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SUMMARY:Beacon Ridge Productions Presents
DESCRIPTION:Tony McManusTony McManus is internationally acclaimed as one of the world’s finest Celtic Guitarists\, celebrated for his breathtaking virtuosity\, originality\, and expressive musicianship.
URL:https://www.victoriafiddlesociety.com/event/beacon-ridge-productions-presents-2/
LOCATION:Venue: Upstairs Lounge – Oak Bay Rec Centre\, 1975 Bee Street
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260918T180000
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UID:67860-1789754400-1789768800@www.victoriafiddlesociety.com
SUMMARY:West Coast Barn Dances!
DESCRIPTION:Doors: 6:00 pm Dancing starts: 6:30 pmat the Victoria Edelweiss Club\, 108 Niagara St\, James Bay \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!
URL:https://www.victoriafiddlesociety.com/event/west-coast-barn-dances-4/
LOCATION:Victoria Edelweiss Club\, 108 Niagara St\, James Bay\, Victoria
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260907T110000
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UID:68041-1788778800-1788784200@www.victoriafiddlesociety.com
SUMMARY:VFS plays at Saanich Fair
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://www.victoriafiddlesociety.com/event/vfs-plays-at-saanich-fair/
CATEGORIES:Community,Victoria Fiddle Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260904T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260904T210000
DTSTAMP:20260822T001255Z
CREATED:20260822T001253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T001255Z
UID:67961-1788548400-1788555600@www.victoriafiddlesociety.com
SUMMARY:VFS SEPTEMBER 2026 FIDDLE JAM
DESCRIPTION:*NEW LOCATION*  –  Braefoot Park Centre\, 1359 McKenzie Ave (see map attached)
URL:https://www.victoriafiddlesociety.com/event/vfs-september-2026-fiddle-jam/
LOCATION:1359 McKenzie Ave\, 1359 McKenzie Ave\, Victoria\, BC
CATEGORIES:Victoria Fiddle Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T210000
DTSTAMP:20260614T234707Z
CREATED:20260614T234702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T234707Z
UID:67837-1787335200-1787346000@www.victoriafiddlesociety.com
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-3/
LOCATION:at the Victoria Edelweiss Club\, James Bay\, 108 Niagara St\,
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260717T210000
DTSTAMP:20260614T234343Z
CREATED:20260614T234340Z
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UID:67833-1784311200-1784322000@www.victoriafiddlesociety.com
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\,
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260715T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T000043Z
CREATED:20260615T000040Z
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UID:67842-1784102400-1784394000@www.victoriafiddlesociety.com
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
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260712T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260717T120000
DTSTAMP:20260630T203725Z
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UID:67874-1783861200-1784289600@www.victoriafiddlesociety.com
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
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260711T220000
DTSTAMP:20260630T202044Z
CREATED:20260630T202038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T202044Z
UID:67868-1783767600-1783807200@www.victoriafiddlesociety.com
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
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260710T120000
DTSTAMP:20260630T203142Z
CREATED:20260630T201349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T203142Z
UID:67864-1783256400-1783684800@www.victoriafiddlesociety.com
SUMMARY:NimbleFingers Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Workshop - Week 1
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-festival/
LOCATION:Sorrento Centre\,  Sorrento\, BC on the beautiful Shuswap Lake\, 1159 Passchendaele Road\, Sorrento\, BC\, V0E 2W0
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T220000
DTSTAMP:20260513T020238Z
CREATED:20260513T020233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T020238Z
UID:67787-1782586800-1782597600@www.victoriafiddlesociety.com
SUMMARY:Victoria Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION: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 \n\n\n\nVictoria Contra Dance Society
URL:https://www.victoriafiddlesociety.com/event/victoria-contra-dance-3/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260619T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260614T233804Z
CREATED:20260614T233801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T233804Z
UID:67828-1781892000-1781902800@www.victoriafiddlesociety.com
SUMMARY:WEST COAST BARN DANCES!
