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
Jan. 7, 2026 -- Twirling Funtimers Pass Thru Dance, Lakeview, AR. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF / Facebook)
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Jan. 10, 2026 -- Southern Swingers Special Dance, Bossier City, LA. Caller: K.O. Jeanes (PDF / Facebook)
Jan. 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 **
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Jan. 21, 2026 -- Twirling Funtimers Soup And Earmuffs Dinner And Dance, Lakeview, AR. Caller: Ken Jarman (Facebook)
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Feb. 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 **
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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. Caller: Roy Hestand (Facebook)
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Feb. 23, 2026 -- Jet Across Arkansas Dance, Mabelvale (Little Rock), AR. Callers: Nelda Eaton, Amanda and Blake Throgmartin, plus Phil Moorehouse. ** A Flyer Will Be Posted As Soon As Possible **
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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 6-7, 2026 -- Spring Fling on Mount Nebo, Dardanelle, AR. Callers: Jay King, Phil Moorehouse, and Tim Tyl (PDF) ** Revised Flyer Oct. 29, 2025 **
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March 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 **
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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 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 **
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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) ** 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 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) ** 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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July 8, 2026 -- Twirling Funtimers Independence Day Dinner And Dance, Lakeview, AR. Caller: Ken Jarman (Facebook)
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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 ** A PDF flyer will be available as soon as possible **
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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 **
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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 **
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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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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) ** 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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Oct. 8-10, 2026 -- 76th ASSDF Fall Festival, Van Buren County Fairgrounds, Clinton, AR. ** Thursday Night Trail End Dance Caller: Ken Burke ** ** 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) ** No Animals Allowed In The Shop ** Country/Western Or Line Dancing Between Tips **
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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. 26, 2026 -- Pioneers Halloween Special Dance, Mountain Home, AR. Caller: Roy Hestand (Facebook)
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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) ** 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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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 **
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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)
NON-ASSDF FESTIVALS/CLUB SPECIAL DANCES
Jan. 7, 2026 -- Plus 4s New Year Dance, Branch, TX. Caller: Toby Thomason (PDF)
Jan. 8, 2026 -- Double Plus New Year Dance, Fort Worth, TX. Caller: Toby Thomason (PDF) ** Casual Attire **
Jan. 9, 2026 -- Pioneers Winter Fun Dance, Weatherford, TX. Caller: Vernon Jones (PDF) ** Homemade Stew For Dinner **
Jan. 9 , 2026 -- Stone Steppers Winter Dancing Is Cool Dance, Garland, TX. Caller: Bill Hinkley. Cuer: Christine Hixson (PDF)
Jan. 9, 2026 -- Wrecktangles Rip Roarin' Roundup, East Ridge, TN. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
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Jan. 10, 2026 -- Circle I Squares Let It Snow Dance, Irving, TX. Caller: Ray Savell. Cuer: Chris Farabaugh (PDF)
Jan. 10, 2026 -- Greater Memphis Square And Round Dance Association (GMSRDA) Appreciation and Benefit Dance, Bartlett, TN. Caller: Tim Tyl. Rounds/Lines: Connie Wise (PDF)
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Jan. 15, 2026 -- Roadrunners Boot Scootin Boogie Dance, Fort Worth, TX. Caller: Joey Duhamel. Cuer: Jan Toms (PDF)
Jan. 15, 2026 -- Texas Lagniappe Dance, Glenwood (Gilmer), TX. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
Jan. 16, 2026 -- Kissin Kuzzins Winterful Time Dance, Garland, TX. Caller: David Toms (PDF)
Jan. 16, 2026 -- Hexagon Rectangular Squares Let's Have Some Fun Dance, Fort Worth, TX. Caller: Vernon Jones (PDF)
Jan. 16, 2026 -- Texas Reelers Frozen White Dance, Richardson, TX - Callers: Deborah Carroll-Jones and Jon Jones. Cuers: Chris and Maria Farabaugh (PDF)
Jan. 16, 2026 -- Triangle Squares Winter Wonderland Square Dance, Denton, TX. Caller: Toby Thomason (PDF)
Jan. 17, 2026 -- Rebel Rousers Bennett Bowl Dance, Richardson, TX. Caller: Scott Bennett. Cuer: Christine Hixson (PDF)
Jan. 17, 2026 -- Trailblazers Pajama Party Dance, Fort Worth, TX. Caller: Joey Duhamel. Cuer: Walter Brewer (PDF)
Jan. 23, 2026 -- Fort Worth Squares Ebullient Event Dance, Fort Worth, TX. Caller: Charlie Robertson. Cuer: David Berling (PDF)
Jan. 23, 2026 -- Swinging Stars Baby It's Cold Outside Dance, Richardson, TX. Caller: David Toms. Cuer: Jan Toms (PDF)
Jan. 23, 2026 -- Mainstream With Announced Plus Dance, Grove, OK. Callers: Monty Hackler and Jay Wright (PDF)
Jan. 25, 2026 -- Harvest Holiday Winter Fun Rounds, Fort Worth, TX. Cueing by area instructors (PDF) ** Afternoon Dancing **
Jan. 29, 2026 -- Recycles 5th Thursday All Plus Dance, Tulsa, OK. Callers: Monty Hackler and Jay Wright (PDF)
Jan. 30, 2026 -- Triangle Squares 5st Anniversary Roaring 20's Square Dance, Fort Worth, TX. Caller: Charlie Robertson. Cuer: David Berling (PDF)
Jan. 31, 2026 -- Tri-City Promenaders Elvis' Viva Las Vegas Anniversary Dance, Fort Worth, TX. Caler: Scott Bennett. Cuer: Chris Farabaugh (PDF)
Feb. 1, 2026 -- Chocolate Hugs and Kisses Dance, Fort Worth, TX. Caller: Deborah Carroll-Jones. Cuer: Chris Farabaugh (PDF) ** Afternoon Dance **
Feb. 6, 2026 -- Kissin Kuzzins Febrewary Coffee Dance, Garland, TX. Caller: Mike Bramlett (PDF)
Feb. 6-7, 2026 -- TSquare Gadabouts and Circle 8 2nd Friendship Let's Go Cruisin' Dance, Fort Worth, TX. Callers: Scott Bennett, Mike Hogan, Vernon Jones, Bear Miller, Justin Russell (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)
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March 13-14, 2026 -- 52nd Annual Texas Association Of Single Square Dancers (TASSD) Roundup, Waco, TX. Caller: Dave Viera. Cuer: Michelle Viera (Website / 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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June 4-6, 2026 -- 64th Annual Texas State Federation Square And Round Dance Festival, Longview, TX (PDF) ** Updated Flyer Sept. 26, 2025 **
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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)
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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.
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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.