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Folk School Contra & Square Dances

John C. Campbell Folk School 4590 Brasstown Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

Tuesdays at 7:00 pm (Free) - Contra & Square dancing until 8:00pm in the Community Room of Keith House with a dance caller and live music. Free Admission and open to the public. An especially friendly and approachable evening for beginners. Saturdays at 8:00 pm ($7, $5) - Join us for Contra & Square Dance held […]

$5.00 – $18

Festival

The Blowing Rock Music Festival

The Blowing Rock 434 Rock Road, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

The Blowing Rock Music Festival features americana, folk, bluegrass, blues, old rock and jazz. The Festival is held in the main parking lot and the grounds on The Blowing Rock property. Gates open at 10:00 am, entertainers begin at 1:00 pm and continues until the fireworks (weather permitting) at sunset. Tickets can be purchased by visiting or calling The Blowing Rock […]

$10.00 – $40.00

Workshop / Class / Demonstration

Old Time Week at The Swannanoa Gathering

Warren Wilson College 701 Warren Wilson Road, Swannanoa, NC, United States

Old-Time Music & Dance Week at the Swannanoa Gathering explores the rich music, dance, and singing traditions of the southern Appalachian region through a wide variety of classes taught by an experienced and supportive staff. The many diverse offerings enable students to explore new areas; fiddlers sing, singers dance, and dancers learn to play instruments. Students […]

Details available at The Swannanoa Gathering website.
Festival

Folkmoot Summerfest 2022

Folkmoot invites performance groups from diverse international countries along with local Cherokee and Appalachian performers each year. Audiences can expect approximately 200 dancers and musicians to share culture through music and dance at events throughout western North Carolina in venues between the Cherokee Qualla Boundary and Hickory, North Carolina. Visit website for complete performance details. […]

Prices vary pending event. Please visit Folkmoot website for complete cost details.

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