Discover the Joy! At Ashokan, you can ignite excitement, hone your skills, and experience captivating sound, rhythm, and movement. Ashokan Music & Dance Camps are held in a serene natural setting, where you can sing, dance, and jam with new-found friends and leave the worries of the world far behind. We offer flexible pricing that includes on-site camping and delectable meals. Or for added comfort, private rooms and bunks are available at an extra cost. All are welcome, including families and folks of all ages. Campers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
May 12, 2024
A lively concert of Scottish fiddle & cello music with renowned performers Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas, and friends. 3pm in the performance hall.Â
May 17, 2024 - May 19, 2024
Spend a weekend surrounded by Son Jarocho, the beautiful traditional folk music, song, and dance of Veracruz Mexico! ​​
May 24, 2024 - May 27, 2024
Expand your skills and thrive in the aloha spirit of the ukulele at the Ashokan Uke Fest with host Ben Hassenger and his amazing teaching staff! You’ll meet new people, learn new techniques and styles, and gain confidence as a player.
May 25, 2024
Treat yourself to a fabulous evening concert by six fantastic ukulele players. 7:30pmÂ
June 07, 2024 - June 09, 2024
Emily Schaad hosts this rollicking weekend for musicians and dancers of all levels. Deepen your playing, build your repertoire, make new friends, and jam until the wee hours.
June 8, 2024 - June 8, 2024
We welcome our local community to join in for a fine night of live music and square dancing at the Ashokan Center.
June 22, 2024
Dine, dance, or just enjoy a great evening of Swing & Classic Country music under Ashokan’s outdoor pavilion! Learn swing & two-step basics and then get down to live music by Jay Ungar & Molly Mason and the Western & Swing Week house band.
June 23, 2024 - June 29, 2024
Jay Ungar & Molly Mason host this full week of Vintage Jazz, Swing, Western-Swing, and Classic Country music and dancing.
July 13, 2024
Dine, dance, or just enjoy a great evening of New England music and dancing under Ashokan’s outdoor pavilion! Learn dance basics and then join in the contras & squares with live music by Jay Ungar & Molly Mason and the Northern Week staff.
July 14, 2024 - July 20, 2024
Jay Ungar & Molly Mason host a fun and friendly full-week of traditional music & dance from New England, Québec, England, Sweden, and France. Beginners welcome!
July 22, 2024 - July 26, 2024
Ashokan Acoustic Guitar Camp offers guitarists of all levels an opportunity for real immersion and growth in a friendly environment. Come sing, jam, and incorporate new styles and techniques into your playing!
July 24, 2024
We invite our community to enjoy a wonderful evening of acoustic guitar players. Don't miss this incredible lineup. 7:30pm
July 29, 2024 - August 02, 2024
Kimber Ludiker hosts a week of bluegrass instruction and jamming for guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, bass, vocals and songwriting. Jam with and learn from inspirational teachers hand-picked to cultivate a magical musical environment.
August 01, 2024
Enjoy the Bluegrass Camper & Staff Concert, then pick a few tunes at the jam. This is an open community night on the last night of Ashokan's Bluegrass Camp. 6pm dinner (optional), 7:30pm concert
August 05, 2024 - August 09, 2024
Don’t let the summertime fly by without some quality JOY with your kids or grandkids. Ashokan Family Camp is a laid-back, cross-generational escape into nature, music, arts, crafts, and interactive fun & games! From babies to teens and parents to grandparents, you’ll leave with hearts full of music and family memories to last a lifetime.Â
August 10, 2024
Dine, dance, or just enjoy a great evening of Cajun, Créole, Zydeco, and Old Time string band music under Ashokan’s outdoor pavilion! Learn dance basics and then join in the square dance, Cajun, and Zydeco party.
August 11, 2024 - August 17, 2024
Jay Ungar & Molly Mason host a fun and friendly full-week of Southern traditional music from the Bayou to the Blue Ridge Mountains and beyond. Have fun learning and playing together!
November 15, 2024 - November 17, 2024
It’s Ashokan’s second annual Banjo Weekend, featuring all styles and levels of instruction, jamming, and fun-filled banjo inspiration with your host Scott Hopkins and an exciting teaching staff Hilary Hawke, Maggie Shar, BB Bowness, Keith Billik!
November 17, 2024 - November 17, 2024
Join us for a fabulous evening of 5-string bliss in the performance hall with Scott Hopkins, Hilary Hawke, BB Bowness, Maggie Shar, and Keith Billik.
ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 8th AT 9am ET
Nov 15 – 17 • Banjo Weekend
ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 1st AT 9am ET
Dec 20 – Jan 1 • New Year’s Weekend
2025 DATES ANNOUNCED AUG 1st AND REGISTRATION OPENS OCTOBER 1st AT 9am ET
Scottish String Fling
Uke Fest
Old Time Rollick
Western & Swing Week
Northern Week
Acoustic Guitar Camp
Bluegrass Camp
Family Camp
Southern Week
Contact our Music & Dance Camp staff at 845-246-2121 or camps@ashokancenter.org
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The Ashokan Center
477 Beaverkill Rd.
Olivebridge, NY 12461
General Inquiries
office@ashokancenter.org
845-657-8333
Public Events & Camps
events@ashokancenter.org
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