We are sorry to announce that our wonderful President, Emily Dubois, will be stepping down as she is moving on to new, exciting adventures. We have so enjoyed having Emily as President, she has been an inspiration and has done so much to support and promote the VFS. We are now on the search for…
Join us Friday, September 9 for the first Fiddle Jam of the season! Great news, the Jam will now be from 7 – 9 pm! We’ll take a short break; however, refreshments won’t be served. Chairs will be well spaced to ensure everyone’s safety & comfort and masks are voluntary. It will be a fun…
Join us for the Victoria Fiddle Society’s last jam of the season, on Friday, June 3rd, 2022. When: 7:00 – 8:15 pm (doors open at 6:30pm). Where: Wheeley Hall located in the Esquimalt United Church Building at 500 Admirals Road. Enter off Lyall Street. Drop-In $5.00, VFS Members FREE! Masks are optional, and for our…
The 159th Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival happened on May 21 and 22, 2022, at Topaz Park. About 36 people gathered at Topaz Park on May 21st for a Fiddle Jam. A big Thank you and to Tony for organizing and to all who joined in today in celebration of Canada and World Fiddle…
The New York State Fiddlers’ Association is looking for nominations for the 2022 North American Inductee to the North American Fiddler’s Hall of Fame. Clifford Guy was the 2021 Hall of Fame inductee. Here is your chance to nominate your favourite fiddler. Nominations must be submitted by May 15, 2022. For more information, check the…
Christina Underwood Boyer is offering a first-timer re-hair discount of $10 off to VFS members! Located in the Westshore (with options for downtown pickup) Text Christina at 778-676-5503 or send e-mail to christina.underwood@gmail.com. By appointment only. Rehair services as well as restoration and sales of handmade and factory bows. Check FB as Underwood Bows or visit…
The Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival (GVPAF) was on this year from April 7th to May 14th, 2022. The Fiddle section of the GV Performing Arts Festival was held at the Phillip T. Young Hall at UVic on Saturday April 30th and again had some great performances. This year’s adjudicator was Canadian Folk Music Award…
It’s time to renew your membership*! You can do that at the September Jam with cash (exact amount please) or cheque. We cannot accept Credit or Debit cards at the Sept Jam, sorry. Or renew right now via an e-Transfer to victoriafiddlesocietypayments@gmail.com, please send the deposit code in a separate email. Membership Dues: Single: $25;…
Live and In-person VFS Fiddle Jam on Friday, March 4. 7:00-8:15 pm, doors open at 6:30. Location: Wheeley Hall in the Esquimalt United Church Building (500 Admirals Road). Enter off Lyall Street. Drop-In $5.00, VFS Members FREE! In order to ensure everyone’s good health, we won’t have food or drinks available, masks will be mandatory, and proof of vaccination will be required….
The VFS Annual General Meeting is coming up soon. Stay tuned for more info.