Folk Heritage Committee: producers of the Shindig on the Green in Asheville, NC

  • Shindig on the Green Flashback
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    "Along about sundown"
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    • Jul. 30, 2026
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    7:00‑10:00 pm
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Traditional Mountain Music and Dance in Asheville, NC

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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, for entertainment and education, to audiences who attend from throughout the region and world.
  • Stoney Creek Boys 2024
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    "Along about sundown"
    2026 will be the 60th Season of Shindig On the Green! Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us for good times at the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage. In 2026 Shindig on the Green, which features a stage show and informal jam sessions around the park, continues at its original location […]
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  • Mountain Dance and Folk Festival dancing live music fun
    • Jul. 30, 2026
    • Jul. 31, 2026
    • Aug. 1, 2026
    7:00‑10:00 pm
    If you like Shindig on the Green, you'll love the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival!

    This year will be the 99th 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.

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News

Raffle for 2026

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.

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.

Winners of the 2025 Raffle

We are pleased to congratulate Veronica Raether and Peter Wilkerson for winning our 2025 Raffle. Veronica won the beautiful blue and tan quilt generously donated by Mountain Jam Circle, and Peter won the stained glass water mill scene created and donated by Bob Blackwell. Thank you for all our supporters, and congratulations Veronica and Peter!

Thank You to Our 2026 Community Sponsors



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Thank You to All Our 2025 Sponsors!

A special thank you to the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority for their support.

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