

Autumnal beer celebration in Pack Square Park featuring German lagers and seasonal brews, live polka and brass bands, local food vendors, and family friendly activities beneath fall evening skies.
Autumnal beer celebration in Pack Square Park featuring German lagers and seasonal brews, live polka and brass bands, local food vendors, and family friendly activities beneath fall evening skies.

High-energy solstice dance in Pack Square Park with a live David Starfire set blasted through a 24-speaker sound system. Sober, smoke-free 18+ outdoor community gathering with presale-only tickets and a 500-person cap, rain or shine.

High-energy solstice dance in Pack Square Park with a live David Starfire set blasted through a 24-speaker sound system. Sober, smoke-free 18+ outdoor community gathering with presale-only tickets and a 500-person cap, rain or shine.
High-energy solstice dance in Pack Square Park with a live David Starfire set blasted through a 24-speaker sound system. Sober, smoke-free 18+ outdoor community gathering with presale-only tickets and a 500-person cap, rain or shine.

A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.

A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.
A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.

An upbeat swing dance night in a gym space with live tunes from Rose Colored Glasses and a social floor for partner dancing. Expect a lively late-night vibe with plenty of room to move and mingle.

An upbeat swing dance night in a gym space with live tunes from Rose Colored Glasses and a social floor for partner dancing. Expect a lively late-night vibe with plenty of room to move and mingle.
An upbeat swing dance night in a gym space with live tunes from Rose Colored Glasses and a social floor for partner dancing. Expect a lively late-night vibe with plenty of room to move and mingle.

Appalachian old time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub for an informal jam session. Expect fiddles and banjos in a communal, listen or play along atmosphere.

Appalachian old time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub for an informal jam session. Expect fiddles and banjos in a communal, listen or play along atmosphere.
Appalachian old time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub for an informal jam session. Expect fiddles and banjos in a communal, listen or play along atmosphere.

Celtic-inflected Irish traditional tunes fill a downtown pub as rotating WNC musicians trade reels and jigs in an informal session. Expect a lively, come and go atmosphere with community players and listeners.

Celtic-inflected Irish traditional tunes fill a downtown pub as rotating WNC musicians trade reels and jigs in an informal session. Expect a lively, come and go atmosphere with community players and listeners.
Celtic-inflected Irish traditional tunes fill a downtown pub as rotating WNC musicians trade reels and jigs in an informal session. Expect a lively, come and go atmosphere with community players and listeners.
Free family-friendly evening of live music on the Village Green lawn with The Wandering Hours, ideal for picnics and community gathering beneath warm summer skies in Cashiers, NC.
Free family-friendly evening of live music on the Village Green lawn with The Wandering Hours, ideal for picnics and community gathering beneath warm summer skies in Cashiers, NC.
Free family-friendly evening of live music on the Village Green lawn with The Wandering Hours, ideal for picnics and community gathering beneath warm summer skies in Cashiers, NC.

Eclectic open air market of vintage, handmade, and oddity vendors, inviting browsing and discovery of artisanal goods, curios, and small batch makers; casual, family friendly vibe with community focused stalls and live strolling energy.

Eclectic open air market of vintage, handmade, and oddity vendors, inviting browsing and discovery of artisanal goods, curios, and small batch makers; casual, family friendly vibe with community focused stalls and live strolling energy.
Eclectic open air market of vintage, handmade, and oddity vendors, inviting browsing and discovery of artisanal goods, curios, and small batch makers; casual, family friendly vibe with community focused stalls and live strolling energy.

Rotating sets of old time fiddle tunes and traditional mountain songs in a relaxed, participatory jam format. A weekly community meetup for players and listeners to share Appalachian roots music together.

Rotating sets of old time fiddle tunes and traditional mountain songs in a relaxed, participatory jam format. A weekly community meetup for players and listeners to share Appalachian roots music together.
Rotating sets of old time fiddle tunes and traditional mountain songs in a relaxed, participatory jam format. A weekly community meetup for players and listeners to share Appalachian roots music together.