EVENTS
Please call before you travel, in case of last minute cancellations, due to weather or otherwise, as I may not get the notice in time. Festivals in states that are adjacent or close to Arkansas, are noted as a courtesy. For Arkansas Weather Conditions and Forecasts, click here. For Arkansas Road Conditions, click here. Most dances are in the evenings, but check the flyer/website to be sure. Shortly after the event is done, it will be removed from the ASSDF website. Note that the Google Event Calendar is no longer available.
ASSDF CLUB AND IN-STATE SPECIAL DANCES
Feb. 16, 2026 -- Pioneers Valentine's Dance, Mountain Home, AR. Caller: Roy Hestand (Facebook)
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Feb. 18, 2026 -- Twirling Funtimers Valentine's Dinner And Dance, Lakeview, AR. Guest Caller: Roy Hestand (PDF / Facebook)
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Feb. 20, 2026 -- The Twirling Lariats are DARK tonight.
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Feb. 23, 2026 -- Jet Across Arkansas Dance, Mabelvale (Little Rock), AR. Caller: Jet Roberts (PDF)
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Feb. 27, 2026 -- Louisiana Lagniappe, Bossier City, LA (at Southern Swingers Dance Place). Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
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Feb. 28, 2026 – Gateway To The Ozarks Clogging Workshop, Pocahontas, AR. Clogging Instructors: Lanita Hammett, Shina Morgan, Kaydin Seawel, LaRetha Morrison (PDF)
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March 6, 2026 -- The Twirling Lariats are DARK tonight.
March 6-7, 2026 -- Spring Fling on Mount Nebo, Dardanelle, AR. Callers: Jay King, Phil Moorehouse, and Tim Tyl (Registration Form / Selected Photos) ** WARNING!! No campers or RVs over 24 feet are permitted!! Highway 155 West is only one way, with 11 switchbacks and up to an 18% grade. ** ** Camping/cabin space on the mountain is limited. Other Restaurants and Lodging are at the base of the mountain in Dardanelle. **
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March 10, 2026 -- Nelda's Plussers -- 2nd Tuesday Plus Dancing, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF)(Updated Flyer as of Feb. 5, 2026) ** No Animals Allowed In The Shop ** Country/Western Or Line Dancing Between Tips **
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March 13, 2026 -- Heber Springers St. Patrick's Dance, Rosebud, AR. Caller: Phil Moorehouse (Facebook)
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March 16, 2026 -- Pioneers St. Patrick's Special Dance, Mountain Home, AR. Caller: Roy Hestand (Facebook)
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March 18, 2026 -- Twirling Funtimers Baby, It's Chili Dinner And Dance, Lakeview, AR. Caller: Roy Hestand (Facebook)
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April 3, 2026 -- Louisiana Lagniappe, Bossier City, LA (at Southern Swingers Dance Place). Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
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April 14, 2026 -- Nelda's Plussers -- 2nd Tuesday Plus Dancing, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF)(Updated Flyer as of Feb. 5, 2026) ** No Animals Allowed In The Shop ** Country/Western Or Line Dancing Between Tips **
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April 15, 2026 -- Twirling Funtimers Festival Of Eight Dinner And Dance, Lakeview, AR. Caller: Kenton Sullivan (Facebook)
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April 24-25, 2026 -- Clogging In The Natural State Workshop Weekend, Mabelvale (Little Rock), AR. Clogging Instructors: Chip Summey, Lanita Hammett, Cathy Micheals, Joe Dawley, Alice Havel (PDF)
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May 12, 2026 -- Nelda's Plussers -- 2nd Tuesday Plus Dancing, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF)(Updated Flyer as of Feb. 5, 2026) ** No Animals Allowed In The Shop ** Country/Western Or Line Dancing Between Tips **
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May 20, 2026 -- Twirling Funtimers The Colors Of Spring Dinner And Dance, Lakeview, AR. Caller: Donna Gellenbeck (Facebook) ** Square Dance Attire Requested **
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May 25, 2026 -- The Pioneers are DARK tonight.
