Community Calendar and Event Finder
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Festivals
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Stellar Days & Nights
- Camps
- Contra Dance
- English Country Dance
- Festivals
- Other Dance Traditions
- Playing Music
- Storytelling
- Traditional Song
- Waltz
- Weekend
- Workshops and Lessons
You're invited to the 17th "Annual" Stellar Days & Nights. A 4-day, 3-night winter music and dance event in the Rocky Mountains – Buena Vista, CO. Contra, English Country, and Couples Dancing, plus workshops and music jams. Cozy accommodations. Amazing scenery. Yummy food. Register now. $25 off per person early bird only runs thru October […]
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Winter Folk Dancing In The Sun
- Contra Dance
- English Country Dance
- Festivals
- Playing Music
- Square Dance
- Traditional Song
- Week
- Workshops and Lessons
Our 6th annual Winter Folk Dance Festival in the Sun at the Hotel Alay, Benalmadena, Costa del Sol, Spain (overlooking the World Famous Marina and just 15 minutes from Malaga Airport) Ten glorious days and nights of music, song, English folk dancing, including contra, square, Playford, and of course a ceilidh evening, plus tutorials and […]
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Cabin Fever 2026
Children's Museum of Oak Ridge 461 West Outer Drive, Oak Ridge, TN, United StatesThree days of music, dance, and hanging out with couple hundred of your best friends. In 2026 we are featuring Chris Page calling to the music of Contraforce and Starling. Registration is limited to 200.
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Bayou Bedlam Contra Dance Weekend
Knights of Columbus Roemer Hall 607 E Whitney St, Houston, TX, United StatesHouston Area Traditional Dance Society invites you to The Bayou City for a contra dance weekend! Bayou Bedlam 2026 (Feb 20-22) features the musical charisma of Eloise & Co. and the masterful calling talents of Cis Hinkle. Bayou Bedlam is danced on a sprung wood floor. Plenty of snacks, an extensive Saturday lunch, and fabulous […]
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Chance Dance
Christ Episcopal Church 101 N. Fountain Street, Cape Girardeau, MO, United StatesOne-day contra dance festival in Cape Girardeau, MO. $20 for entire day.
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New England Folk Festival
- Children's Programming
- Concerts
- Contra Dance
- English Country Dance
- Family and Community Dance
- Festivals
- Morris and Sword Dance
- Other Dance Traditions
- Outdoor Event
- Playing Music
- Square Dance
- Storytelling
- Traditional Song
- Waltz
- Weekend
- Workshops and Lessons
NEFFA attracts over 2000 attendees from all over the country and overseas and features close to 1000 performers. The Festival is unique because of the participatory nature of the events. Not only are there concerts and performances, but there are also opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to engage with music, dance, and […]
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Contra Hall at the 75th National Square Dance Convention
- Contra Dance
- English Country Dance
- Family and Community Dance
- Festivals
- Other Dance Traditions
- Square Dance
- Weekend
- Workshops and Lessons
Enjoy several days of contra dancing at the 75th National Square Dance Convention in Waco, TX June 24-27, 2026. Note: Contra callers who register by Dec 31, 2025 and indicate their interest on the registration form can be scheduled to call contra dances or other traditional formations at this national convention, which will have 3,000 […]
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Country Dance Tour to Prague and the Czech Republic 2026!
Prague Prague, Czech RepublicA fantastic way to experience Prague and the Czech Republic in the company of folks interested in dance, music and culture. The tour will feature many different activities and interesting locations. You'll have a chance to meet Czech folk and country dancers, see interesting places listed as UNESCO heritage sites, visit historical towns, meet people […]
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Contra Hall at the 76th National Square Dance Convention
- Contra Dance
- English Country Dance
- Family and Community Dance
- Festivals
- Other Dance Traditions
- Square Dance
- Weekend
- Workshops and Lessons
Enjoy hours and hours of contra dancing and related traditional dance (English, squares, community dance) at the 76th NSDC in Loveland, CO. Registration is open and the cost is currently $70 per adult. Contra callers! If you register by Dec. 31, 2026, you can be included as a caller in the Contra Hall! 3,000 attendees […]
Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.