DESCRIPTION:Doors: 6:00 pm Dancing starts: 6:30 pm Cost: 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 atwestcoastbarndances@gmail.com
URL:https://www.victoriafiddlesociety.com/event/west-coast-barn-dances/
LOCATION:at the Victoria Edelweiss Club\, James Bay\, 108 Niagara St\,
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260619T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260621T235959
DTSTAMP:20260511T012415Z
CREATED:20260511T012412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T012415Z
UID:67779-1781827200-1782086399@www.victoriafiddlesociety.com
SUMMARY:Cowichan Valley Bluegrass Festival
DESCRIPTION:at Laketown Ranch Music Park\, Lake Cowichan\, BCFor more info and tickets – https://cowichanbluegrass.com/
URL:https://www.victoriafiddlesociety.com/event/cowichan-valley-bluegrass-festival/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260619T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260621T235959
DTSTAMP:20260422T001231Z
CREATED:20260422T001228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T001231Z
UID:67748-1781827200-1782086399@www.victoriafiddlesociety.com
SUMMARY:Seaside Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Mary Winspear Centre\, Sidney ANAF & Beacon Bandshell \n\n\n\nWhat a line up! Get your tickets now!   https://seasidemusic.ca/tickets/ \n\n\n\n\nJudy Collins\n\n\n\nDawn Pemberton & Emily Braden\n\n\n\nNautical Disaster – Canada’s Tribute to the Tragically Hip\n\n\n\nElla Korth\n\n\n\nDana Sipos\n\n\n\nBagatelle\n\n\n\nMax Francis\n\n\n\nTia Greenwood & Co.
URL:https://www.victoriafiddlesociety.com/event/seaside-music-festival/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260613T220000
DTSTAMP:20260513T015622Z
CREATED:20260513T015618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T015622Z
UID:67785-1781377200-1781388000@www.victoriafiddlesociety.com
SUMMARY:Victoria Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION: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 \n\n\n\nVictoria Contra Dance Society
URL:https://www.victoriafiddlesociety.com/event/victoria-contra-dance/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T220000
DTSTAMP:20260526T230812Z
CREATED:20260526T230528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T230812Z
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SUMMARY:The Woodbox Fiddle Festival
DESCRIPTION:Come Celebrate Woodbox Records’ releases of B.C. Fiddle Music from the past year.  See Post for more info on Workshops and Concert.   \n\n\n\nInfo: www.woodboxrecords.com  \n\n\n\nContact: info@www.woodboxrecords.com 
URL:https://www.victoriafiddlesociety.com/event/the-woodbox-fiddle-festival/
LOCATION:First Church of Christ\, Scientist\,\, 1205 Pandora Ave\, Victoria\, BC
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260524T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260524T163000
DTSTAMP:20260509T183644Z
CREATED:20260509T183641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T183644Z
UID:67765-1779633000-1779640200@www.victoriafiddlesociety.com
SUMMARY:House concert with Max Francis & Adam Dobres
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://www.victoriafiddlesociety.com/event/house-concert-with-max-francis-adam-dobres/
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260523T220000
DTSTAMP:20260513T015839Z
CREATED:20260513T015835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T015839Z
UID:67783-1779562800-1779573600@www.victoriafiddlesociety.com
SUMMARY:Victoria Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION: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 \n\n\n\nVictoria Contra Dance Society
URL:https://www.victoriafiddlesociety.com/event/victoria-contra-dance-2/
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T000829Z
CREATED:20260422T000825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T000829Z
UID:67744-1779388200-1779395400@www.victoriafiddlesociety.com
SUMMARY:Concert at the Coda: Alan & the Daves
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 21\, 2026     Doors: 6:00 pm     Show: 6:30 – 8:30pmThe Coda\, 751 View St.\, Victoria \n\n\n\nThey’re back\, with new acoustic originals about love\, loss\, squirrel sex\, and cycling …plus a few choice covers.  Alan and the Daves is a trio made up of songwriters Alan Cassels\, David Bigsby\, and Dave Kettlewell. They made their debut last February\, selling out The Coda’s Bar Stage\, and are coming back better than ever! \n\n\n\nTickets & Info: Alan & the Daves
URL:https://www.victoriafiddlesociety.com/event/concert-at-the-coda-alan-the-daves/
LOCATION:The Coda\, 751 View St.\, Victoria
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T185226Z
CREATED:20260515T184757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T185226Z
UID:67607-1778929200-1778932800@www.victoriafiddlesociety.com
SUMMARY:Highland Games – Canadian Fiddling Day – Musicians Wanted!
