[[events]]
name = "Dance, Music & Spice"
details = """
Immerse yourself in a week of inspiration and connection at Camp Cavell on the beautiful shores of Lake Huron! Dance, Music & Spice is an intentionally curated gathering designed for anyone who loves dancing, music, singing, art, and nature—all led by incredible instructors. Whether you come to the week to refine your skills, discover new ones, or simply soak in the magic of a shared passion, this experience offers something unforgettable for everyone. 
From serene sunrise moments to late-night campfires, every day is designed to create joy, creativity, and connection. Expect to be inspired by the talent and kindness of both staff and fellow campers, who together create a welcoming space for all.  
This year, our theme is Parallel Play: building joy and connections through shared discovery and community. It will be a celebration of fun while learning in a shared space. Dive into English and contra dance programming, engage in heartfelt singing, and explore a variety of other music, crafts, and types of dancing. Our community-focused camp invites you to expand your horizons, deepen friendships, and create new ones in a setting that balances reflection and growth."""
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/dance-music-spice-at-cavell/", "https://cdss.org/event/dance-music-spice-at-camp-cavell/"]
start = "2025-06-14T16:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-21T12:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Lexington"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Countercurrent"]
callers = ["Lindsey Dono", "Susan Kevra"]
price = "$850-$1500"
organisation = "Country Dance & Song Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BACDS Hey Days"
details = """
Hey Days is the annual BACDS English Country Dance and Music Week. 
We offer classes in English country dance, ritual/display dance, song, and a music track. We promise a program that will challenge and delight both new and experienced participants, complete with campers’ night, parties, and a daily gathering for campers and staff to share hidden talents. 
Staff includes Joanna Reiner Wilkinson, Andrew Swaine, Rachel Pusey, Jan Elliot, Daisy Black, and Chris Bracken. Music by Shira Kammen, Lisa Scott, Chip Prince, McKinley James, Michelle Masek, Jim Oakden, and Rebecca King."""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/camps/eweek2025/", "https://cdss.org/event/bacds-hey-days-english-dance-and-music-week/"]
start = "2025-06-15T15:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-06-22T10:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Los Garos"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Andrew Swaine", "Joanna Reiner Wilkinson", "Rachel Pusey"]
price = "$475-$1380"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Weekend Mattstedt"
details = "Festival outside, small village and mill, camping, dormitory, swimming"
links = ["https://www.muehlenhofmattstedt.de/folk"]
start = "2025-06-18T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-22T16:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Apolda"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Mühlenhof Mattstedt"
source = "events/germany/mattstedt.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Numinosum Festival: Midsummer Night"
details = "Marzysz o Nocy Świętojańskiej na średniowiecznym zamku? O tańcu w rzece w ciepłą czerwcową noc? Chcesz zatańczyć na trawie do muzyki na żywo w blasku pochodni, skoczyć przez ogień, a potem na zamkowej baszcie doświadczyć tańca w całkowitej ciemności? Posłuchać opowieści o magii, która ogarnia świat w najkrótszą noc w roku, poszukać kwiatu paproci? Pragniesz spędzić 4 dni wakacji pełnych najlepszej tanecznej muzyki balfolkowej?  To wszystko znajdziesz na Numinosum Festival 2025"
links = ["https://festival.numinosum.pl/en", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1559522284765327/", "https://www.plug.events/event/numinosum-festival-2025-midsummer-night"]
start = "2025-06-19T12:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-22T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Liw"
styles = ["balfolk", "polish"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lichfield Folk Festival"
links = ["https://www.lichfieldfolkfestival.co.uk/"]
start = "2025-06-20T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-22T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Lichfield"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["3D", "Jovial Crew", "Larry Unger & Elke Baker", "Warleggan Village Band", "WillPower"]
callers = ["Amy Burton", "Gene Murrow", "Geoff Cubitt", "Georgia Delve", "Hilary Herbert", "Lynne Render", "Mark Burton", "Maureen Knight"]
price = "£100"
organisation = "Lichfield Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/lichfield.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Midzomer Fair"
details = "Zoals we ieder jaar de Midwinter Fair organiseren met meerdere bands, waaronder ook altijd meerdere Balfolk bands en workshops, zullen we dit jaar ook een Midzomer Fair organiseren. Dit zal plaatsvinden op 21 en 22 juni. Meer informatie over bands zal nog volgen!"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/midzomer-fair/"]
start_date = "2025-06-21"
end_date = "2025-06-22"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Alphen aan den Rijn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance"
details = "A week-long summer festival of classes, workshops and concerts in Bar Harbor, ME, celebrating Celtic-influenced traditional music and dance."
links = ["https://acadiatradfestival.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/acadia-festival-of-traditional-music-dance/"]
start = "2025-06-22T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-28T09:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Bar Harbor"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lady of the Lake June Week"
details = """
On the shores of Coeur d’Alene Lake, fifty miles from Spokane, WA, is a week long adventure full of dance, music, and song shared with a welcoming community from all over the West and beyond.  There’s time to hike, canoe and just hang out on the beach or porches. 
A unique blend of contras and English country featuring three daily contra dance workshops, two daily English country dance workshops, two callers workshops (contras and English), three different band workshops (including English) and two different singing workshops.  Plus evening dances that include contra and English dances run concurrently. 
Staff include three callers: Gaye Fifer, Lindsey Dono, and Luke Donforth and three bands: Dam Beavers (Ben Schreiber & Scotty Leach), Fiddle Hellions (Betsy Branch, George Penk, & Sue Songer) and Root System (Audrey Jaber, Anna Patton & Amy Englesberg). Wonderful food with four different choices (gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy free).  Cedar cabins and nearby meadows for camping.  And a sliding scale of fees starting at $750 with breakeven at $850.  Transportation to and from the Spokane Airport to camp is available."""
links = ["http://www.ladyofthelake.org/june-week/", "https://cdss.org/event/lady-of-the-lake-music-and-dance-week/"]
start = "2025-06-22T15:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-06-28T11:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "ID"
city = "Harrison"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Dam Beavers", "Fiddle Hellions", "Root System"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Lindsey Dono", "Luke Donforth"]
price = "$750-$1050"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "74th National Square Dance Convention"
details = """
At the National Square Dance Convention each year, you can enjoy 3 days of contra dancing in addition to modern western square dancing, round dancing, and clogging. This year’s convention is in Shreveport, LA June 25-28, 2025. 
The Contra Hall will feature hours of contra dancing, special workshops, and evenings with live music. As of May 1, 2025, the rates for the entire convention will be $85 per adult, $42.50 for youth. Contra schedule will be posted on the Contralab Facebook page."""
