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 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
June 17, 2026 -- Twirling Funtimers Wearing Your Best Sun Hat Dinner And Dance, Lakeview, AR. Caller: Ken Jarman (PDF /Facebook)
June 25, 2026 -- The Heber Springers and Levi's And Lace are DARK tonight.
June 26, 2026 -- The Maverick Mixers are DARK tonight.
July 3, 2026 -- The Twirling Lariats are DARK tonight.
July 4, 2026 -- The Three Amigos Happy Birthday America Nifty At 250 Dance, Mabelvale (Little Rock), AR. Callers: Nelda Eaton, Amanda and Blake Throgmartin, and Phil Moorehouse (PDF)
July 8, 2026 -- Twirling Funtimers Independence Day Dinner And Dance, Lakeview, AR. Caller: Ken Jarman (Facebook)
July 10, 2026 -- Heber Springers Red White And Blue Dance, Rosebud, AR. Caller: Phil Moorehouse (Facebook)
July 14, 2026 -- Nelda's Plussers -- 2nd Tuesday Plus Dancing, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF)** No Animals Allowed In The Shop ** Country/Western Or Line Dancing Between Tips **
July 15, 2026 -- Twirling Funtimers Most Creating Club Colors Summer Attire Dance, Lakeview, AR. Caller: Ken Jarman (Facebook)
August 2, 2026 -- New Kids Flag Day Block Party, Mabelvale (Little Rock), AR. ** All Callers Welcome ** Callers Workshop 1pm to 4pm, Dance 4:30pm to 6:30pm **
Aug. 11, 2026 -- Nelda's Plussers -- 2nd Tuesday Plus Dancing, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF)** No Animals Allowed In The Shop ** Country/Western Or Line Dancing Between Tips **
Aug. 14, 2026 -- Heber Springers Special Dance, Rosebud, AR. Guest Caller: Tim Tyl (Facebook)
Aug. 19, 2026 -- Twirling Funtimers Polynesian Dreaming Special Dance, Lakeview, AR. Caller: Jay Wright (Facebook)
Aug. 28, 2026 -- Heber Springers Ice Cream Social Dance, Rosebud, AR. Caller: Phil Moorehouse (Facebook)
Sep. 8, 2026 -- Nelda's Plussers -- 2nd Tuesday Plus Dancing, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF)** No Animals Allowed In The Shop ** Country/Western Or Line Dancing Between Tips **
Sep. 16, 2026 -- Twirling Funtimers Indian Pow-Wow Dance Dance, Lakeview, AR. Caller: Phil Moorehouse (Facebook)
Sep. 25, 2026 -- Heber Springers Hillbilly Dance, Rosebud, AR. Caller: Phil Moorehouse (Facebook)
Oct. 8, 2026 -- Trail End Barbecue Dinner And Dance for the 76th ASSDF Fall Festival, Van Buren County Fairgrounds, Clinton, AR. Caller: Ken Burke. (PDF) ** Separate Admission At The Door ** $15 for the dinner and dance ** ** Hotel/Lodging Info On The Flyer **
Oct. 9, 2026 -- The Levi's And Lace and the Heber Springers are DARK tonight.
Oct. 10, 2026 -- The Maverick Mixers are DARK tonight.
Oct. 9-10, 2026 -- 76th ASSDF Fall Festival, Van Buren County Fairgrounds, Clinton, AR. ** Friday Night National Caller: Scott Bennett ** ** Arkansas' Callers and Cuers: Friday afternoon, Saturday, and Saturday night ** (PDF) ** Further details will follow as soon as possible **
Oct. 13, 2026 -- Nelda's Plussers -- 2nd Tuesday Plus Dancing, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF)** No Animals Allowed In The Shop ** Country/Western Or Line Dancing Between Tips **
Oct. 21, 2026 -- Twirling Funtimers Halloween Dinner And Dance, Lakeview, AR. Caller: Monty Hackler (Facebook) ** Costumes or Square Dance Attire **
Oct. 23, 2026 -- Heber Springers Hillbilly Dance, Rosebud, AR. Caller: Phil Moorehouse (Facebook)
Nov. 10, 2026 -- Nelda's Plussers -- 2nd Tuesday Plus Dancing, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF)** No Animals Allowed In The Shop ** Country/Western Or Line Dancing Between Tips **
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 ** Country/Western Or Line Dancing Between Tips **
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)
Oct. 7-9, 2027 -- 77th ASSDF Fall Festival. Location and other details will be announced as soon as possible.
