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Title: 64 years of Canada’s Premier Fiddle Championship!

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The 64th Canadian Open Old Time Fiddle Championship will take place August 6–10, 2014 in Shelburne. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Shelburne, the event features Canada's top fiddlers in competition for more than $15,000 in prizes! Community events in conjunction with the Canadian Open Old Time Fiddle Championship include camping, a giant Fiddle Parade, an open air market, non-denominational church service and 24 hour meals at the Legion – we are working on adding more experiences to make the 64th a spectacular not-to-be-missed, non-stop five days of fun and entertainment. Watch for an announcement of our Thursday night entertainers soon!

Canadian Open Old Time Fiddle Championship

The Canadian Open Old Time Fiddle Championship starts with the playdowns on Friday, August 8 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex (Shelburne Arena). Classes that will compete in the afternoon include the young (9 and under, 12 and under) and the young at heart (56 and over). The evening features the remaining classes.

The contest finals happen on Saturday, August 9 at 6 p.m. and will feature the competition, entertainment, and the judges' showcase.

Support Rotary's Work in the Community

The proceeds of the weekend help to support Rotary's many charitable projects in the local community, including:

• development of, and major financial contribution to, new BMX riding area in Greenwood Park

• renovation and expansion of the Centre Dufferin Recreation Centre (Shelburne Arena)

• Headwaters Health Care Centre Digital Imaging Department

• re-development of the Shelburne Library

• Girl Guides and Boy Scouts

• minor sports, including: hockey, baseball, figure skating, lacrosse, soccer

• Shepherd's Cupboard food bank

• community service awards at Centre Dufferin District High School

• Community Living Dufferin

• Dufferin County Museum & Archives

• Shelburne Christmas hamper program

• mountain bike and gear for Shelburne Police

• vocational programs for youth such as Camp Enterprise

• Centre Dufferin District High School Battlefields Tour

• Big Brothers and Big Sisters and many more!

Your support of the Fiddle Championship allows us to support these important causes. Come on out!

Ticket Prices and 

  Event Packages

(Thurs. eve., Fri. all day, Sat. aft. and eve.) – Adults: $45; Children: $22 (12 years and under)

Thursday Evening Show: Thurs. Aug. 7, 7:30 pm – adults: $20; children: $10 (12 years and under)

Competition Playdowns Fri. Aug. 8, 1 & 7 p.m.: adults: $10; children: $3 (12 years and under)

Fiddle/Stepdance Show Sat. Aug. 9, 3:15 pm – adults: $7; children: $2 (12 years and under)

Fiddle Championship – Sat. Aug. 9, 6 p.m. – adults: $20; children: $10 (12 years and under)

Tickets: By phone at 519-925-8620 or by e-mail at fiddleshelburne@yahoo.ca

‘Like' us on Facebook! For more information visit www.ShelburneFiddleContest.com

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