links = ["https://www.74nsdc.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-hall-at-the-74th-national-square-dance-convention/", "https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0SwUKGDAEvaTpJ6u4sRcYDc3yFFS7ZCiWBTfqgJgrcwGuTewCHHPD8sVGTJvt45Yal&id=61571314815350"]
start_date = "2025-06-25"
end_date = "2025-06-28"
country = "USA"
state = "LA"
city = "Shreveport"
styles = ["contra", "ecd", "scd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$42.50-$85"
organisation = "Contralab"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "July Fourth"
links = ["https://cds-boston-j4weekend.weebly.com/"]
start_date = "2025-06-26"
end_date = "2025-06-30"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd", "irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Mary Wesley"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Stämmoveckan"
links = ["https://stammoveckan.se/"]
start_date = "2025-06-27"
end_date = "2025-07-06"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Rättvik"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Stämmoveckan"
source = "events/sweden/rattvik.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dañserlà"
links = ["https://eveeno.com/danserla2025?lang=en"]
start = "2025-06-27T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-30T16:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Erlangen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Kulturverein Erlangen"
source = "events/germany/erlangen.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lavelfolk"
details = "3 days of Balfolk in an ancient cloister next to the Adda river. 30km north of Milan"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/743616178172113/"]
start = "2025-06-27T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-29T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Calolziocorte"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio Maestrale", "Karamaus", "Tacasbandà", "Cuaterdü", "Duo Venturini Fumagalli"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Associazione Ethnica"
source = "events/italy/calolziocorte.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bals et Roses"
links = ["https://www.festivalbalsetroses.be/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1351353665707748/"]
start = "2025-06-27T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-29T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Florenville"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hartwin Dhoore Trio", "The Crew", "Oraj", "Solia", "Stoemp", "La Voivrelle", "La Vielha", "Topette", "Boulas Rio Quartet", "Emily & The Simons", "Noiranomis", "Threo", "Duo Niepold-Cutting"]
price = "€50-€70"
organisation = "Bals et Roses"
source = "events/belgium/bals_et_roses.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "AmWeek"
links = ["https://amweek.camp/"]
start_date = "2025-06-29"
end_date = "2025-07-04"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Ben Lomond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lissa & Friends", "The Syncopaths"]
callers = ["Cis Hinkle", "Jacqui Grennan"]
organisation = "TryContra"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cumberland Dance Week"
links = ["https://camp.cumberlanddanceweek.org/"]
start_date = "2025-06-29"
end_date = "2025-07-04"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Pleasantville"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Cosmic Otters"]
callers = ["Wendy Graham", "Seth Tepfer"]
price = "$675-$1075"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pinewoods English-Scottish-Contra"
links = ["https://rscdsboston.org/pinewoods-esc.html"]
start_date = "2025-06-30"
end_date = "2025-07-04"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd", "scd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Frost and Fire"]
callers = ["Anna Rain", "Ben Sachs-Hamilton", "Kat Dutton"]
price = "$345-$467"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Loupiote Festival #5"
details = """
Book your early summer, for some festivals are planning to eat you alive! 🌊😱\r
🐳🫧This year, the Loupiote Festival celebrates its 5th birthday with 5 days of festivities, from 2nd to 6th July, in South West of France (Gaillac, Tarn, Occitania)!\r
\r
Enjoy the cool vibes from a hammocks in the trees, the frenchy accent of the homemade croissant (baked on spot !), meet the private swimming pool right behind the dance floor, its enchanting nights mixing bal trad, bal folk and concerts, dancing and singing workshops all day long, local crafting market, in the South West of France (Gaillac, Tarn, 81, Occitanie). \r
\r
3 bands per night makes the ambiance switch from trad to concert, then balfolk : let us charm your curiosity! Enjoy sweet quality time with your galls and pals during daytime, the festival is meant to relax your head and body !\r
Meet an enchanting festival, dancing and singing workshops, local crafting market, entertainment and the famous outdoor swimming pool! \r
\r
✨ It may be far, but it's surely worth ! 🫧\r
\r
~~~\r
Book your ticket online here :https://www.helloasso.com/associations/la-lanterne-prod/evenements/loupiote-festival-5-1\r
~~~~~~\r
The festival's website : https://lalanterneprod.fr\r
\r
\r
WORKSHOPS : Dance, music and singing !\r
\r
THURSDAY 3rd\r
• 14:00 - 16:00 : Bourrée 3 temps (dance) - with Mickaël Vidal (Pradel)\r
• 16:30 - 18:30 : Interpretations of bourrée 3 temps (music) - with Hervé Capel (Pradel, duo Artense), all music instrument welcome\r
• 20:00 - 20:30 : Balfolk initiation\r
\r
FRIDAY 4th\r
• 11:00 - 13:00 : Sing for dance (singing) - with Lucile Guirimand (Clume)\r
• 14:00 - 16:00 : Dance as three (and a half) : You, Me, the Music (and the Bal) - withpar Lucile Pinteaux (couple dance)\r
• 16:30 - 18:30 : Circle Songs (singing) - with Clémence Lagier and Valeria Vitrano (INUI)\r
• 20:00 - 20:30 : Balfolk initiation\r
\r
SATURDAY 5th\r
• 11:00 - 13:00 : Lead and Follow: connexion and perception (couple dance) - with Lucile Pinteaux\r
• 14:00 - 16:00 : Bourrée 3 temps (dance) - with Léonie Chevalaz (La Malène)\r
• 16:30 - 18:30 : Hip Hop : first insight and connexion (dance) - with Christie Rambier\r
• 20:00 - 20:30 : Balfolk initiation\r
\r
SUNDAY 6th\r
• 11:00 - 13:00 : Body Percussions (music) - with Rémi Leclerc (Humanophones)\r
• 14:00 - 16:00 : Dances of Limousin (dance) - with Jean-Jacques Le Creurer, musician : Louise Le Creurer (Farem Tot Petar)\r
• 16:30 - 18:30 : Play and arrange collectively for the dance (music) - with Lucie Laigle and Gabriel Chiapello (Cosmos Chocolat), all music instrument welcome\r
• 20:00 - 20:30 : Balfolk initiation"""
links = ["https://www.helloasso.com/associations/la-lanterne-prod/evenements/loupiote-festival-5-1", "https://lalanterneprod.fr", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1773875900014369/"]
start = "2025-07-02T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-06T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Castelnau-de-Montmiral"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Pradel", "Kaleyah Sound System", "Back in Bal", "Duo Artense", "Hamraaz", "Groove Factory", "KV Express", "INUI", "Clume", "La Malène", "Mokazz", "Duo Chiapello-Congrega", "Devayani", "Farem Tot Petar", "Humanophones", "Cosmos Chocolat"]
price = "€90-€250"
organisation = "La Lanterne Prod"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Roanoke Railroader"
links = ["http://www.roanokerailroader.com/"]
start_date = "2025-07-03"
end_date = "2025-07-06"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Salem"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Toss the Possum", "The Latter Day Lizards", "Rushfest"]
callers = ["Will Mentor", "Gaye Fifer"]
price = "$95-$160"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Stegastomp"
links = ["https://www.stegastomp.co.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1697234160875967/"]
start = "2025-07-04T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-07-06T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Harbury"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contrasaurus"]
callers = ["Charlotte Rich-Griffin", "Louise Siddons"]
price = "£50-£65"
organisation = "Contrasaurus"
source = "events/uk/harbury.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Big Bang Folk Festival"
links = ["https://www.lafolkeriavarese.it/bbff-2025/info-prog-ing/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1012647200679702/", "https://www.eventbrite.com/e/registrazione-big-bang-folk-festival-2025-1330306966949"]
start = "2025-07-04T21:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-06T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Ternate"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bal des Bestioles", "Loogaroo", "Imnari", "La Machine", "TriOblique", "Aérokorda", "Duo Brotto-Milleret"]
price = "€86-€100"
organisation = "La Folkeria ARCI APS"
source = "events/italy/ternate.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk dance summer school @AKDT"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/intensive-folk-dance-summer-school-akdt/1177/", "https://akdt.be/en/stages/2025/folk-dance/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2687", "https://www.facebook.com/events/9617711031601006"]
start = "2025-07-06T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-13T13:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Grandvoir"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€315"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gran Bal Trad (Vialfre)"
links = ["https://www.granbaltrad.it/wp/?lang=en"]
start_date = "2025-07-07"
end_date = "2205-07-12"
country = "Italy"
city = "Vialfre"
styles = ["balfolk", "irish-set", "italian", "ecd", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Associazione Culturale GBT"
source = "events/italy/vialfre.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Social Country Dance Week"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/social-country-dancing/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/619816870700560/"]
start = "2025-07-07T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-07-11T10:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ali, Jane & Meg"]
callers = ["Mark Elvins"]
price = "£255-£460"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Family Week at Pinewoods"
details = """
Community. Song. Dance. Laughter. 
