It’s almost 2025, and that means the Stagecoach Country Music Festival is right around the corner! This year’s Stagecoach Festival is Fri.-Sun., April 25-27!
Hey SoCal country dancers! It’s that time of the year again! The Stagecoach country music festival is just around the corner and that means the talent search dance contests are starting soon! Hanging in the balance once again is the prize of a Stagecoach General Admission 3-day Pass (a 619.00 value!) and a chance to be selected for the Stagecoach Honky Tonk Dance Team!
The 2025 Stagecoach dance contest will see the contests grow to include two new venues–Gilley’s in Las Vegas, and Harold’s Corral in Cave Creek, AZ! The contests will begin on January 10, with the last one happening on February 26.
This page provides a round-up for you of all the information. Here it is all in one place! Not only the important dates and times but all the dances you need to practice and be ready to dance!
You’ll also find that most of the dances have a link to the Copperknob step sheet page as well as a video for you to learn or brush up on each dance!
Hopefully there’s a bar near you with a contest. Choose a place to sign up and then focus on both the line dances and the partner dances you’ll be doing. The following are the official rules:
✳️ Contact Team Director Annemarie Dunn for team requirements, benefits, details & info at 951-522-6843.
✅ Contestants MUST participate in ALL 6 selected partner & line dances at each location they compete. Contestants are judged individually, therefore contestants can be accompanied by a non-competing partner.
✅ Passes are non-transferable & non-exchangeable.
✅ Competition Winners are NOT required to participate on the Honky Tonk Dance team and may decline Dance Team invitation to accept their 3 day GA pass.
Also check out this link to Facebook, where one of the judges Jonno Liberman gives some great tips to give you an advantage in the competition!
The Bars with Stagecoach Dance Contests 2025 (12).
See the list below of the 12 bars in California, Nevada, and Arizona, and click to pop down to the details for each bar: What line dances, partner dances, and then detailed information including videos for each of the dances and links to Copperknob!
- Montana’s in San Dimas, CA (Jan. 10, Friday)
- Moonshine Flats in San Diego, CA (Jan. 16, Thursday)
- Cowboy Country in Long Beach, CA (Jan. 25, Saturday)
- THE RANCH Saloon in Anaheim, CA (Jan. 30, Thursday)
- The Stampede in Temecula, CA (Feb. 1, Saturday)
- InCahoots in Fullerton, CA (Feb. 5, Wednesday)
- Gilley’s in Las Vegas, NV (Feb. 8, Saturday)
- Agua Caliente in Cathedral City, CA (Feb. 13, Thursday)
- Stoney’s Rockin’ Rodeo in Sacramento, CA (Feb. 15, Saturday)
- Buckle & Boots in Lancaster, CA (Feb. 20, Thursday)
- Harold’s Corral in Cave Creek, AZ (Feb. 22, Saturday)
- Borderline @ The Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, CA (Feb. 26, Wednesday)
1. Montana’s – January 10, Friday
| Registration: January 10, 6:00-6:30 pm |
| Age Requirement: 21 |
| Competition Begins: January 10, 7:00 pm |
| Line Dances: Spicy Margarita Fuego Slappin’ Leather | Partner Dances: Progressive Two Step Waltz Cowboy Cha Cha |
This year the Stagecoach Dance Contest kicks off at Montana’s in San Dimas!
For the Montana’s Contest, the top 4 dancers will win Stagecoach passes and a chance to be on the Honky Tonk Dance Team!
Montana’s Contest Line Dances
Spicy Margarita
Fuego
Slappin’ Leather
Montana’s Contest Partner Dances
Progressive Two Step
Waltz
Cowboy Cha Cha
2. Moonshine Flats – January 16, Thursday
| Registration: January 16, 7:00 pm |
| Age Requirement: 21 |
| Competition Begins: January 16, 8:00 pm |
| Line Dances: Flatliner Cherry Bottom Boom Get Dirty | Partner Dances: Keep It Simple (P) Cowboy Cha Cha Freestyle Two Step |
The 2nd Stagecoach dance contest is taking place at Moonshine Flats in San Diego and is the most southern contest, allowing dancers to get involved with the contest from the San Diego area.
