Private Events
lisa.hurley@ashokancenter.org
Public Events
events@ashokancenter.org
UPCOMING EVENTS
DAY PASSES are available: November 6, 13, 17, 19, 20, 23-28 December 4, 10-12, 20-29 January 2-19, 23-29 & February 1-5, 11, 18-21, 25-27
Holiday Craft & Book Faire
December 11, 2022
Come make your own beautiful hand-crafted gifts and shop for children’s books at the Ashokan Center! Free to attend.
New Year's Weekend 2023
December 30, 2022 - January 02, 2023
A warm, friendly, and fun-filled three-day weekend of music and dance classes, evening dance parties, sing-alongs and jams, plus our annual New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance Party.
New Year's Eve Dinner & Dance 2023
December 31, 2022
Come ring in the New Year at Ashokan and enjoy great live dance music, a sumptuous spread of Late Night Snacks, and a friendly, fun-loving crowd! Music by Jay & Molly with Swingology, Rose and the Bros, The Russet Trio and more to be announced.
Winter Hoot 2023
February 03, 2023 - February 05, 2023
A down-home, multi-generational celebration of live roots music, local food & crafts, and the joyful spirit of this amazing community where the Catskills meet the Hudson River Valley. FRIDAY Dinner, Documentary, Discussion; SATURDAY Music all day/night and fun activities for all ages; SUNDAY Brunch & Community Sing
Youth Empowerment & Sustainability Summit
February 12, 2023 - February 14, 2023
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.
Scottish String Fling 2023
May 12, 2023 - May 14, 2023
World-class Scottish traditional musicians and teachers, Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas, welcome intermediate and advanced string players for a fantastic learning experience that’s tremendous fun for all. If you can’t make the weekend, be sure to tune in for this concert.
Old Time Rollick 2023
May 19, 2023 - May 21, 2023
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.
Uke Fest 2023
May 26, 2023 - May 29, 2023
Expand your skills and thrive in the aloha spirit of the ukulele at the Ashokan Uke Fest 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 2023
June 25, 2023 - July 01, 2023
Jay Ungar & Molly Mason host this full week of Vintage Jazz, Swing, Western-Swing, and Classic Country music and dancing. Can't spend the week - or feel like coming one night early? Join us for a BBQ and Dance Sat, June 24, 2023 starting at 6pm.
Northern Week 2023
July 16, 2023 - July 22, 2023
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 2023
July 24, 2023 - July 28, 2023
Ashokan Acoustic Guitar Camp offers guitarists of all levels an opportunity for real immersion and growth in a friendly environment where people can sing, jam and share valuable musical knowledge.
Bluegrass Camp 2023
July 31, 2023 - August 04, 2023
Kimber Ludiker hosts a week of bluegrass instruction and jamming for guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, bass, vocals and songwriting. Learn from inspirational teachers hand-picked to cultivate a magical environment after a long few years of not being able to learn in person!
Family Camp 2023
August 07, 2023 - August 11, 2023
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.Â
Southern Week 2023
August 13, 2023 - August 19, 2023
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!Â
