The Quesnel Old Time Fiddlers keep this art form alive through workshops, competitions, and monthly dances.
Programs and Services:
- Monthly Adult and Family Oriented Dances
- Annual Fiddle Contests Since 1970
- Annual Fiddle 'Treat Since 1994. A Five Day Workshop For Fiddle, Guitar, Piano and mandolin. Click
here for more information.
- Volunteer Entertainment at Community Events, Civic Functions, Rest Homes, Schools, Special Needs.
- Contribute to and Support the Quarterly BC Fiddlers Newsletter.
- Member of the Provincial Body of the BC Old Time Fiddlers.
- Member of the Quesnel and District Arts Council.
- Partnership With SD#28 Quesnel.
Missions, Goals and Objectives:
First organized in 1970 and incorporated in 1974 to:
- Encourage and promote the art of old time fiddling in British Columbia
- Encourage, promote, and sponsor competitions and jamborees
throughout the province
- Encourage, promote, and sponsor children in the art of traditional fiddle music
- Keep the tradition of Old Time Fiddling alive by volunteering our music to
schools, civic functions, cultural and community events.
Membership:
$10.00 Per Year. Our membership consists of musicians, workers, event organizers, dance enthusiasts, and people of all ages who appreciate
music and are willing to give their support. Family oriented activities include our annual picnic, family dances, Christmas and New Year's Eve parties and the Fiddle 'Treat
at Gavin Lake'. Local instructors give lessons and organize practice sessions and performances for students of all ages.