For Moonshine Flat’s Dance Contest, the top 4 dancers will win Stagecoach passes and a position on the Honky Tonk Dance Team
Moonshine Flats Contest Line Dances
Flatliner
Cherry Bottom Boom
Get Dirty
Moonshine Flats Contest Partner Dances
Keep It Simple
Cowboy Cha Cha
Freestyle Two Step
3. Cowboy Country – January 25, Saturday
| Registration: January 25, 6:00-6:45 pm |
| Age Requirement: 21 |
| Competition Begins: January 25, 7:00 pm |
| Line Dances: Askin’ Questions Around the Fire Train Wreck | Partner Dances: Progressive Two Step Waltz West Coast Swing |
The 3rd dance contest will be at Cowboy Country Saloon, Longbeach.
For the Cowboy Country Dance Contest, the top 4 dancers will win Stagecoach passes and a chance for a position on the Honky Tonk Dance Team.
Cowboy Country Contest Line Dances
Askin’ Questions
Around the Fire
Train Wreck
Cowboy Country Contest Partner Dances
Progressive Two Step
Waltz
West Coast Swing
4. THE RANCH Saloon – January 30, Thursday
| Registration: January 30, 5:30-9:00 pm |
| Age Requirement: 21 |
| Competition Begins: January 30, 9:30 pm |
| Line Dances: Steal My Thunder Liquor Talking Help! (I Had Some) Walk the Line | Partner Dances: Progressive Two Step Texas Time Cowboy Cha Cha |
For THE RANCH Saloon’s Contest, the top 4 dancers will win Stagecoach passes and a chance for a position on the Honky Tonk Dance Team!
THE RANCH Saloon Contest Line Dances
Steal My Thunder
Liquor Talking
Help! (I Had Some)
Walk the Line
THE RANCH Saloon Partner Dances
Progressive Two Step
Texas Time
Cowboy Cha Cha
5. The Stampede – February 1, Saturday
| Registration: February 1, 6:00 pm |
| Age Requirement: 18 |
| Competition Begins: February 1, 8:00 pm |
| Line Dances: Vibe Check Heart Got Teeth Tip Toe | Partner Dances: Cowboy Cha Cha Sweetheart Schottische Progressive Two Step |
For the Stampede Dance Contest, the top 4 dancers will win Stagecoach passes and a chance for a position on the Honky Tonk Dance Team!
The Stampede Contest Line Dances
Vibe Check
Heart Got Teeth
Tip Toe
Stampede Contest Partner Dances
Cowboy Cha Cha
Sweetheart Schottische
Progressive Two Step
6. InCahoots – February 5, Wednesday
| Registration: February 5, 7:30-8:30 pm |
| Age Requirement: 18 |
| Competition Begins: February 5, 9:00 pm |
| Line Dances: Get Dirty Vertigo Infectious | Partner Dances: California Cha Cha Texas Time Progressive Two Step |
The sixth Stagecoach dance contest is taking place at InCahoot’s in Fullerton.
For InCahoot’s Dance Contest, the top 4 dancers will win Stagecoach passes and a chance for a position on the Honky Tonk Dance Team!
InCahoots Contest Line Dances
Get Dirty
Vertigo
Infectious
InCahoots Contest Partner Dances
California Cha Cha
Texas Time
Progressive Two Step
7. Gilley’s – February 8, Saturday
| Registration: February 8, 6:00 |
| Age Requirement: 21 |
| Competition Begins: February 8, 8:00 pm |
| Line Dances: Raised Like That High Class (We High Class!) Make It Go Krazy | Partner Dances: Texas Time Cowboy Cha Cha Country Swing (Stationary) |
The seventh Stagecoach dance contest is taking place at Gilley’s in Las Vegas!
For the Gilley’s Dance Contest, the top 4 dancers will win Stagecoach passes and a chance for a position on the Honky Tonk Dance Team!
Gilley’s Contest Line Dances
Raised Like That
High Class (We High Class)
Make It Go Krazy
Gilley’s Contest Partner Dances
Texas Time
Cowboy Cha Cha
Country Swing
8. Agua Caliente Casino – February 13, Thursday
| Registration: February 13, 7:00 pm |
| Age Restriction: 21 |
| Competition Begins: February 13, 8:00 pm |
| Line Dances: High Class (We High Class!) Drinkaby She’s A Natural (Country Girl) | Partner Dances: Progressive Two Step Cowboy Cha Cha Sweetheart Schottische |
The 8th contest will take place at Agua Caliente Casino, a new contest venue being added this year! If you live out closer to the Palm Springs area this is a great opportunity for you to participate!
