St.Catharines Fiddle Fest and Car Show July 11th

Welcome to the second annual Fiddle Fest and Step dancing contest in St. Catharines!

The event will be held on July 11th.
Bring your fiddle, dancing shoes, energy and enthusiasm for a fun filled day.

The St. Catharines Downtown Association and Ryson’s Studio have planned a fantastic Car Show complete with car hoppers , jump offs and a Fiddle and Step Dancing Contest.

There will be food, refreshments, draws, prizes, and lots of entertainment which will include the ever popular Rysons young rock group, “The Golden Hammers”.

Vintage Cars will be parked all over the main streets of Downtown and the Fiddle Fest will take place at the Silver Spire 366 St. Paul’s Street.(formerly St. Pauls United Church). This is also where refreshments and a barbecue is going to be held.

Last year over 5000 people attended and many people received prizes, certificates, trophies, and memories of a great day!

The Fiddlefest and Car Show attracted people from all over to to Niagara, not only to participate in the festivities but stay to experience our wineries, camp grounds, fine restaurants, Welland Canal , shopping malls, and of course Niagara Falls.

The Downtown Association with Trisha, Liz and Megan, have brochures and lots of information regarding St. Catharines, re. accomodations or tours etc. They can be reached 905 685-8424.

For Fiddle Fest Information please call Anne at Rysons 905 682-6832 or email anne@rysonsmusic.com

Entries for Fiddle Fest and Step dancing are to be sent to Rysons United Studio of Music:
5 Court Street
St. Catharines
L2R4R3
905 682=6832 or 905 682-7219

Applications are available at Rysons as well.

Entry fees for the competition are $12.00 each, or $20.00 for two participants. Duets are $15.00

Companies and sponsors are welcome to donate to the future of these young people to increase the scholarship money so they can continue with their education and give us the pleasure of their performances.
Donations will be posted in brochures and also on the certificates so they can thank you personally. Your kindness and generosity is greatly appreciated and I give my thanks and blessings for supporting these young peoples goals and dreams!

Categories:
Class 300: 7 years & under fiddle
Class 301: 9 years & under fiddle
Class 302: 12 years & under fiddle
Class 303: Step dancing 1o years & under
Class 304: 14 years & under fiddling
Class 305: 16 years & under
Class 306: 18 years & under

Fiddle Class 307: 19-44
Fiddle Class 308: 45-64
Fiddlers Class 309: 65 and over

Fiddlers Open Class

Stepdancing Class 310: 12 years & under
Stepdancing Class 311: 14 years & under
Stepdancing Class 312: 16 years & under
Stepdancing Class 313: 18 years & under
Stepdancing: 19-44

Stepdancing: if needed other classes may be added due to age.

Duets Classes will be decided by age of contestants by committee.

Highest mark of the Day Category

RULES FOR FIDDLE FEST AND STEP DANCING

• Entrants must play Waltz, Jig and Reel Time limit is 4 minutes. There is no penalty for less or more, but if it is over 4 minutes, only up to the 4 minutes will be judged for the fiddle player.
• A piano will be supplied for contestant .
• Fiddlers may bring own accompaniment.
• Duet classes must play a waltz and a tune of their own choice, within 3 minutes.
• Judges will score competitors out of 100 points.
• Points will be award as follows, Old Time Style , timing, tone, accuracy, harmony and bowing in the duet category.

Stepdancing Constestants

• Must dance a clog jig and reel in that order without stopping.
• Step dancing 4 minute maxium.There will be no penalty by a judge after the bell sounds.
• Eight years under step dance is reguired to dance, clog, jig or reel of their choice. one only.
• Group Step Dancing 3 to 6 people time 5 minuted .

Consestants may enter both Fiddle and Step Dance Classes, subject to rules .

Pre-Registration by mail is available for Fiddle and Step Dancing send to;
Rysons Music Studio
5 Court Street
St. Catharines, Ontario L2R4R3

Come and join us for our great day of fiddling, dancing, and lots of fun and meet and greet friends and associates!

Remember Scholarships for young students are important for their future to keep them playing. Scholarships are usually 25.00 dollars 50,0o dollars 75.00 and 100.00 . Please choose one of the categories and we will be sure that you get a receipt and a lot of recognition for your kindness and support .