Ward and Smith Proudly Sponsors the 60th Season of Shindig on the Green

This summer, Ward and Smith is proud to sponsor one of Asheville’s most beloved traditions and a joyful celebration of Southern Appalachian music, dance, and storytelling, the 60th Season of Shindig on the Green

Produced by the Folk Heritage Committee, Shindig on the Green has drawn locals and visitors to downtown Asheville since 1967. Each Saturday evening, Pack Square Park comes alive with the sounds and sights of Southern Appalachian heritage: bluegrass and old-time string bands, big circle mountain dancers, clog dancers, ballad singers, and storytellers. The long-running house band, The Stoney Creek Boys, anchors every show, and the evening draws anywhere from 2,000 to 3,000 attendees, some from around the corner, others from around the world.

Best of all, it’s free.

2026 Shindig on the Green Dates

Join the celebration in downtown Asheville, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., on the following Saturdays:

• July 11, 2026
• July 18, 2026
• July 25, 2026
• August 8, 2026
• August 15, 2026
• August 22, 2026
• August 29, 2026

Note that Shindig on the Green will take a break from its regular Saturday schedule on August 2, 2026, when musicians and dancers participate in Shindig’s sister event, the 99th Annual Mountain Dance and Folk Festival, taking place nightly Thursday, July 31, Friday, August 1, and Saturday, August 2, 2026.

Join Us Downtown

Ward and Smith is honored to support the Folk Heritage Committee and the artists, dancers, musicians, volunteers, and attendees who make Shindig on the Green such a meaningful part of Asheville’s summer.

We invite you to join us in celebrating the 60th Season of Shindig on the Green in 2026. Bring a chair, bring a blanket, bring an instrument if you play, and bring your friends and family for an unforgettable summer evening in the mountains.

For more information about the event, schedule, parking, concessions, and FAQs, visit the official Shindig on the Green event page.