NON-ASSDF FESTIVALS/CLUB SPECIAL/CALLER APPRECIATION DANCES
June 18, 2026 -- Roadrunners Tie-Dye Summer Dance, Fort Worth, TX. Guest Caller: Jerry Gilbreath. Cuer: Jan Toms (Website / PDF)
June 19, 2026 -- Triangle Squares Do-Si-From Down Under Dance, Denton, TX. Guest Caller: Jaden Frigo (PDF / Facebook)
June 19, 2026 -- Texas Reelers 51st Anniversary Of A Luau Dance, Richardson, TX. Guest Caller: Johnny Preston. Club Callers: Deborah Carroll-Jones and Jon Jones. Cuers: Chris and Maria Farabaugh (Website / Facebook / PDF)
June 19, 2026 -- Will Rogers Squares Barn Dance, Tulsa, OK. Caller: Jay Wright (PDF) ** Wear your "Daisy Duke Shorts" or Overalls. Beans and Cornbread will be served **
June 20, 2026 -- Hi-Stepper Squares Special Dance, Weatherford, OK. Caller: Monty Hackler (PDF / Facebook)
June 20, 2026 -- Rebel Rousers On The Trail To Nationals Dance, Richardson, TX. Caller: Mike Bramlett. Cuer: Christine Hixson (Website / PDF)
June 23, 2026 -- Trail-In Dance to the 75th National Square Dance Convention (R), Fort Worth, TX. Callers: Dan Preedy, Mike Bramlett, Ken Burke, and Ray Brendzy (PDF) ** Sponsored by The Roadrunners of Fort Worth, Texas **
June 24-27, 2026 -- 75th National Square Dance Convention (R) -- Waco, TX (Facebook / Website / Registration Form)
June 28, 2026 -- Western Twirlers New Plus Calls Workshop, Joplin, MO. Caller: Jay Wright (PDF / New Plus Calls List / Facebook) ** Afternoon Workshop ** More Workshops Planned If Dancer Interest **
July 10-11, 2026 -- Royal Rendezvous, Ardmore, OK Callers: Tony Oxendine, Jet Roberts, and Charlie Robertson. Cuers: David and Jan Toms (PDF)
July 10-11, 2026 -- Heart Of America Singles Square Dance Association (HASSDA) Festival, Emporia, KS. Callers: Nick Hartley, Dan Sahlstrom, and Tim Tyl. Cuers: Mitchell and Chelsea Thompson (Website / PDF)
July 10-12, 2026 -- 26th Annual Route 66 Jamboree, Elk City, OK. Callers: Bobby Willis, Monty Hackler, Jeff Holley, Jimmy Gouge, Ray Savell, Paul Hagan, and Phil Moorehouse (PDF)
July 12, 2026 -- NORTEX 2026 Roundup Kickoff Dance, Fort Worth, TX. Caller: Ken Burke. Cuer: David Berling (PDF)
July, 18, 2026 -- Rebel Rousers Anniversary Celebration Stars And Stripes America 250 Dance, Richardson, TX. Guest Caller: Pat Kotal. Cuer: Christine Hixson. (Website / PDF) ** Celebrating 50 years of calling with Mike Bramlett **
July 18, 2026 -- ASRDA Installation Dance, Austin, TX. Caller: K.O. Jeanes. Cuers: Tricia Morley and Dennis Artz (PDF)
July 18, 2026 -- Hi-Stepper Squares Special Dance, Weatherford, OK. Caller: Bobby Willis (Facebook)
July 23, 2026 -- Texas Lagniappe Dance, Glenwood (Gilmer), TX. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
July 24, 2026 -- Louisiana Lagniappe, Bossier City, LA. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
July 26, 2026 -- ETSRDA Teen Scholarship Dance, Mineola, TX. ETSRDA Callers (PDF) ** Afternoon Dance **
July 26, 2026 -- Canyon Lake Squares Plus Fun Shop, Canyon Lake, TX. Caller: Wayne Weston (PDF)
Aug. 1, 2026 -- Western Twirlers Crazy T-Shirt Dance, Joplin, MO. Caller: Jay Wright (PDF)
Aug. 6-8, 2026 -- 51st Tennessee Square And Round Dance Convention, Gatlinburg, TN (Website / PDF)
Aug. 15, 2026 -- Hi-Stepper Squares Special Dance, Weatherford, OK. Caller: Phil Moorehouse (Facebook)
Aug. 23, 2026 -- Canyon Lake Squares Plus Fun Shop, Canyon Lake, TX. Caller: Wayne Weston (PDF)
Aug. 27, 2026 -- Texas Lagniappe Dance, Glenwood (Gilmer), TX. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
