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Ukrainian Community Day 2025
Sun, Sep 28

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

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

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

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!

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.

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

Private Events
lisa.hurley@ashokancenter.org

Public Events & Camps
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