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 finished, it will be removed from the ASSDF website.
ASSDF CLUB AND IN-STATE SPECIAL DANCES
Aug. 29, 2025 -- The Twirling Lariats are DARK tonight.
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Aug. 30, 2025 -- The Maverick Mixers are DARK tonight.
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Sept. 1, 2025 -- The Pioneers are DARK tonight.
Sept. 12, 2025 -- Heber Springers Hillbilly Dance, Rosebud, AR. Caller: Phil Moorehouse (Facebook)
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Sept. 12-13, 2025 -- Southern Swingers Fall Dance Extravaganza, Bossier City, LA. Callers: Tim Tyl, Phil Moorehouse, Joey Duhamel (PDF / Facebook)
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Sep. 13, 2025 -- Maverick Mixers Backpack Dance, Mabelvale (Little Rock), AR. Callers: Amanda and Blake Throgmartin (PDF / Facebook) ** Help us fill kids backpacks with school supplies **
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Sep. 14, 2025 -- New Kids Block Party, Mabelvale (Little Rock), AR. ** All Callers Welcome ** (PDF)
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Sep. 19, 2025 -- Twirling Lariats Hobo Dance, Mabelvale (Little Rock), AR. Caller: Nelda Eaton (Facebook / PDF) ** Hobo Stew **
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Sep. 27, 2025 -- Maverick Mixers 50's Dance, Mabelvale (Little Rock), AR. Caller: Phil Moorehouse (Facebook / PDF) ** Square Dance or 50's Attire **
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Sep. 30, 2025 -- Advance registration deadline for the 75th ASSDF Diamond Jamboree Fall Festival
Oct. 9-11, 2025 -- 75th ASSDF Diamond Jamboree Fall Festival, White Hall, AR. Trail-End Dance Oct. 9 (Sponsored by the Maverick Mixers (PDF)). Arkansas' Callers and Cuers Friday and Saturday afternoon, Oct. 10-11. Friday Night Caller: Justin Russell. Saturday Night Caller: Charlie Robertson (Registration Form/Saturday Night Quilt Raffle). PDF files updated June 15, 2025 with the Saturday Night Quilt Raffle. Info on hotels, camping, etc., (with their ribbons) are mailed to registrants once the form and fee have been received.
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Oct. 10, 2025 -- The Heber Springers and Levi's And Lace are DARK tonight.
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Oct. 11, 2025 -- The Maverick Mixers are DARK tonight.
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Oct. 24, 2025 -- Heber Springers Halloween Special Dance, Rosebud, AR. Caller: Dan Nordbye (Facebook)
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Oct. 25, 2025 -- Maverick Mixers Halloween Party, Mabelvale (Little Rock), AR. Caller: Phil Moorehouse (PDF / Facebook)
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Oct. 31, 2025 -- Twirling Lariats Halloween Dance, Mabelvale (Little Rock), AR. Caller: Nelda Eaton (Facebook / PDF) ** Costumes Optional **
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Oct. 31, 2025 -- Louisiana Lagniappe at the Southern Swingers, Bossier City, LA. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
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Nov. 8, 2025 -- Maverick Mixers Honoring Veterans Dance, Mabelvale (Little Rock), AR. Caller: Phil Moorehouse (PDF / Facebook)
Nov. 8, 2025 -- Southern Swingers Special Dance, Bossier City, LA. Caller: Tim Tyl (Facebook)
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Nov. 14, 2025 -- Heber Springers Give Thanks Dance, Rosebud, AR. Caller: Phil Moorehouse (Facebook)
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Nov. 21, 2025 -- Louisiana Lagniappe at the Southern Swingers, Bossier City, LA. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
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Nov. 22, 2025 -- Maverick Mixers Giving Thanks Giving Back Dance, Mabelvale (Little Rock), AR. Caller: Phil Moorehouse (PDF / Facebook) ** Free Admission ** Donations accepted for Little Rock Ronald McDonald House **
Nov. 26, 2025 -- The Twirling Funtimers are DARK tonight.
