If you do something right the first time, why not do it again! Last years first ever Fiddle Festival Reunion was so much fun for participants and audience alike we decided to play host to the Fiddle Festival again. With experience gained from the previous festival and blessed yet again with perfect weather, District 8 members put together a memorable event.

The festival saw a much larger crowd this year, drawn by the music that is such a big part of our cultural heritage. With 28 reunion participants and five bands, there was live music all day long. The featured bands, composed mostly of local musicians kept the crowd entertained playing a mix of traditional and original songs from bluegrass and Celtic to mariachi and contemporary folk music. A well deserved thank you to the Whiskey Chimp Band, Ashley Broder, Somis Highway, Mariachi Camarillo, and the Taradactyls for helping to make this years event an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.

We could not have held the festival without the dedication of staff and volunteers. Kudos to event coordinators Wayne and Cathy Agnew who organized the festival, and to all the volunteers who handled everything from registration to cleanup, with extra special thanks to Rory and Michel Franco for their tireless efforts. See you all next year!

Link to the Ventura Star article: Festival gathers fiddlers in Camarillo

— Fiddle Festival Reunion Photos —

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