top of page

Competition Schedules

Saturday Night 8:30-9:00 PM

PIN-UP & DAPPER COMPETITION

Saturday Night — 8:30–9:00 PM. 

Step into the spotlight and show off your vintage style!

Participants take the stage for a short walk, pose, and spotlight. Judges look for authenticity, creativity, styling, confidence, and vintage flair.

ChatGPT Image Sep 16, 2026, 06_32_27 PM.png

Winners are announced during the Saturday evening dance.

MIX & MATCH COMPETITION

Friday Night — 9:00 PM (Prelims)

Grab your number and hit the floor! Dancers compete with randomly assigned partners, with judges looking for musicality, connection, creativity, rhythm, and vintage style.

Winners are announced during the Saturday evening dance.

Prelims immediately follow the 9 PM Friday-night Lindy Team Performance.

ChatGPT Image Sep 16, 2026, 06_32_27 PM.png

Saturday Night — 10:00 PM (Finals)

THREE COMPETITIONS. THREE VERY DIFFERENT WAYS TO STEP INTO THE SPOTLIGHT.

ChatGPT Image Sep 9, 2026, 02_04_06 PM_remove-background.webp
ChatGPT Image Sep 9, 2026, 02_04_06 PM_remove-background.webp

Triple Threat Competition

Sunday Night — 8:15 PM

Three dances. One challenge. All that swing!

Competitors showcase their versatility with Balboa, Lindy Hop, and Collegiate Shag- three iconic swing dances, all in one competition.

Winners are announced during the Sunday evening dance.

ChatGPT Image Sep 16, 2026, 06_32_27 PM.png
ChatGPT Image Sep 16, 2026, 06_32_27 PM.png
ChatGPT Image Sep 9, 2026, 02_04_06 PM_remove-background.webp

Want to compete?

Sign-ups for all competitions take place at the festival. No advance competition registration is required!

bottom of page