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May 29, 2026 -- The Twirling Lariats are DARK tonight.
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May 29, 2026 -- Louisiana Lagniappe, Bossier City, LA (at Southern Swingers Dance Place). Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
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May 30, 2026 -- The Maverick Mixers are DARK tonight.
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May 30, 2026 -- Twirling Lariats June Bug Dance, Mabelvale (Little Rock), AR. Caller: Tim Tyl (Facebook)
June 8, 2026 -- Pioneers Straw Hat Dance, Mountain Home, AR. Caller: Roy Hestand (Facebook)
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June 9, 2026 -- Nelda's Plussers -- 2nd Tuesday Plus Dancing, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF)(Updated Flyer as of Feb. 5, 2026) ** No Animals Allowed In The Shop ** Country/Western Or Line Dancing Between Tips **
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June 17, 2026 -- Twirling Funtimers Wearing Your Best Sun Hat Dinner And Dance, Lakeview, AR. Caller: Ken Jarman (Facebook)
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June 25, 2026 -- The Heber Springers and Levi's And Lace are DARK tonight.
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June 26, 2026 -- The Maverick Mixers are DARK tonight.
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July 3, 2026 -- The Twirling Lariats are DARK tonight.​
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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)
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July 8, 2026 -- Twirling Funtimers Independence Day Dinner And Dance, Lakeview, AR. Caller: Ken Jarman (Facebook)
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July 10, 2026 -- Heber Springers Red White And Blue Dance, Rosebud, AR. Caller: Phil Moorehouse (Facebook)
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July 14, 2026 -- Nelda's Plussers -- 2nd Tuesday Plus Dancing, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF)(Updated Flyer as of Feb. 5, 2026) ** No Animals Allowed In The Shop ** Country/Western Or Line Dancing Between Tips **
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July 15, 2026 -- Twirling Funtimers Most Creating Club Colors Summer Attire Dance, Lakeview, AR. Caller: Ken Jarman (Facebook)
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July 24, 2026 -- Louisiana Lagniappe, Bossier City, LA (at Southern Swingers Dance Place). Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
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Aug. 11, 2026 -- Nelda's Plussers -- 2nd Tuesday Plus Dancing, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF)(Updated Flyer as of Feb. 5, 2026) ** No Animals Allowed In The Shop ** Country/Western Or Line Dancing Between Tips **
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Aug. 17, 2026 -- Pioneers Hobo Dance, Mountain Home, AR. Caller: Roy Hestand (Facebook)
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Aug. 19, 2026 -- Twirling Funtimers Polynesian Dreaming Special Dance, Lakeview, AR. Caller: Jay Wright (Facebook)
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Aug. 21, 2026 -- Heber Springers Ice Cream Social Dance, Rosebud, AR. Caller: Phil Moorehouse (Facebook)
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Sep. 7, 2026 -- The Pioneers are DARK tonight.
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Sep. 8, 2026 -- Nelda's Plussers -- 2nd Tuesday Plus Dancing, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF)(Updated Flyer as of Feb. 5, 2026) ** No Animals Allowed In The Shop ** Country/Western Or Line Dancing Between Tips **
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Sep. 16, 2026 -- Twirling Funtimers Indian Pow-Wow Dance Dance, Lakeview, AR. Caller: Phil Moorehouse (Facebook)
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Sep. 25, 2026 -- Heber Springers Hillbilly Dance, Rosebud, AR. Caller: Phil Moorehouse (Facebook)
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Sep. 25, 2026 -- Louisiana Lagniappe, Bossier City, LA (at Southern Swingers Dance Place). Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
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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 **
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Oct. 9, 2026 -- The Levi's And Lace and the Heber Springers are DARK tonight.
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Oct. 10, 2026 -- The Maverick Mixers are DARK tonight.
