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.
ASSDF CLUB AND IN-STATE SPECIAL DANCES
(Corrected Date) March 29, 2025 -- Maverick Mixers New Kids On The Block Amateur Callers Dance, Mabelvale (Little Rock), AR. Callers: Phil Moorehouse plus Amateur Callers (PDF / Facebook)
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A​pril 11, 2025 -- Heber Springers Easter Bonnet Dance, Rosebud, AR. Caller: Ken Burke (Facebook)
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April 12, 2025 -- Southern Swingers Special Dance, Bossier City, LA. Caller: Ken Burke (PDF / Facebook)​
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May 9, 2025 -- Heber Springers Cinco De Mayo Dance, Rosebud, AR. Caller: Tim Tyl (Facebook)
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May 10, 2025 -- Southern Swingers Special Dance, Bossier City, LA. Caller: Tim Tyl (Facebook)​
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May 21, 2025 -- Twirling Funtimers Special Dance, Lakeview, AR. Guest Caller: Phil Moorehouse. Cuer: Marge Sherrill (Facebook)​
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May 26, 2025 -- The Pioneers and Star Steppers are DARK tonight.​​
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May 30, 2025 -- The Twirling Lariats are DARK tonight.
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May 31, 2025 -- Twirling Lariats 2025 June Bug Jamboree, Mabelvale (Little Rock), AR. Caller: Tim Tyl. Featuring Carolyn Cullins' Scrumptious BBQ. ASSDF Spring Delegates Meeting at 4pm, Dinner at 6pm, Dance at 7pm. (PDF / Facebook) Note: Dance moved to May 31, due to a schedule conflict.​
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May 31, 2025 -- The Maverick Mixers are DARK tonight.
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May 31, 2025 -- Twirling Funtimers Spring Fling In The Park, Yellville, AR. Callers: Ken Jarman and Donna Gellenbeck (PDF)
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June 13, 2025 -- Heber Springers Hawaiian Dance, Rosebud, AR. Caller: Phil Moorehouse (Facebook)
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June 27, 2025 -- The Heber Springers are DARK tonight.
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​​June 28, 2025 -- The Maverick Mixers are DARK tonight.
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July 4, 2025 -- The Twirling Lariats are DARK tonight.
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July 5, 2025 -- The Three Amigos 249, A Country, Hobby, Oh So Fine, Dance, Mabelvale (Little Rock), AR. Callers: Phil Moorehouse, Joey Duhamel, Gene Gancarczyk (PDF)
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July 11, 2025 -- Heber Springers Red White And Blue Dance, Rosebud, AR. Caller: Greg Hatmaker (Facebook)
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July 12, 2025 -- Southern Swingers Special Dance, Bossier City, LA. Caller: Phil Moorehouse (Facebook)
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July 16, 2025 -- Twirling Funtimers Special Dance, Lakeview, AR. Guest Caller: Monty Hackler. Cuer: Marge Sherrill (Facebook)
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Aug. 9, 2025 -- Southern Swingers Special Dance, Bossier City, LA. Caller TBA (Facebook)
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Aug. 22, 2025 -- Heber Springers Ice Cream Social Dance, Rosebud, AR. Caller: Phil Moorehouse (Facebook)
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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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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 (PDF). PDF files updated Feb. 10, 2025 with dance levels. Further details (including hotels/camping, dancing schedule, vendors, etc.) will be posted as soon as possible.
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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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​​​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. 26, 2025 -- The Twirling Funtimers are DARK tonight.
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Dec. 12, 2025 -- Heber Springers Christmas Dance, Rosebud, AR. Caller: Phil Moorehouse (Facebook)
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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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Oct. 8-10, 2026 -- 76th ASSDF Fall Festival. Location and further details will be announced as soon as possible.​
CONVENTIONS/FESTIVALS/SPECIAL DANCES
March 28, 2025 -- Fort Worth Squares Down On The Bayou 49th Anniversary Dance, Fort Worth, TX. Guest Caller: Joey Duhamel. Caller: Charles Crockett. Cuer: David Berling (PDF)
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March 28, 2025 -- Swinging Stars March Madness Dance, Richardson, TX. Caller: Bobby Willis. Cuer: Jan Toms (PDF)
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March 28-29, 2025 -- East Texas Square And Round Dance Association (ETSRDA) Diamond Jubilee Spring Festival, Marshall, TX. Caller: Tim Tyl. Cuers: Fred and Linda Ayres (PDF)
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March 28-29, 2025 -- 72nd Heart Of America Federation Festival, Independence, MO. Caller: Jet Roberts (PDF)
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March 29, 2025 -- Trailblazers Pi's And Shine Anniversary Dance, Fort Worth, TX. Guest Caller: Darryl Lipscomb. Cuer: Karen Gloodt. * Casual Attire * (PDF)
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March 29, 2025 -- Old Fashioned Barn Dance, Wichita Falls, TX. Instructor: Jeff Holley (Facebook / PDF) No experience needed. Learn such dances as the Virginia Reel, Oh Susanna, the Grand Colonel Spin, and more.
