Monterey Swing Fest is BACK this January 14-19, 2026. Benji Schwimmer and Tara Trafzer are once again hosting one of the best West Coast Swing events on the circuit!
Still going strong at Monterey:
-Benji Bootcamp (exclusive to Monterey Swing Fest!)
-Westie Wine Tour with Tara and Brandi
-G.O.A.T. Lesson
-Champions Roast of Champions!
-Immersive late night social dancing!
What's NEW?
-Pro/Am Routine Division!
-3 new larger Ballrooms!
-Strictly Swing Slugfest
-The Ultra Choreotensive!
Staff Lineup:
Benji Schwimmer and Tara Trafzer
Ben Morris
Brandi Guild
Matt Auclair
Jessica McCurdy
Kyle Redd & Sarah Vann Drake
Mark Scheuffele & Sharlot Bott
Ben & Cameo McHenry
KP Rutland & Bryn Anderson
Hugo Miguez & Stacy Kay
Chris Dumond & Email Huang
Conor McClure & Larisa Tingle
Joel Torgeson & Chantelle Pianetta
Laurie Schwimmer
Samantha Buckwalter
Demetre Souliotes
Austin Kois
John Kirkconnell
Rome Slater
Yenni Setiawan
Mackenzie Keister & Jaden Pfeiffer
Shanna Porcari
Janelle Guido
Anna Wallace
HJ: Estelle Bonnaire
DJs:
Christopher Chung
Aidan Keith-Hynes
Forest Hanson
Taylor Taylor
Kathleen Sun
Joel Jimenez
Raymond Byun
Jessica Greene
Jim Slusher
We are beyond thrilled with what we have planned for Monterey Swing Fest 2026, you sure Otter join us! Register for you weekend pass, Benji Bootcamp, and all of your contests in one convenient location! For more information on Monterey Swing Fest head to www.montereyswing.com
Registration Link:
https://danceapp.net/en-us/events/115/register?fbclid=IwY2xjawKoOupleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFzcFRQdkVCem91UzBsVzRWAR4fhMZ3IDmtIi54_-mXDMjUhPlGrJjkpjOrGan99O89DSr5JJriXEtDjDXNBg_aem_7AxFxLY_AhmjpbsZeQAvIw
Also check out other Festivals in Monterey, Contests in Monterey.
