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DAY PASSES are available: August 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, September 01, 02, 03, 04, 08, 09, 10, 11, October 13

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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.

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.

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

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

Ariles Son Jarocho Camp 2025
New Dates! Fri, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 16

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

New Year’s Winter Camp 2026
Mon, Dec 29 - Thu, Jan 1

Save the dates for our annual New Year's Weekend. 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.

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

Private Events
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Public Events
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