EVENTS
Please call before you travel, in case of last minute cancellations, as I may not get the notice in time. Festivals in states adjacent or close to Arkansas, are noted as a courtesy. For states further out, caller appreciation dances, and National Square Dance Convention (R) events are noted. Please check the flyers/calendar in case I mis-type the dates. For Arkansas Weather Conditions and Forecasts, click here. For Arkansas Road Conditions, click here. Most are evening dances, but check the listing/flyer to be sure.
ASSDF CLUB AND IN-STATE SPECIAL DANCES
Oct. 21, 2026 -- Trail Through Dance to the 2026 Missouri State Festival, Lakeview, AR. Callers: Monty Hackler and Bill Powell (PDF / Facebook) * Costumes or Square Dance Attire * Sponsored by the Twirling Funtimers *
Oct. 23, 2026 -- Heber Springers Halloween Dance, Rosebud, AR. Caller: Dan Nordbye (PDF / Facebook)
Oct. 23, 2026 -- Levi's And Lace Halloween Dance, Hot Springs, AR. Callers: Ron Wise (Pre-Dance Plus Workshop), Blake and Amanda Throgmartin (PDF)
Oct. 30, 2026 -- Twirling Lariats Halloween Dance, Mabelvale (Little Rock), AR. Caller: Nelda Eaton (Facebook / PDF)
Oct. 31, 2026 -- Maverick Mixers New Kids Halloween Block Party, Mabelvale (Little Rock), AR (PDF) ** All Callers Welcome ** Costumes Or Square Dance Attire **
Nov. 10, 2026 -- Nelda's Plussers -- 2nd Tuesday Plus Dancing, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF)
* No Animals Allowed In The Shop *
Nov. 11, 2026 -- Twirling Funtimers Hot Chocolate Dance, Lakeview, AR. Caller: Ken Jarman (Facebook)
Nov. 18, 2026 -- Twirling Funtimers "I'm Grateful For" Dinner And Dance, Lakeview, AR. Caller: Donna Gellenbeck (Facebook)
Nov. 25, 2026 -- The Twirling Funtimers are DARK tonight.
Nov. 27, 2026 -- The Heber Springers are DARK tonight.
Dec. 8, 2026 -- Nelda's Plussers -- 2nd Tuesday Plus Dancing, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF)
* No Animals Allowed In The Shop *
Dec. 16, 2026 -- Twirling Funtimers Best Christmas Memory Dance, Lakeview, AR. Caller: Donna Gellenbeck (Facebook)
Dec. 23, 2026 -- The Twirling Funtimers are DARK tonight.
Dec. 30, 2026 -- Twirling Funtimers New Years "Something Old/Something New" Dinner And Dance, Lakeview, AR. Callers: Donna Gellenbeck and Ken Jarman (Facebook)
Jan. 2, 2027 -- The Three Amigos Square Dancing Is Heaven in 2027 Dance, Mabelvale (Little Rock), AR.
Callers: Nelda Eaton, Blake and Amanda Throgmartin, Phil Moorehouse (PDF)
Jan. 9, 2027 -- Nelda's Plussers, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF) * Plus Level Lessons Starting Jan. 9 * No Animals Allowed In The Shop *
Jan. 28, 2027 -- Nelda's Plussers, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF) * No Animals Allowed In The Shop *
Feb. 13, 2027 -- Nelda's Plussers, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF) * No Animals Allowed In The Shop *
Feb. 25, 2027 -- Nelda's Plussers, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF) * No Animals Allowed In The Shop *
March 5-6, 2027 -- Spring Fling On Mount Nebo, Dardanelle, AR (corrected location). Callers: Phil Moorehouse, Nelda Eaton, and Jay King (PDF)
March 13, 2027 -- Nelda's Plussers are DARK tonight.
March 25, 2027 -- Nelda's Plussers, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF) * No Animals Allowed In The Shop *
April 10, 2027 -- Nelda's Plussers, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF) * No Animals Allowed In The Shop *
April 22, 2027 -- Nelda's Plussers, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF) * No Animals Allowed In The Shop *
May 8, 2027 -- Nelda's Plussers, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF) * No Animals Allowed In The Shop *
May 27, 2027 -- Nelda's Plussers, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF) * No Animals Allowed In The Shop *
June 12, 2027 -- Nelda's Plussers, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF) * No Animals Allowed In The Shop *
June 24, 2027 -- Nelda's Plussers, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF) * No Animals Allowed In The Shop *
July 10, 2027 -- Nelda's Plussers, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF) * No Animals Allowed In The Shop *
July 22, 2027 -- Nelda's Plussers, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF) * No Animals Allowed In The Shop *
Aug. 14, 2027 -- Nelda's Plussers, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF) * No Animals Allowed In The Shop *
Aug. 26, 2027 -- Nelda's Plussers, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF) * No Animals Allowed In The Shop *
Sept. 11, 2027 -- Nelda's Plussers, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF) * No Animals Allowed In The Shop *
Sept. 23, 2027 -- Nelda's Plussers, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF) * No Animals Allowed In The Shop *
Oct. 7-9, 2027 -- 77th ASSDF Fall Festival, Texarkana, AR. Saturday Night National Caller: Travis Cook (PDF) ** Further details will be announced as soon as possible. **
Oct. 8, 2027 -- The Heber Springers are DARK tonight.
