# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Apple Blossom Bliss 2026 - Ann Arbor Contra Dance Weekend
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sun, 10 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: For more information and to register visit: https://aactmad.org/appleblossombliss

We are very excited for our upcoming annual weekend-long contra dance extravaganza in Ann Arbor with some star bands and callers!

Music by -
The Stringrays 
Big Fun
The Techno Contra DJ Collective

Gender-free calling by - 
Gaye Fifer
Sam Smith
Jason Little

Join us for the full weekend of dancing, food, partying, and workshops - and invite your contra-curious friends to check out our special Saturday night dance party with a lesson at 7pm and techno contra after our featured bands play!

******************* Friday, 5/8 *******************

Contra Dance 8-11pm
------ Big Fun w/ Gaye Fifer
------ Stringrays w/ Sam Smith

******************* Saturday, 5/9 ****************

Caller Workshop 10-11am
------ w/ Gaye Fifer

Contra Dance 11-12pm
------ Big Fun w/ Sam Smith

 Lunch Break (meal provided) 12-1:30pm

 Waltz Workshop 1:15-2pm
 ------ w/ Gaye Fifer

 Open Waltz 2-2:50pm
 ------ w/ Big Fun

 Contra Dance 3-5:30pm
 ------ Stringrays w/ Sam Smith
 ------ Big Fun w/ Gaye Fifer

 Dinner Break (meal provided) 6-7:15pm
 
 Beginner Lesson 7-7:30pm

 Contra Dance 7:30-10:15pm
 ------ Stringrays w/ Sam Smith & Gaye Fifer

 Techno Contra 10:30-11:30pm
 ------ w/ Jason Little & The DJ Collective

 After Party 11:30-TBD

******************* Sunday, 5/10 *******************

New England Tunes Workshop 9-9:50pm
------ w/ Stringrays

Challenging Contras 10-10:50am
------ Stringrays w/ Gaye Fifer

Farewell Contra 11-12pm
------ Big Fun w/ Sam Smith

Snacks/Lunch 12-12:30pm

Farewell Contra 12:30-2pm
------ Stringrays w/ Gaye Fifer & Sam Smith


Stay for AACTMAD’s Advanced English Country Dance at 2pm!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ann-arbor/apple-blossom-bliss-2026-ann-arbor-contra-dance-weekend/200029956148141
- **Event Categories**: Workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ann Arbor
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 4531 Concourse Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48108
- **lat**: 42.22165
- **long**: -83.72863
- **full address**: 4531 Concourse Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48108

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Apple Blossom Bliss 2026 - Ann Arbor Contra Dance Weekend being held?
  - **A:** Apple Blossom Bliss 2026 - Ann Arbor Contra Dance Weekend takes place on Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Sun, 10 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 4531 Concourse Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48108.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Apple Blossom Bliss 2026 - Ann Arbor Contra Dance Weekend?
  - **A:** Apple Blossom Bliss 2026 - Ann Arbor Contra Dance Weekend is organized by AACTMAD.

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