The Chicago Country Showdown at The Chicago Classic!
Schedule
Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 11:45 pm
UTC-05:00Location
The Chicago Classic | Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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Hosted by masters country champions Rachel Mercedes & Eric Nava plus country swing guru Billy Shaver, the CHICAGO COUNTRY SHOWDOWN is our inaugural country addition to the west coast swing event - The Chicago Classic. The Chicago Country Showdown will feature country swing, line dancing, and two-step.It's happening as part of the larger Chicago Classic weekend from March 19–22, 2026 with the country-specific portion highlighted for March 20–21, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg.
Key highlights include:
2 full days dedicated to your favorite country dances
Multi-level workshops in country swing, two-step, and line dancing.
Competitions: Leveled & buckled Jack & Jill country swing (CSDC-pointed divisions), open-level strictly swing country swing contests, an open-level Jack & Jill two-Step contest, and more.
National-level country swing instructors plus our incredible local talent.
Open dancing, fun vibes, and more!
The Chicago Country Showdown is integrated seamlessly at The Chicago Classic: If you grab a Chicago Classic weekend or day pass, country activities are included at no extra cost. Prefer just the country portion? There's a country-only pass (or day passes) available too—perfect for focusing on the showdown without the full WCS commitment.
For the latest details, schedule, registration, and to grab tickets, check out the official site: thechicagoclassic.com (look under sections like Country Swing & Line Dance or the event schedule).
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Where is it happening?
The Chicago Classic, 1800 E Golf Rd,Schaumburg,IL,United States, Oakbrook TerraceEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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