The 60th Canadian Open Old Time Fiddle Championship takes place Aug. 4 to 8.
The event features Canada’s top fiddlers in competition for more than $17,000 in prizes.
Community events in conjunction with the championship include camping, a giant fiddle parade featuring the Metropolitan Toronto Police Winged Wheels, an open air market, a non-denominational church service, and 24-hour meals and entertainment at the Legion. New this year will be a Saturday morning fiddle jam and a fiddle and step-dancing show following the parade.
Woods returns
On Aug. 5 at 7:30pm, the Rotary Club will welcome back the Canadian Open Old Time Fiddle Champion and Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Champion Scott Woods, of Fergus, who along with his band, will perform what’s expected to be a crowd-pleasing show.
Two-time winner of the Canadian Open Fiddle Contest, two-time winner of the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Championships, and Canadian Fiddle Entertainer of the Year are perhaps Woods’ most-prized titles.
However, he has won competitions and performed throughout Canada, the United States and Europe. He can turn somersaults and step dance while playing the fiddle.
For more information about Woods, visit scottwoods.ca.
The championship starts with the playdowns on Aug. 6 at 1pm and 7pm at the Shelburne arena. Classes that will compete in the afternoon include age 9 and under, and ages 10 to 12, and 56 and over. The evening features the remaining classes. The finals are on Aug. 7 at 6:30pm and feature entertainment by the Jenish Sisters and The Third Degree, as well as a revived judges’ showcase.
Past champions will also perform as part of the Saturday evening entertainment.
There are all kinds of ticket packages and prices. For tickets, phone 519-925-8620.
