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 Gaye Fifer
8:00pm - 9:30pm Contra Dance with Toss The Possum and caller Gaye Fifer
9:30pm - 9:45pm Break - Drawings
10:00pm- 11:00pm Contra dance with Toss The Possum and caller Gaye Fifer
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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
7:30am - 9:30am Continental Breakfast in Dance Hall (campers only) (coffee earlier)
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 OUT FRONT
3:30pm - 5:00pm Challengiing contras with Latter Day Lizards and caller Will Mentor
5:00pm - 7:30pm Cookout - Pot Luck at picnic pavilion
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 Moose and at rink)
NOTE >>> NO activities will be at Moose Lodge 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 Moose Lodge (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 Moose Lodge 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 Carvins Cove. The pace will be slow enough to allow us to socialize and stay together. You can do the first 10 mile loop and call it quits. Or, you can add the out-n-back bonus option near the end for an extra 17.5 miles for a total of 27.5 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:
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