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DAY PASSES are available: January 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, February 03, 04, 05, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 26, 27

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Winter Plant ID & Foraging Workshop
Sun, Jan 26

Outdoor educator and ecologist Del Orloske and Krista Speroni of True Foods HV identify trees and plants in winter. 2 - 4pm

Winter Hoot 2025
Fri, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 2

A winter weekend of exceptional roots music and down-home fun for all ages. Drop by for your favorite bands or activities or stay the whole weekend.

Fiddles in the Forest 2025 (Session 1)
Fri, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 9

This exciting specialized field trip program is open to string students (violin, viola, cello, bass) and their teachers, mentors, and parents. Enjoy top-flight strings instruction plus singing, dancing, nature hikes, and some very special hands-on crafts.

Hot Chocolate Fest 2025
Sat, Feb 15th

Enjoy everyone's favorite hot beverage - choose from 8 delicious flavors in a lovely winter setting! Plus live music & circus arts, great food, guided hikes, blacksmithing, and more! 10am - 2pm

Fiddles in the Forest 2025 (Session 2)
Fri, Feb 21 - Sun, Feb 23

This exciting specialized field trip program is open to string students (violin, viola, cello, bass) and their teachers, mentors, and parents. Enjoy top-flight strings instruction plus singing, dancing, nature hikes, and some very special hands-on crafts.

Maple Sugaring: How to Tap a Tree in Your Backyard
Sun, Feb 23

Come learn about how to identify and tap maple trees with Del Orloske & Ryan Trapani. 2 - 4pm

YESS 2025
Fri, Feb 28 - Sun, Mar 2

The Youth Empowerment & Sustainability Summit (YESS) is a global climate solution and leadership summit for young people who are ready to change their lives and their communities by working towards climate resilience.

Tim Kliphuis & Jimmy Grant Concert
Tue, Mar 4

Award-winning jazz violin legend and rising guitar star celebrate the music of famed musical duo, Stéphane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt. 7pm in the Performance Hall

Maple Fest 2025
Sat, Mar 8

Come enjoy a day of maple sugaring, pancakes, and good times for all ages! Blacksmithing demos, live music, cozy campfires, and guided hikes to the place where the magic happens - the sugar shack!

Winter Animal ID: Tracks and Traces
Sun, Mar 16

Join Ashokan educators Del Orloske and Tom Raffaldi to learn tips for discovering what wildlife are around us in winter. 2 - 4pm

Earth Fest 2025
Sun, Apr 13

Earth lovers of all ages are invited to Earth Fest for food, fun, and a variety of planet-friendly activities including wildlife, live music, story readings, hikes, crafts, and more! 12 - 4 pm

Pine Tree Flyers Concert
Sun, Apr 27

Join us at the Ashokan Center to see The Pine Tree Flyers on April 27th - four of the finest voices in New England's traditional music scene! 7pm in the Performance Hall

Scottish String Fling 2025
Fri, May 2 - Sun, May 4

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.

Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas Concert 2025
Sun, May 4

A lively concert of Scottish fiddle & cello music with renowned performers Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas, and friends. 3pm in the performance hall.

Día de las Familias 2025
Sun, May 11

Un nuevo festival de música y arte abierto al público con música, vendedores de comida, caminatas por la naturaleza, actividades para niños y más - ¡todo en español! Celebrate Latin culture, food, music, and the arts at the Ashokan Center! 12pm - 5pm

Old Time Rollick 2025
Fri, May 16 - Sun, May 18

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.

Square Dance at the Rollick 2025
Sat, May 17

We welcome our local community to join in for a fine night of live music and square dancing at the Ashokan Center.

Ukulele Weekend 2025
Fri, May 23 - Mon, May 26

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.

Uke Revue 2025
Sat, May 24

The Ashokan Center is proud to present this evening concert in the Performance Hall to showcase the exciting 2025 Uke Fest teaching staff. Enjoy a big evening of music and fun from these masters of the ukulele.

Western & Swing BBQ & Dance 2025
Sat, Jun 21

Dine, dance, or just enjoy a great evening of Swing & Classic Country music under Ashokan’s outdoor pavilion! Learn swing & two-step basics and then get down to live music by Jay Ungar & Molly Mason and the Western & Swing Week house band.

Western & Swing Week 2025
Sun, Jun 22 - Sat, Jun 28

Jay Ungar & Molly Mason host this full week of Vintage Jazz, Swing, Western-Swing, and Classic Country music and dancing.

Ariles Son Jarocho Camp 2025
Thu, Jul 3 - Sun, Jul 6

Spend a 3-day weekend surrounded by Son Jarocho, the beautiful traditional folk music, song, and dance of Veracruz Mexico!

Northern Week BBQ & Dance 2025
Sat, Jul 12

The night before Northern Week starts - join us for a delightful dinner 6pm followed by a contra dance in the Pavilion.

Northern Week 2025
Sun, Jul 13 - Sat, Jul 19

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 2025
Mon, Jul 21 - Fri, Jul 25

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!

Guitar Summit 2025
Wed, Jul 23

We invite our community to enjoy a wonderful evening of acoustic guitar players. Don't miss this incredible lineup. 7:30pm

Family Camp 2025
Mon, Jul 28 - Fri, Aug 1

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 2025
Mon, Aug 4 - Fri, Aug 8

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.

Bluegrass Open House 2025
Thu, Aug 7

Enjoy the Bluegrass Camper & Staff Concert, then pick a few tunes at the jam. This is an open community night on the last night of Ashokan's Bluegrass Camp. 6pm dinner (optional), 7:30pm concert

Southern Shindig 2025
Sat, Aug 9

Dine, dance, or just enjoy a great evening of Cajun, Créole, Zydeco, and Old Time string band music under Ashokan’s outdoor pavilion! Learn dance basics and then join in the square dance, Cajun, and Zydeco party.

Southern Week 2025
Sun, Aug 10 - Sat, Aug 16

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!

Summer Hoot 2025
Fri, Aug 22 - Sun, Aug 24

Three days of eclectic live roots music, restorative time in nature, & inter-generational community building.

Fall Family Fun Fest 2025
Sun, Oct 19

Enjoy activities for all ages including hayrides, cider-making, blacksmithing, pumpkin-decorating, live music, guided hikes, and tasty food! 12-4pm

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

Private Events
lisa.hurley@ashokancenter.org

Public Events
events@ashokancenter.org