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2012 Fiddle Festival
California State Old Time Fiddlers Association District 8 presents: 3rd Annual Fiddle Fest & Contest Saturday June 16, 20129 AM to 6 PMConstitution Park601 Carmen Dr, Camarillo Fiddle Contest with cash prizes – All ages (Click here for registration forms) Performances by: Phil Salazar, Lauren Donahue, Gene Rubin, Mariachi Camarillo, Silverstrand Bluegrass, No Wooden Nickels, ... Read more »
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Tribute to Ben Chapman
The Sunday March 11 Fiddlers gathering was dedicated as a tribute to founding father Ben Chapman. Ben played a huge role in getting District 8 established, starting way back in 1974. In the ensuing years, Ben’s selfless contribution of time and effort helped mold and build the Fiddlers into the wonderful group that it is ... Read more »
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Oroville Annual Country Gospel Jam
Oroville’s Old Time Fiddlers County Gospel Jam Background: Oroville is the birthplace of the California State Old Time Fiddlers Association. In 1960 a group of country musicians organized to have regularly scheduled Jam Sessions in Oroville. Eventually, this group grew into The California State Old Time Fiddlers Association which now extends from Redding to San ... Read more »
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2011 Christmas Dinner and Installation of Officers
80 Old Time Fiddler members and their guests gathered at the Oak View Community Center to fellowship and celebrate the Christmas season with dinner, music and dance. Country Harvest catered the event, serving a full meal of roasted turkey complete with stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans and salad. President Joe Hunsinger addressed the gathering, touching ... Read more »
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Mother’s Day – No Jam Session