Artistic Director Suzy Thompson has assembled fiddle virtuosos and standard bearers of the old-time tradition to help you explore a wide variety of fiddle styles, including Old Time, Irish, New England, Quebecois, Cajun, Bluegrass, and others, with an emphasis on the oral tradition of close observation and personal experimentation.

Daily workshops offer coaching in fiddle, guitar, banjo, piano, singing, string bass, mandolin, and social dance.  Evenings will feature intimate showcase concerts and social dancing, and plenty of jamming opportunities with faculty and festival participants, often lasting deep into the night.

Click HERE for info about the 2012 Fiddle Tunes faculty/artists!

The schedule features day-long opportunities for playing, informal jamming, an assortment of band labs, and the popular participants’ concert.  The Festival of American Fiddle Tunes also includes main stage performances at McCurdy Pavilion, including a “Fourth at the Fort” matinee, a Cajun dance on Friday night, and a culminating show on the final Saturday.  Performance schedule to be determined.

Early bird tuition is $555 until June 29 – after that date tuition goes up to $655. There is a $100 deposit required to register for this workshop, or $50 if you’re applying for a scholarship.

To sign up for a dormitory room and/or a meal plan please contact Fort Worden State Park. Click here to access their online reservation system.