JANUARY6 • Henderson 7 • Helvetia13 • Elkins, Henderson 14 • Morgantown 20 • Henderson 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • Weston

FEBRUARY 3 • Henderson4 • Dunmore, Helvetia10 • Elkins, Henderson11 • Morgantown17 • Henderson25 • Helvetia - Fasnacht, Morgantown - Worley Gardner7, 14, 21, 28 • Weston

MARCH 3 • Elkins, Henderson4 • Dunmore, Helvetia 10 • Henderson11 • Morgantown 17 • Ireland - Irish Spring Festival, Henderson18 • Pickens - Maple Syrup Festival7, 14, 21, 28 • Weston

APRIL 1 • Dunmore, Helvetia 7 • Henderson 8 • Morgantown14 • Elkins, Henderson 21 • Henderson 22 • Sutton - Melvin Wine Memorial Celebration

29 • Helvetia - Ramp Supper4, 11, 18, 25 • Weston

MAY5 • Henderson 6 • Helvetia, Franklin - Spring Fest12 • Elkins, Henderson 13 • Morgantown 19 • Henderson26 • Thomas - Art Spring 27-28 • Charleston - Vandalia Gathering2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Weston

JUNE 2 • Henderson3 • Helvetia9 • Henderson15-17 • Glenville - West Virginia State Folk Festival 16 • Henderson20 • Weston

JULY1 • Helvetia 7 • Henderson 8 • Monterey - Lions Club Dance 9-14 • Elkins - Augusta: Classic Country & Cajun Week 14 • Henderson18 • Weston 16-21 • Elkins - Augusta: Blues & Swing Week 21 • Henderson

21-22 • Monterey - Highland County Old-Time Fiddlers’ Convention30-Aug 4 • Elkins - Augusta: Bluegrass Week

AUGUST4 • Henderson5 • Helvetia6-11 • Elkins - Augusta: Old-Time Week & Vocal Week11 • Henderson12 • Elkins - Augusta Festival16 • Weston18 • Henderson19 • Dunmore Daze26 • Monterey - Highland County Fair

SEPTEMBER1 • Thomas, Henderson, Weston - Jackson Mill Jubilee2 • Helvetia 8 • Elkins, Henderson 9 • Morgantown, Helvetia - Fair15 -16 • Franklin - Treasure Mountain Festival, Henderson16 • Marlinton - Music in the Mountains5, 12, 19, 26 • Weston

OCTOBER 6 • Henderson7 • Helvetia13 • Henderson14 • Morgantown 20 • Elkins - Augusta Fiddlers’ Reunion, Henderson3, 10, 17, 24 • Weston

NOVEMBER 3 • Henderson4 • Dunmore, Helvetia10 • Elkins, Henderson 11 • Morgantown17 • Henderson 7, 14, 21, 28 • Weston

DECEMBER 1 • Henderson2 • Helvetia - Feast of St. Nicholas8 • Elkins, Henderson 9 • Morgantown15 • Henderson5, 12, 19 • Weston

www.mountaindancetrail.org • 304-637-1209

COMMUNITY SQUARE DANCING CAN BE FOUND SOMEWHERE IN THE HEART OF WEST VIRGINIA

EVERY WEEKEND.

2017

Experience Augusta This Summer!

Over 40 years, Augusta has been celebrating traditional music, dance, craft and folkways! We teach. We share. We celebrate the wonder and diversity of our cultural heritage. For five weeks throughout the year, Augusta provides week long instruction, weekly concerts, nightly dances & jam sessions, kids programs, folklife presentations and a home for a significant collection of archives. Come join us!

Arts, Crafts, and Folklore Each Week Cajun Week and Classic Country Music Week: July 9 - 14

Blues & Swing Week: July 16 - 21Bluegrass Week: July 30 - August 4

Old-Time Week and Vocal Week: August 6 - 11October Old-Time Week: October 15-21

Augusta Festival: August 11 – 13The Augusta Festival is an annual celebration of traditional music, dance and craft held in the Elkins City Park. There will be live music on three stages, a juried craft fair, children’s activities, jam sessions, craft demonstrations, workshops and food vendors. Square Dances will be held in the Augusta Dance Pavilion on both Friday and Saturday nights.

To find out more about tuition, early bird specials, scholarships, class offerings, public events and much more, go to:

www.augustaheritagecenter.org304-637-1209

Augusta Heritage Center Davis & Elkins College

100 Campus Drive, Elkins, WV 26241

Charleston

ThomasElkins

Morgantown

Marlinton

IrelandGlenville

Henderson Sutton HelvetiaPickens

DunmoreMonterey, VA

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Dance schedule is subject to change. We encourage you to visit: mountaindancetrail.org.

DANCE CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE

The Mountain Dance Trail, a cultural heritage tourism project of Augusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins College, is celebrating its 6th season! West Virginia is the only state in the Appalachian Region to have such a rich community square dance tradition.

Local callers lead all dances to live old-time music. Each community dance offers a unique cultural experience, entertaining residents and visitors alike. Beginners and children are welcome. Dances vary from big circle dances and four couple squares to waltzes, two steps and polkas. All dances will be taught and no experience or partner is required. Whether you dance or not, come share the joy of a square dance!www.mountaindancetrail.org; 304.637.1209

MARLINTON, Pocahontas County Date: September 16Featuring: Big Circle Dances during Music in the MountainsTime: 8 p.m. Admission: $4 adults, free for studentsLocation: Pocahontas County Opera House - 818 Third Avenue, Marlinton More Information: www.pocahontasoperahouse.org

DUNMORE, Pocahontas CountyDates: February 4, March 4, April 1, August 19 -Dunmore Daze, November 4 Featuring: Big Circle Dances called by Ellen & Eugene Ratcliffe to Juanita Fireball and the Continental Drifters or Mud Hole Control.Time: 8 p.m. Admission: $4 adults, free for students Location: Dunmore Community Center - 215 Dunmore Rd. off Route 92 & 28

