Schedule of Events

The AB CGMFC Committee is planning an exciting weekend of musical events. We hope you'll join us!

Thursday, August 27th @ 7 pm:  Fiddle Jam at the Munroe Barn in Sheppard Park.
Free event and open to the public.

Friday, August 28th @ 12 pm: *NEW - Youth & Legends Category Contest
This inaugural competition will see Fiddlers 16 yrs & under and 60 yrs & over compete for prizes in these two new categories. Top 3 fiddlers in both categories will compete during the Finals on Saturday evening. Held at the Highwood Centre, this is a ticketed event and open to the public. Tickets will be available after May1, 2026.

Friday, August 28th @ 7 pm - 10 pm: Community Family Barn Dance
Held at the Highwood Centre, this is a ticketed event and open to the public. Tickets will be available after May 1, 2026.

Saturday, August 29th @ 12 pm: Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Competition Preliminaries
30-35 fiddlers from across Canada will compete for title of Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Champion with the top 10 moving on to the evening finals.

Saturday, August 29th @ 7 pm: Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Competition Finals
The top 10 competitors from the preliminaries will play off for the top title. We will also induct legends into the Hall of Honor. Held at the Highwood Centre, this is a ticketed event and open to the public. Tickets will be available online after May1, 2026.

Sunday, August 30th @ 1 pm: Prairie Outdoor Kitchen Party Jam
Fiddlers/musicians are invited to participate in the Sunday afternoon 'Bandstand Sundays' concert series in George Lane Park. Free event and open to the public.