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
Register for Zoom
Join in via Zoom!
Press the button to register to attend NFO Membership Meeting on Zoom.
Register for ZoomQuestions? Contact gro.asu-ofn@rartsiger
Presenters
Local artists, well-known in the communities:
- Phil Jamison – Appalachian Dance Traditions
- Erik Bendix – International Dancing
- Sheila Kay Adams – Storytelling
- Ben Owens III – Pottery
- Triangle Shape Note Singers – Singing Activity
- Apple Chill Cloggers – Dancing
- Debby Szajnberg – Global Rhythm Games
- Andrew Walker – Fiddle Workshop
Click here to read their biographies
Book Your Room
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
Many non-stop flights to Durham, NC for the event! Book Now!
