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Pick apples, eat delicious food, enjoy the music!

Great news!  Restart of regular contra dances at the Groton Grange.  Come and enjoy the fun!  Future dances will take place on the 2nd Saturday of  March, April and May.  Cost: $5 per person / $10 per couple or family.

Contra Dance at the Groton Grange.  Come one...Come All!  Great fun! $5 per person / $10 per couple or family.

Come  join the Contra Banditos and the patrons of Rapscallion Sturbridge as we celebrate St. Patrick's Day!!

Private event at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Litchfield, NH

Contra Dance at the Groton Grange.  Come one...Come all!! Great fun!  $5 per person / $10 per couple or family.

Contra Dance at Thomas More College, Merrimack, NH. Private event to celebrate senior graduation Caller: Dudley Laufman, 2009 National Heritage Fellow

Contra Dance at the Groton Grange,  Come one, come all!  Great Fun!! $5 per person / $10 per couple Caller: Jacqueline Laufman

Enjoy breakfast with family and friends and the Contra Banditos.  Then enjoy the parade! PARADE STARTS AT 9 AM FROM THE AMERICAN LEGION POST, 75 HOLLIS STREET

The Groton Grange will celebrate its 150th anniversary with a contra dance for all ages. Music provided by the Contra Banditos - Come one, Come all!! Caller: Dudley Laufman, 2009 National Heritage Fellow https://grotongrange.org/150th-year/

Come join the Contra Banditos and members of the Groton Conservation Trust at the GCT's General Field Property on Farmer's Row in Groton, MA.  A beautiful location!!

Private event Caller: Dudley Laufman (2009 National Heritage Fellow)  

Private Event Caller - Dudley Laufman (2009 National Heritage Fellow)

Appleton Farms is recreating the days where the community gathered at the heart of the farm for an evening of music, fun, and most importantly - dancing!  Take time before the business of the holidays to join us at this … Continue reading →

Welcome to the 2024 resumption of contra dances at the Groton Grange.  Come and enjoy the fun!  Most dances in 2024 will take place on the 4th Saturday of the month except in April.  The dance in April will take … Continue reading →

Come and enjoy the fun! Most dances in 2024 will take place on the 4th Saturday of the month, except in April.  The dance in April will take place on the 3rd Saturday. Cost: $5 per person / $10 per … Continue reading →

Contra Dance and Irish Music for St. Francis of Assisi Church, Litchfield, NH Private Event Caller - Dudley Laufman (2009 National Heritage Fellow)

Come and enjoy the Fun!   No experience required! Dudley Laufman, National Heritage Fellow, caller. Suggested donation: $5 per person / $20 max per couple or family / children under 3 - free

Come and enjoy the fun!  No experience required! Don Heinhold, caller. Suggested donation: $5 per person / $20 max per couple or family / children under 3 - free.

Come and enjoy the fun!  No experience required! Dudley Laufman, National Heritage Fellow, caller. Suggested donation: $5 per person / $20 max per couple or family / children under 3 - free.

Celebrate Memorial Day with the Contra Banditos at the Groton Grange!

Barn Dance - Fitchburg, MA - private event  

Music from the "Americana" songbook Private event.  

Pick Peaches and Listen to Great Music At Carlson Orchards! Don' Miss Out On The Fun!

Hang Out With Local Farmers and Artisans Enjoy Good Old Time Music!

First Time Playing at Drew Farms for the Banditos Come Hear Us Play!!

Private Event Caller - Dudley Laufman, 2009 National Heritage Fellow

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Pick Apples and Listen to Great Music at Carlson Orchards! Don't Miss Out On The Fun!