Lake Champlain Squares

2011 Maple Sugar Festival
Lake Champlain Squares' 41stannual Maple Sugar Festival will be held March 11 and 12 at Frederick Tuttle Middle School in South Burlington, Vermont. Callers will be Steve Kopman of Knoxville, TN, John Marshall of Sterling, Virginia, Don Moger of Montreal, Canada and Dave Wilson of Boda, Sweden. Cuers will be Rick and Rosina Wagenhoffer of New York.

The staff is excellent and everyone can be assured of a very enjoyable weekend. Dancing will begin Friday evening at 7:00 with a one-hour Trail-in of Mainstream, Plus, Advanced, Challenge and a Rounds Party followed by our regular dance program. Saturday will include Round Dance teaches, workshops, intros to the next level during the day, and a Rounds Party at 7:00 PM.

We will have our traditional sugar on snow party Friday night after dancing. A Chinese Auction and an apparel shop will be open Friday night through Saturday. Our popular snack bar will be open for the entire Festival except at noon on Saturday, when we will offer a delicious homemade lunch.

As in the past, we count on everyone's help to work in different capacities during the weekend, and sign-up sheets are available at workshops several weeks before the event so you can indicate where you would like to work. Chinese Auction items also can be brought in to workshop. Festival ribbons will be available at workshop as well, and a 50% discount on the fee is offered in return for work on the Festival for a minimum of three hours.

Please see the 2011 Flier below. Continue to scroll down for the 2011 Hotel/Motel/Restaurant Information and the Schedule of Events. To print flier, for registration purposes, click on flier with right mouse button and click "print picture" on the pop-up menu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When do ribbons get mailed out?
A. We start mailing them out February 1. Then, in batches 5 days after we receive a preregistration form.

Q. Can I come if I don't preregister?
A. Of course. Just show up and register at the dance.

Q. I'm taking square dance classes now. Can I come and dance?
A. Yes! The mainstream hall is designed for beginning dancers taking classes in this 2009-2010 season.

Q. Can other dancers dance in the mainstream hall?
A. Yes! The hall is also designed for anyone who enjoys dancing at the mainstream level.

Q. I preregistered but now I can't attend for an important reason. Can I get a refund?
A. Our policy is your satisfaction. You can either get a refund check sent to you or we will register your for the festival for the following year, whichever you prefer.