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Ontario Fiddle and Step Dance Scene

Keeping the tradition alive

Following the Covid-19 pandemic, traditional arts took a significant hit. Enter the Ontario Fiddle and Step Dance Scene, a source to find teachers, camps, contests and resources, and to discover Ontario traditional artists.

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Pembroke 2018
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Recurring Events

Upcoming Events

Jam Session

August 23, 7:30 pm

The Caledonian, Toronto

Medusa

August 24

Red Bird Live, Ottawa

Allison Lupton Band

August 25

Red Bird Live, Ottawa

The Country Versatiles Dance

August 25, 7-11

Brussels Legion, Brussels

Allison Lupton Band

August 26

Upper Canada Folk Festival, Prescott

Allison Lupton Band

August 27

Coulson Concerts, Oro-Medonte

Pembroke Fiddle Contest

September 1 - 3

Pembroke

The Fitzgeralds

September 4-9

Walters Music Venue, Bright

Get ready to tap your feet and let loose with The Fitzgeralds, the dynamic Canadian family group bringing their electrifying music to our Venue for a whole week! With their high-energy fiddling and percussive step dancing, this talented trio will have you on your feet and cheering for more. Don't miss this unforgettable week-long engagement - get your tickets now at our website or Box Office! www.waltersmusicvenue.com

The East Pointers

September 8-10

Supercrawl, Hamilton

The Country Versatiles Dance

September 15, 7-11

Crystal Palace, Mitchell

Great Northern Exhibition

September 23, 2023, 9am-5pm

10 km east of Collingwood

Send registrations to fiddle@greatnorthernex.com

The Country Versatiles Dance

September 29, 7-11

Brussels Legion, Brussels

Metcalfe Fair Fiddle & Step Dancing Competition

Send registrations to fiddle@greatnorthernex.com

September 30, 9:30 am

Metcalfe Fair Grounds, Metalfe

Community Square Dance

September 30, 7:00 pm

Metcalfe Fair Grounds, Metalfe

Gate admission (no additional fee)

All ages welcome

All dances will be taught.

Short Lesson at 6:30 to learn the basics.

Cash bar and light refreshments.

Fiddlers & Accompanists welcome to join in the fun!

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Orangeville Fiddle Camp Workshop Weekend

September 30-October 1

Orangeville

We are happy to announce that the workshops are starting up again. Spots are almost filled for this September's weekend. Sign up for September 30/October 1 and join Anne Lederman and Karen Reed. It will be a great weekend of fiddling and more fiddling... Contact karenreedfiddler@gmail.com for details. 

Folk Music Ontario Conference

October 12-15

London

The Country Versatiles Dance

October 13, 7-11

Crystal Palace, Mitchell

The Country Versatiles Dance

October 20, 7-11

Brussels Legion, Brussels

Gatineau Hills Fiddle Festival

October 19-22, 2023

Chelsea, Québec

Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas

November 4

Markdale

Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas

November 6

North Bay

Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas

November 7

Sault Ste. Marie

The East Pointers

November 8

Grad Club, Kingston

Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas

November 9

Thunder Bay

Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas

November 10 

Fort Frances

The East Pointers

November 10

The Rivoli, Toronto

The East Pointers

November 12

Royal City Church, Guelph

The East Pointers

November 13

The Aeolian, London

The Country Versatiles Dance

November 17, 7-11

Crystal Palace, Mitchell

The Country Versatiles Dance

November 24, 7-11

Brussels Legion, Brussels

Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas

December 3

Dryden

Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas

December 6

Blind River

Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas

December 7

Parry Sound

Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas

December 8

Orillia

Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas

December 9

Beamsville

Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas

December 10

Milton

Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas

December 11

Shelburne

Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas

December 12

Trenton

Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas

December 13

Belleville

Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas

December 15

Kemptville

Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas

December 16

Lindsay

Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas

December 17

Stratford

Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas

December 18

Paris

Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas

December 19

Aylmer

Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas

December 20

Sarnia

Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas

December 21

Chatham

Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas

December 22

Fergus

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