Oct. 9, 2027 -- Nelda's Plussers and the Maverick Mixers are DARK tonight.
Oct. 28, 2027 -- Nelda's Plussers, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF) * No Animals Allowed In The Shop *
Nov. 13, 2027 -- Nelda's Plussers, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF) * No Animals Allowed In The Shop *
Nov. 25, 2027 -- Nelda's Plussers are DARK tonight.
Dec. 11, 2027 -- Nelda's Plussers, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF) * No Animals Allowed In The Shop *
Dec. 23, 2027 -- Nelda's Plussers, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF) * No Animals Allowed In The Shop *
Oct. 12-14, 2028 -- 78th ASSDF Fall Festival, Texarkana, AR ** Further details will be announced as soon as possible. **
NON-ASSDF CLUB SPECIAL AND BENEFIT DANCES
Oct. 23-24, 2026 -- Missouri State Festival, Springfield, MO. Caller: Mike Hogan. Cuers: Cathy and Fred Fisher (Updated Flyer)
Oct. 23-24, 2026 -- Callers Cavalcade and NORTEX 65th Anniversary Roundup, Fort Worth, TX.
Squares: Ken Burke. Staff Caller: David Toms Rounds: Marilyn Waguespack (Registration Form / Festival Schedule)
Oct. 25, 2026 -- Canyon Lake Squares Plus Fun Shop, Canyon Lake, TX. Caller: Wayne Weston (PDF)
Oct. 29, 2026 -- Recycles Halloween Dance, Tulsa, OK. Callers: Monty Hackler and Jay King (PDF)
Oct. 30, 2026 -- Fort Worth Squares Spooky Friendship Dance, Fort Worth, TX. Caller: Vernon Jones. Cuer: David Berling (PDF)
Oct. 31, 2026 -- Roadrunners 55th Anniversary Dance, Fort Worth, TX. Caller: Brad Caldwell. Cuer: Jan Toms (PDF)
Oct. 31, 2026 -- Shriners Transportation Benefit Square Dance, Tulsa, OK. Area Callers (PDF) * Afternoon Dance *
Nov. 6, 2026 -- Northwest Louisiana Square And Round Dance Association Fundraiser, Bossier City, LA. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF) * Note: This REPLACES the Nov. 6, 2026 Louisiana Lagniappe Dance *
Nov. 6, 2026 -- Oklahoma State Federation Square Dance Festival Pre-Party Dance, Ardmore, OK. Callers: Mike Shults, Bobby Willis, Jim Howard, and Darryl Lipscomb (PDF)
Nov. 6, 2026 -- Kissin' Kuzzins Leaves Are Falling Dance, Garland, TX. Caller: Mike Bramlett (PDF)
Nov. 7-8, 2026 -- Oklahoma State Federation Square Dance Festival, Ardmore, OK. OKSDF Callers and Cuers (PDF)
Nov. 12, 2026 -- Texas Lagniappe Dance, Glenwood (Gilmer), TX. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
Nov. 21, 2026 -- Hi-Stepper Squares Special Dance, Weatherford, OK. Caller: Darryl Lipscomb (Facebook)
Nov. 22, 2026 -- Canyon Lake Squares Plus Fun Shop, Canyon Lake, TX. Caller: Wayne Weston (PDF)
Nov. 28, 2026 -- 2nd Fall Extravaganza Advanced and Challenge Square Dance, Oklahoma City, OK. Callers: Darryl Lipscomb, Jim Howard, Mike Bramlett (PDF)
Nov. 29, 2026 -- ETSRDA Toys For Tots Benefit Dance, Mineola, TX. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
Dec. 3, 2026 -- Texas Lagniappe Dance, Glenwood (Gilmer), TX. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
Dec. 19, 2026 -- Hi-Stepper Squares Special Dance, Weatherford, OK. Caller: Bobby Willis (Facebook)
Dec. 31, 2026 -- Western Twirlers and Mo-Kan Squares Year End Dance, Nevada, MO. Caller: Jay Wright (PDF / Facebook)
Jan. 15-16, 2027 -- Challenge Square Dance Weekend, Schertz, TX. Caller: Bill Harrison (PDF)
Jan. 16, 2027 -- Sam Houston Square And Round Dance Association President's Ball, Conroe, TX. Callers: The Po' Boys (K.O. Jeanes, Pat Kotal, Gary Sanders) (PDF) ** Black and White Square Dance Attire Requested **
Jan. 22-23, 2027 -- 15th Annual General Butler Bash, Somerset, KY. Callers/Cuers: Jason Raleigh, Kristy Woods, Chuck Woods, Travis Cook, Tom Davis, Jack Pladdys, and Elaine Wintrow (PDF)
Feb. 19-20, 2027 -- Red River Special Plus Level Dance Weekend, Ardmore, OK. Callers: Jet Roberts and Charlie Robertson (PDF)
Feb. 21, 2027 -- Celebration Of Life Dance for Mike Sikorsky, Mesa, AZ (PDF) * Afternoon Dance *
