Triple Scoot Salute FAQ's

When & where will the festival be held?
The 2026 Colorado State Square Dance Festival will be held at the University of Northern Colorado in the University Center, 2101 10th Ave. Greeley, Colorado, 80634. The weekend event is June 12-13, 2026. Register as early as you can to help us finance and plan the best festival experience for everyone. The Festival Team Leaders are Ralph and Linda Goble lindamaegoble@msn.com and Bill and Cindy Focht thehockeymom1@gmail.com
CAMPUS DORMS and Meals:  

The Campus Dorm Suites will be available for your comfort and convenience. This year there will be three suites to choose from. There will be suites for 1, 2 and 4 persons.  Each suite is equipped with a common area,  bedroom and private bathroom.   The suite that is suitable for 4 has two bedrooms a  shared living area and bathroom.  The bathroom has a lock on the main door, the shower door and the toilet area.  The dorm suites have twin beds and linens are included. Campus Dorms are across 11th Ave from the University Center.

We offer an on campus meal plan for your dining convenience.  For $60.00 per person you will have access to the dining room for dinner on Friday night, and Breakfast, lunch and dinner of Saturday.

Festival Registration at a glance?

All the weekend registration fees can be found on the downloadable form or on the electronic registration site. You can pay your registration fee with cash, check or credit card.  There will be a small fee for registrations paid by credit card. Early Bird registration is your best deal and it is very helpful to the committee for planning purposes. You may withdraw from the festival with a written request to the Registrar, Beth Scott festivalregistration2026@outlook.com no later than June 12, 2026.

Parking?

We will add the information on parking as time passes.

Can I withdraw from the festival?

Canceling and Refunds, Yes, you can cancel your registration fee if you cancel prior to the festival and receive a full refund for the registration fee.You can withdraw from the festival anytime but you will not receive a refund for your housing and meals if you cancel those after May 25th. You will be refunded your housing and meal tikects if you cancel prior to May 25th. If you register with a Credit/Debit card, your refund will be reduced by any credit card fees.

HOTELS AND RV PARKS:

HOTELS 

Fairfield Inn & Suites/2401 W 29th St/970 339 5030. The rooms have a coffee pot and microwave, and mini refrigerator. Hotel offers swimming pool , commentary breakfast, 24 hr. fitness area, and 24 hr. laundry available. $149.00 for either 2 Queens or Single King. You will need to book before 5/5/2026.

Homewood Suites 2510 46th Ave. (970) 330-1706 https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/gxygrhw-homewood-suites-greeley

Americas Best. 800 31st St, Evans, CO/ 970 339 2492. They o have a coffee pot, microwave, and mini refrigerator in the rooms. Hotel offers swimming pool and commentary breakfast. The room rate is $70.00 for 2 Double or 1 Queen bed. Pet fee of $10.00.

Quality Inn & Conference Center 701 8th St. Greeley, 970-515-3006. The rooms have a coffee pot and microwave, and mini refrigerator. Swimming pool, free Wi-Fi, Breakfast. Will not quote price till Jan 2026.

RV PARKS

Off Campus RV Parks:

 Rocky Mountain View 6050 W. 10th St. Greeley (970) 353-1040 www.rockymtviewrv.com o Greeley RV Park 501 East 27th St. (970) 353-6476 www.greeleyrvpark.com o Evans RV 200 37th Street Evans (970) 616-5501 www.evans.camp.com

What will we be dancing on?

WHAT WILL WE DANCE ON

The University Center Ballrooms have a beautiful wood floor. The dance areas other than the ballrooms are carpeted, and we will install the portable dance flooring that belongs to the MAPSDCouncil.

All dancing and activities will take place on one level of the University Center, except for the meals and snack areas which are downstairs.

What is the dance schedule?

Detailed planning of the festival events is ongoing. Early registrations help us plan the best festival for everyone. We will post the most up to information on this website for more information on our ballrooms and your dancing opportunities, please contact Program Team Leaders, Roger Schappell rogschappe@aol.com and David Smith bluenovarounddanceclub@gmail.com

Will there be a Trail-End Dance?

Trail Dance

There is a trail dance planned for Thursday the 11th of June.  Please see the program tab on the home page.  You will find more information and the flyer for the event.

What is being planned for solos attending the festival?

Our Solo dancers are a very special part of our festivals each year. Having said that, we will plan special social time on Friday for you to meet. Solo hosts Bruce and Barbara will provide a special area for you in the lobby where you can rest and relax and visit. Our Solos will have special Solo buttons to wear with their ribbons. barbarabeyers@gmail.com

Whe & Where is the Showcase of Ideas?

The Showcase of Ideas and Educational Seminars are planned and managed by the CSSDA. There will be plenty of space provided in the Lobby area for showcasing. Seminars will be held in meeting rooms in the University Center. Each state festival is required to provide educational seminars or activities at the event.  If you have a particular thought on what you, your council or your club would like to cover, and/or want to reserve showcase space, please contact the CSSDA Presidents.  They are always open to new ideas. Marshall and Molly marshallsquaredance@gmail.com 303 332 4212

What seminars are being planned?

We will have several seminars which at this time have not been established

Are RV spaces available at the festival site?

RV PARKING ON SITE

There is a parking lot just north of the University Center. 

We have rented that lot for RV Camping only 25.00 per night.

It is across 20th Street from the University Center’s parking lot.

The spaces are level but make note there are no services. It is

Dry camping only.