International Old-Time Fiddlers Contest

May
14–16

Many of North America’s best fiddlers compete for prize money and trophies. Workshops include opportunities for guitar players. Food and fun.The weekend concludes with a nationally-certified fiddle contest with categories for all ages and abilities, with cash prizes awarded. There is no entry fee to enter the fiddle contest. Winners in each category are eligible to compete in the National Old-Time Fiddle Contest in Wesier, Idaho, a few weeks later. On Friday, June 9, Mark Sulivan, Michelle Schettler, Adam Granger, and others will perform in a special concert at the Burdick Center for the Performing Arts on the International Music Camp campus. The concert is open to the public; an admission charge applies. Registrations are now being accepted for the 2006 Workshops and Contest (June 8-10, 2006). For more information and a brochure, call the International Music Camp at 701-838-8472 or by email to: [email protected] International Old-Time Fiddle Workshop and Contest is a cooperative event presented by the International Music Camp, the North Dakota Old-Time Fiddle Association, and the Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association of North Dakota.

Dates, Location & Info

Dates
May 14 – May 16
Admission
$13 per day
Address
International Peace Garden
Phone
701-838-8472
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.peacegarden.com

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