March 12-13, 2027 -- 2027 Louisiana Square And Round Dance Convention, Bossier City, LA. Friday Callers: Joey Duhamel, Phil Moorehouse, and Tim Tyl. Saturday Callers: Koey Duhamel, Mike Blohm, Tommy Hankins, Sharon McKay, and Phil Moorehouse. Saturday Cuers: John and Melissa Mullins. (Registration Form / Camping Info)
March 19-20, 2027 -- ETSRDA 64th Annual Spring Festival, Marshall, TX. Callers: Friday Night: East Texas Callers Association. Saturday: Scott Bennett. Cuers: Fred and Linda Ayres (PDF)
March 19-20, 2027 -- Swing Through Spring Festival, Lexington, KY. Callers: Travis Cook, Chuck Woods, Kristy Woods, and Wesley Fenton. Cuers: Charlene and James Mann (PDF)
March 25, 2027 -- Circle 8 Square Dance Club 90th Anniversary Dance, Oklahoma City, OK. Caller: Darryl Lipscomb (PDF)
April 3, 2027 -- Dancing Through The Decades 80th Anniversary Festival, Claremore, OK (Promotional Flyer) * More details to follow as soon as possible *
May 28-30, 2027 -- 11th Annual Mineola Railers Mainstream Extravaganza, Mineola, TX. Callers: Tim Tyl and Phil Moorehouse. Saturday Night Cuers: Marilyn and Jerral Waguespack (PDF)
June 3-5, 2027 -- 65th Annual Texas State Federation Square And Round Dance Festival, Wichita Falls, TX (PDF)
June 23-26, 2027 -- 76th National Square Dance Convention (R) -- Loveland, CO (Registration Form / Website / Facebook)
July 29-31, 2027 -- Heart Of America Single Square Dance Association (HASSDA) Festival, Leavenworth, KS. July 29 Trail End Dance – Caller: Jason Raleigh. Cuer: Dan Pearson. Festival Callers: Darryl Lipscomb, Dee Dee Dougherty, and Jason Raleigh. Cuers: Dan and Donna Pearson (Website / PDF)
Aug. 5-7, 2027 -- 52nd Tennessee Square And Round Dance Convention, Gatlinburg, TN (PDF)
Sep. 17-19, 2027 -- 2027 Brazos Bash, Waco, TX. Callers: Vernon Jones, Ken Burke, and Tim Tyl (PDF)
Nov. 14-20, 2027 -- MidSouth Extravaganza, Little Rock, AR. * Free GSI Callers School Nov. 14-17, Dancing Nov. 18-20 * Callers: Tony Oxendine, Jet Roberts, Ted Lizotte, Jack Pladdys, Dan Sahlstrom, Ray Brendzy, Mike Hogan, Mike Seastrom, Charlie Robertson, and Scott Bennett. Cuers: Randy and Marie Preskitt as well as Fred and Linda Ayres. * Host Hotels will start taking reservations after Nov. 18, 2026 * (Website / PDF)
June 28 through July 1, 2028 -- 77th National Square Dance Convention (R) -- Daytona Beach, FL ** Note Different Dates ** (Website / Early Registration Form) / (Facebook)
June 27-30, 2029 -- 78th National Square Dance Convention (R) -- Overland Park, KS (Website / Early Registration Form / Facebook)
Note: National Squares Online is published in the interest of the National Square Dance Convention (R) (NSDC), with information on the current upcoming NSDC. To see a list of available issues (the last 10 are available, as it's published monthly from August through May), click here. You will need a PDF viewer to view the files.
MEETINGS AND BID PRESENTATIONS
There are Delegates Meetings usually at the spring dance, then at the ASSDF Fall Festival. ASSDF Member Clubs should send 2 delegates to the meeting to discuss and vote on issues. Those clubs wishing to bid on a future ASSDF Fall Festival need to download the bid package, available here. While Bid Presentations and voting/awarding of the bid are done at the Fall Festival Delegates Meeting, there are deadlines for items earlier in the year. Bids are awarded two (2) years prior to the event.
Since the 2027 and 2028 ASSDF Fall Festival sites have been announced (Texarkana, AR), those wishing to bid for the 2029 ASSDF Fall Festival will need to submit a bid package (noted below), and be at the 2027 Fall Festival Delegates meeting in Texarkana (location to be announced) on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2027. As noted above, bids are awarded two (2) years prior to the event.
Those wishing to bid for a future ASSSF Fall Festival will need to submit a bid package form that can be downloaded here. Fill it out, and return it to any member of the ASSDF Executive Board.