Join us among the pines for a week full of magic and joy, music and dance, for young, old, and everyone in between. Family Week at Pinewoods is a rejuvenating and inspiring way to spend time with your children, your grandchildren, your nieces and nephews, or other children dear to you. Together, we participate in the rich traditional music, dance, and song program offered by our skilled staff. 
Morning classes are enjoyed by age groupings, with younger participants delighting in traditional song, dance, stories, and crafts, facilitated by expert children’s educators. Meanwhile, teens and adults choose from an array of energizing community dance classes. Teens are welcome to join in adult activities throughout the day but also have a daily class of their own that will weave together music and dance with dynamic instructors. 
Each day there are two all-community gatherings (morning and evening) where staff and campers alike share stories, songs, and talents. There is also time in the afternoon for campers to offer one-off classes, so bring your talents to share! 
Nestled between two pristine New England ponds offering daily idyllic swimming and canoeing, both natural beauty and community spirit are ever-present. Together, we celebrate the charm of living in woodland cabins, eating delicious home-cooked meals, and participating in the rich traditional music, dance, and song program offered by our skilled staff."""
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/family-week-at-pinewoods/", "https://cdss.org/event/family-week-at-pinewoods-camp/"]
start = "2025-07-12T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-07-19T10:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$75-$1500"
organisation = "Country Dance & Song Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashokan Northern Week"
links = ["https://ashokancenter.org/product/northern-week-2025/"]
start = "2025-07-13T13:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-07-19T14:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Olivebridge"
styles = ["contra", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lighthouse"]
callers = ["Will Mentor", "Susan Kevra", "John Krumm"]
price = "$585-$1035"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = 'Vertanzt Festival - "Fusion"-Edition'
details = "Festival zum Mittanzen - Festival pour danser"
links = ["https://www.vertanzt.ch/", "https://www.facebook.com/Vertanzt"]
start = "2025-07-17T09:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-20T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Switzerland"
state = "Bern"
city = "Röthenbach im Emmental"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Biskaya Quartett", "Temps Libres", "Duo Lôbàlü", "Liola Quartett", "Bruno & Maria", "Le Driadi", "Edentia", "Cornio", "Autour de Bâle", "Zéphyr Combo", "Firletanz", "Duo l'Hêtre Heureux", "Hélène-sur-la-jetée", "Grand Balthazar", "Bailenga"]
price = "225-250 CHF"
organisation = "Verein Vertanzt"
source = "events/switzerland/rthenbach_im_emmental.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "American Dance & Music Week at Pinewoods"
details = """
Does an incomparable week in the woods full of transcendent contras, delightful squares, and swingin’ songs sound appealing to you? 
If so, then American Week will be a week full of what you love plus the joy of discovering some new things, too. Young or old, new or experienced, come relax amidst our participatory, welcoming vibe and the pressure-relieving radiance of Pinewoods Camp. 
2025 highlights: In addition to the dancing you might expect, some highlights this year include classes on calling, musicianship, singing, flatfooting, tai chi, and fusion dancing. 
And of course, we have our contras and squares. We have calling from Cis Hinkle, Janine Smith, and Michael Karcher. Meanwhile, this year’s music revolves around soaring New England melodies from the Stringrays (five piece version!) and deep doses of hot-hot-hot old-time from Jet Bridge. The staff is a unique dream-team of superlatively supportive, talented, world-class teacher-performers."""
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/american-dance-music-week-at-pinewoods/", "https://cdss.org/event/american-dance-music-week-at-pinewoods-camp/"]
start_date = "2025-07-19"
end_date = "2025-07-26"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Jet Bridge", "Stringrays"]
callers = ["Cis Hinkle", "Janine Smith", "Michael Karcher"]
organisation = "Country Dance & Song Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "American Dance & Music Week"
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/american-dance-music-week/"]
start = "2025-07-19T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-07-26T10:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stringrays", "Jet Bridge"]
callers = ["Janine Smith", "Michael Karcher", "Lisa Greenleaf"]
price = "$850-$1500"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Southern Aire"
links = ["https://joyboundliving.com/dawn-dance"]
start_date = "2025-07-25"
end_date = "2025-07-27"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Mountain City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Terry Doyle", "Sue Gola", "Kenny Greer", "Amanda Setili", "Rob Setili", "Stephanie Marie", "Elijah Jaime", "Katie Zanders"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Harmony of Song & Dance at Pinewoods"
details = """
Join us for a week of singing, dancing, and more! At Harmony of Song & Dance, we’ll enjoy learning and sharing in a variety of song and dance traditions. This year, the week is loosely focused on percussive dance and the musical conversations between and among dancers, vocalists, and instrument-players. If you love to sing, dance, jam, or do all of those at the same time, this is the week for you! Though there will also be plenty of opportunities to do them just one at a time as well. 
Each day’s schedule includes an all-camp singing session, an all-camp dance session (where both newcomer and experienced dancers will find a lesson for their skill level), and many types of singing, dancing, and instrumental workshops, including some that invite collaboration between and among dancers, musicians, and singers. 
Every evening, we will enjoy mini-concerts by our brilliant staff, followed by a dance featuring contra and English country dancing, plus some late-night festivities. Within each jam-packed day, there is also time built into the schedule for jamming, snoozing, swimming, chatting, or taking some solo time if you need it. Pinewoods offers a beautiful venue for a glorious week of song, dance, learning, connection, revelry, and rejuvenation. I look forward to singing and dancing with you there!"""
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/harmony-of-song-dance-at-pinewoods/", "https://cdss.org/event/harmony-of-song-dance-at-pinewoods-camp/"]
start = "2025-07-26T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-08-02T10:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Countercurrent"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Adina Gordon"]
price = "$850-$1500"
organisation = "Country Dance & Song Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sidmouth Folk Festival"
links = ["https://sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2025-08-01"
end_date = "2025-08-08"
country = "UK"
city = "Sidmouth"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra", "ecd", "scd", "balfolk", "scandi", "irish-set", "ceili"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Alex Cumming & Audrey Jaber", "Box of Frogs", "Confluence", "Contrasaurus", "Paul Hutchinson & Matt Norman", "Oscina", "WillPower"]
callers = ["Brian Stanton", "Carol Monaghan", "Kevin Monaghan", "Louise Siddons", "Rachel Shapiro-Wallace", "Rhodri Davies"]
price = "£320-£495"
organisation = "Sidmouth Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/sidmouth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lark Camp"
details = """
Music, Song & Dance Workshops in the beautiful Mendocino Woodlands of California 
Family Friendly • Dances, Jams & Sessions • Great Food • Camping 
Full Camp for 8 Days, or Half Camp for 4 Days; Learn music, song, and dance traditions from Ireland, British Isles, Greece, Eastern Europe, Sweden, Latin America, North America, Spain, France, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa"""
links = ["https://www.larkcamp.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/lark-camp/"]
start_date = "2025-08-01"
end_date = "2025-08-09"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Fort Bragg"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Lark Traditional Arts"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Dance Week at Pinewoods"
details = """
A Feast of Tradition and Innovation 
Savor glorious historic dances, accompanied by the latest sparkling choreographies. Add a dash of morris, a slice of sword, and scorching hot clogs. Season with spectacular music and singing, for the most delectable feast imaginable! 
Picture yourself in the beautiful natural setting of Pinewoods Camp, immersed in glorious English dance, music, and song for a full week of fabulous fun! English Dance Week welcomes all to a warm and enthusiastic community, sharing our delight and encouraging all to participate. 
