Roanoke RailRoader Contra Dance Weekend
Directions to the skating rink. 8.6 miles from Moose Lodge
Roanoke Railroader dates are July 3, 4, 5, 6 2025 !
Thursday : July 3 Schedule refined closer to the dance weekend
7:30pm - 8:00pm Beginner lesson with Terry Doyle
8:00pm - 9:30pm Contra Dance with Toss The Possum and caller Terry Doyle
9:30pm - 9:45pm Break - Drawings
10:00pm- 11:00pm Contra dance with Toss The Possum and caller Terry Doyle
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Friday : July 4
8:45am - 2:00pm Hike to McAfee Knob - Appalachian Trail - meet at Railroader banner
9:30am - 1:00pm Cycling trip - meet at Railroader banner
10:30am - 11:45am Trip to Mill Mountain Star - meet at Railroader banner
1:30pm - 2:45pm English country dance with Gaye Fifer and Toss The Possum
3:15pm - 4:30pm Contra Dance with Toss The Possum and caller Gaye Fifer
5:00pm - 7:00pm 4th of July picnic ( hamburgers on the grill ) & Supper break
7:00pm - 7:15pm Opening Ceremony
7:20pm - 9:10pm Contra dance with Latter Day Lizards and caller Will Mentor
9:10pm - 9:20 pm Drawings for free CD's and other prizes
9:30pm - 10:00pm *****FIREWORKS ****** !!!!!!!
10:00pm - 11:15pm Contra Dance with Toss The Possum and caller Gaye Fifer
11:15pm - ???? Rushfest with Emily Rush
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Saturday : July 5
9:30am - 10:30am Dutch Crossing workshop with Gaye Fifer
10:30am - 12:00pm Contra dance & Dutch Crossing w/Toss The Possum and caller Gaye Fifer
12:00pm - 12:45pm Lunch Break
12:45pm - 1:30pm Salty Dog Rag with Terry Doyle
1:30pm - 3:15pm Rushfest with Emily Rush
3:25pm - 3:30pm Group photo AT RAILROADER BANNER OUTSIDE
3:30pm - 5:00pm Challengiing contras with Latter Day Lizards and caller Will Mentor
5:00pm - 7:30pm Cookout - Pot Luck
715pm - 7:50pm Waltzing Toss The Possum
7:50pm - 7:55pm Red/White/Blue costume contest for free admission, Drawing for free CD's
8:00pm - 9:30pm Contra dance with Toss The Possum and caller Will Mentor
9:40pm - 11:15pm Contra Dance with Latter Day Lizards and caller Gaye Fifer
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Sunday: July 6
7:30am - 10:00am Continental Breakfast at rink
NOTE >>> NO activities will be at Grandin Court MAC from 9 - 1pm - ALL will be at the skating rink
9:30am - Drive or carpool to Skate Center of Roanoke (see map)
9:30am - 12:15pm Skating Rink Contra ON SHOES OR SKATES - 4121 Brandon Ave., Rke.
9:30am - 11:00am Contra Dance Latter Day Lizards and caller Will Mentor
11:15am - 12:15pm Rushfest and caller Emily Rush
10:00am - 12:15pm Lazer Tag (8 at a time)
10:00am - 12:15pm Open Roller Skating 12:15pm stage takedown (help needed)
12:15 pm Drive or ride back to Grandin Court MAC (or to lunch)
12:15pm - 1:15pm Lunch break
1:15pm - 2:15pm Contra Dance Toss The Possum and Gaye Fifer
2:20pm - 3:20pm Contra Dance Latter Day Lizards and caller Will Mentor
3:20pm - 3:30pm Both bands farewell contra dance
Drive home safely !
JOIN US FOR A FRIDAY MORNING BIKE RIDE
Railroader will lead a bike ride from the on Friday morning, July 4th. Meet at 9:30am, near the Railroader banner, and begin riding at 9:45 am. We'll be on paved lower traffic roads near . The pace will be slow enough to allow us to socialize and stay together. You can do the first loop and call it quits. Or, you can add the out-n-back bonus option near the end for an extra miles for a total of miles. The first 10 miles is relatively flat. The bonus is a moderate uphill grade to the turnaround and then downhill all the way back. You can see the routes and elevation profile here:
Click here for routes:
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