59th Annual Contest Weekend Events

2009-08-06 / Regional News

Thursday, August 6th • Bus Service Begins (Handicapped Service Available) • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fiddle Workshop - Mel Lloyd Centre, Dufferin Oaks, Entrance F, Shelburne, $25, register at the door

• 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fiddlefest Roast Beef Dinner, Hosted by the Order of Eastern Star (Agricultural Hall, 377 William Street) • 7:00 p.m. Jam Session at the Legion (William Street) • 7:30 p.m. April Verch Fiddle and Stepdance Show. Shelburne Arena Complex

Friday, August 7th • 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Fiddle Jam (No charge). Upstairs at the Arena Complex • 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Competition Playdowns at the Arena • 4:00 p.m. Meals at the Legion (William Street) begin 24 hour service • 7:00 p.m. Playdowns continue at the Arena • 8:30 p.m. Live Music and Dance at the Legion (William Street)

Saturday, August 8th • 9:00 a.m. - 4 p.m. Open Air Market beside Jack Downing Park (Downtown) • 12 noon. Toronto Police Winged Wheels - Main Street • 1:00 p.m. Giant Fiddle Parade, sponsored by Shelburne Service Clubs. Following Parade, Jam Session at Jack Downing Park & Giant Garage Sale (Downtown) • 6:30 p.m. Fiddle Championship at the Arena • 24 Hours - Meals at the Legion • 8:00 p.m. Live Music and Dance at the Legion

Sunday, August 9th • 10:00 a.m. Hymn Sing at the Arena • 10:15 a.m. Non-denominational Church Service at the Arena (A donation of non-perishable food would be appreciated)

• 11:30 a.m. Pork BBQ sponsored by the Agricultural Society - Fairground • 24 Hours - Meals at the Legion end at noon

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