The biggest problem at English Dance Week? Wishing you could be in two (or three) places at once! You’ll choose among seven daily sessions of country dancing, several display dance styles (longsword, morris, and clog), and multiple music workshops. You’ll also be tempted by singing, a seminar for leaders, and an ever-changing array of one-shot sessions each afternoon. 
Even if there were no classes, just spending a week with our amazing staff would leave you exhilarated. Be sure to leave space for extra-curricular activities including chocolate tasting, ceilidh dancing, afternoon parties, and late-night shenanigans."""
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/english-dance-week/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-dance-week-at-pinewoods-camp/"]
start = "2025-08-02T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-08-09T10:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Anna Rain", "Joanna Reiner Wilkinson", "Margaret Bary"]
price = "$850-$1500"
organisation = "Country Dance & Song Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Broadstairs Folk Week"
links = ["https://broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk/"]
start_date = "2025-08-08"
end_date = "2025-08-15"
country = "UK"
city = "Broadstairs"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£176-£357"
organisation = "Broadstairs Folk Week"
source = "events/uk/broadstairs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Early Music Week at Pinewoods"
details = """
Are you passionate about medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music, especially as revived and played on period instruments? Do you also love nature and being in community with others? If so, this is the week for you! 
Early Music Week offers joyful opportunities and challenges to players, singers, dancers, and listeners at every level, from novice to highly experienced. As classes unfold through the week, we explore and discover the connections that lie behind some of the world’s most vibrant and compelling early music. We dance together every day, connecting with dancers and musicians in a unique and spontaneous way, so different from a class or a concert hall—in the pavilions under the pine trees."""
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/early-music-week-at-pinewoods/", "https://cdss.org/event/early-music-week-at-pinewoods-camp/"]
start = "2025-08-09T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-08-16T10:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$850-$1500"
organisation = "Country Dance & Song Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Family Week"
details = """
This Living Tradition
Once is a novelty, twice is a coincidence, third time is a tradition! It’s our third year of the Family Week community making Agassiz feel like home away from home, and we’re inviting you to come dance, sing, and play in the woods of Maine. 
Kids and adults take separate classes in the morning, focusing on age-appropriate skill development and bonding with peers. Afternoons are all-comers sessions, where we build community and intergenerational connection. And all-camp gatherings are a chance for campers and staff to perform music, tell jokes and stories, and highlight what they’ve learned and built during camp.  
In addition to music, ECD, morris, singing, contra, bal folk, longsword, waltz, stories, mummers’ play, and crafts, you’ll also have a chance to swim, hike, nap, jam, socialize, and after-party. We dance together as a community, then sing sequential waves of children off to bed, giving adults a chance to dance while monitors keep track of the dreamers.  
Come recharge, reconnect, relax, and renew as we gather together to share joy and reinvigorate traditions and invent new ones. We’d love to see you there!"""
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/family-week-at-agassiz-village-2/", "https://cdss.org/event/family-week-at-agassiz-village/"]
start_date = "2025-08-11"
end_date = "2025-08-17"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Poland"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$850-$1500"
organisation = "Country Dance & Song Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cascade of Music & Dance at Camp Kweebec"
details = """
Cascade of Music & Dance at Camp Kweebec, just northwest of Philadelphia, is a full week of music, art, and community celebrating the living traditions of song and dance. 
This week brings the whole singing Amidon family together on staff: singing leaders and music educators Peter and Mary Alice, who met at a CDSS camp in the 1970s; master musician Sam Amidon, who has taken his community-oriented folk music roots out into the world of performance art; and Stefan Amidon, who has followed in his parents’ footsteps as music educator for the young and singing leader for all. 
Add to this seasoned players who have inspired generations of musicians (Danny Noveck and Karen Axelrod), musicians and teachers who grew up in musical families (Sophie Wellington, Anna Patton, Elvie Miller, Elizabeth LaPrelle, Sally Jablonsky), some great callers with a wealth of knowledge about the craft (Joanna Reiner Wilkinson and Mary Wesley) plus ethnomusicologist/instrumentalist/singing leader/songwriter Brian Dolphin and lyrical fiddler and tunesmith Ben Schreiber and you’ve got the makings for a very special week! 
Children attend classes with their age group in the morning, where they sing, craft, dance, and play, while the older campers attend their choice of dances, harmony singing workshops, step-dance instruction, and a class for budding callers. Twice a day, the whole camp comes together for a community dance and a gathering for games, stories, participatory songs, and staff and camper performances. After the kids are paraded to bed by the pied piper, watched over by roving monitors, more dancing and late night activities commence. 
If you are looking to dance the week away to phenomenal music, or to build your repertoire or deepen your knowledge of traditional music, or wish you had more time to make art and sing, or if you are simply looking to make some connections with a fantastic group of people in this fractured world, then make your way to Cascade!"""
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/cascade-of-music-dance-at-kweebec/", "https://cdss.org/event/cascade-of-music-dance-at-camp-kweebec/"]
start = "2025-08-11T16:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-08-17T10:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Schwenksville"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Joanna Reiner Wilkinson", "Mary Wesley"]
price = "$750-$1400"
organisation = "Country Dance & Song Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cascade of Music & Dance"
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/cascade-of-music-dance-at-louise/"]
start = "2025-08-11T16:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-08-17T10:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Cascade"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$750-$1400"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Focus"
links = ["https://balfolk.cz/en/bal-focus/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/698267269324283/"]
start = "2025-08-13T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-17T14:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Šumperk"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "2900-3700 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FESTI'FOLK"
links = ["https://openagenda.com/en/cofals/events/festifolk-6251195"]
start = "2025-08-14T16:35:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-16T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Lambesc"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Coriandre", "La Talvera", "Castanha e Vinovel", "Tchachao", "Folk You", "Bodegam bal", "Sors le mains d'tes poches"]
price = "free"
organisation = "COFALS"
source = "events/france/lambesc_13410_france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Andanças"
details = """
Andanças is a festival organised by the PédeXumbo Association in Portugal, which promotes popular music and dance as a privileged means of learning and exchange between generations, knowledge and cultures.\r
At Andanças you can learn more than half a hundred different dance styles, from Portuguese, African and American-style dances to various European dances: Hungarian, Balkan, Basque, Gypsy, Baltic, Belgian, Poitou, Italian, Galician, Catalan and Mediterranean, among others."""
links = ["https://www.andancas.net/site/en/homepage/"]
start = "2025-08-14T16:50:00+01:00"
end = "2025-08-17T22:56:00+01:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Campinho"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["https://www.andancas.net/site/en/program/"]
price = "€80-€110"
organisation = "Associação PédeXumbo"
source = "events/portugal/andancas.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mentone"
links = ["http://www.footmadbirmingham.org/mentone.html"]
start_date = "2025-08-15"
end_date = "2025-08-17"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Mentone"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Turnip the Beet", "The Yellow Dandies"]
callers = ["Cis Hinkle", "Chet Gray"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Good Life Gallop"
links = ["https://www.thegoodlifegallop.org/"]
start = "2025-08-15T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-08-17T16:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NE"
city = "Omaha"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$30-$75"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Whitby Folk Week"
links = ["https://www.whitbyfolk.co.uk/"]
start = "2025-08-16T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-08-22T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Whitby"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra", "ecd", "irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£280-£360"
organisation = "Whitby Folk Week"
source = "events/uk/whitby.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Campers’ Week at Pinewoods"
details = """
It’s right there in the name! Campers’ Week is a week like no other—not just for campers, but by campers, who join a small-but-mighty staff in offering classes, leading dances, playing in the band, performing at gatherings, teaching crafts, decorating for the ball, hosting parties, and sharing whatever talent they’d like. If you love helping to make the magic happen, and you’re between the ages of 0 and 187, this is the session for you! Bring your parents, your best friend, your neighbor, your siblings, your kids, your cousins, your spouse, your fiancé, your grandkids, or just yourself (if you’re over 18) for a week of multi-generational, camper-enhanced family fun. 
