24th Canadian National Square, Round and Clog Dance Convention

Name: 24th Canadian National Square, Round and Clog Dance Convention
Start: 2026-07-15
End: 2026-07-18
Location: Penticton

The 24th Canadian National Square, Round and Clog Dance Convention runs from July 15 to 18, 2026, at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. The biennial, volunteer-run gathering welcomes dancers from several countries for square, round, and clog dancing, with spectator access and a public introductory session.

Date: Jul 15-18, 2026
Location: Penticton

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24th Canadian National Square, Round and Clog Dance Convention

Event summary

Highlights

Nearly 600 pre-registered dancers from six countries
Square, round, and clog dancing
Public spectator access from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Instructor-led public dance session on July 18

The 24th Canadian National Square, Round and Clog Dance Convention takes place at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre from July 15 to 18, 2026. Nearly 600 dancers from Canada, the United States, Germany, China, Malaysia, and Australia had pre-registered for the biennial volunteer-run event.

The program features square dancing, round dancing, and clog dancing. Spectators are welcome during festival days from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and members of the public can try the dance forms with an instructor on July 18 from 1 to 4:30 p.m.

A separate July 18 activity, the AquaDucks Dangle Dance, is planned at Okanagan Beach, where participants will attempt square dance movements while standing or treading in the lake.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Penticton Trade and Convention Centre; keremeosreview.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Penticton

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