2010 Events Calendar

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Ongoing Events

Date Description Province
2010 Mondays Every Monday, Acoustic Instrumental Old-Time Fiddle Jam
7pm-10pm - Pleasantview Community Hall,
10860 57th Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta
Presented by the Wild Rose Old Tyme Fiddlers Association
For more info: call Inez, 780-662-3608
Edmonton, AB
2010 Wednesdays Every Wednesday, Fiddle Practice
7:15pm-9pm - Fiddlers and musicians of all kinds welcome.
Presented by the Central Fraser Valley Fiddlers
Contact: Jo 604-859-8861 / www.cfvfiddlers.com
Abbotsford, BC
2010 Thursdays Every Thursday, Old-time Country/Fiddle Jam & Dancing
7pm-10pm - North Glenora Community Hall,
13535 - 109A Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta
Presented by the Wild Rose Old Tyme Fiddlers Association
For more info: Eileen 780-484-3801

Edmonton, AB
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July

Date Description Province
July 2-3, 2010 25th Annual Govan's Fiddle Festival
Nokomis Rec Centre, Nokomis, SK
Friday evening concert by Donny Parenteau: 7pm; Saturday Activities & Championship: 10am / For info, call 306-484-4380 or 1-800-585-2115 / www.dmorten.sasktelwebsite.net
Nokomis, SK
July 2-3, 2010 27th Annual Southwestern Ontario Fiddle and Stepdance Competition
Tavistock and District Recreation Centre, 1 Adam Street
Friday evening preliminaries: 6pm; Thursday Variety show: 7:30pm / Contact Marianne Huitema at (519) 271-6115 or by email: huitema@cyg.net / View website
Tavistock, ON
July 4-9, 2010 Camp Kindle (Water Valley)
Fiddle, Keyboard, Mandolin, Guitar, Quilting School; Presented by the Alberta Society of Fiddlers / Contact Maryann Borch at 780-877-7167 / Info & registration: Website
New Sarepta, AB
July 5-8, 2010 2010 Sherbrooke Village Fiddle Camp
Come to the shores of the beautiful St. Mary’s River to improve your fiddle, piano and/or guitar playing abilities, visit our heritage site and enjoy nature walks and village fun at its best. / Register early as seating is limited: Call toll-free 1-888-743-7845 http://museum.gov.ns.ca/sv/fiddlecamp.php
Sherbrooke, NS
July 5-10, 2010 10th Anniversary Sunshine Coast School of Celtic Music
Roberts Creek Community School -- The Coast String Fiddlers Association invites you to a week of study, playing and good times for all who share an interest in traditional music and in particular Celtic music, song and dance. / Contact Ann or John Law by email at info@coaststringfiddlers.com / www.coaststringfiddlers.com
Roberts Creek, BC
Jul 5-Aug 20, 2010 Gaelic College - Summer School Courses
Senior instructors in each discipline are of world-class caliber and many instructors are among Cape Breton’s finest artists. The Gaelic College offers programs such as: Bagpipe, Fiddle, Step Dance, Highland Dance, Piano Accompaniment and much more. / Email at info@gaeliccollege.edu or call 902.295.3411 / www.gaeliccollege.edu
St. Ann's, Cape Breton, NS
July 7-12, 2010 61st Maritime Fiddle Festival
The festival includes a fiddle & step-dance competition, music workshops, and entertainment events throughout Dartmouth.
www.maritimefiddlefestival.ca
Dartmouth, NS
July 9-11, 2010 14th Annual Almonte Celtfest 2010
Celtfest is a free afternoon of Ottawa Valley and Celtic entertainment, performed in the natural amphitheatre of Gemmill Park (located behind the Almonte Community Centre at 182 Bridge Street), also featuring unique artisans and vendors of specialty goods with a Celtic flair. Celtic music workshops on Saturday, July 10th, details TBD.
www.almonteceltfest.com
Almonte, ON
July 11-16, 2010 14th Annual Orangeville Fiddle & Step-Dance Camp
Participants will have the opportunity to experience this art form through instruction, high quality performances, workshops, and a variety of extra-curricular activities in a creative and stimulating environment which enables the participants to expand their musical horizons.
Info: View their website or call Bill Elliott 519-941-5683
Orangeville, ON
July 12-16, 2010 9th Annual Fiddle, Piano & Guitar Workshops
Kootenay Branch #9 Castlegar Workshop at Selkirk College
For further details, view their brochure or call 250-365-1208
Castlegar, BC
July 16-18, 2010 26th Annual Grand North American Old Time Fiddle Contest
Agricentre, Radway, Alberta
For further details, visit www.wildrosefiddlers.org or call Sterling Cuthbert 780-942-3690
Radway, AB
July 16-18, 2010 34th Annual Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival