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 16th – 11 am to noon at Topaz Park\n\n\n\nJoin the VFS once again this year as we bring some lively tunes to the Highland Games\, with the incredible Cohan Lyne leading the charge – all instruments and levels of play are welcome! We’ll be playing the May Jam set list (see above)\, so lots of familiar tunes.  \n\n\n\nFree entrance to the Games for those registered. So register now by emailing VFSinfo@gmail.com with Highland Games in the subject line.  \n\n\n\nFiddling Day Tune List \n\n\n\n\nMairi’s Wedding (Red Bk\, p 4) Key of G\n\n\n\nScotland the Brave (contact vfsinfo@gmail.com) Key of D\n\n\n\nAngus Campbell (Green Bk\, p 41) Key of A\n\n\n\nRedHaired Boy (Green Bk\, p 58) Key of A\n\n\n\nSapphire Waltz (contact vfsinfo@gmail.com) Key of G\n\n\n\nRoad to Boston (Red Bk\, p 14) Key of D\n\n\n\nRedwing (Green Bk\, p 29) Key of G\n\n\n\nHarvest Home (Red Bk\, p 37) Key of D\n\n\n\nBoys of Bluehill (Green Bk\, p 44) Key of D\n\n\n\nWestphalia Waltz (Green Bk\, p 66) Key of G\n\n\n\nSwallowtail Jig (Red Bk\, p 22) Key of Em\n\n\n\nBill Dundon’s Jig (contact vfsinfo@gmail.com) Key of G\n\n\n\nTo the Ladies (Green Bk\, p 25) Key of A\n\n\n\nSilver & Gold Two-step (contact vfsinfo@gmail.com) Key of D\n\n\n\nJoys of Quebec (Red Bk\, p 34) Key of A\n\n\n\nReel de Montreal (Red Bk\, p 25) Key of G\n\n\n\nWhiskey before Breakfast (Green Bk\, p 31) Key of D\n\n\n\nSt. Anne’s Reel (Green Bk\, p 55) Key of D \n\n\n\nFiddle Bill (Canada’s Fiddling Day Two-step) (VFS Website) Key of G
URL:https://www.victoriafiddlesociety.com/event/vfs-concert-victoria-highland-games-celtic-festival/
LOCATION:Topaz Park\, Topaz Park\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Victoria Fiddle Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T213000
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SUMMARY:House Concert with Adam Dobres
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.victoriafiddlesociety.com/event/house-concert-with-adam-dobres/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260614T232954Z
CREATED:20260511T010328Z
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UID:67771-1778871600-1778878800@www.victoriafiddlesociety.com
SUMMARY:West Coast Barn Dance
DESCRIPTION:Victoria Edelweiss Club\, 108 Niagara\, James Bay \n\n\n\nDate: Friday\, May 15\, 2026     6:30 pm doors\, dancing starts at 7:00 pm \n\n\n\nJoin 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\, all you need is enthusiasm! \n\n\n\nEntry is by donation to cover hall rental (suggested donation $10\, if possible).
URL:https://www.victoriafiddlesociety.com/event/west-coast-barn-dance/
LOCATION:Victoria Edelweiss Club\, 108 Niagara\, James Bay\, Victoria
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260508T213000
DTSTAMP:20260422T000200Z
CREATED:20260422T000157Z
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SUMMARY:Nanaimo Fiddle Society Presents: Fiddelium - Friday\, May 8th
DESCRIPTION:Nanaimo’s Premier Youth Fiddle Ensemble \n\n\n\nFiddelium – Live at The Port Theatre \n\n\n\nMainstage\, The Port Theatre\, 125 Front Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 6Z4 \n\n\n\nWith special guests\, Sylvia Humble\, Nanaimo Folk Band and Suzuki Strings \n\n\n\nPort Theatre Show Tickets
URL:https://www.victoriafiddlesociety.com/event/nanaimo-fiddle-society-presents-fiddelium-friday-may-8th/
LOCATION:The Port Theatre\, 125 Front Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\,
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T235643Z
CREATED:20260421T235640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T235643Z
UID:67721-1777712400-1777741200@www.victoriafiddlesociety.com
SUMMARY:Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival – Saturday May 2 is Fiddle Day!
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThe morning session is focused on Junior (10 & under) and Intermediate (14 & under) performers\, and the afternoon on the Senior and Open participants. \n\n\n\nTrent Freeman has replaced Patrick M’Gonigle as this year’s adjudicator. \n\n\n\nThey are also looking for volunteers for that day. Positions include ticket sales\, door person\, and adjudicator assistant. The shifts would start 30 minutes before the 9am and 1pm sessions are between 3 and 4 hours long. If you would like to volunteer or have any questions\, please contact Mike Gower at mikegower@gmail.com \n\n\n\nhttps://www.gvpaf.org/events (schedule) \n\n\n\nhttps://www.gvpaf.org/fiddle (program)  \n\n\n\nMore info at https://www.gvpaf.org/fiddle
URL:https://www.victoriafiddlesociety.com/event/gvpaf-fiddle-day/
LOCATION:Phillip T. Young Recital Hall\, University of Victoria\, MacLaurin Building\, 3800 Finnerty Road.
