Shindig on the Green
Bluegrass and old time string-band sets fill the City-County Plaza green with fiddles, banjos, and local talent, alongside lively square dancing at the courthouse stage. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for an alcohol-free, family-friendly community hangout.
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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.
Old time mountain and folk tunes take over a downtown pub in a casual jam session atmosphere. Expect acoustic strings, shared melodies, and a welcoming community vibe for players and listeners alike.
Old time mountain and folk tunes take over a downtown pub in a casual jam session atmosphere. Expect acoustic strings, shared melodies, and a welcoming community vibe for players and listeners alike.
Old time mountain and folk tunes take over a downtown pub in a casual jam session atmosphere. Expect acoustic strings, shared melodies, and a welcoming community vibe for players and listeners alike.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes spill through a cozy downtown pub as musicians trade traditional melodies in an informal jam. Expect a communal, acoustic string-driven atmosphere rooted in Appalachian tradition.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes spill through a cozy downtown pub as musicians trade traditional melodies in an informal jam. Expect a communal, acoustic string-driven atmosphere rooted in Appalachian tradition.
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Honky tonk dance hall vibes with Old School Dance Hall playing high-energy country tunes for line dancing and two stepping. A short 6–6:30pm lesson leads into open dancing and live music until 9pm, welcoming all ages and skill levels.
Honky tonk dance hall vibes with Old School Dance Hall playing high-energy country tunes for line dancing and two stepping. A short 6–6:30pm lesson leads into open dancing and live music until 9pm, welcoming all ages and skill levels.
Honky tonk dance hall vibes with Old School Dance Hall playing high-energy country tunes for line dancing and two stepping. A short 6–6:30pm lesson leads into open dancing and live music until 9pm, welcoming all ages and skill levels.
Kid-forward summer shindig with live drums, poetry moments, and an energetic dance party in a casual community venue. Free, all-ages afternoon hang built for families looking for music and movement.
Kid-forward summer shindig with live drums, poetry moments, and an energetic dance party in a casual community venue. Free, all-ages afternoon hang built for families looking for music and movement.
Kid-forward summer shindig with live drums, poetry moments, and an energetic dance party in a casual community venue. Free, all-ages afternoon hang built for families looking for music and movement.
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.
Caller-led barn dancing with an old-time stringband vibe from Laughing Lizards, pairing lively reels and country two-steps with community sets. Held on a working farm setting at Hickory Nut Gap for an upbeat afternoon social.
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Caller-led barn dancing with an old-time stringband vibe from Laughing Lizards, pairing lively reels and country two-steps with community sets. Held on a working farm setting at Hickory Nut Gap for an upbeat afternoon social.
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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.
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Celtic tunes and traditional Irish melodies fill a cozy downtown pub as local and visiting musicians trade reels, jigs, and ballads. Expect an informal session vibe with acoustic instrumentation and a lively pint-in-hand atmosphere.
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An informal old time jam centered on Appalachian fiddle tunes, banjo, and guitar in a brewery taproom setting. Bring an instrument or listen in with a pint for a laid-back, community-driven acoustic session.
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Whimsical folk fusion sets mix cherished traditional songs with humorous banter and bite-sized historical insights. A transportive yet cozy late-night lounge concert that still feels welcoming for all ages.
Whimsical folk fusion sets mix cherished traditional songs with humorous banter and bite-sized historical insights. A transportive yet cozy late-night lounge concert that still feels welcoming for all ages.
Whimsical folk fusion sets mix cherished traditional songs with humorous banter and bite-sized historical insights. A transportive yet cozy late-night lounge concert that still feels welcoming for all ages.
Moderate-paced old-time jam with rotating leaders calling traditional fiddle and banjo tunes for players to learn and play along. A welcoming, community-style circle geared toward musicians who want structure without a breakneck tempo.
Moderate-paced old-time jam with rotating leaders calling traditional fiddle and banjo tunes for players to learn and play along. A welcoming, community-style circle geared toward musicians who want structure without a breakneck tempo.
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Lively old-time mountain string band set powered by fiddle, guitars, upright bass, and banjo uke, played in traditional Appalachian roots style. The downtown English-style pub pours brews alongside an energetic early-evening crowd.
Lively old-time mountain string band set powered by fiddle, guitars, upright bass, and banjo uke, played in traditional Appalachian roots style. The downtown English-style pub pours brews alongside an energetic early-evening crowd.
Groove driven, picnic-style alfresco concert featuring upbeat rock and soulful covers by McIntosh and the Lionhearts; free, family-friendly, all-ages community gathering on the village green with casual lawn-chair vibes.
Groove driven, picnic-style alfresco concert featuring upbeat rock and soulful covers by McIntosh and the Lionhearts; free, family-friendly, all-ages community gathering on the village green with casual lawn-chair vibes.
Groove driven, picnic-style alfresco concert featuring upbeat rock and soulful covers by McIntosh and the Lionhearts; free, family-friendly, all-ages community gathering on the village green with casual lawn-chair vibes.
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Fiddles, whistles, mandolin, bodhran, and guitar drive a lively Irish traditional set with crowd singalongs and sea shanties. Expect a warm pub-session feel suited for a relaxed Sunday afternoon hangout.
Fiddles, whistles, mandolin, bodhran, and guitar drive a lively Irish traditional set with crowd singalongs and sea shanties. Expect a warm pub-session feel suited for a relaxed Sunday afternoon hangout.
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A long-running Sunday traditional Irish and Celtic jam fills the pub stage with fiddles, flutes, and lively singalong reels that roll well into the evening. Grab a pint or Irish coffee in a bustling English Irish pub atmosphere downtown.
A long-running Sunday traditional Irish and Celtic jam fills the pub stage with fiddles, flutes, and lively singalong reels that roll well into the evening. Grab a pint or Irish coffee in a bustling English Irish pub atmosphere downtown.
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Weekly open jam session centered on traditional tunes in a brewery taproom setting. Expect a come as you are community circle of shared melodies and informal sit in playing at Ginger’s Revenge.
Weekly open jam session centered on traditional tunes in a brewery taproom setting. Expect a come as you are community circle of shared melodies and informal sit in playing at Ginger’s Revenge.
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Traditional bluegrass tunes drive the night with tight string-band picking, fiddles, banjo rolls, and close harmonies. Sip wine and cocktails in an intimate downtown bar atmosphere built for toe-tapping listening.
Traditional bluegrass tunes drive the night with tight string-band picking, fiddles, banjo rolls, and close harmonies. Sip wine and cocktails in an intimate downtown bar atmosphere built for toe-tapping listening.
A beginner friendly contra dance night with a free lesson before three hours of lively sets driven by fiddle and keyboard with drums. Expect a traditional community dance vibe with Tom Macklin calling in a gym setting.
A beginner friendly contra dance night with a free lesson before three hours of lively sets driven by fiddle and keyboard with drums. Expect a traditional community dance vibe with Tom Macklin calling in a gym setting.
A beginner friendly contra dance night with a free lesson before three hours of lively sets driven by fiddle and keyboard with drums. Expect a traditional community dance vibe with Tom Macklin calling in a gym setting.