2026 Canadian National Square, Round & Clog Dance Festival
July 15 – July 18
The 2026 Canadian National Square, Round & Clog Dance Festival takes place July 15-18 at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. This is an international event with dancers, callers, and cuers coming from across Canada and all around the world. Festival registration is available online.
Although the festival will be geared primarily towards experienced dancers, there will be times for the public to come and try out each of the dance forms. In addition, public demonstrations will be held at various locations in the city.
Friday, July 17
- 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. “Dangle Dance” Square Dance at Kings Park
- Spectators welcome
Saturday, July 18
- 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. “AquaDucks Dangle Dance” Square Dance in Okanagan Lake Park
- Spectators welcome
- Spectators welcome
- 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Try It! sessions for the public in Ballroom 2 at the PTCC*
- Open to the public, try square dancing! Spectators welcome.
- *Schedule may change based on caller availability.