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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 **
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Oct. 12, 2026 -- The Pioneers are DARK tonight.
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Oct. 13, 2026 -- Nelda's Plussers -- 2nd Tuesday Plus Dancing, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF)(Updated Flyer as of Feb. 5, 2026) ** No Animals Allowed In The Shop ** Country/Western Or Line Dancing Between Tips **
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Oct. 16, 2026 -- Louisiana Lagniappe, Bossier City, LA (at Southern Swingers Dance Place). Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
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Oct. 21, 2026 -- Twirling Funtimers Halloween Dinner And Dance, Lakeview, AR. Caller: Monty Hackler (Facebook) ** Costumes or Square Dance Attire **
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Oct. 23, 2026 -- Heber Springers Hillbilly Dance, Rosebud, AR. Caller: Phil Moorehouse (Facebook)
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Oct. 26, 2026 -- Pioneers Halloween Special Dance, Mountain Home, AR. Caller: Roy Hestand (Facebook)
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Nov. 6, 2026 -- Louisiana Lagniappe, Bossier City, LA (at Southern Swingers Dance Place). Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
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Nov. 9, 2026 -- Pioneers Veterans Special Dance, Mountain Home, AR. Caller: Roy Hestand (Facebook)
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Nov. 10, 2026 -- Nelda's Plussers -- 2nd Tuesday Plus Dancing, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF)(Updated Flyer as of Feb. 5, 2026) ** No Animals Allowed In The Shop ** Country/Western Or Line Dancing Between Tips **
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Nov. 11, 2026 -- Twirling Funtimers Hot Chocolate Dance, Lakeview, AR. Caller: Ken Jarman (Facebook)
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Nov. 18, 2026 -- Twirling Funtimers "I'm Grateful For" Dinner And Dance, Lakeview, AR. Caller: Donna Gellenbeck (Facebook)
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Nov. 23, 2026 -- The Pioneers are DARK tonight.
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Nov. 25, 2026 -- The Twirling Funtimers are DARK tonight.
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Nov. 27, 2026 -- The Heber Springers are DARK tonight.
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Dec. 8, 2026 -- Nelda's Plussers -- 2nd Tuesday Plus Dancing, New Boston, TX. Caller: Nelda Eaton (PDF)(Updated Flyer as of Feb. 5, 2026) ** No Animals Allowed In The Shop ** Country/Western Or Line Dancing Between Tips **
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Dec. 16, 2026 -- Twirling Funtimers Best Christmas Memory Dance, Lakeview, AR. Caller: Donna Gellenbeck (Facebook)
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Dec. 21, 2026 -- The Pioneers are DARK tonight.
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Dec. 23, 2026 -- The Twirling Funtimers are DARK tonight.​
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Dec. 28, 2026 -- Pioneers End Of Year Special Dance, Mountain Home, AR. Caller: Roy Hestand (Facebook)
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Dec. 30, 2026 -- Twirling Funtimers New Years "Something Old/Something New" Dinner And Dance, Lakeview, AR. Callers: Donna Gellenbeck and Ken Jarman (Facebook)
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Oct. 7-9, 2027 -- 77th ASSDF Fall Festival. Location and other details will be announced as soon as possible.
