Community Calendar and Event Finder
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Festivals
Events
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6th Annual Fort Worth African American Roots Music Festival
Southside Preservation Hall 1519 Lipscomb St., Fort Worth, TX, United StatesFull Lineup Buffalo Nichols, Sunny War, Martha Redbone, Justin Robinson, Lady A, Jake Blount, Sable Sisters, Isaiah Sibi, Killer Bug, Sistufara Waller Muhammad, Anne Harris, Amanda Ewing, Briar, Grace Givertz, Shanice Richards, Kaia Kater, Brandi Waller-Pace, JD Lenoir, Darcy Ford-James, Cactus Rose NYC Celebrating blackness in American roots music! General Admission $50 • Kids 12 […]
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DownEast Country Dance Festival
Mt. Ararat Middle School & Orion Performing Arts Center 60 Republic Ave., Topsham, ME, United StatesJoin us for the 36th annual DownEast Country Dance Festival, celebrating traditional music and dance in Maine. Friday night's opening contra dance features Maine's own Pine Tree Flyers with caller Dugan Murphy, and Cojiro with caller Adina Gordon. $13-20, children under 10 free.
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DownEast Country Dance Festival
- Concerts
- Contra Dance
- English Country Dance
- Family and Community Dance
- Festivals
- Other Dance Traditions
- Weekend
Join us for the 36th annual DownEast Country Dance Festival celebrating traditional music and dance in Maine. Contradance all day or enjoy English, International, Scandi, swing & more with bands from Maine and beyond. Attend a workshop, jam session, or concert. Saturday night's contradance features Maine's own Scrod Pudding with caller Bill Olson and Cojiro […]
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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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Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance
College of the Atlantic 105 Eden St., Bar Harbor, ME, United StatesThe Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance is a weeklong summer celebration of Acadian, Cape Breton, Irish, Québecois, Scottish and other Celtic-influenced traditions that contribute to the vibrant culture and authentic character of Downeast Maine. The Festival gathers world-class performers, students and community members together for awe-inspiring nightly concerts and dances, as well as daily classes and workshops. Our […]
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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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New London Assembly at AEMF
Muhlenberg College 2400 W. Chew St, Allentown, PA, United StatesDirected by Mark Weinstein, with Andrew Shaw and Victoria Yeomans Musicians: Karen Axelrod piano Ben Schreiber violin Molly Tucker violin New London Assembly is a week-long series of dance classes, lectures, workshops, and evening dancing, all done to fabulous music. Although focused primarily on historical 17th- and 18th-century country dance, we will also include some […]
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Bear Hug Contra Dance Festival
- Camps
- Contra Dance
- Family and Community Dance
- Festivals
- Outdoor Event
- Playing Music
- Weekend
- Workshops and Lessons
Get ready to contra dance, sing, swim, canoe, and play music at the 2026 Bear Hug weekend on the shores of Montana's Flathead Lake! Music provided by Raven and Goose and The Unstrung String Band, with callers Susan Petrick and Rab Cummings. Singles, couples, families, and all ages are welcome! Entertainment, meals, and lodging (shared […]
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Country Dance Tour to Prague and the Czech Republic 2026!
Prague Prague, Czech Republic, Prague, Manitoba, 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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The Five Borough Fling
Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew 263 W 86th St, New York, NY, United StatesThree days of contra dance, music, & song in NYC!
Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.
Isaac Banner
Seth Tepfer
Christa Torrens
Ellie Shogren
Sharon Green
Dilip Sequeira