Created to preserve Prince Edward Island's tradition of music, our festival continues to feature top Atlantic Canadian performers.
General inquiries: Peter Chaisson at 902-687-2584 or by email: info@rollobayfiddlefest.ca / visit www.rollobayfiddlefest.ca
Souris, PE
July 18-22, 2010 4th Annual Calvin Vollrath Fiddle Camp
St. Edouard Renewal Centre
Registration begins at 2pm followed by a BBQ supper: 5:30pm; then an audition process. Daily instruction is comprised of two group classes and two workshops on a variety of themes or styles.
www.calvinvollrath.com or call 780-645-7748
St. Edouard, AB
July 19-23, 2010 11th Annual Salt Spring Fiddle Camp, July Session
Salt Spring Centre - Featuring Acadian, East Coast, Irish, Quebecois and new Canadian music plus some great classes including dance, keyboard, mandolin, guitar, voice, art, yoga, fiddle technique, composing, pennywhistle, band class and the psychology of learning music. www.fiddleworks.ca
Salt Spring Island, BC
July 21-25, 2010 Le Festival Mémoire et Racines présentera sa 16e édition du 21 au 25 juillet 2010
Musiciens, chanteurs, danseurs et conteurs feront vivre aux festivaliers pendant cinq jours des moments inoubliables dans une atmosphère conviviale et festive. / Parc Saint-Jean-Bosco, 249, chemin du Golf / Téléphone : 450 752-6798 ou Sans frais : 1 888 810-6798 / Courriel : festival@memoireracines.qc.ca / Pour plus d'information : www.memoireracines.qc.ca
Saint-Charles-Borromée (QC)
July 22-25, 2010 Hardanger Fiddle Association of American Annual Workshop
Come play the Norwegian Hardanger Fiddle this summer! Folklore Village near Dodgeville, Wisconsin
Contact: Catherine Springer at workshopchair@hfaa.org, (612) 568-7448 / www.hfaa.org
Wisconsin, USA
July 23-24, 2010 Annual Old Time Fiddle Contest
Blackburn Community Hall, 6470 Bendixon Road
Over $3500 in prizes and trophies.
Presented by the BC Old Time Fiddlers Association
For information call 250-962-6825
Prince George, BC
July 23-24, 2010 Ontario Open Fiddle and Step Dance Contest
Bobcaygeon Community Centre, 51 Mansfield St (Fairgrounds); Over $8,000 in Prize Money! / Friday program starts at 6pm / www.fiddlecontest.ca
Bobcaygeon, ON
July 24, 2010 Frontenac Old Time Music -- Fiddle & Guitar Workshops
Fiddle Workshops: Beg-Inter-Advanced workshops; Guitar Workshop: Inter-Advanced; 9am-4pm, $35.00 per workshop
Contact: Joan Shepherd 613-374-5477 or email: joanshepherd445@hotmail.com / www.frontenacoldtimemusic.com
South Frontenac, ON
July 24-25, 2010 Frontenac Old Time Music Championship
Bedford Township Hall, 1381 Westport Road
Sat 9am-6pm, Jam Session until 11pm; Sun 10am-6pm; Prize Money, Ribbons and Affordable Family Fun
Contact: Joan Shepherd 613-374-5477 or email: joanshepherd445@hotmail.com / www.frontenacoldtimemusic.com
South Frontenac, ON
July 24-30, 2010 BC Fiddle 'Treat at Gavin Lake
Registration opens Sat July 24 3pm-7pm;
Auditions to follow - Classes begin on Sunday
Presented by the BC Old Time Fiddlers Association
http://members.netbistro.com/fiddle/
Gavin Lake, BC
July 25-30, 2010 L’édition 2010 du Camp Violon Trad Québec
Le Camp Violon Trad Québec aura lieu du 25 au 30 juillet, au Camp Mariste. Venez apprendre, pratiquer et partager avec une foule de gens fou pour le violon traditionnel québécois et son répertoire. / Pour plus d'information, veuillez contacter : 514.378.0918 ou courriel : camp@violontradquebec.com / www.violontradquebec.com
Rawdon (QC)
Jul 30-Aug 1, 2010 25th Annual Carman Fiddle Festival
Friday Jul 30th: Dance/Michael Audette and his Reel Deal Band 8pm / Sat-Sun Jul 31-Aug 1st: Activities start at 8:30am; Competition starts 1pm / Info: carmanfiddlefestival@gmail.com / www.carmanfiddlefestival.com
Carmen, MB
Jul 30-Aug 2, 2010 Midway Lake Festival
Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2010, Midway Lake attracts old-time fiddlers, as well as local bands.
Presented by the Tetlit Gwich'in Band Council
Contact: (867) 952-2720 for Hazel, or (867) 952-2330 for Midway Gina or Liz / www.tetlitgwichin.ca
Fort McPherson, NT
Jul 31-Aug 2, 2010 6th Annual Donnybrook Fiddle and Step Dance Competition
Thursday Afternoon - Scotia Bank Sponsorship BBQ
Friday Evening Preliminaries 6:30pm
Saturday Contest resumes at 9am; Saturday Night Finale at 7pm Contact: Mark & Kathy Williams 519-268-0217 or email: info@donnybrookfiddle.com / www.donnybrookfiddle.com
Dorchester, ON
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August