April 3, 2025 -- Recycles Hot Diggity Dog Dance, Tulsa, OK. Callers: Shane Greer and Monty Hackler. Hot Dogs And All The Fixins' (PDF)
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April 4-5, 2025 -- Wichita Spring Festival, Wichita, KS. Caller: Darryl Lipscomb. Cuers: Bob and Sally Nolan (PDF)
April 4, 2025 -- Kissin' Kuzzins Roaring 20s Celebrating 52 Years Dance, Richardson, TX. Guest Caller: Phil Moorehouse. Club Caller: Mike Bramlett (Website / PDF)
April 4, 2025 -- Country Spring Festival Trail-End Dance, Tulsa, OK. Callers: Bobby Willis, Monty Hackler, Bill Powell, Tim Tyl, Shane Greer, and Ken Burke (PDF)
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April 5, 2025 -- Country Spring Festival, Tulsa, OK. Callers: Jay Wright, Phil Moorehouse, Shane Greer, Jim Howard, Bill Powell, Mike McHenry, Gary Shoemake, Donna Gellenbeck, Loren Behm, Bobby Willis, Monty Hackler, Ken Burke, Jay King, Bob Loyd, and Anita Merrill (PDF)
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April 5, 2025 -- Ottawa Promenaders Hawaiian Dance, Ottawa KS. Caller: Dana Schirmer (Website / PDF)
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April 10, 2025 -- Lagniappe Dance, Glenwood (Gilmer), TX. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
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April 12, 2025 -- Bluebonnet Festival, Burton, TX. Caller: Scott Bennett. Cuers: Marilyn and Jerral Waguespack (PDF)
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April 18, 2025 -- Louisiana Lagniappe Dance, Bossier City, LA. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
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April 19, 2025 -- Ottawa Promenaders 75h Anniversary Dance, Ottawa KS. Caller: Dana Schirmer (Website / PDF)
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May 2-3, 2025 -- Ozone Squares 32nd Anniversary Dance Weekend, Covington, LA. Caller: Jet Roberts (PDF)
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May 3, 2025 -- Ottawa Promenaders Mexican Hat Dance, Ottawa KS. Caller: Dana Schirmer (Website / PDF)
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May 3, 2025 -- St. Louis Square And Round Dance Association Spring Fling, Creve Coeur, MO. Caller: Larry Dudgeon. Cuers: Carolyn and Tony Ahart (Website / PDF)
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May 17, 2025 -- Crosstrailers 75th Anniversary Dinner and Dance, Raytown, MO (PDF)
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May 22, 2025 -- Lagniappe Dance, Glenwood (Gilmer), TX. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
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May 23-25, 2025 -- Mineola Railers 9th Annual Mainstream Extravaganza Dance, Mineola, TX. Callers: Tim Tyl and Monty Hackler. Saturday Night Cuers: Marilyn and Jerral Waguespack (PDF)
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May 30, 2025 -- Louisiana Lagniappe Dance, Bossier City, LA. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
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June 6-7, 2025 -- 71st Kansas State Convention, Wichita, KS. Caller: Tim Tyl. Cuers: Kevin and Diane Denning (Website / PDF)
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June 7, 2025 -- SunDancers Benefit Dance for the 75th NSDC, Georgetown, TX. Callers: Vernon Jones and Brad Caldwell. Cuers: Tricia Morley and Dennis Artz. Line Dance Leader: Billy Grimsley (PDF)
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June 12-15, 2025 -- Texas State Federation Promenade To Friendship Festival, Temple, TX (PDF)
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June 19, 2025 -- Lagniappe Dance, Glenwood (Gilmer), TX. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
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June 20, 2025 -- Louisiana Lagniappe Dance, Bossier City, LA. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
June 25-28, 2025 -- 74th National Square Dance Convention (R), Shreveport, LA (Website / Registration Form (PDF) / Facebook)
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July 9-12, 2025 -- International Choreographed Ballroom Dance Association Convention, Springdale, AR (PDF)
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July 11-13 -- 25th Annual Route 66 Square Dance Jamboree, Elk City, OK. Callers: Bobby Willis, Jeff Holley, Darryl LIpscomb, Jimmy Gouge, Don Main, Tim Tanner, and Ray Savell (PDF)
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July 31 through Aug. 2, 2025 -- Tennessee Yippee We Are 50 Square And Round Dance Convention, Gatlinburg, TN (PDF)
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Aug. 7-9, 2025 -- Heart Of America Singles Square Dance Association (HASSDA) 2025 Festival, Emporia, KS. Trail-End Dance Aug. 7 -- Caller: Curt Braffert. Cuer: Betty Skillett. Main Festival Aug, 8-9. Callers: Mike Bramlett, Eric Henerlau, Curt Braffert. Cuers: Carolyn and Tony Ahart. (Website / Facebook / PDF)
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Aug. 17-21, 2025 -- Eureka Springs Round Dance Vacation, Eureka Springs, AR, Cuers: Pamela and Jeff Johnson, Bill and Beth Davenport. Round Dance Phases III, IV, V, and VI (PDF)
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Aug. 28-31, 2025 -- 29th Weekend In Paris, Paris, TX. Callers: Darryl Lipscomb, Tony Oxendine, Buddy Weaver, Tim Tyl, and Jet Roberts. Cuers: David and Jan Toms. (PDF)
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Sep. 19-21, 2025 -- 2025 Brazos Bash, Waco, TX. Callers: Vernon Jones, Ken Burke, Tim Tyl (PDF)
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June 24-27, 2026 -- 75th National Square Dance Convention (R) -- Waco, TX (Website / Early Bird Registration Form (PDF))
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June 23-26, 2027 -- 76th National Square Dance Convention (R) -- Loveland, CO (Website / Early Bird Registration Form (PDF))
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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. The 2025 Spring Delegates Meeting will be held at 4pm on Saturday, May 31, 2025, prior to the Twirling Lariats June Bug Jamboree Dinner And Dance.
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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.