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Fiddlers Along the Arkansas cancelled

Posted on May 17, 2012 by doug

We have been informed that the Fiddlers Along the Arkansas contest has been cancelled by (sponsors) Loaves and Fishes Ministries due to organizational changes. We all hope that this contest may be resumed again with other sponsors soon. Thanks to … Continue reading →

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Fiddlers Along the Arkansas

Posted on May 16, 2012 by doug

The 23rd annual Fiddlers Along the Arkansas fiddle contest is coming up soon! Held on July 28th in beautiful Canon City Colorado, this contest has become a staple for Colorado fiddlers for over two decades! In addition to the fiddle … Continue reading →

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Strasburg Hometown Days Fiddle Contest

Posted on May 14, 2012 by doug

The 5th annual Strasburg Hometown Days Fiddle Contest is being held on Saturday, August 11th. The contest is being held in the Strasburg High School Gymnasium, and starts at 1:15 pm. Prizes are awarded for the winners in each of … Continue reading →

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60th-Annual National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest

Posted on May 7, 2012 by doug

From June 18th through the 23rd, the 60th-annual National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest is being held in Weiser, Idaho! This yearly fiddling tradition has been going strong for more than half a century, and we invite you to join many of … Continue reading →

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Fiddle Workshop with Brittany Haas and Lauren Rious

Posted on May 6, 2012 by doug

Brittany Haas and Lauren Rioux will teach a workshop on intermediate-advanced fiddle tunes and techniques. The two fiddlers from widely respected bands (Crooked Still, and Darol Anger’s Republic of Strings) share their extensive knowledge of Appalachian music and experience of … Continue reading →

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