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SUMMARY:NimbleFingers Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:The NimbleFingers Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival is a one-day\, public event\, taking place on Saturday between our two workshop weeks.   \n\n\n\nWe’re a small-but-mighty festival\, rooted in community and surrounded by music. Flanked by the NimbleFingers Workshops\, Festival Day is a joyful gathering for locals\, visitors\, families\, and music lovers of all ages—a full day of live music in the heart of the Shuswap. \n\n\n\nGates open @ 11 and music starts at noon.  More Info at https://www.nimblefingers.ca/festival
URL:https://www.victoriafiddlesociety.com/event/nimblefingers-bluegrass-old-time-music-festival/
LOCATION:Sorrento Centre\, 1159 Passchendaele Road\,\, Sorrento\, BC
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SUMMARY:NimbleFingers Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Workshop - Week 2
DESCRIPTION:Workshops\, jams\, and festival music — rooted in bluegrass and old-time traditions. \n\n\n\n​NimbleFingers is where people gather around music. It’s shaped by workshops\, jams\, and festival moments—where songs and tunes are shared\, laughter is never far away\, and the best parts often happen in between.More Info at https://www.nimblefingers.ca/
URL:https://www.victoriafiddlesociety.com/event/nimblefingers-bluegrass-old-time-music-workshops/
LOCATION:Sorrento Centre on the Beautiful Shuswap Lake\, 1159 Passchendaele Road\, Sorrento\, BC
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Gabriola STRING Retreat
DESCRIPTION:at The Gabriola Fellowship Church. 775 Church St\, Gabriola Island\, BC \n\n\n\nAn amazing summer retreat for string instruments\, with world-class instructors\, in an incredible setting! \n\n\n\nWe start with a welcome BBQ/jam/beach time on Wednesday\, and the fun continues from there. Group classes\, large and small ensembles and more. All levels welcome! \n\n\n\nWe take a break to enjoy the famous Gabriola Farmers Market on Saturday morning\, before we finish off our classes with a concert and an oceanside potluck. \n\n\n\nVery limited availability – register now!! \n\n\n\nThe retreat fee is $420 each (Family rates available) via etransfer to rrjcapon@gmail.com or snail mail a cheque to 768 Sea Girt Road\, Gabriola\, BC\, V0R 1X1. Payment is due by July 8th. \n\n\n\nCamping or Airbnb’s available. \n\n\n\nTo register\, or if you have questions\, ideas\, or concerns\, contact:  Rachel Capon: 250-508-5705  –  rrjcapon@gmail.com   –  www.rachelcapon.com
URL:https://www.victoriafiddlesociety.com/event/4th-annual-gabriola-string-retreat/
LOCATION:The Gabriola Fellowship Church <br>Gabriola Island\, BC\, 775 Church St\,\, Gabriola Island\, BC
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SUMMARY:WEST COAST BARN DANCES!
DESCRIPTION:Doors: 6:00 pm Dancing starts: 6:30 pm \n\n\n\nCost: Suggested donation $10 pp (VEC members) and $12 pp (non-members) \n\n\n\nWest Coast Barn Dances are a group of young musicians deeply rooted in Canada’s fiddle music tradition. These monthly dances\, similar to contradances\, are in the tradition of old-time barn dances. With live fiddle music and tasty homemade snacks\, they aim to celebrate and share the joy of fiddle music\, dancing\, and community.  \n\n\n\nAll ages welcome\, no experience necessary\, all steps will be taught! \n\n\n\nYou can follow our Instagram @westcoastbarndances or email us at westcoastbarndances@gmail.com
URL:https://www.victoriafiddlesociety.com/event/west-coast-barn-dances-2/
LOCATION:at the Victoria Edelweiss Club\, James Bay\, 108 Niagara St\,
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