NEFFA activities continue year-round. You don’t have to wait until next April – you can attend a contra dance on many Thursdays at the Concord Scout House (see https://www.neffa.org/thursday-contras/), and there are many other opportunities to sing, dance, and make music all over New England.
The Ralph Page Dance Event will take place in Worcester, January 9-10, 2026 – see https://www.neffa.org/annual-ralph-page-dance-event/. And next year’s Festival will take place at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center in Marlborough on April 24-26, 2026. Mark your calendars!
The work of running NEFFA (the organization) also continues year-round, and we are always looking for volunteers. Please contact me at president@neffa.org if you are interested in working on some projects before the Festival. Don’t worry, there will still be lots of volunteer opportunities at the Festival, too!
Finally, performer applications open on September 15 for the 2026 Festival. Please pass the word on to anyone you know who you think would be a great addition to the Festival!
— Jonathan