2012 Festival of American Fiddle Tunes Performance Updates

A Discover Pass is not required for Park Entry.

1:30PM, WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 – FIDDLIN’ ON THE FOURTH

Tickets for “Fiddlin’ on the Fourth” range from $18 to $37*, and are available online until 11:59 PM , Tuesday, July 3. Tickets will be ONLY be available in person at the McCurdy Pavilion box office, one-hour prior to performance beginning at 12:30 PM. * 18 and under is free, but must be reserved. Processing fees apply.

Fiddlin’ on the Fourth at McCurdy Pavilion features West Virginia fiddler Elmer Rich, Cape Breton music from Dave MacIsaac, Appalachian fiddler Bruce Molsky, New England tunes from George Wilson and Bob McQuillen, Danish folk music by Dwight Lamb accompanied by Mette Katherine Jensen and Kristian Bugge, Bayou Seco playing Southwestern styles, and the long-awaited return of Irish fiddling and percussive dance from Kevin Burke’s Open House.

*Please note that Kimberely Fraser is unable to appear for medical reasons.

11AM, FRIDAY, JULY 6 – KIDS CONCERT

Kids are free. Adults $5. Tickets are available at the door only.

At Fort Worden Chapel, singer/songwriter Dejah Leger performs children’s songs of America, Acadia and Quebec.

 

12PM, FRIDAY, JULY 6 –  FREE FRIDAYS AT THE FORT

Free concert at the Nora Porter Commons.

Carr Family Band

7PM, FRIDAY, JULY 6 – CAJUN DANCE

Tickets for the Cajun Dance are $15* and are available online until 11:59 PM , Thursday July 5. Tickets will be ONLY be available in person at the McCurdy Pavilion box office, one-hour prior to performance beginning at 6:00 PM. * 18 and under is free. Processing fees apply

The Cajun Dance at Littlefield Green features acclaimed Louisiana musicians, including master accordionist Ray Abshire with Brandon Moreau and Al Berard, followed by vocalist/accordionist Jesse Lege and Savoy Family Band fiddler Joel Savoy. Picnics are encouraged and free gumbo is provided by Bon Appetit Catering. Bring a blanket or a low back chair.

1:30 PM, SATURDAY, JULY 7 – FIDDLE GRAND FINALE

Tickets for “Fiddle Grand Finale” range from $18 to $37*, and are available online until 11:59 PM , Friday, July 6. Tickets will be ONLY be available in person at the McCurdy Pavilion box office, one-hour prior to performance beginning at 12:30 PM. * 18 and under is free, but must be reserved. Processing fees apply.

The Fiddle Grand Finale at McCurdy Pavilion opens with pre-war tunes from multi-instrumentalist Jerron Paxton, and includes master Missouri fiddler Vesta Johnson, three-time National Fiddle Champion Byron Berline, Hispanic melodies from New Mexico accordionist Antonia Apodaca, iconic West Virginia fiddler Franklin George, and the dynamic young Quebecois trio, Genticorum.

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