2026 NFO Conference

March 5 – 8 in Durham, North Carolina

Join Us in North Carolina!

Registration will open on November 28th!

Plan to arrive at the conference in time for the Welcome Reception on Thursday evening!
Friday morning starts out with the NFO Annual Membership Meeting. Friday afternoon and the rest of the weekend will be filled with presentations, workshops, performances, and parties, culminating in the final dance party on Sunday night.
You are welcome to join us Monday morning, March 9th, for the post-conference debrief.

Old Murphey School
(aka Shared Visions Foundation Retreat Center)
3717 Murphy School Road
Durham, NC 27705
See Conference Schedule Here

Full Time Registration is Open!
Part Time Registration Coming Soon

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Cost of the Conference
Registration Fee: Member $250
Registration Fee: Non-member $300
Optional Appalachian Fiddlers’ Workshops with Andrew Walker $30
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Press the button to register to attend NFO Membership Meeting on Zoom.
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Questions? Contact gro.asu-ofn@rartsiger

Presenters

Local artists, well-known in the communities:

  • Sheila Kay Adams – Storytelling
  • Apple Chill Cloggers – Dancing
  • Bandana Klezmer – Music for Dancing
  • Erik Bendix – International Dancing
  • Blue Star Travelers – Music for Dancing
  • Phil Jamison – Appalachian Dance Traditions
  • Ben Owen III – North Carolina Pottery
  • Debby Szajnberg – Global Rhythm Games
  • Triangle Shape Note Singers – Singing Activity
  • Andrew Walker – Fiddle Workshop

Click here to read their biographies

NFO Conference Flyer

Click here for Presenters information.

Book Your Room

Conference Hotel

We have a room block reserved at Hilton Durham near Duke University for March 5, 2026 through March 9, 2026. Hilton Group Rate includes breakfast.

Hilton Durham near Duke University
Book by: February 18, 2026
> 1 King Bed – $139.00
> 2 Queen Beds – $139.00
Address: 3800 Hillsborough Road, Durham, NC 27705-2328, USA
Phone: +1 919-383-8033

Book Your Room

NFO IS HELPING YOU FIND ROOMMATE & RIDESHARE OPPORTUNITIES.
IT IS UP TO YOU TO MAKE FINAL ARRANGEMENTS.

Complete this form if you are interested in sharing a hotel room during the conference. Be as detailed as possible.

After you submit your form, look for a roommate match by clicking on the spreadsheet link on your screen. Check it often to look for new entries.

Complete this form if you need a ride or can offer a ride during the conference. Enter detailed responses, including if your rideshare times are flexible.

Create a separate entry for each ride request or offer (e.g. to the conference, from the conference, etc.)

After you submit your form, look for a rideshare match by clicking on the spreadsheet link on your screen. Check it often to look for new entries.

The Registration Team will assist you if you have any questions. Contact gro.asu-ofn@rartsigeR to reach us.

Many non-stop flights to Durham, NC for the event! Book Now!

2025 NFO schedule for registrants