Date Description Province
Aug 2-6, 2010 Goderich Celtic Roots Festival 2010
Goderich Celtic College will be held: August 2 through 6th: Celtic College & Celtic Kids Camp. Check them out on Facebook. Festival details will be available soon. www.celticfestival.ca
Goderich, ON
Aug 4-8, 2010 60th Annual Canadian Open Old Time Fiddle Championship
200 Fiddle Park Lane - Over $17,000 in fiddle contest prizes! Thursday night show featuring fiddling sensation Scott Woods./ Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Shelburne
Contact: Bill Waite 519-925-8620
www.shelburnefiddlecontest.on.ca
Shelburne, ON
Aug 8-15, 2010 13th Annual Sturgeon Falls Step Dance and Fiddle Festival
Aug 9-12th: Step Dance & Fiddle School (Day Camp)
Wed. 11th: 6pm Live Performance - Chuck & Albert
Thurs. 12th: Dinner 4:30pm; Talent Night 6pm
Fri. 13th: Competition starts at 5pm
Telephone: 705-753-6946 / Toll Free: 1-800-263-5359
www.westnipissingouest.ca
Sturgeon Falls, ON
Aug 12-15, 2010 13th Annual John Arcand Fiddle Fest
Admission: Day $20; Weekend $50; 12 & under free
Thurs-Fri Workshops from 9am-4pm with evening entertainment / Sat preliminaries start at 9am; Sun Finals start at 10am / Contact: Vicki Arcand (306) 382-0111 / www.johnarcandfiddlefest.com
Saskatoon, SK
Aug 13-15, 2010 Ottawa Folk Festival at Britannia Park
Day or Weekend passes available; 16 & under free / Gates open Fri 4:30pm and Sat 10am / Ottawa Folk Festival is a three-day celebration of music, dance, visual arts and community and much, much more. / Toll-free: 1-877-730-8234 or email: festival@ottawafolk.org / www.ottawafolk.org
Ottawa, ON
Aug 15-20, 2010 Deer Valley Meadows Retreat Centre
Fiddle, Keyboard, Mandolin, Guitar, Quilting School; Presented by the Alberta Society of Fiddlers
Contact Maryann Borch, 780-877-7167
For info & registration: View website
Near Alix, AB
Aug 16-20, 2010 11th Annual Salt Spring Fiddle Camp, August Session
Salt Spring Centre - Featuring Celtic, Texan swing, French Canadian, Old time, Eastern European and new Canadian music plus some intriguing classes including cello, musical saw, voice, guitar, banjo, string band, percussion ensemble, mandolin, improv, art, and fiddle technique.
www.fiddleworks.ca
Salt Spring Island, BC
Aug 22-26, 2010 By-the-Canal Fiddle Camp - 2010
RCMP Campsite, Long Island Locks / Presented by the Canadian Grand Masters Association / View Camp details
Manotick, ON
Aug 27, 2010 Fiddling at the Fairgrounds
The event will feature live performances by musicians including: Wade Foster, Elly Squared, and John Richard. 3:00pm-11pm / For more info, please contact Art of Being Green Projects www.artofbeinggreen.ca or Toll Free: 877-763-9979
Middleville, ON
Aug 27, 2010 CGM Competitors Showcase & Dance
Travelodge Ottawa Hotel & Convention Centre, 1376 Carling Avenue / CGMFA General Meeting 3:30pm-5pm / Competitor Showcase & Dance 6:30pm - 11pm / View Event Details
Ottawa, ON
Aug 28, 2010 Canadian Grand Masters 21st Fiddling Competition & Show (New Location!)
Shenkman Arts Centre, Orléans Town Centre, 245 Centrum Road / Preliminaries begin at 12pm / Finals begin at 7pm
View Event Details
Ottawa, ON
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September - December

Date Description Province
Sept 3-4, 2010 35th Annual Championships/Le Championnat Annuel Pembroke Old Time Fiddling & Step Dancing
Pembroke Memorial Centre -- Over $20,000 Prize Money & Trophies! / Plus de 20,000$ En Prix D'Argent et Trophees!
Email: dhickey@magma.ca or call (613) 635-7200
www.bright-ideas-software.com/pembrokefiddle
Pembroke, ON
Sept 19, 2010 42nd Annual Manitoba Open Old Time Fiddle Championships
Presented by the Manitoba Fiddle Association
William Glesby Centre, 11 - 2nd Street N.E. / www.fiddling.ca
Portage La Prairie, MB
Oct 8-16, 2010 Celtic Colours International Festival
Venues for Celtic Colours concerts include an 18th Century reconstructed French chapel, state of the art performance facilities, and community halls, churches and schools in 33 communities around the Island. / For more info, please email: info@celtic-colours.com; or call: 902.562.6700 / 1.877.285.2321 (Toll-free NA) / www.celtic-colours.com
Sydney, NS