North American Championships
An Chomhdhail
Saturday June 27 - Monday June 29, 2026
The Williamsburg Lodge
310 S England St, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Entries for NAC 2026 will officially open on Monday, April 13th
If a dancer has a level change due to an official win at a feis prior to the 2026 North American Championships, the change fee will not apply. However, this must be brought to the attention of the NAC Feis Secretary at NACentryinfo@gmail.com as soon as possible. If a level change was not appropriately done as soon as a notification was given, an additional fee may occur.
Hotel Information
The Williamsburg Lodge
310 S England St, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites
105 Visitor Ctr Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185
The updated hotel booking link is now available. Additional rooms have been added to the room block. As a reminder, the room block dates are June 26th - June 30th. There are 3 locations available for our block: the Lodge, the Woodlands and the Griffin. We strongly encourage everyone to secure accommodations as soon as possible, as rooms tend to fill quickly. Please review your reservation details carefully and make any necessary adjustments directly with the hotel. Please note that some nights are limited; however, if you need to extend your reservation, please call the Williamsburg Lodge directly. If you do extend your dates, please be aware that you may not receive the group rate, as this decision is determined by the hotel.
After this point, the Williamsburg Lodge will not be able to add any more additional rooms to our room block, due to another event happening around the same time as our event.
Please note that you are not required to stay at the Williamsburg Lodge for the competition. There are a number of accommodation options nearby that are also available.
Airports
Richmond, VA - Norfolk, VA - Newport News, VA
NAC 2026 INFORMATION
Competitions
An open platform event where dancers from all organizations can showcase their talents as competitors across all categories, levels, and age groups take the stage. Categories include solo performances, team Ceili dancing, traditional set dances, and contemporary choreography. Dancers are evaluated on precision, rhythm, stage presence, and technical ability, with opportunities for recognition and awards.
Sponsorship
USA Irish Dance Alliance (USA IDA), is a 501c3 non-profit organization committed to providing a safe, supportive, and ethical environment for young Irish dancers. Our North American Championships bring together talented dancers from across the country and the world to celebrate Irish culture while representing the positive change our organization is working to create within the dance community. Your sponsorship helps create an unforgettable experience for dancers while supporting our mission to protect and empower young people.
NAC Welcome Banquet
Adult Ticket - $40
Dancer (All Ages) - $35
Child (Non-Dancer) Ages 6 and older - $35
Child (Non-Dancer) Ages 5 and younger - FREE
We will award our Academic All-American Awards during the banquet.
Information on the Academic Awards will be released on a later date.
An Chomhdháil Grade Exams
Please note that we will only be offering Grade Exams 3–10 this year.
We encourage all dancers, teachers, and families to review the Grade Exam syllabus thoroughly in preparation for the upcoming exams. To sign up for Grade Exams, you must do so through FeisWeb. Grade Exams will take place on Saturday, June 27th at the Williamsburg Lodge. An official schedule for the examinations will be shared closer to the date.
Celtic Fyre Experience at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Park admission $49.00 per person, along with $26 parking voucher per vehicle.
Tickets can be used any day of choice and expire December 31, 2026.
Please note they’re Single Day Tickets and can only be used once.
Link to purchase coming soon.
NAC 2026 Programme Book:
Book: $15
Shout Out: $5
Please note we will not have additional programme books for sale during the event. All books must be purchased ahead of time. Thank you for your understanding.
Local Attractions
Busch Gardens Williamsburg - Water Country USA - Colonial Williamsburg - Jamestown Settlement & American Revolution - Museum at Yorktown
Merchant Square - Virginia Beach, VA - Yorktown & Jamestown Beaches - Richmond, VA - Washington D.C.