• Shindig on the Green Flashback
    Free!
    • Jul. 11, 2026
    • Jul. 18, 2026
    • Jul. 25, 2026
    • Aug. 8, 2026
    • Aug. 15, 2026
    • Aug. 22, 2026
    • Aug. 29, 2026
    "Along about sundown"
    • Jul. 30, 2026
    • Jul. 31, 2026
    • Aug. 1, 2026
    7:00‑10:00 pm

Traditional Mountain Music and Dance in Asheville, NC

Shindig Asheville downtown summer evenings free concert
Mountain Dance and Folk Festival Asheville
The Folk Heritage Committee is a group of dedicated individuals who work throughout the year to produce the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival and Shindig on the Green. The mission of the Folk Heritage Committee is to preserve and present the musical heritage of the Southern Appalachians to audiences who attend from throughout the region and world, for entertainment and education.
  • Folk Heritage Youth Talent Celebration

    6th Annual Youth Talent Celebration

    Free!
    Aug. 1, 2026 2:00pm–4:00pm
    Please join us on Saturday August 1 at 2-4pm for the 6th Youth Talent Celebration. The youth showcase is free of charge.

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Raffle for 2026


Mountain Jam Circle logoThis 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.


Lake Tomahawk stained glassLocal 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.

Thank you everyone for participating and supporting the Shindig on the Green!

Shindig Featured in the Ingles Open Road Show

Our corporate sponsor Ingles featured the Shindig on the Green in the Open Road Show episode. View the episode here.