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Southern Shindig 2025

Sat, Aug 9

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Dance Only (Supporter) Dance Only (Supporter)
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$30.00
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Dance Only (Standard) Dance Only (Standard)
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$20.00
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$10.00
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Dance Only (Kid) Dance Only (Kid)
Kids 12 and under attend free.
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Kindly reserve in advance. Price goes up to $25 the night before.
$20.00
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Breakfast served 10am in dining hall.
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For those lodging all week to move in one night earlier.
$65.00
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Want to experience more? Check out the full week camp!


The afternoon and evening before Southern Week starts – join us for square dancing, a delightful dinner, and cajun and zydeco dancing in the Pavilion. Here are some details, more to be announced.

Schedule

1:00pm Gates Open for self-guided nature walks or setting up your tent

3:30pm Check-in Begins for dinner & dance (if you arrive earlier, please re-visit the check-in area after 3:30)

4:30pm Waltzes with Jay Ungar & Molly Mason

5:00pm Square Dance with Becky Hill and the Southern Week Megaband (Rhys Jones, Rachel Eddy, Matt Gordon, Mike + Ruthy Jay & Molly and more)

6:00pm: Dinner — vegan and GF options available  

7:00pm: Mini-Concert with Sparky & Rhonda Rucker and Suzanna Park

8:00pm: Cajun Dance  – Kevin Wimmer, Mitch Reed, Blake Miller, Amelia Biere, Jo Vidrine, Ethan Brasseaux

9:30pm: Zydeco Dance – Cedric Watson, Kevin Wimmer, Ethan Moody, Jo Vidrine, Ethan Brasseaux

Menu

updated by Chef Bill Warnes, subject to change

BBQ chicken, ribs, or tempeh, potato salad, corn on the cob (butter on the side), garlic broccoli, watermelon, brownies, lemonade, iced tea, and coffee 

All GF except brownie, All vegan except chicken & ribs. 

 

Ticket Prices

Dance $20 Suggested (sliding scale) • Children 12 and under free!

add Dinner $20 in advance ($25 day of event)

add Camping and Breakfast $15 (must book in advance)

add Lodging and Breakfast $65 (Available to those who’ve purchased lodging for the week-long camp and want to move in a night early.)

Advance sales end at midnight the night before the event. Dance and Dinner Tickets are available at the Door. 

 

Camping

Why drive home? Bring your own tent and sleeping bag and dance the night away! Advance registration required for all overnight packages. Breakfast served at 10am on Sunday morning.


Sorry, no dogs or pets are permitted on the Ashokan Center campus.


Refund Policy: All tickets are final sale and cannot be refunded. In the case of an event cancellation without a rescheduled date, a full refund will be automatically issued to each patron on the credit card used to purchase. By purchasing a ticket to this event, you agree to this purchase policy. Before purchasing your tickets, we urge you to confirm the title, time and location of the event.


Event proceeds support The Ashokan Center's ongoing work to inspire learning and build community through shared experiences in nature, history, music, and art. Learn more: Educational Field TripsMusic & Dance CampsWeddings & Retreats.

NEED HELP?

EMAIL: events@ashokancenter.org
CALL 845-657-8333 x3