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Ukrainian Community Day 2025
Sun, Sep 28 @ 12 - 5 PM

Join us for our 2nd annual community event celebrating the music and culture of Ukraine with festivities including live music, food, nature exploration, and crafting. 12 - 5 PM in the Pavilion and Rec Field

Northeast Blacksmiths Association’s Fall Hammer-In 2025
Fri, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 5

Learn the art of forging hot steel using traditional blacksmithing tools and skills at the semi-annual Northeast Blacksmiths' Ashokan Hammer-In.

New England Bladesmiths Guild - Ashokan Sword Seminar 2025
Fri, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 5

The New England Bladesmiths Guild’s seminar at Ashokan is one of the oldest and most prestigious hammer-ins in America. You will learn history, design concepts, metallurgy, forging and finishing techniques, and heat treatment.

Fall Explorations – Mushroom Ecology Hike 2025
Sun, Oct 5 @ 2 – 4 PM

Luke Sarrantonio delves into the ecology of mushrooms as we explore the Ashokan Center grounds. 2 - 4pm

Fall Family Fun Fest 2025
Sun, Oct 19 @ 12-5 PM

Enjoy activities for all ages including hayrides, cider-making, blacksmithing, pumpkin-decorating, live music, guided hikes, and tasty food! 12-5pm

Draw Botanical 2025
Fri, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 3

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 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

Eloise & Co.
Sun, Nov 23 @ 2:30 PM

Hear the magical tunes of fiddle, accordion, and piano when Eloise & Elodie take the Ashokan Center stage! 3 PM in the Performance Hall

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!

JAM-uary Weekend 2026
Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 18

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

Winter Hoot 2026
Fri, Jan 30 - Sun, Feb 1

Join us for a weekend of exceptional roots music and good times for all ages during the annual Winter Hoot. Join us for a day or stay the whole weekend!

Hot Chocolate Fest 2026
Sat, Feb 14

Enjoy everyone's favorite hot beverage - choose from 8 delicious flavors in a lovely winter setting! Plus live music, kid's activities, great food, guided hikes, and more!

Maple Fest 2026
Sat, Mar 14

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!

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!

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The Quier Room - Music to heal the heart ans soothe the soul Wednesdays at 8PM

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