What do we love? At morning and evening gatherings, people of all ages share a tune, tell a story, showcase a skill, sing, laugh, and dance together. During the day, kids under 13 gather twice with their peers—who may well become lifelong friends—to learn new dances, sing, craft, or what have you. Teens have their own class session (don’t worry, it’s not first thing in the morning) and all campers age 13+ can join in daily staff-led contra and English dance classes. There’s also ritual dance instruction, a community band, callers’ workshop, plus whatever delights campers offer. When it’s time to give those dancing feet a rest, you can swim, sun, or canoe in a pond, or find a chair on one of the many porches to craft, sing, jam, or just relax and chat with friends new and old.  
Festivities continue after dinner with a musical procession through the woods to the all-ages dance, which kicks off evening gathering. After the youngest campers head to bed, talented staff lead a vibrant mix of English, contras, squares, and a few surprises, with the help of the camper band—a delightful mélange of professional musicians, talented dabblers, and enthusiastic neophytes—and guest callers. (Want to call a dance? Let us know.) 
Afterwards, the party moves to the Camp House, where a pub sing, auction, skit night, jams, or impromptu low-key gatherings continue into the night… including whatever merriment intrepid campers incite. (Will Kerry sets return this year? Late night English favorites? Nonstop Rory O’More?  If you want it, make it happen!) 
Whether you grew up here and never left, or are joining for the very first time, Campers’ Week welcomes all ages, all skill levels, all talents, all everything. So pack your instrument (even your ukulele!), your voice, your dance shoes, your ball costume, your crafting supplies, your joy, and your sense of adventure. We hope to see you there."""
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/campers-week-at-pinewoods/", "https://cdss.org/event/campers-week-at-pinewoods-camp/"]
start = "2025-08-16T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-08-23T10:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$750-$1400"
organisation = "Country Dance & Song Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Halsway Folk Dance Holiday"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/halsway-folk-dance-holiday-2025/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/9364471580279672/"]
start = "2025-08-18T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-08-25T10:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Richard Jones & Chris Jewell"]
callers = ["Ivan Aitken"]
price = "£400-£640"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Les Ptibals"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1311203883411726/", "https://ptibals.wixsite.com/lesptibals", "https://www.helloasso.com/associations/association-bol-d-air-11220/evenements/les-ptibals-festival-folk-lagrasse"]
start = "2025-08-20T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2205-08-24T15:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Lagrasse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["La Soubirane", "Diatocello", "Saraï", "Cosmos Chocolat", "Lyr Trio", "Ciac Boum", "Bal O'Gadjo", "Trio Loubelya", "Tralala Lovers", "3 Pas d’Ici", "Petit Piment", "Lucas Thébaut", "Petits Crins Sauvages"]
price = "€58-€62"
organisation = "Bol d'Air"
source = "events/france/lagrasse.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombalfestival"
links = ["https://www.boombalfestival.be/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1201113417822360/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2745", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2835", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2837"]
start = "2025-08-20T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-25T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Lovendegem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes XXL", "Bal O'Gadjo", "Bamako Express", "Cam&Léon", "Cardboard Cabin", "Duo Clercx", "Duo Niepold-Cutting", "Fleuves", "Fyndus", "Groove Factory", "Les Kickeuses", "Loogaroo", "Marasc", "Marie Paulette", "Naragonia", "Topette"]
price = "€168"
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/boombal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sugar Hill Dance Weekend"
links = ["http://bloomingtoncontra.org/sugar-hill/"]
start_date = "2025-08-22"
end_date = "2025-08-24"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Shrewsbury Folk Festival"
links = ["https://shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk/line-up/dance/"]
start = "2025-08-22T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-08-25T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Shrewsbury"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Demon Barbers", "Emily & The Simons", "Frog on a Bike", "GloryStrokes", "Hoik", "Lasair", "Naragonia Quartet", "National Youth Folk Ensemble", "Oysterband", "PolkaWorks", "Queer Folk", "Ross Grant & Hartwin Dhoore"]
price = "£199.24-£246.85"
organisation = "Shrewsbury Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/shrewsbury.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Found Festival"
links = ["https://www.foundfestival.uk/line-up/dance"]
start = "2025-08-22T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-08-24T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Middle Claydon"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Out of Hand", "Tautas Roks", "Banter", "Kettlehawk"]
price = "£195-£215"
organisation = "Towersey Festival"
source = "events/uk/towersey.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TradMaD"
links = ["http://minstrelrecords.com/tradmad/"]
start_date = "2025-08-23"
end_date = "2025-08-29"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Camp North"
details = """
The Dam Beavers with caller Jeremy Korr 
Dance Camp North is the signature weekend event of the Contra Borealis Dancers.  It takes place on Labor Day weekend each year.  There is a dance in Fairbanks Friday evening followed by a dance weekend at the Lost Lake Boy Scout Camp about 60 minutes south of Fairbanks. 
Excellent food, cabins or tent accommodations and bathrooms provided, but you bring your own bedding, up to 110 people enjoy the rural settings with a dance hall, workshop rooms, swimming or boating on Lost Lake, and nice fall hiking with great views of the Tanana River basin. Aurora viewing is a definite possibility."""
links = ["https://contraborealis.org/dance-camp-north/", "https://cdss.org/event/dance-camp-north-2025/"]
start_date = "2025-08-29"
end_date = "2025-09-01"
country = "USA"
state = "AK"
city = "Fairbanks"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Dam Beavers"]
callers = ["Jeremy Korr"]
organisation = "Contra Borealis Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pinewoods Labor Day Weekend"
links = ["https://facone.org/labor-day-weekend/labor-day-weekend.html"]
start_date = "2025-08-29"
end_date = "2025-09-02"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Halsway Regency Assembley"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/the-halsway-regency-assembly-2025/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/975864893986459/"]
start = "2025-08-29T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-08-31T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Warleggan Village Band"]
callers = ["Georgia Delve"]
price = "£200-£330"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Northwest Passage"
details = """
English Country Dance for experienced dancers, featuring two fabulous bands and callers, great workshop leaders, camper-led activities, and more! 
Callers: Brooke Friendly and Jenny Beer 
Bands: 

Roguery (Anita Anderson, Dave Bartley, Shira Kammen, Jim Oakden)
Idlewild (Clara Byom, Jacob Chen, Mirinisa Stewart-Tengco)"""
links = ["https://nwpdancecamp.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/northwest-passage-dance-camp/"]
start = "2025-08-29T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-09-01T13:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Rhododendron"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Idlewild", "Roguery"]
callers = ["Brooke Friendly", "Jenny Beer"]
organisation = "Northwest Passage Dance Camp (Portland Country Dance Community)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rocky Mountain Rendezvous"
links = ["https://cfootmad.org/rendezvous"]
start = "2025-08-29T18:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-09-01T13:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stove Dragon", "Spintuition"]
callers = ["Will Mentor", "Alex Deis-Lauby"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Simmelfolk"
links = ["https://dckn.de/simmelfolk-festival/"]
start = "2025-09-04T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-07T02:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Simmelsdorf"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Akleja", "CLARABAL", "Gribouille", "Indigo", "Duo l'Hêtre Heureux", "Le Driadi Duo", "Muckenpensel", "No&Mi", "Viadeyra"]
price = "€99-€150"
organisation = "Das co-kreative Netzwerk"
source = "events/germany/simmelfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "South Folk Festival"
details = "Balfolk Freitag und Samstagabend"
links = ["https://bordun.de/kurse/south-folk-festival/", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/924464593", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1158366704", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1158366859"]
start_date = "2025-09-05"
end_date = "2025-09-07"
country = "Germany"
city = "Balingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bal à Sept", "Duo Coach et son Orchestre", "Vionelles"]
organisation = "Bordun e.V."
