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2026 AAA 88th Festival, August 13-16 in Pennsylvania

The 2026 AAA 88th Festival takes place from August 13- 16, 2026 in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. It will include educational, entertaining, and fun filled days of accordion related activities with something valuable for everyone at any level. Hotel is Marriott Philadelphia West, 111 Crawford Avenue, West Conshohocken, PA 19428.

AAA President Don Gerundo The 88th AAA Festival is based on an extensive history of success. You can witness this success directly by reading the review of the 2025 AAA Festival. Click on the two links below for a review, photos, and videos of the event.

In 2025, the 87th AAA Festival was held in West Conshohocken, PA for the 3rd year in a row. Everyone in attendance experienced educational as well as entertaining days including most enjoyable accordion artists in concert, fascinating workshops, and non stop accordion camaraderie. It was a great success:

1. https://accordionusa.news/aaa-87th-festival-a-big-success/
2. https://accordionusa.news/part-2-aaa-87th-festival-2025-a-big-success/

The AAA planning committee is currently preparing very enjoyable and unique activities for our upcoming event. In addition to all the concerts and activities, there always exists a warm and friendly atmosphere of camaraderie and respect.

Having attended the AAA Festival for decades, I can tell you, that not only do I leave the festival feeling educated and entertained, but I also make new friends that I have greatly valued over the years. Professional artists easily interact with attendees and graciously share their enthusiasm and expertise.

Special moments for all. I guarantee the same for you.

Please visit the AAA website soon for further hotel discount information and announcements of guest artists and activities.

Reports of the 2025 AAA Festival in Conshohocken, PA

1. https://accordionusa.news/aaa-87th-festival-a-big-success/
2. https://accordionusa.news/part-2-aaa-87th-festival-2025-a-big-success/

Exciting news about the 2025 AAA Festival in Conshohocken, PA

The AAA Board has been busy making many exciting plans for this year’s festival. Read all about them and the exciting guest performers at: https://ameraccord.com/festival.php

Mario Tacca, Mary Mancini - American Accordionists' Assoc. fundraiser

On May 4th, 3-6 pm, Mario and Mary perform an intimate in-house concert. The American Accordionists’ Association (AAA) presents Mario Tacca, world renowned accordionist and internationally acclaimed vocal artist, Mary Mancini in a special in-home concert fundraising event celebrating World Accordion Day (WAD).

The home concert address will be provided upon purchase of ticket. Meet the artists after the performance when a light supper will be served. Tickets: $45 per person. All proceeds will benefit the American Accordionists’ Association (AAA).

Further information at:
https://accordionusa.news/mario-tacca-and-mary-mancini-perform-in-aaa-fundraising-event-on-may-4/

Purchase tickets from:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mario-tacca-mary-mancini-american-accordionists-assoc-fundraiser-tickets-1303625832959?aff=oddtdtcreator

Elections for 2025-2027 AAA Executive Board

The American Accordionists' Association held elections online on November 12, 2024 for the 2025-2027 AAA Executive Board. The new Executive Board was nominated unopposed and all were unanimously elected.

Elected were:
Don Gerundo - AAA President
Joan Grauman Morse - AAA 1st Vice President
Mike Silvia - AAA 2nd Vice President
Rita Davidson Barnea - AAA Secretary
Ray Oreggia - AAA Treasurer

Information about the 2025-2027 AAA Executive Board Members