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T232523Z
CREATED:20260410T225943Z
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SUMMARY:VFS Fiddle Jam - Friday\, May 1st
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the VFS MAY Fiddle Jam with the one of our fave’s Cohan Lyne leading\,  Should be a great evening of music & fun! Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm; Doors open at 6:45 pm Cost: Members no charge; Drop In $5Where: Wheeley Hall in the Esquimalt United Church Building (500 Admirals Road).  Enter off Lyall Street. Intermission snacks are welcome! \n\n\n\nSet List: we’ll be playing these tunes at the Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival\, plus any requests you have. Send in your tune requests to vfsinfo@gmail.com  \n\n\n\nFiddling Day Tune List – 11 am Saturday\, May 16\, 2026 (Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival) \n\n\n\n\nMairi’s Wedding                  (Red Bk\, p 4)              Key of G\n\n\n\nScotland the Brave              (attachment)              Key of D\n\n\n\nAngus Campbell                  (Green Bk\, p 41)         Key of A\n\n\n\nRedHaired Boy                    (Green Bk\, p 58)         Key of A\n\n\n\nSapphire Waltz                    (attachment)              Key of G\n\n\n\nRoad to Boston                    (Red Bk\, p 14)           Key of D\n\n\n\nRedwing                              (Green Bk\, p 29)        Key of G\n\n\n\nHarvest Home                     (Red Bk\, p 37)           Key of D\n\n\n\nBoys of Bluehill                  (Green Bk\, p 44)         Key of D\n\n\n\nWestphalia Waltz                 (Green Bk\, p 66)       Key of G\n\n\n\nSwallow’s Tail Jig               (Red Bk\, p 22)             Key of Em\n\n\n\nBill Dundon’s Jig                (attachment)              Key of G\n\n\n\nTo the Ladies                       (Green Bk\, p 25)       Key of A\n\n\n\nSilver & Gold Two-step      (attachment)             Key of D\n\n\n\nJoys of Quebec                    (Red Bk\, p 34)          Key of A\n\n\n\nReel de Montreal                 (Red Bk\, p 25)          Key of G\n\n\n\nWhiskey Before Breakfast   (Green Bk\, p 31)        Key of D\n\n\n\nSt. Anne’s Reel                   (Green Bk\, p 55)         Key of D\n\n\n\nFiddle Bill                          (VFS Website)            Key of G (Canada’s Fiddling Day Two-step) \n\n\n\n\nThe VFS Board would like to remind everyone to please take care when setting your instruments down. Anyone attending a Jam is responsible for their instruments and we advise that you should have insurance.
URL:https://www.victoriafiddlesociety.com/event/vfs-fiddle-jam-friday-may-1st/
CATEGORIES:Victoria Fiddle Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260425T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260425T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T235422Z
CREATED:20260421T235420Z
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SUMMARY:Daniel Lapp's JOY OF LIFE Concert
DESCRIPTION:Saturday – SOLD OUT!   There are still tickets available for Friday night’s performance featuring Daniel’s special guest\, Tom Taylor but they are going fast! \n\n\n\nSee a great show with the BC Fiddle Orchestra\, the Old-Time Danceband\, joined by alumni from the past 32 years\, Folkstra! and the Joy of Life Choir\, backed by the mighty Joy of Life House Band of renowned local musicians.  \n\n\n\nTickets: https://vcm.bc.ca/event/daniel-lapps-joy-of-life-concerts-2026/2026-04-25/
URL:https://www.victoriafiddlesociety.com/event/daniel-lapps-joy-of-life-concert-2/
LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall – Victoria Conservatory of Music\, 900 Johnson Street\,\, Victoria
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260424T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260424T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T225816Z
CREATED:20260410T225813Z
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SUMMARY:Daniel Lapp's JOY OF LIFE Concert
DESCRIPTION:More Info and Tickets:  https://vcm.bc.ca/event/daniel-lapps-joy-of-life-concerts-2026/2026-04-24/
URL:https://www.victoriafiddlesociety.com/event/daniel-lapps-joy-of-life-concert/
LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall – Victoria Conservatory of Music\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260414T220000
DTSTAMP:20260331T230056Z
CREATED:20260331T230051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T230056Z
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SUMMARY:Balfolk Dance with Vinta
DESCRIPTION:at Encore Victoria\, 1415 Broad St\, Victoria\, BC V8W 2B2\, Canada   TICKETS
