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SUMMARY:Wild Asparagus Weekend 2026
DESCRIPTION:Wild Asparagus Weekend\nApril 17-19\, 2026\n\nGeorge Marshall calling to music by Wild Asparagus\n\nWild Asparagus Weekend at the Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe\, April 17-19th 2026 Contra dance to one of New England’s finest bands\, Wild Asparagus\, at the refurbished Dancing Fish\, on Lake Santa Fe in Melrose\, Florida (18 miles east of Gainesville). The wonders of Wild Asparagus never cease. Together for thirty years\, their music has matured like a fine wine. This powerful ensemble brings a unique sound and dynamic energy to contra dancing weaving a spell that you wish would never end. Their creative\, driving tunes keep dancers energized and inspired while George’s smooth\, efficient calling makes challenging contras seem easy as pie.\n\nWild Asparagus in 2025\n\n\n\nGeorge Marshall\, renowned for his graceful calling style\, also plays concertina\, bodhran and bones.\nAnn Percival delights dancers with irresistible piano and guitar rhythms and mellifluous vocals.\nDavid Cantieni\, woodwind wizard\, adds rich layers to each arrangement with flute\, tin-whistle\, oboe\, saxophone and bombard.\nBecky Tracy graces each tune with her elegant\, energetic fiddling.\nAdd bodacious bass player Mark Murphy and you’ve got one Big\, Bold sound.\n\nFour Contra Dance sessions in three days!\nDance Schedule:\n\nFRIDAY EVENING (4/17): 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm\nSATURDAY AFTERNOON (4/18): 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm\nSATURDAY AFTERNOON (4/18): Potluck Dinner @ 4:30 pm\nSATURDAY EVENING (4/18): 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nSUNDAY AFTERNOON (4/19): 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm\n\n\nLOCATION: Dance at the air-conditioned dance barn at The Dancing Fish\, 24800 SR-26\, Melrose\, FL 32666 (the western edge of Melrose\, FL). Bring a lawn chair & enjoy outdoor activities on the shore of Lake Santa Fe when you’re not busy dancing. Snacks to share will be appreciated at all four dances this weekend.\n \nOTHER ACTIVITIES Overnight camping\, swimming\, sailing\, kayaking\, canoeing\, boating\, fishing\, are available. Bring your own boat. Dancers should make their own arrangements. Grilling is allowed within the compound (bring your own grill).\n\nAdmission\n\n\nAdult (age 26+) $20 per dance. Weekend Pass: $60 for entire weekend\nYouth (age 16-25) $10 per dance Package Price: $30 for entire weekend\nChildren under 16 admitted free when accompanied by an adult\nPayment should be made online whenever possible (in advance\, or the day of\, or the day after\, or …)\nIf this doesn’t work for you\, come to the dance regardless\, and talk to Joe.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMake Your Donation Here:\n\n\n\nDonation to Wild Asparagus Weekend\n		\n		Wild Asparagus WeekendAdult per danceAdult weekend passYouth per danceYouth weekend passYou decide\n\n\n\nAnd see you on the dance floor at Wild Asparagus Weekend!
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CATEGORIES:Wild Asparagus Weekend
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Rush":MAILTO:joerushmd@icloud.com
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