Discover the joy of singing, dancing, and jamming in a beautiful and inspiring natural setting. Hone your skills, meet new friends and leave the worries of the world far behind. Enjoy on-site lodging (or camping), delectable meals, and flexible pricing options!
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Campers under 18 must be accompanied by a registered parent or guardian.
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Banjo Weekend 2025
Fri, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 9
It’s Ashokan’s third annual Banjo Weekend, featuring all styles and levels of instruction, jamming, and fun-filled banjo inspiration with Scott Hopkins, Mike Merenda, Joe Newberry, Peter Davis, Ned Luberecki and Abigail Washburn.
Banjo Concert 2025
Fri, Nov 7
Join us for a fabulous evening of 5-string bliss in the performance hall with Scott Hopkins, Abigail Washburn, Mike + Ruthy, Joe Newberry, Peter Davis, and Ned Luberecki. 7:30pm
New Year’s Winter Camp 2026
Mon, Dec 29 - Thu, Jan 1
Join us for our annual New Year's Winter Camp—workshops, singing, dancing, jamming, and a festive finale in a winter wonderland!
New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance 2026
Wed, Dec 31
Ring in 2026 with a delightful mix of swing, cajun, contras, squares, and more - at the Ashokan Center. Music by Jay & Molly, and more!
Scottish String Fling 2026
Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 3
Learn tunes by ear, gain confidence and experience on your instrument, and build a fantastic group medley arrangement, with world-class Scottish traditional musicians and teachers, Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas.
Ariles Son Jarocho Camp 2026
Fri, May 8 - Sun, May 10
Spend a 3-day weekend surrounded by Son Jarocho, the beautiful traditional folk music, song, and dance of Veracruz Mexico!
Ukulele Weekend 2026
Fri, May 22 - Mon, May 25
Expand your skills and thrive in the aloha spirit of the ukulele at the Ashokan Ukulele Weekend with host Ben Hassenger and his amazing teaching staff! You’ll meet new people, learn new techniques and styles, and gain confidence as a player.
Old Time Rollick 2026
Fri, May 29 - Sun, May 31
Emily Schaad hosts this rollicking weekend for musicians and dancers of all levels. Deepen your playing, build your repertoire, make new friends, and jam until the wee hours.
Western & Swing Week 2026
Sun, Jun 28 - Sat, Jul 4
Jay Ungar & Molly Mason host this full week of Vintage Jazz, Swing, Western-Swing, and Classic Country music and dancing.
Northern Week 2026
Sun, Jul 19 - Sat, Jul 25
Jay Ungar & Molly Mason host a fun and friendly full-week of traditional music & dance from New England, Québec, England, Sweden, and France. Beginners welcome!
Acoustic Guitar Camp 2026
Mon, Jul 27 - Fri, Jul 31
Ashokan Acoustic Guitar Camp offers guitarists of all levels an opportunity for real immersion and growth in a friendly environment. Come sing, jam, and incorporate new styles and techniques into your playing!
Family Camp 2026
Mon, Aug 3 - Fri, Aug 7
Don’t let the summertime fly by without some quality JOY with your kids or grandkids. Ashokan Family Camp is a laid-back, cross-generational escape into nature, music, arts, crafts, and interactive fun & games! From babies to teens and parents to grandparents, you’ll leave with hearts full of music and family memories to last a lifetime.
Bluegrass Camp 2026
Mon, Aug 10 - Fri, Aug 14
Kimber Ludiker hosts a week of bluegrass instruction and jamming for guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, bass, vocals and songwriting. Jam with and learn from inspirational teachers hand-picked to cultivate a magical musical environment.
Southern Week 2026
Sun, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 22
Jay Ungar & Molly Mason host a fun and friendly full-week of Southern traditional music from the Bayou to the Blue Ridge Mountains and beyond. Have fun learning and playing together!
2026 Ashokan Music & Dance Camp Dates:
REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 3 AT 9am ET
May 1 – 3 • Scottish String Fling
May 8 – 10 • Ariles Son Jarocho Camp *new dates
May 22 – 24 • Ukulele Weekend
May 29 – 31 • Old Time Rollick *new dates
Jun 28 – July 4 • Western & Swing Week
July 19 – 25 • Northern Week
July 27 – 31 • Acoustic Guitar Camp *new dates
Aug 3 – 7 • Family Camp *new dates
Aug 10 – 14 • Bluegrass Week *new dates
Aug 16 – 22 • Southern Week
Nov 6 – 8 • Banjo Weekend
ASHOKAN’S PUBLIC DANCES, CONCERTS, AND FESTIVALS
Contact our Music & Dance Camp staff at 845-657-8333 x3 or events@ashokancenter.org.
Thank you to the Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation for supporting Ashokan Music & Dance Camps and the Summer Hoot
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