
Shindig on the Green
An outdoor summer shindig with old-time and bluegrass tunes that invite flatfooting and partner dancing on the lawn. A lively community gathering in a downtown park with an easygoing, family-friendly festival vibe.
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An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.

An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.
An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.

Lively caller led square dances to an old time stringband blend Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar, with an introductory flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, and a family friendly community atmosphere at Haw Creek Commons.

Lively caller led square dances to an old time stringband blend Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar, with an introductory flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, and a family friendly community atmosphere at Haw Creek Commons.
Lively caller led square dances to an old time stringband blend Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar, with an introductory flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, and a family friendly community atmosphere at Haw Creek Commons.

Live old time stringband drives upbeat reels and squares as a caller guides easy-to-follow, no-partner dances; brief flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, accessible parking, and an all ages community vibe.

Live old time stringband drives upbeat reels and squares as a caller guides easy-to-follow, no-partner dances; brief flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, accessible parking, and an all ages community vibe.
Live old time stringband drives upbeat reels and squares as a caller guides easy-to-follow, no-partner dances; brief flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, accessible parking, and an all ages community vibe.

Easygoing spring afternoon of live bluegrass bands and local craft brews in Pack Square; free admission, bring a chair to relax in the downtown park setting while sipping seasonal beers.

Easygoing spring afternoon of live bluegrass bands and local craft brews in Pack Square; free admission, bring a chair to relax in the downtown park setting while sipping seasonal beers.
Easygoing spring afternoon of live bluegrass bands and local craft brews in Pack Square; free admission, bring a chair to relax in the downtown park setting while sipping seasonal beers.

An open-air art market fills Pack Square Park with local artist booths, handmade goods, and browseable displays under the trees. Expect a casual daytime stroll vibe with community mingling in a downtown green space.

An open-air art market fills Pack Square Park with local artist booths, handmade goods, and browseable displays under the trees. Expect a casual daytime stroll vibe with community mingling in a downtown green space.
An open-air art market fills Pack Square Park with local artist booths, handmade goods, and browseable displays under the trees. Expect a casual daytime stroll vibe with community mingling in a downtown green space.

Circling hand drumming and call and response rhythms create an improvisational community groove under the night sky; all-ages, drop-in session encouraging beginners to bring drums and join the beat.

Circling hand drumming and call and response rhythms create an improvisational community groove under the night sky; all-ages, drop-in session encouraging beginners to bring drums and join the beat.
Circling hand drumming and call and response rhythms create an improvisational community groove under the night sky; all-ages, drop-in session encouraging beginners to bring drums and join the beat.

Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.

Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.
Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.

Communal hand drumming in Pritchard Park's open-air plaza, where locals gather every Friday evening for a participatory drum circle welcoming players and listeners in downtown Asheville.

Communal hand drumming in Pritchard Park's open-air plaza, where locals gather every Friday evening for a participatory drum circle welcoming players and listeners in downtown Asheville.
Communal hand drumming in Pritchard Park's open-air plaza, where locals gather every Friday evening for a participatory drum circle welcoming players and listeners in downtown Asheville.

A long-running celebration of Appalachian folk culture with toe-tapping mountain dance, traditional music, and heritage performances in a school auditorium setting. Expect a community festival vibe centered on regional storytelling and tradition.

A long-running celebration of Appalachian folk culture with toe-tapping mountain dance, traditional music, and heritage performances in a school auditorium setting. Expect a community festival vibe centered on regional storytelling and tradition.
A long-running celebration of Appalachian folk culture with toe-tapping mountain dance, traditional music, and heritage performances in a school auditorium setting. Expect a community festival vibe centered on regional storytelling and tradition.

Autumnal beer celebration in Pack Square Park featuring German lagers and seasonal brews, live polka and brass bands, local food vendors, and family friendly activities beneath fall evening skies.

Autumnal beer celebration in Pack Square Park featuring German lagers and seasonal brews, live polka and brass bands, local food vendors, and family friendly activities beneath fall evening skies.
Autumnal beer celebration in Pack Square Park featuring German lagers and seasonal brews, live polka and brass bands, local food vendors, and family friendly activities beneath fall evening skies.

A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.

A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.
A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.

Lively caller led contra dancing to a live band, with a 7 p.m. beginner friendly lesson and social sets at 7:30 p.m.; a weekly Monday night community dance for newcomers and regulars.

Lively caller led contra dancing to a live band, with a 7 p.m. beginner friendly lesson and social sets at 7:30 p.m.; a weekly Monday night community dance for newcomers and regulars.
Lively caller led contra dancing to a live band, with a 7 p.m. beginner friendly lesson and social sets at 7:30 p.m.; a weekly Monday night community dance for newcomers and regulars.

