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DAY PASSES are available: October 27, November 10, 17, 24, 28, 29, 30, December 01, 17, 18

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Fall Family Fun Fest 2024
October 20, 2024

Fresh apple cider pressing, pumpkin painting, blacksmithing, broommaking, hayrides, live music, seasonal food, guided hikes, and fun for all ages. 12-4pm (note new later time!)

Indigenous Birds of Prey
November 2, 2024

Justin Wexler (Wild Hudson Valley) & Ellen Kalish (Ravensbeard Wildlife Center) share beautiful winged creatures, illuminating their habitat and cultural significance amongst Northeastern native peoples, past and present.

Botanical Art & Nature Sketching Retreat 2024
November 8 - November 10, 2024

Nature enthusiasts of ALL artistic skill levels, join Wendy Hollender, Lara Call Gastinger, Giacomina Ferrillo, and Jean Mackay for a special weekend retreat celebrating nature and botanical art. Develop your nature journaling techniques with fellow passionate creators in a friendly, informal learning environment.

Banjo Concert 2024
November 15, 2024

Join us for a fabulous evening of 5-string bliss in the performance hall with Scott Hopkins, Hilary Hawke, BB Bowness, Maggie Shar, and Keith Billik.

Banjo Weekend 2024
November 15 - November 17, 2024

It’s Ashokan’s second annual Banjo Weekend, featuring all styles and levels of instruction, jamming, and fun-filled banjo inspiration with your host Scott Hopkins and an exciting teaching staff Hilary Hawke, Maggie Shar, BB Bowness, Keith Billik!

New Year’s Winter Camp 2025
December 29 - January 1, 2025

Save the dates for our annual New Year's Weekend. Workshops, singing, dancing, jamming, and a festive finale - in a winter wonderland.

New Year's Eve Dinner & Dance 2025
December 31, 2024

Ring in 2025 with a delightful mix of swing, cajun, contras, squares, and more - at the Ashokan Center. Dance bands & callers to be announced soon!

JAM-uary Weekend 2025
January 17 - January 19, 2025

Do you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro? Come be part of a bluegrass jam weekend with Austin Scelzo.

Winter Hoot 2025
January 31 - February 2, 2025

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. Lineup, schedule, and tickets & lodging coming 11/28 at 9am ET.

Scottish String Fling 2025
May 2 - May 4, 2025

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.

Old Time Rollick 2025
May 16 - May 18, 2025

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.

Ukulele Weekend 2025
May 23 - May 26, 2025

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.

Western & Swing Week 2025
June 22 - June 28, 2025

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
July 3 - July 6, 2025

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

Northern Week BBQ & Dance
July 12, 2025

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

Northern Week 2025
July 13 - July 19, 2025

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
July 21 - July 25, 2025

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 2025
July 28 - August 1, 2025

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
August 4 - August 8, 2025

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 2025
August 10 - August 16, 2025

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!

Private Events
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Public Events
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Ashokan Center programming is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature

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