DAY PASSES are available: October 13
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'Â 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. 7:30pmÂ
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!
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
Sun, Feb 15
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!
Scottish String Fling 2026
Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 3
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.
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! ​​
Ukulele Weekend 2026
Fri, May 22 - Mon, May 25
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.
Old Time Rollick 2026
Fri, May 29 - Sun, May 31
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.
Western & Swing Week 2026
Sun, Jun 28 - Sat, Jul 4
Jay Ungar & Molly Mason host this full week of Vintage Jazz, Swing, Western-Swing, and Classic Country music and dancing.
Northern Week 2026
Sun, Jul 19 - Sat, Jul 25
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 2026
Mon, Jul 27 - Fri, Jul 31
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 2026
Mon, Aug 3 - Fri, Aug 7
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
Bluegrass Camp 2026
Mon, Aug 10 - Fri, Aug 14
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 2026
Sun, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 22
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!
Banjo Weekend 2026
Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8
It’s Ashokan’s fourth annual Banjo Weekend, featuring all styles and levels of instruction, jamming, and fun-filled banjo inspiration with world-class teaching staff and your host, Scott Hopkins.
Private Events
lisa.hurley@ashokancenter.org
Public Events & Camps
events@ashokancenter.org