Upbeat social line dancing in a cozy taproom with a caller teaching easy country steps; beginner friendly, no boots, partners, or experience required, and free admission on the second Sunday of each month.

Upbeat social line dancing in a cozy taproom with a caller teaching easy country steps; beginner friendly, no boots, partners, or experience required, and free admission on the second Sunday of each month.
Upbeat social line dancing in a cozy taproom with a caller teaching easy country steps; beginner friendly, no boots, partners, or experience required, and free admission on the second Sunday of each month.

High-energy swing night with big band jazz from Queen Bee and The Honey Lovers, inviting dancers onto the floor for classic partner steps and lively social mixing. A community-friendly evening in a spacious gymnasium setting.

High-energy swing night with big band jazz from Queen Bee and The Honey Lovers, inviting dancers onto the floor for classic partner steps and lively social mixing. A community-friendly evening in a spacious gymnasium setting.
High-energy swing night with big band jazz from Queen Bee and The Honey Lovers, inviting dancers onto the floor for classic partner steps and lively social mixing. A community-friendly evening in a spacious gymnasium setting.
Free family-friendly evening of live music on the Village Green lawn with The Wandering Hours, ideal for picnics and community gathering beneath warm summer skies in Cashiers, NC.
Free family-friendly evening of live music on the Village Green lawn with The Wandering Hours, ideal for picnics and community gathering beneath warm summer skies in Cashiers, NC.
Free family-friendly evening of live music on the Village Green lawn with The Wandering Hours, ideal for picnics and community gathering beneath warm summer skies in Cashiers, NC.

Eclectic open air market of vintage, handmade, and oddity vendors, inviting browsing and discovery of artisanal goods, curios, and small batch makers; casual, family friendly vibe with community focused stalls and live strolling energy.

Eclectic open air market of vintage, handmade, and oddity vendors, inviting browsing and discovery of artisanal goods, curios, and small batch makers; casual, family friendly vibe with community focused stalls and live strolling energy.
Eclectic open air market of vintage, handmade, and oddity vendors, inviting browsing and discovery of artisanal goods, curios, and small batch makers; casual, family friendly vibe with community focused stalls and live strolling energy.

An outdoor Memorial Day weekend arts festival in downtown’s Pack Square Park with local artists and makers selling handmade goods and browseable pop-up booths. Open-air community vibe suited for a casual afternoon stroll with friends and families.

An outdoor Memorial Day weekend arts festival in downtown’s Pack Square Park with local artists and makers selling handmade goods and browseable pop-up booths. Open-air community vibe suited for a casual afternoon stroll with friends and families.
An outdoor Memorial Day weekend arts festival in downtown’s Pack Square Park with local artists and makers selling handmade goods and browseable pop-up booths. Open-air community vibe suited for a casual afternoon stroll with friends and families.
Evening outdoor groove on the Village Green Commons with the Corey Stevenson Band, delivering upbeat roots rock and soulful rhythms ideal for lawn seating and picnic vibes; a community summer concert in Cashiers.
Evening outdoor groove on the Village Green Commons with the Corey Stevenson Band, delivering upbeat roots rock and soulful rhythms ideal for lawn seating and picnic vibes; a community summer concert in Cashiers.
Evening outdoor groove on the Village Green Commons with the Corey Stevenson Band, delivering upbeat roots rock and soulful rhythms ideal for lawn seating and picnic vibes; a community summer concert in Cashiers.

Danceable vintage repertoire—swing, Motown, and classic rock—fills the rooftop as the outdoor fireplace crackles during sunset at the pool bar; free parking, ticket validation at check-in, and a St. Patrick's green theme.

Danceable vintage repertoire—swing, Motown, and classic rock—fills the rooftop as the outdoor fireplace crackles during sunset at the pool bar; free parking, ticket validation at check-in, and a St. Patrick's green theme.
Danceable vintage repertoire—swing, Motown, and classic rock—fills the rooftop as the outdoor fireplace crackles during sunset at the pool bar; free parking, ticket validation at check-in, and a St. Patrick's green theme.

Rowdy, intimate pub session of fiddles, tin whistle, guitar, and bodhrán with lively reels, jigs, and slow airs; musicians from across WNC gather for participatory traditional Irish tunes and communal sing-alongs.

Rowdy, intimate pub session of fiddles, tin whistle, guitar, and bodhrán with lively reels, jigs, and slow airs; musicians from across WNC gather for participatory traditional Irish tunes and communal sing-alongs.
Rowdy, intimate pub session of fiddles, tin whistle, guitar, and bodhrán with lively reels, jigs, and slow airs; musicians from across WNC gather for participatory traditional Irish tunes and communal sing-alongs.