This year will be the 100th Annual Mountain Dance and Folk Festival, which was started in 1928 and is the longest continuously running festival in the nation. Every year it showcases the Southern Appalachians' best traditional mountain musicians, dancers, and storytellers.
This year’s raffle features another magnificent quilt made for The Folk Heritage Committee by Mountain Jam Circle. This design is called a “string” quilt, the “strings” being strips of leftover fabric that in the past might have included old clothes, sheets, or feed sacks. String quilts were popular in the rural south starting in the 1880s, and especially during the depression when sewing supplies were hard to come by. This queen-sized quilt has an estimated value of $1,000.
Local stained‑glass artist Bob Blackwell has once again crafted a stunning piece for our 2026 raffle—marking his fifth consecutive year of generously contributing his exceptional work. This year’s artwork showcases a beautiful view of Lake Tomahawk in Black Mountain, NC, and comes complete with a display stand and rustic wooden frame. It’s sure to draw plenty of attention, so be sure to purchase plenty of tickets. All proceeds support Shindig on the Green and the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival. Valued at $1,000.
Raffle tickets are $3 or two for $5, and are available at Shindig on the Green and at the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival.