MONTEREY, Highland County, VA Lion’s Club Street DanceDate: July 8Featuring: Big Circle Dances Time: all day long Admission: Free Location: Downtown Monterey Highland County Fairgrounds Dates: July 21 & 22 - Highland County Fiddlers’ Convention August 26 - HIghland County Fair Featuring: Big Circle Dances Time: 8 p.m. Admission: Free Location: Highland County Fairgrounds - 386 Myers Moon Rd, Monterey More Information: www.highlandcountyfairva.com

FRANKLIN, Pendleton County Spring Fest Date: May 6 Featuring: Big Circle Dances to Gene McConnell & Friends Time: 8 p.m. Admission: $5 Location: Pendleton County Community Center, 299 Confederate Rd., FranklinMore Information: www.pendletoncountywv.comTreasure Mountain Festival Dates: September 15 & 16 Featuring: Big Circle Dances Time: 7 p.m. Admission: Free Location: Downtown Franklin - Town Parking Lot More Information: www.tmf.squarespace.com

THOMAS, Tucker County Dates: May 26 Art Spring Festival & September 1Featuring: Big Circle Dances & Four Couple Squares Time: 7 p.m. Admission: $5 adults, $3 studentsLocation: Thomas Education Center - 324 Brown Street, Thomas

WESTON, Lewis County Weekly Lewis County Dances Dates: Every Tuesday, weather permitting. June, July & August there will only be a dance on the third Tuesday of the monthFeaturing: Big Circle DancesTime: 6-8 p.m. Admission: Donation Location: Lewis County Senior Center - 171 West 2nd Street, Weston Jackson’s Mill Jubilee Date: September 1Featuring: Big Circle Dances Time: 6-8 p.m. Admission: $5Location: WVU Jackson’s Mill - 160 WVU Jackson’s Mill, Weston More Information: www.jacksonsmilljubilee.net/schedule.html

SUTTON, Braxton CountyDates: April 22 - Melvin Wine Memorial Celebration Featuring: Four Couple Squares called by Mack Samples to music by Dave Bing & The Full Moon Boys Time: 7 p.m. Admission: $5 adults, $3 studentsLocation: Sutton Community Building - 2nd Floor, 450 4th Street

GLENVILLE, Gilmer County West Virginia State Folk Festival Dates: June 15-17Featuring: Four Couple Squares called by West Virginia’s finest callersTime: 8 p.m. Admission: Free Location: Downtown Glenville More Information: www.wvstatefolkfestival.com

CHARLESTON, Kanawha County Vandalia Gathering Dates: May 27 & 28 Featuring: Flatfooting & Four Couple SquaresTime: Noon - 5 p.m. Admission: Free Location: State Capitol Grounds, Charleston More Information: www.wvculture.org/vandalia

HENDERSON, Mason County Dates: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Friday of every month Featuring: Four Couple Squares, Waltzes & Two-Steps with Big Country, calling by Becky Haer, Bill Ohse, Fred Millhorn and many others Time: 7 p.m. Admission: $5 Location: Henderson Community Building - 401 Wilson Street

2017

“Square Dancing is part of our tradition, We want to share it

with the rest of the world!” (Ellen Ratcliffe, Square Dance Caller)

MORGANTOWN, Monongalia County Morgantown Friends of Old Time MusicDate: 2nd Saturday of the month. No dances in June, July & AugustFeaturing: Four Couple Squares, Big Circle Dances, Contras & Waltzes Time: 8 p.m. Admission: $5 adultsLocation: Marilla Center - 799 East Brockway Ave., MorgantownMore Information: www.morgantowndance.comWorley Gardner Music Festival Date: February 25Featuring: Four Couple Squares called by Taylor RunnerTime: 8 p.m. Admission: $5 Location: 500 East Parkway Drive, Morgantown More Information: www.gymf.org

ELKINS, Randolph CountyAugusta Heritage Center Year-Round Square Dances Dates: Jan. 13, Feb.10, Mar. 3, April 14, May 12, Sept. 8, Oct.20, Nov.10 & Dec. 8 Augusta Summer Program Dances Dates: July 9 - 21 & July 30-August 12, most evenings Sunday-Friday, no dances Wednesdays. Augusta Festival: August 11-12Featuring: Cajun & Honky-Tonk Two-Steps & Waltzes, Blues & Swing Dancing, Old-Time Square Dances & Contras. Dance styles vary; please check website.Time: 8 p.m. Admission: $6 adults, $4 students & AmeriCorps Location: Davis & Elkins College - 100 Campus Drive, ElkinsMore Information: www.augustaheritagecenter.org; 304-637-1209

HELVETIA, Randolph County Dates: 1st Saturday of every month and for special events February 25, April 29 & September 9Featuring: Big Circle Dances, Waltzes & Polkas to the Helvetia Star Band Time: 8 p.m. Admission: $5 adults, $2 childrenLocation: Helvetia Community Hall & Helvetia Star Band HallMore information: www.helvetiawv.com

PICKENS, Randolph County Date: March 18Featuring: Big Circle Dances, Waltzes & Polkas to the Helvetia Star Band Time: 8 p.m. Admission: $5 adults, $2 childrenLocation: American Legion Hall in downtown PickensMore Information: www.pickenswv.squarespace.com

IRELAND, Lewis County Irish Spring Fest Date: March 17Featuring: Big Circle Dances to music by Rock Garton & Friends Time: 7 p.m. Admission: FreeLocation: Ireland Community Center - 65 Community Drive, IrelandMore Information: www.angelfire.com/wv/irishspringfestival/