The Shindig on the Green began entertaining the Asheville community in 1966, but it can trace its origins back further to the advent of its parent festival, The Mountain Folk and Dance Festival, in 1928. The Mountain Folk and Dance Festival was founded by Bascom Lamar Lunsford in an attempt to spread the beauty and dignity of Southern Appalachian music and dance traditions. Since its inception, The Mountain Folk and Dance Festival has played a fundamental role in preserving and sharing those traditions with the world. It was out of this fine tradition that Shindig on the Green was formed to not only create another venue, but also to encourage public participation in folk music and dance. Since then, the Shindig has been a resounding success and The Mountain Folk and Dance Festival has gone on to be the oldest festival of its kind in the nation. Don't miss a chance to experience mountain folk heritage this summer, check out the many dates of Shindig on the Green below.
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