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Nov. 28, 2025 -- The Heber Springers are DARK tonight.
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Nov. 29, 2025 -- Maverick Mixers National Square Dance Day Dance, Mabelvale (Little Rock), AR. Caller: Phil Moorehouse (PDF / Facebook)
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Dec. 12, 2025 -- Heber Springers Christmas Dance, Rosebud, AR. Caller: Phil Moorehouse (Facebook)
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Dec. 13, 2025 -- Maverick Mixers New Kids Christmas Party, Mabelvale (Little Rock), AR. Callers: "New Kids" (all callers welcome). (PDF / Facebook)
Dec. 13, 2025 -- Southern Swingers Christmas Dance, Bossier City, LA. Caller: Joey Duhamel (Facebook)
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Dec. 24, 2025 -- The Twirling Funtimers are DARK tonight.
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Dec. 26, 2025 -- The Heber Springers are DARK tonight.
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Jan. 3, 2026 -- The Three Amigos Get New Years Kicks In 2026 Dance, Mabelvale (Little Rock), AR. ** More details will be posted as soon as possible **
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 Jamboree, Mabelvale (Little Rock), AR. Caller: Tim Tyl.
Oct. 8-10, 2026 -- 76th ASSDF Fall Festival. Location and further details will be announced as soon as possible.​
NON-ASSDF FESTIVALS/SPECIAL DANCES
Aug. 28-31, 2025 -- 29th An Evening In Paris Weekend, Paris, TX. Callers: Darryl Lipscomb, Tony Oxendine, Buddy Weaver, Tim Tyl, and Jet Roberts. Cuers: David and Jan Toms. (PDF)
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Aug. 30, 2025 -- Roadrunners 54th Anniversary Potluck Picnic Dance, Fort Worth, TX. Caller: Scott Bennett. Cuer: Karen Gloodt (PDF)
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Aug. 30, 2025 -- Old Fashioned Barn Dance, Wichita Falls, TX. Caller: Jeff Holley (PDF)
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Aug. 30, 2025 -- Southern Knights (Cowboys) Modern ''Western'' Square Dance, Schertz, TX. Callers: John Carlton, Dale Smith, Wayne Weston, and John Kephart. Cuers: Kay Kurczewski (PDF)
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Aug. 30, 2025 -- Knoxville Squares 5th Saturday Special Dance, Knoxville, TN. Caller: Ken Burke. Cuers: Judy and Dwayne Barnhill (PDF)
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Aug. 30, 2025 -- 5th Saturday Afternoon Special Dance, Springfield, MO. Caller: Monty Hackler (PDF)
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Sep. 1, 2025 -- CASUL Labor Day Dance, Fort Worth, TX. Callers: Vernon Jones and Ray Savell. Cuer: Walter Brewer (PDF) ** Hot Dogs Will Be Served **
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Sep. 4, 2025 -- Recycles Patriotic Dance, Tulsa, OK. Caller: Monty Hackler (PDF)
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Sep. 5, 2025 -- Kissin' Kuzzins Barn Dance, Garland, TX. Caller: Mike Bramlett (Website / PDF)
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Sep. 6, 2025 -- Fall For Mike Hogan Dance, Leavenworth, KS. Caller: Mike Hogan (PDF)
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Sep. 19-20, 2025 -- Pioneer Festival, Wichita Falls, TX. Callers: Jeff Holley and Toby Thomason (PDF) ** Line Dance Instruction On Saturday Afternoon **
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Sep. 19-21, 2025 -- 2025 Brazos Bash, Waco, TX. Callers: Vernon Jones, Ken Burke, Tim Tyl, and Juergen Weissenborn (PDF)
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Sep. 19-21, 2025 -- Kicks On Route 36 Dance, Brookfield, MO. Callers: Scott Bennett, Leroy Conrad, Kenny Bailey, and Doug McCart (Facebook / Website / PDF)
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Sep. 22, 2025 -- Single Squares 50th Anniversary Dance, Tulsa, OK. Caller: Jim Howard (PDF)
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Sep. 27, 2025 -- Young At Heart Square And Line Dance Club Hawaiian Luau Dance, Mountain City, TN. Caller: Tony Oxendine (PDF)
