99th Annual Mountain Dance and Folk Festival

Dancers from the Bannerman Family and Friends group on stage at the 88th annual Mountain Dance and Folk Festival in Asheville, North Carolina.

Connie is again sharing a story performance on Friday, July 31st, at the 99th Annual Mountain Dance and Folk Festival in Asheville, NC.  It will be held from July 31 to August 2, 2025, celebrating Southern Appalachian traditions. As the nation’s longest-running folk festival, it features bluegrass, clogging, and storytelling, often showcasing regional talent and honoring founder Bascom Lamar Lunsford’s legacy.

Tickets are now on sale! 

Please help us celebrate the 99th anniversary of the oldest folk festival in the nation!   July 30, 31, August 1, 2026….7:00 PM-9:00 PM, Asheville High School Auditorium, McDowell Street Asheville, N. C.    Also, the 6th Youth Talent Celebration will be held in same location on August 1st from 2- 4 pm.