Aug. 29, 2026 -- Southern Knights Roaring 20's Dance, Schertz, TX. Callers: Dale Smith, John Kephart, John Carlton, Wayne Weston. Cuer: Kay Kurczewski (PDF)
Sep. 3-6, 2026 -- 30th Annual An Evening In Paris Weekend, Paris, TX. Callers: Tim Tyl, Darryl Lipscomb, Tony Oxendine, Buddy Weaver, and Charlie Robertson. Cuers: David and Jan Toms (PDF)
Sep. 10, 2026 -- Texas Lagniappe Dance, Glenwood (Gilmer), TX. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
Sep. 11-12, 2026 -- TRDTA 16th Annual Round Dance Festival, LaGrange, TX. TRDTA Cuers (PDF)
Sep. 11-12, 2026 -- Pioneer Festival, Wichita Falls, TX. Callers: Bobby Willis and Ray Savell (PDF)
Sep. 18-19, 2026 -- A2 and C1-3 Square Dance Weekend, Schertz, TX. Caller: Darryl Lipscomb (PDF)
Sep. 18-20, 2026 -- Brazos Bash Square Dance Weekend, Waco, TX. Callers: Vernon Jones, Ken Burke, and Tim Tyl (PDF)
Sep. 19, 2026 -- Hi-Stepper Squares Special Dance, Weatherford, OK. Caller: Jeff Holley (Facebook)
Sep. 19, 2026 -- ASRDA Teen Scholarship Dance, Austin, TX. ASRDA Callers and Cuers (PDF)
Sep. 20, 2026 -- Canyon Lake Squares Plus Fun Shop, Canyon Lake, TX. Caller: Wayne Weston (PDF)
Sep. 25, 2026 -- Louisiana Lagniappe, Bossier City, LA. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
Sep. 26, 2026 -- Young At Heart Square and Line Dane Club 21st Anniversary Dance, Mountain City, TN. Caller: Shawn Brown (PDF)
Oct. 1, 2026 -- Texas Lagniappe Dance, Glenwood (Gilmer), TX. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
Oct. 15-17, 2026 -- TEXPACC A2 through C3A Weekend, Paris, TX. Callers: Michael Kellogg, Vic Cedar, Ross Howell, Tim Ploch, and Darryl Lipscomb (PDF)
Oct. 16, 2026 -- Louisiana Lagniappe, Bossier City, LA (at Southern Swingers Dance Place). Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
Oct. 17, 2026 -- Hi-Stepper Squares Fall Festival, Weatherford, OK. Caller: Vernon Jones (Facebook)
Oct. 23-24, 2026 -- Missouri State Festival, Springfield, MO. Caller: Mike Hogan. Cuers: Cathy and Fred Fisher (Updated Flyer) ** Added Info for Lodging, Prizes, Friday Night After Party, Saturday Dinner, and More **
Oct. 25, 2026 -- Canyon Lake Squares Plus Fun Shop, Canyon Lake, TX. Caller: Wayne Weston (PDF)
Nov. 6, 2026 -- Northwest Louisiana Square And Round Dance Association Fundraiser, Bossier City, LA. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF) ** Note: This takes the place of the Nov. 6, 2026 Louisiana Lagniappe Dance **
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) ** Revised Flyer Due To Change Of Venue **
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)
Jan. 15-16, 2027 -- Challenge Square Dance Weekend, Schertz, TX. Caller: Bill Harrison (PDF)
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)
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 23-26, 2027 -- 76th National Square Dance Convention (R) -- Loveland, CO (Registration Form / Website / Facebook)
Aug. 5-7, 2027 -- 52nd Tennessee Square And Round Dance Convention, Gatlinburg, TN (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)
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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.
The site, and details for the 2027 ASSDF Fall Festival will be announced as soon as possible.
Those wishing to bid for the 2028 ASSDF Fall Festival will need to be at the 2026 ASSDF Fall Festival Delegates Meeting on Saturday morning, Oct. 10, 2026, in Clinton, Arkansas, to make their bid presentation. The meeting time and location will be announced at the Friday night dance. You can download the bid package form here. Fill it out, and return it to any member of the ASSDF Executive Board.