For the Agua Caliente Casino Contest, the top 4 dancers will win Stagecoach passes and a chance for a position on the Honky Tonk Dance Team!
Agua Caliente Casino Contest Line Dances
High Class (We High Class)
Drinkaby
She’s a Natural (Country Girl)
Agua Caliente Casino Contest Partner Dances
Progressive Two Step
Cowboy Cha Cha
Sweetheart Schottische
9. Stoney’s Rockin’ Rodeo – February 15, Saturday
| Registration: February 15, 7:00 pm |
| Age Requirement: 18 |
| Competition Begins: February 15, 9:00 pm |
| Line Dances: Help! (I Had Some) Boomerang Til the Neons Gone | Partner Dances: Drifter Sweetheard Schottische Progressive Two Step |
The 9th dance contest is at Stoney’s Rockin’ Rodeo up north in Sacramento and is the most northern opportunity to compete in the talent search dance contest.
For the Stoney’s Dance Contest, the top 4 dancers will win Stagecoach passes and a chance for a position on the Honky Tonk Dance Team!
Stoney’s Contest Line Dances
Help! (I Had Some)
Boomerang
Til the Neons Gone
Stoney’s Contest Partner Dances
Drifter
Sweetheart Schottische
Progressive Two Step
10. Buckle & Boots – February 20, Thursday
| Registration: February 20, 7-8:00 pm |
| Age Requirement: 18 |
| Competition Begins: February 20, 8:30 pm |
| Line Dances: Roots In the Bayou Fuego | Partner Dances: Cowboy Cha Cha Blue Rose (P) Freestyle Two Step |
The 10th contest will take place at Buckle & Boots in Lancaster, CA.
For the Buckle & Boots Dance Contest, the top 4 dancers will win Stagecoach passes and a chance for a position on the Honky Tonk Dance Team!
Buckle & Boot’s Contest Line Dances
Roots
In the Bayou
Fuego
Buckle & Boot’s Partner Dances
Cowboy Cha Cha
Blue Rose
Freestyle Two Step
11. Harold’s Corral – Februay 22, Saturday
| Registration: February 22, 6:00 pm |
| Age Restriction: 21 |
| Competition Begins: February 22, 7:00 pm |
| Line Dances: Chunky I Got 21 Reasons Dancing While Intoxicated | Partner Dances: Country Swing West Coast Swing |
The 11th dance contest will take place at one of the new venues this year: Harold’s Cave Creek Corral in Cave Creek, Arizona!
For the Harold’s Corral Dance Contest, the top 4 dancers will win Stagecoach passes and a chance for a position on the Honky Tonk Dance Team!
Harold’s Corral Contest Line Dances
Chunky
21 Reasons
Dancing While Intoxicated
Harold’s Corral Contest Partner Dances
Country Swing
West Coast Swing
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12. Borderline @ The Canyon – February 26, Wednesday
| Registration: February 26, 7:00 pm |
| Age Requirement: 18 |
| Competition Begins: February 26, 7:30 pm |
| Line Dances: Pieces to the Puzzle 3 Tequila Floor Stetson | Partner Dances: California Cha Cha Sweetheart Schottische Country 2 Step (Mid-Tempo) |
This years dance contest will conclude at The Cayon, Agoura Hills where the Borderline dance family will get their chance to participate in the dance contest.
For The Borderline contest, the top 4 dancers will win Stagecoach passes and a chance for a position on the Honky Tonk Dance Team!
The Canyon Contest Line Dances
Pieces to the Puzzle
3 Tequila Floor
Stetson
The Canyon Contest Partner Dances
California Cha Cha
Sweetheart Schottische
Country Two Step (Mid-Tempo)
Good Luck!
I hope this round-up is helpful and gives you a better shot at winning a place on the Honky Tonk Dance Team and of course, the coveted Stagecoach pass. Good luck! And even if you don’t win, I’m sure you will have a blast and be a better dancer afterward!
Note: Participants can have a non-contestant partner during the couples’ dances. Only participants will be judged.