Sweetheart Stampede

A good old fashioned rodeo

February 12-15, 2026

34th Annual

Sweetheart Jamboree

 Weekend Schedule

(Subject to Adjustments)

 Thursday

  6:30 pm Registration desk opens

  7:00 pm Free classes begin

  9:00 pm Kick off dance  

 Friday

  8:30 am Registration Desk opens
10:00 am Workshops begin
12:00 pm Lunch break
  1:00 pm Workshops resume
  5:00 pm Dinner Break
  6:00 pm Competition begin in main ballroom
  9:00 pm Evening dances begin

 
 Saturday
 
  8:00 am Dinner table seating assignments opens

  9:00 am Registration Desk opens
10:00 am Workshops begin
12:00 pm Lunch break
  1:00 pm Workshops resume
 4:00 pm Main Ballroom closes for setup
 6:30 pm Ballroom opens for dinner
 6:45 pm Dinner served
 8:30 pm Evening dances begin
 9:00 pm Raffle of vendor prizes and SHJ quilt


 Sunday
 
 9:00 am Registration desk opens
 10:00 am Workshops begin
 10:00 am Stephen White WCS Intensive begins

12:00 pm Lunch Break
 1:00 pm Workshops resume
 2:00 pm 3 Rooms closing for floor breakdown
 4:00pm Workshops finish - See you next year! 

 Executive Staff

  • Jen Workman - Event Director
  • Marisa Knowle - Registration Manager
  • Brian Workman
  • Heather Caldwell
  • Deana Makinson
  • Ken Goolsby

Non-Profit Event

Sweetheart Jamboree is a registered State of Washington non-profit corporation.

It is dedicated to the preservation and instruction of country, swing and line dance.

Dance Competitions

  • West Coast Swing
  • Two Step
  • Country Swing
  • Line Dance

 Couples comps are an all American-Jack and Jill with partners chosen at random at the event.

Line dance comp will be apprised of two line dances that will be announced closer to the event.

 Here's how it works:

On Friday night, we will host an epic pajama party dance competition, in the main ballroom.

The entry fee is $10. To enter, stop by the registration desk to sign up. First, Second, and Third place winners will go home with prizes.

Thursday Night Lessons & Dance

Here is an exciting chance to learn for free at Sweetheart Jamboree!  The fun starts at 7pm with partner and line dance lessons! Display your new skills at our Kick Off Dance starting at 9 pm. Weekend passes include our Kick Off Dance. Otherwise, the cost is $10 at the door.

Hotel Map

Need a map of the hotel meetings rooms that we are using?  Click the button below to see the floor layout for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floor workshop rooms.

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 Instructors


More to Come!