NON-ASSDF FESTIVALS/CLUB SPECIAL DANCES
Feb. 19, 2026 -- Roadrunners Happy Valentines New Dancer Dance, Fort Worth, TX. Guest Caller: Mike Bramlett. Guest Cuer: Jan Toms (PDF)
Feb. 19, 2026 -- Texas Lagniappe Dance, Glenwood (Gilmer), TX. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
Feb. 20, 2026 -- Kissin Kuzzins Special Dance, Garland, TX. Guest Caller: Bill Hinkley (PDF)
Feb. 20, 2026 -- TSquare Gadabouts Special Dance, Fort Worth, TX. Guest Caller: Phillip Kamm (from Germany)(PDF)
Feb. 20, 2026 -- Texas Reelers Valentine Dance, Richardson, TX. Callers: Deborah Carroll-Jones and Jon Jones. Cuers: Chris and Maria Farabaugh (PDF)
Feb. 20, 2026 -- Triangle Squares Mardi Gras Party Dance, Denton, TX. Caller/Cuer: Toby Thomason (PDF)
Feb. 20-22, 2026 -- Red River Special Plus Level Dance Weekend, Ardmore, OK. Callers: Jet Roberts and Charlie Robertson (PDF)
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Feb. 21, 2026 -- Trailblazers Beads And Bling Mardi Gras Dance, Fort Worth, TX. Guest Caller: Phillip Kamm (from Germany). Club Cuer: Walter Brewer (PDF)
Feb. 21, 2026 -- Rebel Rousers Black And White Ball, Richardson, TX. Caller: Darryl Lipscomb. Cuer: Christine Hixson (PDF)
Feb. 21, 2026 -- Hi-Stepper Squares Special Dance, Weatherford, OK. Caller: Paul Hagen (Facebook)
Feb. 27, 2026 -- Fort Worth Squares A Most Propitious Evening Dance, Fort Worth, TX. Caller: David Toms. Cuer: David Berling (PDF)
Feb. 27, 2026 -- Swinging Stars Mardi Gras Dance, Richardson, TX. Caller: Charlie Robertson. Cuer: Jan Toms (PDF)
Feb. 28, 2026 -- Tri-City Promenaders Behind The Mask Dance, Hurst, TX. Caller: Ray Savell. Cuer: Chris Farabaugh (PDF)
March 1, 2026 -- TSquare Gadabouts Special Dance, Fort Worth. Guest Caller: Tony Oxendine (PDF) ** Afternoon Dance **
March 6, 2026 -- Kissin Kuzzins Oreo Cookie Day Dance, Garland, TX. Guest Caller: Ray Savell (PDF)
March 6-7, 2026 -- Mississippi State Festival, Biloxi, MS. Caller: Mike Bramlett. Cuer: Michele Vieira (PDF)
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March 13-14, 2026 -- 52nd Annual Texas Association Of Single Square Dancers (TASSD) Roundup, Waco, TX. Caller: Dave Vieira. Cuer: Michele Vieira (Website / Schedule / PDF )
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March 21, 2026 -- Hi-Stepper Squares Special Dance, Weatherford, OK. Caller: Darryl Lipscomb (Facebook)
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March 26, 2026 -- Texas Lagniappe Dance, Glenwood (Gilmer), TX. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
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March 27-28, 2026 -- East Texas Square And Round Dance Association (ETSRDA) Spring Festival, Marshall, TX. Callers: Pat Kotal and Gary Sanders. Cuers: Fred and Linda Ayres (PDF)
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April 2, 2026 -- Texas Lagniappe Dance, Glenwood (Gilmer), TX. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
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April 10-11, 2026 -- Northeast Oklahoma Square Dance Association (NEOSDA) Spring Festival, Claremore, OK (PDF) ** Updated Flyer Nov. 12, 2025, includes Trail-In Dance, Lodging, and Tentative Schedule **
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April 17-18, 2026 -- 73rd Heart Of America Federation Square Dance Festival, Kansas City, MO. Callers: Tim Tyl and Ken Burke (Website / PDF)
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April 18, 2026 -- Hi-Stepper Squares Special Dance, Weatherford, OK. Caller: Ray Savell (Facebook)
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May 14, 2026 -- Texas Lagniappe Dance, Glenwood (Gilmer), TX. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
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May 16, 2026 -- Hi-Stepper Squares Special Dance, Weatherford, OK. Caller: Tim Tyl (Facebook)
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May 22-23, 2026 -- Chapel Hill Get Away Plus Weekend, Chapel Hill, TN. Callers: Jet Roberts and Charlie Robertson. Cuers: Connie and Robert Wise (PDF)
May 24-26, 2026 -- Mineola Railers 10th Annual Mainstream Extravaganza, Mineola, TX. Callers: Tim Tyl and Monty Hackler (PDF)
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May 30, 2026 -- 50 Years Of Calling Special Dance, Fort Worth, TX. Callers: Mike Bramlett, Dave Vieira, Dale Smith, and John Gephardt (PDF) ** Afternoon Dance ** Celebratory Cake And Finger Foods ** Split The Pot ** Donations At The Door Accepted **
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May 30, 2026 -- Tri-City Promenaders Elvis' Viva Las Vegas Anniversary Dance, Fort Worth, TX. Caler: Scott Bennett. Cuer: Chris Farabaugh
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May 30, 2026 -- Triangle Squares 51st Anniversary Roaring 20's Square Dance, Fort Worth, TX.
