FOOTMAD Community Dance
Dec
12

FOOTMAD Community Dance

FOOTMAD Community Dances - Fall 2025. In the Appalachian tradition, dancing is a social event for people of all ages. Join us for contra, square and circle dances taught by experienced callers. Live bands play energetic traditional tunes. A fun-filled aerobic activity for people of all ages. Family friendly. Newcomers welcome. No experience or partner needed.

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Gardner Winter Music Festival
Feb
27
to Feb 28

Gardner Winter Music Festival

Shake off those winter blues and come to play or just listen the third weekend of February every year. This festival showcases traditional Appalachian music with continuous on-stage performances, workshops, informal jam sessions, a swing dance, a square dance and socializing. GWMF gives traditional Appalachian music lovers a place to play, listen, dance, and learn in the cold dark of winter.

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Whitewater Whirl 2025
May
1
to May 3

Whitewater Whirl 2025

A mini dance vacation in WV’s New River Gorge area. Friday evening dance / Saturday morning and afternoon workshops and dances / Saturday evening dance / Sunday farewell dances

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Vandalia Gathering
May
22
to May 24

Vandalia Gathering

Festival of West Virginia traditional music and crafts.
Concerts, contests, food, craft sales. Indoor and outdoor stages. FREE. State Capitol Complex, Charleston, WV

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Mount Airy Fiddler’s Convention
Jun
5
to Jun 6

Mount Airy Fiddler’s Convention

Traditionally held the first weekend in June, this family friendly event brings together musicians and fans for two full days of competition, jam sessions, dancing, singing, education, and family entertainment. Mount Airy, NC.

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Rockbridge Mountain Music and Dance Festival
Sep
11
to Sep 12

Rockbridge Mountain Music and Dance Festival

If you love dancing and old-time music in a mellow setting, Rockbridge in Buena Vista, VA is the festival for you. Those who like structure will find plenty to do, while others rarely leave the campground area, choosing to play and visit around the "neighborhood" where a laid-back, low-key air prevails.

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FOOTMAD Concert: Richie & Rosie
Nov
22

FOOTMAD Concert: Richie & Rosie

FOOTMAD Concert - Richie & Rosie. Americana fiddle, banjo, melodies. 7:30 PM. Capitol Center Theater, 123 Summers St, Charleston WV.

The air left the room when Richie and Rosie sang their first notes together ... everyone had their breath taken away at once. … There is ache and wisdom in Richie’s voice. That well is deep. Layer that with the strength and beauty in Rosie’s and you have a winning combination.” — Jen Hughes, Bluegrass Today

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Morgantown Square Dance
Nov
15

Morgantown Square Dance

Morgantown Friends of Old Time Music - Square Dance. All welcome. No experience necessary.

Come at 7 for a brief workshop on WV State Folk Festival Glenville type steps!

Live music with Mary Linschied and friends, callers Mack Sample and Tony Minney

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HOTDAM Square Dance
Nov
15

HOTDAM Square Dance

Huntington Old Time Dance and Music (HOTDAM) Square Dance.

Music by Bobby Taylor and the Kanawha Tradition from Charleston, WV. Renowned caller Lou Maiuri from Summersville, WV will be leading the dances.

Live music and caller. All welcome. No experience required. No partner required. All dances taught. An evening of family fun.

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FOOTMAD Community Dance
Nov
14

FOOTMAD Community Dance

The FOOTMAD Community Dance at Kanawha United Presbyterian Church on Friday, November 14, 7:00pm, will be an Irish / Scottish ceilidh (say "kay-lee"), a traditional social dance, with the St. Albans Scottish Fiddle Orchestra and local callers.

FOOTMAD Community Dances - In the Appalachian tradition, dancing is a social event for people of all ages. Live bands play energetic traditional tunes. A fun-filled aerobic activity for people of all ages. Family friendly. Newcomers welcome. No experience or partner needed.

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HOTDAM Square Dance
Oct
25

HOTDAM Square Dance

Huntington Old Time Dance and Music (HOTDAM) Square Dance.

Joe Burdock and friends from Hinton, WV playing to the calling of Tony Minnie from Glenville, WV.

