2011 Old Time Fiddlers' Convention

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The 40th Annual Old-Time Fiddlers' Convention and Festival

YOU'RE INVITED FOR A GRAND REUNION!!!

This year we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Old Time Fiddlers' Convention and Festival! That's a lotta years of Sweet Music, Good Friends, and Fun Times!

"Fiddler" by Marilyn Jacobson http://www.portraitsbymarilyn.com

WELCOME

Yes, the Old Time Fiddlers' Convention and Festival turns 40 this year. We're honored to welcome to the Performance Stage festival founder Peter Feldmann & The Very Lonesome Boys. Laurie Lewis & Tom Rozum will also be back. We will also be joined by Hot Buttered Rum, Eric & Suzy Thompson and a whole lot more to make a full day of stomp yer feet & dance acoustic music.

We’ll even be dancing squares & contras at noon with Sausage Grinder! And kids and grandkids 17 and under get in Free!

Since 1972 the festival has been home to one of the premier Old Time music contests on the West Coast. We encourage contestants at all levels and ages to compete on the Contest Stage. In addition to cash prizes, this year's first place winners will be given special recognition!

Back by popular demand, workshops in Old Time music all day. And, of course fine crafts & instruments, kids activities, hearty BBQ, drinks & distinctive beers fresh & local from The Brewhouse!

PERFORMANCE STAGE

Laurie Lewis & Tom Rozum - Grammy Award Winning Old Time, Bluegrass & Originals http://www.laurielewis.com/

Hot Buttered Rum - Dance jam acoustic groove http://www.hotbutteredrum.net/

Eric & Suzy Thompson - Southern Music from the "true vine" - Old Time, Cajun, and Prewar Blues http://ericandsuzy.com/

Peter Feldmann & The Very Lonesome Boys - Where Bluegrass meets the Wild West! http://www.bluegrasswest.com/verylb.htm

Molly's Revenge - Dynamic acoustic Scottish & Irish music http://www.mollysrevenge.com/

Honeysuckle Possums - Old time, original, and bluegrassy music - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Honeysuckle-Possums/170155570717

Special guests TBA

CONTEST STAGE

Contest sign in 10:30 to 2:00
Contest Starts at 10:30
Noon - Square and contra dance with premier L.A. jug band Sausage Grinder http://sausagegrindermusic.com

OLD TIME MUSIC WORKSHOPS

Starting at 11:30am

Proudly presented by

The Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise!

http://www.clubrunner.ca/santabarbarasunrise

Date
     Sunday, October 9, 2011
Time
     10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Place
     Rancho La Patera & Stow House
     304 N. Los Carneros Road
     Goleta, California 93117
Ticket prices
     $25 General admission
     $20 Seniors and Students with ID
     Free 17 and under

Save Time - Click here to purchase your tickets now!

FREE PARKING AND SHUTTLE - Wheelchair Accessible

BBQ & Drinks Available. Veggie burgers, too!

Dogs are not allowed

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Spending the weekend? We recommend:

Best Western South Coast Inn - http://bestwesterncalifornia.com/hotels/best-western-plus-south-coast-inn

Ramada Inn - http://www.sbramada.com

Ask for the special Fiddlers Festival discount.

The Fiddlers Convention and Festival is a day long celebration of Traditional American Folk Music produced by the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise.

It brings children and adults from the local community and beyond to share a music filled day in a beautiful park setting
It preserves our Old Time American Music heritage and encourages musicians to showcase their talent
It encourages people to learn more about our country's rich musical heritage
It fosters a love of music and inspires many young people to learn to play an instrument

All proceeds and sponsorship donations fund Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise local and international community service projects.


	A Note of Thanks to Our Sponsors

Relax & Enjoy The Music

The 40th Annual Old-Time Fiddlers' Convention and Festival

WELCOME

Relax & Enjoy The Music