Harvest Moon Dance Weekend 2026

Our ninth Harvest Moon Dance Weekend will be held October 2 – 4, 2026, again at the beautiful Baker Community Center in St. Charles, Illinois. Check back to find out what artists we will bring to the Midwest next year!


Musicians — Mara Shea and Dave Wiesler
Caller — Bruce Hamilton

Click here for more details about our artists.


Weekend schedule draft

  • Friday welcome dance: 7:30 to 10:00 p.m.
  • Saturday morning workshop: 10:00 to 11:45 a.m.
  • Saturday afternoon workshop: 1:15 to 3:00 p.m.
  • Saturday afternoon ball practice: 3:15 to 4:45 p.m.
    Please attend this free session if you are a newer dancer and coming to the ball!
  • Saturday Harvest Moon Ball: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
  • Sunday farewell dance: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Flyer

Please help get the word out about the HMDW! Download a flyer which you can print and hand out or email to friends.

2026 Harvest Moon Dance Weekend flyer image in PDF format for emailing

2026 Harvest Moon Dance Weekend flyer: printable 4 per sheet color