

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Chicago Country Showdown at The Chicago Classic!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 11:45 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for the inaugural Chicago Country Showdown, hosted by UCWDC Masters country champions Rachel Mercedes &amp; Eric Nava along with country swing guru Billy Shaver! This exciting country addition to the Chicago Classic will be taking over the dance floor for an unforgettable weekend of country swing, line dancing, and two-step.

? Dates:

March 19–22, 2026: Chicago Classic weekend

March 20–21, 2026: Country-specific portion

? Location:
Hyatt Regency Schaumburg

? Event Highlights:
⭐ 2 full days of your favorite country dances (Country Swing, Line Dancing, and Two-Step)!
⭐ Multi-level workshops in country swing, two-step, and line dancing – plus social dancing all night long.
⭐ Competitions:
Leveled &amp; buckled Jack &amp; Jill country swing (CSDC-pointed divisions)
Open-level Strictly Swing Country Swing contests
Open-level Jack &amp; Jill Two-Step contest 


? Featured Instructors:

Jaden Pfeiffer

Mackenzie Keister

Eric Nava

Rachel Mercedes

Gabe Dubois

JP Vaughan

Jacob Reding

Jasmine Morrison

Scott Morrison

Boot Scootin Judy

Steve Carlson

Billy Shaver

Noelle Hoeppner

Brian Barakauskas


?️ Passes &amp; Pricing:
⭐ Chicago Classic Weekend or Day Pass: All country activities included at no extra cost!
⭐ Country-only Passes (or Day Passes): Perfect for those focusing solely on the country portion of the event without committing to the full WCS schedule.

For the latest details, schedule, registration, and ticket info, head to the official website: thechicagoclassic.com
 – be sure to check the Country Swing &amp; Line Dance section or the Event Schedule.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lombard/the-chicago-country-showdown-at-the-chicago-classic/200029721663624
- **Event Categories**: contests, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 88

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://thechicagoclassic.com/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=lombard-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Lombard
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Chicago Classic
- **lat**: 41.842934596952
- **long**: -88.00201177597
- **full address**: The Chicago Classic, Lombard, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: The Chicago Classic (https://allevents.in/org/the-chicago-classic/1908552)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Chicago Classic, Lombard, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Chicago Classic
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** contests, workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Chicago Country Showdown at The Chicago Classic! ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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