Fermilab Folk Club

The Fermilab Folk Club sponsors regular monthly barn dances to promote and preserve traditional square and contra dancing. You can also do International Folk Dancing, Scottish Country Dance, and English Country at Fermilab.

2011/2012 Barn Dance Schedule

Kuhn Village Barn

2nd Sunday Dances - 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
September through June

September 11, 2011 Music by JJ, Paul, and Jonathan Caller: Meg Dedolph & Cheryl Joyal
October 9, 2011 Music by Kit & James Caller: Dan Saathoff
November 13, 2011 Special Dance Party (FREE) with Slapped Together Caller: Paul Watkins
December 11, 2011 Music by HowLynJoe Caller: Tony Scarimbolo
January 8, 2012 Music by Heather & Jonathan Caller: Dan Saathoff
February 12, 2012 Music by Eye of the Monkey Caller: T Claw
March 11, 2012 Music by The Common Taters Caller: Paul Watkins
April 8, 2012 Music by Matt & Jessica Caller: Meg & Cheryl
May 13, 2012 Music by White Mule Caller: Lynn Garren
June 10, 2012 Music by Elizabeth & Friends Caller: Meg Dedolph

3rd Sunday Dances - 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
November through April

November 20, 2011 Music by Can I Get an Amen Caller: Lynn Garren
December 18, 2011 Music by Joe & Lynn Caller: Meg Dedolph
January 15, 2012 Music by The $8000 Stringband Caller: Tony Scarimbolo
February 19, 2012 Music by Just Us Chickens Caller: Dan Saathoff
March 18, 2012 Music by Can I Get an Amen Caller: Lynn Garren
April 15, 2012 Music by Chirps, Fred, and maybe more Caller: Dot Kent

All dances are held in the Kuhn Village Barn

Admission is $6. Children under 12 are free. 12 to 18 year olds and people over 65 are $3.

The Village Barn is located near the east entrance to Fermilab. Turn west on Batavia Rd. from Rt. 59 in Warrenville. Go past the guardhouse (stop and show them your drivers license) and turn right at the first stop sign. The barn is the second building on the right.

From the west, use the Pine St. entrance from Kirk Rd. Proceed across the lab and turn left at the 5th stop sign (Sauk Dr.). If needed, stop at the guardhouse for a pass.

The Barn Dances are co-sponsored by the Fox Valley Folklore Society, and the Chicago Barn Dance Company.

For more information, contact:
Lynn Garren (630) 840-2061 garren@fnal.gov
Dave Harding (630) 840-2971 harding@fnal.gov
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