The GVPA Festival is encouraging members to come out on May 2nd and hear the future fiddlers of Victoria. The sessions take place at 9am and 1pm at the Phillip T. Young Recital Hall at UVic. The morning session is focused on Junior (10 & under) and Intermediate (14 & under) performers, and the afternoon on the Senior and...
Victoria Edelweiss Club, 108 Niagara, James Bay Date: Friday, May 15, 2026 6:30 pm doors, dancing starts at 7:00 pm Join us at our monthly barn dances with live fiddle music, called dances, tasty homemade snacks and lots of fun! All steps/dances are taught & explained so no experience is needed and beginners are welcome,...
House Concert with Adam Dobres, Friday, May 15, 7:30 pm (doors 7 pm), Woodhaven Terrace, entry by donation ($20 - $30 suggested). To secure a seat, please contact Ann aschau@shaw.ca, or text: 250-213-3679.
All dances are at the Saanich Silver Threads - 286 Hampton Rd, Victoria, BC. No Experience needed to Join! Music by Ground Effect and calling by Steven Methot Victoria Contra Dance Society
House concert with Max Francis & Adam Dobres, Sunday, May 24, 2:30 pm (doors 2 pm) at our home in Sooke. Tickets are $25 each (you can pay at the door, 4 - 2363 DeMamiel Dr., Sunriver Estates. RSVP to meldobres@shaw.ca
Come Celebrate Woodbox Records' releases of B.C. Fiddle Music from the past year. See Post for more info on Workshops and Concert. Info: www.woodboxrecords.com Contact: info@www.woodboxrecords.com
At the Saanich Silver Threads, 286 Hampton Rd, Victoria, BC. No experience needed to Join! Music by New Growth Stringband and calling by Katie Pinter Victoria Contra Dance Society
at Laketown Ranch Music Park, Lake Cowichan, BCFor more info and tickets - https://cowichanbluegrass.com/
Doors: 6:00 pm Dancing starts: 6:30 pm Cost: Suggested donation $10 pp (VEC members) and $12 pp (non-members) West 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...
at the Saanich Silver Threads, 286 Hampton Rd, Victoria, BC. No Experience needed to Join! Special Pride Dance! Music by Hayden Stern and Rosie O'Neill and calling by Jesse Partridge Victoria Contra Dance Society
Workshops, jams, and festival music — rooted in bluegrass and old-time traditions. 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/
The NimbleFingers Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival is a one-day, public event, taking place on Saturday between our two workshop weeks. We’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...
Workshops, jams, and festival music — rooted in bluegrass and old-time traditions. 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/
at The Gabriola Fellowship Church. 775 Church St, Gabriola Island, BC An amazing summer retreat for string instruments, with world-class instructors, in an incredible setting! We 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! We take a break...
Doors: 6:00 pm Dancing starts: 6:30 pm Cost: Suggested donation $10 pp (VEC members) and $12 pp (non-members) West 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...
Doors: 6:00 pm Dancing starts: 6:30 pm Cost: Suggested donation $10 pp (VEC members) and $12 pp (non-members) West 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...
Members of the VFS will be playing at the Saanich Fair on Monday, Sept 7th from 11:00-12:30.Drop by, have a visit and enjoy some familiar tunes!Hope to see you there!