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bear Hug Dance Camp"
links = ["https://www.missoulafolk.org/bearhug"]
start_date = "2025-09-05"
end_date = "2025-09-07"
country = "USA"
state = "MT"
city = "Rollins"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Countercurrent", "Banna Damhsa"]
callers = ["Michael Karcher", "Emily Faulkner"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Big Branch Festival"
links = ["https://www.balfolktoronto.com/bigbranch", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2831034740401608/", "https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/big-branch-balfolk-gathering--2025"]
start = "2025-09-05T16:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-09-07T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Bancroft"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Corentin Boizot-Blaise", "Dixit", "Hypnosis Negative", "Naragonia", "Tangi Lion"]
price = "$250-$350"
organisation = "Balfolk Toronto"
source = "events/canada/toronto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Echo Summit"
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/special-events/echo-summit-dance-camp-2025"]
start_date = "2025-09-12"
end_date = "2025-09-14"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacremento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Countercurrent", "Thunderwing"]
callers = ["Lindsey Dono", "Michael Karcher"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "32e Folk Festival Marsinne"
links = ["https://www.folkfestivalmarsinne.be/en_GB", "https://www.facebook.com/events/459129973798620/"]
start = "2025-09-12T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-14T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Marsinne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Musiques et Traditions"
source = "events/belgium/marsinne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Feet Retreat"
links = ["https://www.feetretreat.com/feet-retreat-2025/"]
start_date = "2025-09-19"
end_date = "2025-09-21"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Ellerbe"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Supertrad", "River Road"]
callers = ["Will Mentor", "Cis Hinkle", "Emily Rush", "Gaye Fifer"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Squirrel Moon Contra Dance weekend"
links = ["http://www.squirrelmoon.org/"]
start_date = "2025-09-19"
end_date = "2025-09-21"
country = "USA"
state = "WI"
city = "Dodgeville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lift Ticket"]
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wasatch Wiggle"
links = ["https://wasatchcontras.org/ww/"]
start_date = "2025-09-19"
end_date = "2025-09-21"
country = "USA"
state = "UT"
city = "Salt Lake City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Countercurrent"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "5ème Festival des Bals Combiers"
links = ["https://www.lesbalscombiers.ch"]
start = "2025-09-19T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-21T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Lausanne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Les Bals Combiers"
source = "events/switzerland/lesbalscombiers.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fandango! 2025"
details = "English Country Dance weekend with Susan Kevra and Alchemy (Eric Martin, violin; Rachel Bell, accordion; Karen Axelrod, piano)"
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/fandango/2025/", "https://cdss.org/event/fandango-2025/"]
start = "2025-09-19T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-09-21T13:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Alchemy"]
callers = ["Susan Kevra"]
price = "$65-$165"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Chehalis Contra Dance Camp"
details = "Join us at Hatzic Lake for the Chehalis contra dance camp. We feed you and give you a bed; all you have to do is dance, play music, and visit with friends. This year we have callers Jeremy Korr and Koren Wake; and bands Joyride and The Free Raisins."
links = ["https://chehalisdancecamp.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/chehalis-contra-dance-camp/"]
start = "2025-09-19T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-09-21T15:00:00-07:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "BC"
city = "Vancouver"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Joyride", "The Free Raisins"]
callers = ["Jeremy Korr", "Koren Wake"]
price = "$300-$450"
organisation = "Chehalis Contra Dance Camp (Vancouver Contra Dance)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Adirondack Dance Weekend"
details = "A weekend of Contra, English Country and Balfolk dancing, tucked into the Adirondack Mountains on the shores of Lake George. Featuring Will Mentor, River Road, Gaye Fifer and more to be announced. Dance, sing, jam, hike, swim, kayak and more."
links = ["https://www.danceflurry.org/adirondack-dance-weekend/", "https://cdss.org/event/adirondack-dance-weekend/"]
start_date = "2025-09-26"
end_date = "2025-09-28"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Silver Bay"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Road", "Lighthouse", "Eloise & Co."]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Will Mentor"]
organisation = "DanceFlurry"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cascade Contras"
links = ["https://eugenefolklore.org/cascade-contras-on-the-river/"]
start_date = "2025-09-26"
end_date = "2025-09-28"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Springfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Anadama", "Countercurrent"]
callers = ["Isaac Banner", "Adina Gordon"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Infinitumbal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2357412704635133/", "https://tickets.paysera.com/en/event/infinitumball-2025"]
start = "2025-09-26T12:00:00+03:00"
end = "2025-09-28T23:55:00+03:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia", "Rahu the Fool", "Monsieur Fruits", "Duo l'Hêtre Heureux", "Kola Camoma", "Gediminas Plėšnys", "Mikas Dominas", "SuLa"]
price = "€100-€140"
organisation = "Šok, mėgaukis ir dalinkis"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Halsway Harvest Weekend"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/halsway-harvest-weekend-2/"]
start = "2025-09-26T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-28T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dampier's Round"]
callers = ["Frances Oates", "Barrie Bullimore", "Laura Hodges"]
organisation = "Halsway Harvest"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kurs: Tänze aus Frankreich"
details = "Deula Kirchheim"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/923211545"]
start_date = "2025-09-27"
end_date = "2025-09-28"
country = "Germany"
city = "Kirchheim"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Anja von Richthofen"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Annabergfest"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Tanzaktivitaten.html"]
start_date = "2025-10-02"
end_date = "2025-10-05"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bouton", "Noiranomis", "DiaTon", "Emily & The Simons", "Havok", "NoLa", "Out of the Box"]
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Moondance Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://moondancesc.weebly.com/"]
start_date = "2025-10-03"
end_date = "2025-10-05"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Pickens"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lagomorph Quartet", "Good & Plenty"]
callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Diane Silver"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lady of the Lake Fall Camp"
links = ["http://www.ladyofthelake.org/fallwend/"]
start_date = "2025-10-03"
end_date = "2025-10-05"
country = "USA"
state = "ID"
city = "Harrison"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stringrays", "Dog Paw"]
callers = ["Susan Petrick", "William Watson"]
price = "$235-$395"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "XVIII Bailando Entre Montañas"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1407479210247988/"]
start = "2025-10-03T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-05T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Spain"
city = "Cercedilla"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folqué Madrid"
source = "events/spain/folquemadrid.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Festival des Panards"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1737620977135950/", "https://frenchdanceleeds.wordpress.com/2025/03/04/25th-festival-des-panards/"]
start = "2025-10-03T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-05T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Todmorden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["War-sav", "Trio Roblin-Evain-Badeau", "Naragonia", "Oscina"]
price = "£35-£69"
organisation = "Les Panards Dansants"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Autumn Contra Dance Week"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/autumn-contra-dance-week-2025/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1276963677404752/"]
start = "2025-10-06T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-10T10:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Box of Frogs"]
callers = ["Cis Hinkle"]
price = "£255-£460"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "John C Campbell Fall Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://folkschool.configio.com/pd/3332/fall-dance-weekend-long-weekend"]
start_date = "2025-10-09"
end_date = "2025-10-12"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Brasstown"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Supertrad"]
callers = ["Wendy Graham", "Carol Sersland"]
price = "$235"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Harvest Moon"
links = ["https://www.sbcds.org/hm/"]
start_date = "2025-10-10"
end_date = "2025-10-12"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Santa Barbara"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Gaslight Tinkers", "Topspin"]
callers = ["Rick Mohr", "Anna Rain"]
price = "$95-$195"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NAIF Balfolk Festival"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1358828715118214/", "https://www.neapolisbalfolk.it/"]
start = "2025-10-10T16:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-12T19:30:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Sorrento"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkfest Hohnstein"
details = "Tanzfest auf Burg Hohnstein in der Sächsischen Schweiz"
links = ["https://www.folkfest-hohnstein.de/"]
start = "2025-10-10T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-12T13:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Hohnstein"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkirrika Festival"
details = "Balfolk & Basque dances festival in the Basque Country"
links = ["https://folkirrika.eus/"]
start = "2025-10-17T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-19T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Spain"
city = "Kuartango"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folkirrika"
source = "events/spain/kuartango.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Fall Dance Weekend"
details = """
Mark your calendars now to join us once again in the heart of Pittsburgh for our annual Fall Dance Weekend, happening Oct 17–19, 2025 at the Wightman School community building in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood! Dance all weekend long to music by 

The Dam Beavers (Ben Schreiber, Scotty Leach, Ness Smith-Savedoff)
Topspin (Anna Patton, Owen Morrison, Emily Troll, Stefan Amidon)

with calling by 

Gaye Fifer and

Will Mentor

Watch this space for more details as they become known. Registration is expected to open by summer. 
