Lava Meltdown Contra Dance Weekend 2026

Lava Meltdown is a dance weekend in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho held the last weekend of February 2026. The weekend kicks off with a potluck dinner, followed by a welcome contra dance session on Friday night. On Saturday, there is a continental breakfast followed by more contra dancing and workshops. Lunch is provided and followed by more contra dancing and workshops. Dinner is on your own, followed by our evening contra dances. The final dance follows a continental breakfast and concert on Sunday ending at noon.

Lava Meltdown features all-day dancing, plus a concert, jamming, and caller’s and music workshops by featured musicians and callers. This year we have the pleasure of dancing to the rhythms of Ed Howe and Bennett Konesni of Drive Train and formerly Perpetual E-Motion as well as the dynamic calling of Christine Merryman. 

$150 Early Bird Adult