The Old-Time Fiddlers' Fair is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday August 17 & 18. Gates open at 10am.
Music will flow continuously with performances from more than 100 musicians, drawn from around the state and ranging from polished professional to the youngest beginner.
Plan to join us once again.
STAGE #1 The Rising Generation Stage
(Hosted by Carol Monaco & Fiddlesticks)
This venue offers two full days of performance opportunities for our younger and/or newer fiddlers. Stage #1 will offer a supportive environment for students, new performers (of any age), and fiddlers who seek to enhance their skills. We will also be offering some special "Meet the Fiddler" presentations that will teach more about the fiddling tradition in New York State.
STAGE #2 The Exhibition Hall
(Hosted by the Fiddlers of the Genesee)
The museum's spacious agricultural barn will again be the setting for expanded performances by fiddler or dulcimer-oriented music clubs and bands.
STAGE #3 The Main Stage
(Hosted by the Flint Hill Folk)
Our traditional open stage is for fiddlers ages 12 and over and their accompanists. Noted regional fiddlers will kick-off each hour while, as always, other performance times are scheduled on a first-come-first-served basis.
STAGE #4 The Historic Village - Brooks Grove Church
(BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!)
This venue is located in the 19th century historic village inside a restored church that seats 175 comfortably. The natural acoustics and open nature of the building will welcome groups and bands to perform "unplugged" and at their leisure.
Other exciting musical venues include:
- Fox Den hosts a country western open-mic stage in the air-conditioned meeting center
- Mitzie Collins and the Striking Strings perform all day in the hammered dulcimer tent
- The Fiddlers' of the Genesee host a jamming tent open to all musicians next to the museum's gazebo
- Musicians are permitted and encouraged to strike up a tune anywhere they please throughout the historic village and Great Meadow areas!
Old-Time Fiddlers' Fair Admission (this includes admittance to the historic village):
| General Admission Adult |
$16.50 |
| General Admission Youth (4-16) |
$10.50 |
| General Admission Senior 62+ or Student with ID |
$13.50 |
| Children (3 & Under) |
FREE |
| Museum Member & Performing Musician |
FREE |
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PERFORMERS BOOKING YOUR TIME SLOTS:
Fiddlers can sign up for performances on any stage prior to the festival. Some time slots are reserved for tradition bearers and other key regional performers. To book your performance, please contact the Special Events office by emailing events@gcv.org or by calling 585-294-8219 and speaking with Melanie. There are many time slots left but they are filling up fast! Contact the museum today!
FREE ADMISSION FOR PERFORMERS!
All fiddlers and their accompanists are admitted for FREE to this event.
Please have your instrument IN HAND at the admissions gate in order to receive your pass for the day (pianists may simply identify themselves).
Please accept the free admission only if you plan (or have already been booked) to play on one of the stages.
All performers under the age of 18 are entitled to free admission for themselves and one parent or guardian.
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This event is made possible by a grant from the New York State Council on the Arts. Thank you for your generous support.
Photography Credit: David Candlena
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