Samoëns American Festival 2026 - 17th edition (SAF)

Name: Samoëns American Festival 2026 - 17th edition (SAF)
Start: 2026-06-25T00:00:00+0000
End: 2026-06-26T00:00:00+0000
Location: Parking de l'Office de Tourisme

Samoëns

This 4-day festival celebrates America, and especially country music, with country concerts, dance workshops, horse shows, crafts and entertainment for the whole family.

Description

Immerse yourself in the American atmosphere with a program worthy of the 17th edition!

Here is the schedule for the Catalan & Country workshops taking place June 26–28, 2026!
Come have a blast and perfect your style alongside exceptional choreographers at Espace Le Bois aux Dames:
- Jose MIGUEL & Chrystel DURAND for Country / New Line
- Angel VIDAL for Catalan
See the PDF for workshop details.

As for the full PROGRAM, you can find it in PDF format and on our Facebook page.

We invite you to download the Imagina app or visit the link directly online to access the program updated in real time, registration, and all other information before and during the event: https://app.imagina.com/samoens-american-festival

For your information, in 2026 the SAF will feature:
- 58 hours of country dances
- A U.S. market: 27 exhibitors
- 6 concerts
- Equestrian shows + a barrel racing competition
- An old-time costume contest (Sunday at 4 p.m.)—registration: https://app.imagina.com/samoens-american-festival
- A military camp exhibition
- Dance workshops for all skill levels (registration required): Catalan, New Line, and country, plus bonus workshops for even more dancing.
- The traditional equestrian and military vehicle parade on Sunday at 11 a.m.
- NEW: After-party!

Environnements

Village centre

Tarifs

Free of charge. Paid registration for dance workshops.

Dance Workshop Rates
- 7 or more workshops: €54
- 6 workshops: €49
- 5 workshops: €43
- 4 workshops: €36
- 3 workshops: €29
- 2 workshops: €22
- 1 workshop: €12
- Technique/Partner Workshop: €12.

Période d'ouverture

From Thursday 25 to Sunday 28 June 2026.

Langues parlées

English
French

Tourisme adapté

Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs

Localisation

By car or bike if you're coming from Taninges - Verchaix, after passing the Samoëns porch, follow the signs for Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval. It's about 800 meters from the tourist office.
If you're coming from Morillon, at the traffic circle take the avenue and it will be on your left (you'll have to go around the tourist office).
Around 40 free parking spaces.
For disabled parking, there are 2 spaces opposite the tourist office and 1 towards the ski school - guide office.

By public transport: the bus stop is on the other side of the tourist office. Regular summer and winter shuttles and regular off-season service.

Toilet nearby (under the ESF guide office).

Schedule

Documents

Complément réservation

💻 How do I sign up? It’s super easy!
Follow these steps to complete your registration in just a few clicks:

1️⃣ Click the link right here
➡️ https://app.imagina.com/samoens-american-festival
(it will redirect you directly to our IMAGINA ticket office).
2️⃣ Once on the site, click the 🎟️ "Registration" tab.
3️⃣ Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm your order.