Mid-Winter Festival

Mid-Winter Festival 66th Mid-Winter Square, Round and Clogging Festival. Chair, Brooke Davison Asst. Linda Neuschwander
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Pictures from the 2026 Mid Winter Festival taken by our wonderful photographer Blake Smith. Can you find yourself?
06/01/2026

Pictures from the 2026 Mid Winter Festival taken by our wonderful photographer Blake Smith. Can you find yourself?

05/21/2026

Mid-Winter Festival: A Quick Update from our chairwoman

Mid-Winter has been a cherished Oregon tradition since the early 1960s, and we’re proud to continue bringing dancers together each January. Like many events, we’re feeling the impact of rising costs and changing participation. Our largest expense—the facility for 2027—is nearly $25,000, and while we’ve made thoughtful adjustments over the years, our budget remains very tight.

We are committed to keeping Mid-Winter affordable for dancers. Our ribbon cost remains lower than similar festivals in surrounding states, and we’re exploring other ways to support the budget, including ads on daily flyers and expanding the vendor hall. The committee is very mindful of balancing costs while still delivering a great experience.

You may notice some changes this year as we plan responsibly for the future, but our focus remains the same—quality dancing and a welcoming community. One of the best ways you can support Mid-Winter is by preregistering early so we can plan with confidence.

Registration forms are available on the Mid-Winter website, and our Area Visitation Chairs and committee members already have ribbons in hand. You’ll see us at festivals, special weekends, and dances—please come say hello! We’re happy to share details about the event, our featured talent, and this year’s theme.

04/22/2026

I am pleased to share that hotel room blocks have been established for the 2027 Mid‑Winter Festival with the following local hotels:
• Comfort Suites
o Booking Link: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/PO95C1

• Holiday Inn
o Booking Link: https://www.ihg.com/redirect?path=rates&brandCode=EX®ionCode=1&localeCode=en&checkInMonthYear=122026&checkInDate=29&checkOutDate=31&checkOutMonthYear=122026&hotelCode=ALNKB&GPC=MID&numberOfAdults=1&numberOfRooms=1&adjustMonth=false&showApp=true&monthIndex=00

• Best Western
o Booking Link: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.38166.html?groupId=G82RE3N9

The festival room rate is $128 per night, plus applicable taxes. This rate is based on two (2) adults per room. Additional guests may incur additional charges, consistent with each hotel’s individual policies.

Each hotel also maintains its own early check‑in and late check‑out policies and associated fees. These policies are standard throughout the hospitality industry and are set by the hotel, not by the festival.

Remember to be courteous to all staff!

Hi All. We have some not so good news to share. Below is a letter from our chairwoman, please read it. Due to some beha...
04/17/2026

Hi All. We have some not so good news to share. Below is a letter from our chairwoman, please read it. Due to some behavior last year we almost were not able to have a hotel contract this year. Please remember be nice to everyone.

04/09/2026

Our committee is set and 2026 has been put to bed! Now on to 2027!!! Who is excited to see us in January?

03/21/2026

Hotels are coming soon. Check back on April 15th and we will hopefully have a list of hotels that are graciously giving square dancers a discount.

03/10/2026

Did you get your check to the bank? Mr. Treasurer is wanting to wrap this up so he can present final numbers....... please do so quickly if you haven't already.

Here is the awesome flyer. You should print it and get your registration in.
03/07/2026

Here is the awesome flyer. You should print it and get your registration in.

Here is our flyer!!!!! You need this colorful joy in your life.
03/04/2026

Here is our flyer!!!!! You need this colorful joy in your life.

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3700 Knox Butte Road E
Albany, OR
97322

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