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Oct. 4, 2025 -- Log Cabin Swingers 50th Anniversary Dance, Tool, TX. Caller: Dan Nordbye. Cuer: David Berling (PDF)
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Oct. 9, 2025 -- 66th Missouri Square And Round Dance Convention Fight Cancer Trail End Dance, Cape Gireadeau, MO. Callers: Doug and Don Sprosty (PDF)
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Oct. 10-11, 2025 -- 2025 Houston Hoedown, Katy, TX. Caller: Buddy Weaver. Cuer: Jan Toms (PDF)
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Oct. 10-12, 2025 -- 66th Missouri Square And Round Dance Convention, Cape Gireadeau, MO. Caller: Jason Raleigh. Cuer: Natalie Sprosty (PDF)
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Oct. 11, 2025 -- Tulsa Fall Dance Extravaganza, Tulsa, OK. Callers: Darryl Lipscomb, Monty Hackler, and Bill Powell (PDF)
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Oct. 24-25, 2025 -- NORTEX Roundup, Fort Worth, TX. Callers: Jack Pladdys and Warren Jones. Cuer: Karen Gloodt (PDF)
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Oct. 26, 2025 -- Oklahoma State Square Dance Federation Shriner Benefit Dance, Oklahoma City, OK. OKSSDF Callers (PDF) ** Afternoon Dance **
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Nov. 2, 2025 -- Toys For Tots Afternoon Benefit Dance, Fort Worth, TX. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
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Nov. 7-9, 2025 -- Oklahoma State Square Dance Federation Festival, Ardmore, OK. Callers: Mike Shultz, Darryl Lipscomb, Bobby Willis, Jim Howard, and Jonathan Marshall. (PDF) ** Pre-Party dance Nov. 7, 2025 **
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Nov. 29, 2025 -- East Texas Callers Association Fundraiser Dance, Glenwood (Gilmer), TX. ETCA Callers and Cuers (PDF) ** Squares, Rounds, and Lines **
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Nov. 30, 2025 -- East Texas Square And Round Dance Association (ETSRDA) Afternoon Toys For Tots Dance, Mineola, TX. Caller: Tim Tyl. (PDF)
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Jan. 24, 2026 -- Mississippi Square And Round Dance Association (MSRDA) South Council Dance, Hattiesburg, MS. Caller: Bubba Mingus. Cuer: Tim Eum (PDF)
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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)
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Feb. 20-22, 2026 -- Red River Special Plus Level Dance Weekend, Ardmore, OK. Callers: Jet Roberts and Charlie Robertson (PDF)
March 13-14, 2026 -- 52nd Annual Texas Association Of Single Square Dancers (TASSD) Roundup, Waco, TX. Caller: Dave Viera. Cuer: Michelle Viera (Website / PDF)
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 10-11, 2026 -- Northeast Oklahoma Square Dance Association (NEOSDA) Spring Festival, Claremore, OK. (Trail End Dance (PDF) / Festival Flyer (PDF)) ** Updated fliers will be posted as soon as possible **
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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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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)
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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 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)
Aug. 6-8, 2026 -- 51st Tennessee Square And Round Dance Convention, Gatlinburg, TN (Website / PDF)
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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 ** Note Different Dates ** ( Website / Early Registration Form (PDF) / (Facebook)
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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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Those wishing to bid for the 2027 ASSDF Fall Festival will need to be at the 2025 ASSDF Fall Festival Delegates Meeting on Saturday morning, Oct. 11, 2025, in White Hall, 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.