Thursday

7:30pm – Square Dance with The Hoppin’ Johnnies, Caller TBA

Come kick up your heels at this intimate weekend kick-off! Our house band is an eclectic mix of talented folks who love and contribute to the whole Hoppin’ John scene. The general lineup includes Gil McNeill, Greg Hanson on fiddles and banjo, Cary Moskovitz on the 4-string banjo, Steve Fagan on guitar and Katy Shoemaker playing bass. Located in the Dance Tent.

Friday

4:30pm – Dance Workshop, TBA

9pm –  Square Dance, TBA

10pm - Adult Dance Contest

Saturday

11:30am – Clogging Workshop with the Green Grass Cloggers

Come dance with the Green Grass Cloggers, now in their 54th year! This intergenerational group of high-energy dancers have been sharing their own style of clogging in their home state of North Carolina, and around the world for over a half century. Inspired by traditional mountain-style clogging teams and influenced by Appalachian flatfooters and buckdancers, they developed an original style of dance that was a radical departure from traditional team clogging. Today’s Green Grass Cloggers include dancers from multiple generations continuing that Green Grass style!

1:30pm - Kids Dance Contest

Located at Carson’s Grove Stage

5:30pm – Family Square Dance Workshop & Cake Walk with the Hoppin’ Johnnies, Caller TBA

Everyone gets the chance to square dance, even if your bedtime is before 8pm! Join in this family dance for all ages. Our family band rendition of the Hoppin’ Johnnies plays the tunes, while Sarah Owen of Madison County, NC provides instruction and keeps you in step in these easy-to-follow squares. The workshop and dance is followed by the ever-popular cake walk! Located in the Dance Tent

7:30pm – Clogging Performance with the Green Grass Cloggers

9pm – Rowdy Square Dance with the Five Points Rounders, Caller TBA

This beloved rowdy, ruckus version of the traditional square dance is back again! Join a version of the Five Points Rounders: David Bass on fiddle, Shawn Galbraith, Colin Booy on banjo, Tracy Lafleur on guitar and Rob Vanveld on the washtub bass for some fast-paced, frenzied fun. Located in the Dance Tent.