$120 early admission, $75 for dancers under 25. After September 30 or at the door: add $20; $75 for financial need."""
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/fdw/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-fall-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2025-10-17T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-10-19T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Dam Beavers", "Topspin"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Will Mentor"]
price = "$75-$140"
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Herbstball"
details = """
Tanzkurs mit Koen Dhont: Schottisch und Mazurka für Fortgeschrittene. 
Kursbegleitung Accords Perdus. 
Ball mit Accords Perdus und Tralala Lovers 
  
Weitere Details und Anmeldung folgen in Kürze!"""
links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/herbstball/"]
start = "2025-10-18T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-19T14:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Accords Perdus", "Tralala Lovers"]
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CaDansa"
links = ["https://www.cadansa.nl/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/cadansa-balfolkfestival-2025/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1548949209828868/"]
start = "2025-10-23T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-26T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Steenwijk"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "CaDansa"
source = "events/netherlands/cadansa.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Music City Masquerade"
links = ["http://nashvillecountrydancers.org/music-city-masquerade/"]
start_date = "2025-10-24"
end_date = "2025-10-26"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Engine Room"]
callers = ["Darlene Underwood"]
price = "$65-$165"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra NYC"
links = ["https://www.contradance.nyc/"]
start = "2025-10-24T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-10-26T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "New York"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Red Case Band", "Kingfisher", "Some Assembly Required"]
callers = ["Will Mentor"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Fish"
links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/"]
start_date = "2025-10-31"
end_date = "2025-11-01"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Melrose"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Terry Doyle"]
organisation = "Dancing Fish"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hey Fever"
links = ["http://www.ottawacontra.ca/heyFever/"]
start = "2025-10-31T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-11-02T15:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Ottawa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Good Company", "River Road"]
callers = ["Mary Wesley", "Will Mentor"]
organisation = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Head for the Hills"
details = "A getaway weekend of dance, music and song at Camp Harlam near Kresgeville, PA in the Poconos, with many of your favorite musicians, callers, and workshop leaders. Sponsored by Princeton Country Dancers."
links = ["http://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/about-hfth", "https://cdss.org/event/head-for-the-hills/"]
start_date = "2025-11-07"
end_date = "2025-11-09"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Kunkletown"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$140-$240"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Atlanta Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://adw.contradance.org/"]
start_date = "2025-11-07"
end_date = "2025-11-09"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Road", "The Dam Beavers"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Cis Hinkle"]
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skint"
links = ["https://www.skintdance.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1119730636555625/"]
start = "2025-11-07T17:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-09T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ashover"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£23-£53"
organisation = "Skint"
source = "events/uk/skint.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance in the Desert"
details = "A weekend of contra dancing with lots of jamming, featuring music by The Faux Paws and The Free Raisins. Callers are Koren Wake and Steve Zakon-Anderson."
links = ["https://tucsoncontradancers.org/tucson-contra-dancers/dance-in-the-desert-2025/", "https://cdss.org/event/dance-in-the-desert/"]
start = "2025-11-07T15:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-11-09T15:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AZ"
city = "Oracle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Faux Paws", "The Free Raisins"]
callers = ["Koren Wake", "Steve Zakon-Anderson"]
organisation = "Tucson Friends of Traditional Music%2C Inc."
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fleur de Lis Fling"
details = """
Dance weekend featuring music from Kingfisher & Meadowhawk, calling from Alex Deis-Lauby & Seth Tepher, sound from Ed Howe. Workshops will be held on Saturday and Sunday. 
$80-165 sliding scale"""
links = ["https://register.louisvillecountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/fleur-de-lis-fling/"]
start_date = "2025-11-14"
end_date = "2025-11-16"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kingfisher", "Meadowhawk"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Seth Tepfer"]
price = "$80-$165"
organisation = "Louisville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fire Ant Frolic"
details = "Join us for a lovely weekend of music, friendship and dancing! Steve Zakon-Anderson will be calling to the music of Northwoods. Featuring Casey Murray, Molly Tucker and Sam Zakon-Anderson. We’ll have workshops, dance parties, Sunday potluck brunch, more! Convenient location, lots of parking and nearby restaurants. For more information, visit fireantfrolic.org"
links = ["http://www.fireantfrolic.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/fire-ant-frolic-contra-dance-weekend/"]
start_date = "2025-11-14"
end_date = "2025-11-16"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Austin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Northwoods"]
callers = ["Steve Zakon-Anderson"]
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Catalina Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://www.catalinadanceweekend.com/"]
start_date = "2025-11-14"
end_date = "2025-11-16"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Catalina Island"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk weekend Intensive 2025"
details = """
Multiple day intensive for experienced (balfolk) dancers.\r
\r
Workshops will be in Dutch, if you like to participate in the English version or organise this in your dance community, send a message to: dancingbodies.workshops@gmail.com"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-intensive/", "https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-weekend-intensive-2025"]
start = "2025-11-14T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-17T10:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€275-€350"
organisation = "Dancing Bodies"
source = "events/netherlands/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fall Frolick"
details = "Join us for two days and nights of English dancing, music making, and workshops aplenty, now beginning with dinner on Friday night."