Live music and caller. All welcome. No experience required. No partner required. All dances taught. An evening of family fun.

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FOOTMAD Concert Season Opener: Corey Harris Band
Oct
11

FOOTMAD Concert Season Opener: Corey Harris Band

7:30 PM. WV Culture Center, Charleston WV.

Corey Harris is a guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and band leader who has carved out his own niche in blues. A powerful singer and accomplished guitarist, he has appeared at venues throughout North America, Europe, Brazil, The Caribbean, West Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

He began his career as a New Orleans street singer, traveling throughout the southern U.S. In his early twenties he lived in Cameroon, West Africa for a year, which had a profound effect on his later work. He has recorded many old songs of the blues tradition while also creating an original vision of the blues by adding influences from reggae, soul, rock and West African music.

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FOOTMAD Community Dance
Oct
10

FOOTMAD Community Dance

FOOTMAD Community Dances - Fall 2025. In the Appalachian tradition, dancing is a social event for people of all ages. Join us for contra, square and circle dances taught by experienced callers. Live bands play energetic traditional tunes. A fun-filled aerobic activity for people of all ages. Family friendly. Newcomers welcome. No experience or partner needed.

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HOTDAM Square Dance
Sep
20

HOTDAM Square Dance

Huntington Old Time Dance and Music (HOTDAM) Square Dance

Live music and caller. All welcome. No experience required. No partner required. All dances taught. An evening of family fun.

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John Brown's Dream Old Time Weekend
Sep
18
to Sep 21

John Brown's Dream Old Time Weekend

John Brown’s Dream - The Old Time Weekend. Near Harpers Ferry WV. This retreat is exclusively about old time music jams. You are welcome to play any acoustic instrument: fiddle, banjo, guitar, bass, etc.

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FOOTMAD Community Dance
Sep
12

FOOTMAD Community Dance

FOOTMAD Community Dances - Fall 2025. In the Appalachian tradition, dancing is a social event for people of all ages. Join us for contra, square and circle dances taught by experienced callers. Live bands play energetic traditional tunes. A fun-filled aerobic activity for people of all ages. Family friendly. Newcomers welcome. No experience or partner needed.

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Rockbridge Mountain Music and Dance Festival
Sep
5
to Sep 7

Rockbridge Mountain Music and Dance Festival

If you love dancing and old-time music in a mellow setting, Rockbridge in Buena Vista, VA is the festival for you. Those who like structure will find plenty to do, while others rarely leave the campground area, choosing to play and visit around the "neighborhood" where a laid-back, low-key air prevails.

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New Deal Festival - Old-Time Fiddle Contest
Jul
12

New Deal Festival - Old-Time Fiddle Contest

Arthurdale Heritage is thrilled to host the first Rich Family Memorial Old-Time Fiddle Contest during our New Deal Festival in 2025. This contest is a celebration of Arthurdale’s history of traditional music-making with the goal of encouraging and sustaining traditional fiddling styles in North Central West Virginia.

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New Deal Festival
Jul
12

New Deal Festival

Live music, food and drink, artisan market, contests, fiddle contest, artisan demonstrations, children's activities, historic buildings open, hay rides. Location: Arthurdale WV

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PattyFest
Jun
7

PattyFest

Celebrating the musical legacy of player, teacher, mentor, Patty Looman. PattyFest includes free admission, free workshops, an open-stage, and jammin’ around the building. Registration forms for workshops and open-stage performances are found on the links to the left.

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Mount Airy Fiddler’s Convention
Jun
6
to Jun 7

Mount Airy Fiddler’s Convention

Traditionally held the first weekend in June, this family friendly event brings together musicians and fans for two full days of competition, jam sessions, dancing, singing, education, and family entertainment. Mount Airy, NC.

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Vandalia Gathering
May
23
to May 25

Vandalia Gathering

Festival of West Virginia traditional music and crafts.
Concerts, contests, food, craft sales. Indoor and outdoor stages. FREE. State Capitol Complex, Charleston, WV

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HOTDAM Square Dance
Apr
26

HOTDAM Square Dance

Huntington Old Time Dance and Music (HOTDAM) Square Dance

Live music and caller. All welcome. No experience required. No partner required. All dances taught. An evening of family fun.

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