Midwinter Barn Dance

Saturday, Feb. 22
7 - 10 p.m.

Concordia Ballroom
1129 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI

Jessie Downs, Caller

All-star band featuring:
Barb Dalton and Betsy Knowles, fiddles
Steve Meger, guitar
Larry Dalton, bass

All dances will be taught and called: Square and round dances, reels and more. If you’re new, the caller and other dancers will help guide you along the way. No prior experience necessary. Bring a partner or find one there!.

The dance is a fundraiser (and celebration) for the Great River Folk Festival.
Suggested donation: Adults $10; kids and students $5.

Barn Dance

Great Bands you know, new folks you’ll love.

Watch this space for 2020 musical acts.

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2019 Winners

  • 1st Place - Russ Parrish, Burnsville, MN
  • 2nd Place - Peter Lindsey, Dekalb, IL
  • 3rd Place (tie) - Despina Pafralides, Round Lake Park, IL
  • 3rd Place (tie) - David Nash, Onalaska, WI
Greg Gilbertson 2018 winner

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