You acknowledge that the close physical contact inherent in contra dancing involves risks, including the transmission of infectious diseases. You accept those risks and take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of any others you register.
Masks are welcomed but not required.
Attendees 13 and younger must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Teens 14-17 may attend without an adult but must provide a phone number for a responsible adult.
You agree to not attend Bayou Bedlam smelling of smoke, alcohol, or fragrances.
Online registration closes at noon on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
You may register and pay at the door with cash, check, credit card, digital wallet, PayPal, and Venmo.
Fees for the Full Weekend
Adult
$145
Available Discounts:
$25 per person for registration before midnight Friday, January 26, 2025, applied automatically.
One $5 discount per person for current HATDS or CDSS members OR Senior 65+. Honor system; thank you for not abusing it!
Student 18-25
$50 with no other discounts.
A student is an adult 18 through 25 who can show a current student ID.
Adult Non-dancer
$75 with no other discounts.
We created the non-dancer option for those who are physically unable to dance and would like to attend with their partner, adult children, etc. Thank you for not abusing this option.
Under 18
Welcome at no charge. Minors 13 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Teens 14-17 must provide an emergency phone number for a responsible adult.
What's Included
The full weekend price includes all dances and workshops plus Saturday continental breakfast, Saturday lunch, Sunday brunch, and snacks throughout the weekend.
Work-Trade Positions
A very limited number of work-trade positions are available for those with financial need. In exchange for a greatly reduced admission price, those who are accepted are expected to work a total of four hours as needed throughout the weekend. Email info@bayoubedlam.org for more information and to apply.
Individual session options and fees
There is no pre-registration for individual sessions. Pay at the door with cash, check, credit card, digital wallet, PayPal, or Venmo.
*We created the non-dancer option for those who are physically unable to dance and would like to attend with their partner, adult children, etc. Thank you for not abusing it!
Young Dancers
Dancers younger than 18 are welcome at no charge. Minors 13 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Teens 14-17 must provide an emergency phone number for a responsible adult.
HATDS Members
HATDS members will receive a $5.00 discount at any one ala carte session listed above. The discount does not apply for students or non-dancers.
There are no discounts for individual sessions than those listed above.
Refund Policy
Requests for full weekend refunds will be considered on a case-by-case basis. They must be made in writing by emailing info@bayoubedlam.org.
We may keep a small amount to cover our expenses.
Since events such as Bayou Bedlam lose money or barely break even in most years, please consider donating the amount of your fee instead of requesting a refund. We'll gladly give you a receipt for your donation.