URL:https://www.victoriafiddlesociety.com/event/balfolk-dance-with-vinta/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260413T210000
DTSTAMP:20260331T223950Z
CREATED:20260331T223946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T223950Z
UID:67652-1776106800-1776114000@www.victoriafiddlesociety.com
SUMMARY:House Concert with VINTA
DESCRIPTION:Host – Ann Schau – Please reach out to her email @ aschau@shaw.ca for details and to save a seat: 
URL:https://www.victoriafiddlesociety.com/event/house-concert-with-vinta/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260331T205246Z
CREATED:20260331T214139Z
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SUMMARY:French Balfolk Tunes Workshop
DESCRIPTION:for Fiddle\, Other Instruments & Rhythm Instruments  \n\n\n\n\n\nThe VFS is pleased to host a Workshop with the amazing band Vinta\, who will teach a few French Balfolk tunes.  The workshop is open to everyone – VFS members and non-members. Vinta is a fantastic band from Ontario who will be visiting Victoria for the workshop on the 12th\, a house concert on April 13th and a dance on April 14th at Encore (Former Victoria Event Center).  Check them out here: https://www.vintamusic.com/ \n\n\n\nWorkshop Description:  Balfolk band Vinta will teach a handful of favourite tunes they’ve learned during their time traveling\, jamming\, and dancing in France.  Participants will learn the melodies of these accessible tunes but also learn about the dance grooves that really make the music come alive and are absolutely central to this style of playing.  The workshop is intended for intermediate to advanced players\, but the learning will be multi-dimensional and the tunes are accessible enough that just about anyone can benefit from it.  Music will be taught by ear in this workshop\, but sheet music will be made available after the workshop as a reference.  \n\n\n\nThe workshop will have three concurrent sessions: two for fiddle and other instruments (Intermediate/Advanced)\, and one for rhythm/chord players.  The group will be divided into intermediate melody players\, advanced melody players\, and rhythm section players.  The melody teachers will swap halfway through and we’ll come together at the end for to play the tunes as a group. Each session will run for 45 minutes\, with a 10 minute break halfway through\, then a 20 minute session all together at the end. The rhythm/chord players session will run for the full 90 mins.  Come prepared to have fun\, to move\, and to learn about a whole different world of fiddle music! \n\n\n\nCost for whole workshop: $35 VFS members; $40 non-members. \n\n\n\nTo register\, please send an email to vfsinfo@gmail.com (specify either the Fiddle/Other Instruments or Rhythm/Chord sessions and note the instrument you will be playing)\, along with your payment of either $35 or $40 via e-transfer to: victoriafiddlesocietypayments@gmail.com   \n\n\n\nVinta is Nathan Smith\, Emilyn Stam\, John David Williams\, and Robert Alan Mackie\, four brilliant performers and close friends at the cutting edge of European traditional music in Canada.  Nearly a decade of these four musicians hanging out at fiddle jams around Toronto has culminated in this quartet\, bringing new intensity to old tunes\, and growing new tunes from old sources.  A band of multi-instrumentalists and genuine scholars\, Vinta is making music that is powerful\, profound\, and fiercely danceable. \n\n\n\nSince forming in 2020\, Vinta has performed at Mariposa Folk Festival\, Gatineau Hills Fiddle Festival\, Campbell Bay Music Fest\, and Algoma Trad.  They have released 9 EPs of traditional music and a beautiful 30-minute concert video with Sound Still Productions.  Their first full-length album of original music “Beacons” is the recipient of the Canadian Folk Music Award for Instrumental Composers of the Year\, 2024.  \n\n\n\nWhat is Balfolk?  Balfolk music is a modern\, lively\, and often improvised genre rooted in traditional Western European folk dances—particularly from France\, Belgium\, and Scandinavia—revived for social\, contemporary dance events known as “bals”. It blends traditional acoustic instruments like accordions\, fiddles\, bagpipes\, and hurdy-gurdies with modern\, often hypnotic\, arrangements.
URL:https://www.victoriafiddlesociety.com/event/french-balfolk-fiddle-other-instruments-rhythm-chording-workshop/
LOCATION:Cordova Bay 55+ Association\, 5238 Cordova Bay Rd\,\, Victoria
CATEGORIES:Victoria Fiddle Society
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