links = ["https://bacds.org/camps/fallwk2025/", "https://cdss.org/event/fall-frolick-2025/"]
start = "2025-11-14T16:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-11-16T17:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Healdsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cenizas Residency"
links = ["https://folquemadrid.wixsite.com/cenizas/the-residency", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1933457220788830/"]
start = "2025-11-15T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-21T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Spain"
city = "Cercedilla"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€260-€550"
organisation = "Folqué Madrid"
source = "events/spain/folquemadrid.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Zesty Contra Weekend"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/zesty-contra-weekend-2025/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1208838240687327/"]
start = "2025-11-21T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-23T16:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ali & Mollie"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies", "Mark Elvins"]
price = "£200-£330"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fénix Festival"
links = ["https://folquemadrid.wixsite.com/fenixfest"]
start = "2025-11-21T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-23T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "Spain"
city = "Cercedilla"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rhizottome"]
price = "€150"
organisation = "Folqué Madrid"
source = "events/spain/folquemadrid.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Blowzabella Workshop Festival"
links = ["https://blowzabella.co.uk/event/6070494/719340410/blowzabella-workshop-festival-2025-holmfirth-west-yorkshire-concert-workshops-dance", "https://wegottickets.com/f/13824/"]
start = "2025-11-21T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-22T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Holmfirth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Blowzabella"]
price = "£22-£49.50"
organisation = "Blowzabella"
source = "events/blowzabella.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraCopia"
links = ["http://www.thursdaycontra.com/contracopia/"]
start_date = "2025-11-28"
end_date = "2025-11-30"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Road", "Northwoods", "Midnight on the Water"]
callers = ["Janine Smith", "Qwill Duvall", "Michael Karcher"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Midwinter Fair"
details = "Nog geen bands bekend, maar er zullen weer genoeg balfolk bands en workshops worden georganiseerd."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/midwinter-fair-2/", "https://www.plug.events/event/midwinter-fair3"]
start_date = "2025-12-06"
end_date = "2025-12-07"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Alphen aan den Rijn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Archeon"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Christmas House Party"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/christmas-house-party-4/"]
start = "2025-12-23T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-12-27T10:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Will Pound & Linda Game"]
callers = ["Geoff Cubitt"]
price = "£420-£645"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contradancers Delight Holiday"
links = ["http://www.contradancersdelight.com/"]
start_date = "2025-12-26"
end_date = "2025-12-31"
country = "USA"
state = "WV"
city = "Morgantown"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Toss the Possum", "Spintuition", "Buzz Band", "George Paul"]
callers = ["Terry Doyle", "Bob Isaacs", "Devin Pohly", "Warren Doyle"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "What the Trad?! - Weekender"
details = """
Folk music for Balfolk dancers and musicians. A weekend full of musicality!\r
\r
This weekend wil be organiserd as part of the 'Beyond the steps' series. by Dancing Bodies. More info will follow; would you like to keep posted and give some input? Fill the form down below."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/what-the-trad-weekend"]
start = "2026-01-09T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-01-12T10:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "BalVolk"
source = "events/netherlands/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Carnivale"
links = ["https://contracarnivale.org/"]
start_date = "2026-01-16"
end_date = "2026-01-18"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Luis Obispo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Red Case Band", "Topspin", "The Dam Beavers"]
callers = ["Jacqui Grennan", "Jean Gorrindo", "Michael Karcher"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Stellar Days & Nights"
details = """
You’re invited to the 17th “Annual” Stellar Days & Nights. 
A 4-day, 3-night winter music and dance event in the Rocky Mountains – Buena Vista, CO. Contra, English Country, and Couples Dancing, plus workshops and music jams.  Cozy accommodations. Amazing scenery. Yummy food. 
National Bands and National Callers – To Be Announced for 2026 
Check out the website for information.   
Organized by: Arkansas Valley Music and Dance. 
Put this on your calendar now and plan to attend! Join our email list HERE or email us at Info@RockyMountainRanchDance.com to be added."""
links = ["https://rockymountainranchdance.com", "https://cdss.org/event/stellar-days-nights/"]
start = "2026-01-16T15:00:00-07:00"
end = "2026-01-19T13:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Buena Vista"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Arkansas Valley Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Winter Warmer"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/winter-warmer-2026/"]
start = "2026-01-19T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2026-01-23T10:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dampier's Round"]
callers = ["Madeleine Smith", "Jane Hunter", "Mark Hunter"]
price = "£240-£460"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Florida Snow Ball"
links = ["http://floridasnowball.tampabaycontra.com/"]
start_date = "2026-01-23"
end_date = "2026-01-25"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gulfport"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Turnip the Beet", "Red Case Band"]
callers = ["Michael Karcher", "Lisa Greenleaf"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wintergreen"
details = """
Music by Wake Up Robin and Hypergolic, calling by Lindsey Dono and Christa Torrens. Great food, friendly dancers. Workshops for dancers, callers, and musicians. Homestays and workshares available. 
Sliding scale"""
links = ["https://bozemanfolklore.org/wintergreen-2026/", "https://cdss.org/event/wintergreen-contra-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2026-01-23T18:00:00-07:00"
end = "2026-01-25T13:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MT"
city = "Bozeman"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hypergolic", "Wake Up Robin"]
callers = ["Christa Torrens", "Lindsey Dono"]
price = "$145-$185"
organisation = "Bozeman Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Prague Balfolk Weekend"
links = ["https://prague-balfolk-weekend.cz/en/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1235669361448752/"]
start = "2026-01-30T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-02-01T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Supersonic"
links = ["https://www.supersoniccontra.com/"]
start_date = "2026-02-06"
end_date = "2026-02-07"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Root System", "The Faux Paws"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lava Meltdown"
links = ["http://www.lavameltdown2025.com/"]
start_date = "2026-02-27"
end_date = "2026-03-01"
country = "USA"
state = "ID"
city = "Lava Hot Springs"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Palmetto Bug Stomp"
links = ["http://charlestonfolk.weebly.com/palmetto-bug-stomp.html"]
start_date = "2026-02-27"
end_date = "2026-03-01"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Charleston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Notorious", "Contraforce"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer", "JJ Luxe"]
organisation = "Charleston Folk"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balhalla Festival"
links = ["https://www.balhallafestival.be/en", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2082785725544099/"]
start = "2026-02-27T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-03-01T19:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Balhalla"
source = "events/belgium/balhalla.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Carolina Meltdown"
details = "Contra Dance Weekend sponsored by Charlotte Contra Dancers. Held at Camp Thunderbird, Lake Wylie, SC"
links = ["https://www.charlottecontradance.org/carolina-meltdown"]
start = "2026-03-20T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2026-03-22T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Lake Wylie"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Dam Beavers", "Engine Room"]
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "Cis Hinkle"]
organisation = "Charlotte Contra Dancers"
source = "events/usa/charlotte.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pigtown Fling"
links = ["https://www.pigtownfling.com/"]
start_date = "2026-03-27"
end_date = "2026-03-29"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cincinatti"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kingfisher", "The Dam Beavers"]
callers = ["Wendy Graham", "Will Mentor"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Epicenter"
links = ["https://nbcds.org/epicenter-2025/"]
start_date = "2026-03-27"
end_date = "2026-03-29"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Mill Valley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Notorious", "The Syncopaths"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Liz Nelson"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Camp"
links = ["https://www.halswaymanor.org.uk/event/contra-camp-2026"]
start = "2026-04-10T06:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-04-12T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["WillPower", "Linda Game"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons"]
price = "£100-£330"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ComSiBal Festival"
links = ["https://comsibal.be/en/"]
start = "2026-04-30T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-05-04T02:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Boutersem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "ComSiBal"
source = "events/belgium/comsibal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Adirondack Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://www.danceflurry.org/adirondack-dance-weekend/"]
start_date = "2026-05-08"
end_date = "2026-05-10"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Silver Bay"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "DanceFlurry"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lichfield Folk Festival"
links = ["https://www.lichfieldfolkfestival.co.uk/"]
start = "2026-06-19T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-06-21T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Lichfield"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Lichfield Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/lichfield.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "75th National Square Dance Convention"
details = """
Enjoy several days of contra dancing at the 75th National Square Dance Convention in Waco, TX June 24-27, 2026. 
Note: Contra callers who register by Dec 31, 2025 and indicate their interest on the registration form can be scheduled to call contra dances or other traditional formations at this national convention, which will have 3,000 attendees!   
Registration is $80 for adults until May 1, 2026, when it increases to $95. 
Register on our website. The contra hall schedule (which might include you as a caller!) will be posted in the Spring of 2026 on the Contralab Facebook page."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/contra-hall-at-the-75th-national-square-dance-convention/"]
start_date = "2026-06-24"
end_date = "2026-06-27"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Waco"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$80-$95"
organisation = "Contralab"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "AmWeek"
links = ["https://amweek.camp/"]
start_date = "2026-06-28"
end_date = "2026-07-03"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Ben Lomond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"