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June 4-6, 2026 -- 64th Annual Texas State Federation Square And Round Dance Festival, Longview, TX (Trail-End Dance Flyer / Registration Form) ** Updated Feb. 3, 2026 **
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June 5-6, 2026 -- 72nd Kansas Square Dance Festival, Wichita, KS. Caller: Eric Henalu. Cuers: Kay and Bob Kurczewski (PDF)
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June 11, 2026 -- Texas Lagniappe Dance, Glenwood (Gilmer), TX. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
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June 20, 2026 -- Hi-Stepper Squares Special Dance, Weatherford, OK. Caller: Monty Hackler (Facebook)
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June 24-27, 2026 -- 75th National Square Dance Convention (R) -- Waco, TX (Facebook / Website / Registration Form (PDF))
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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)
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July 18, 2026 -- Hi-Stepper Squares Special Dance, Weatherford, OK. Caller: Bobby Willis (Facebook)
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July 23, 2026 -- Texas Lagniappe Dance, Glenwood (Gilmer), TX. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
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Aug. 6-8, 2026 -- 51st Tennessee Square And Round Dance Convention, Gatlinburg, TN (Website / PDF)
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Aug. 15, 2026 -- Hi-Stepper Squares Special Dance, Weatherford, OK. Caller: Phil Moorehouse (Facebook)
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Aug. 27, 2026 -- Texas Lagniappe Dance, Glenwood (Gilmer), TX. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
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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)
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Sep. 10, 2026 -- Texas Lagniappe Dance, Glenwood (Gilmer), TX. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
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Sep. 18-20, 2026 -- Brazos Bash Square Dance Weekend, Waco, TX. Callers: Vernon Jones, Ken Burke, and Tim Tyl (PDF)
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Sep. 19, 2026 -- Hi-Stepper Squares Special Dance, Weatherford, OK. Caller: Jeff Holley (Facebook)
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Oct. 1, 2026 -- Texas Lagniappe Dance, Glenwood (Gilmer), TX. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
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Oct. 17, 2026 -- Hi-Stepper Squares Fall Festival, Weatherford, OK. Caller: Vernon Jones (Facebook)
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Nov. 12, 2026 -- Texas Lagniappe Dance, Glenwood (Gilmer), TX. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
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Nov. 21, 2026 -- Hi-Stepper Squares Special Dance, Weatherford, OK. Caller: Darryl Lipscomb (Facebook)
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Dec. 3, 2026 -- Texas Lagniappe Dance, Glenwood (Gilmer), TX. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
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Dec. 19, 2026 -- Hi-Stepper Squares Special Dance, Weatherford, OK. Caller: Bobby Willis (Facebook)
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June 23-26, 2027 -- 76th National Square Dance Convention (R) -- Loveland, CO (Website / Facebook / Early Bird Registration Form (PDF))
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June 28 through July 1, 2028 -- 77th National Square Dance Convention (R) -- Daytona Beach, FL ( Website / Early Registration Form (PDF) / (Facebook) ** Note Different Dates **
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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.
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The site, and details for the 2027 ASSDF Fall Festival will be announced as soon as possible.
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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.