John Arcand Fiddle Fest 2005

Table of Contents OUR FOUNDER John Arcand 1 John’s Welcoming Message Our Founder Fiddle Fest History Welcome!!! I would sincerely like to welcome back all the people who have enjoyed the John Arcand Fiddle Acknowlegments 2 Fest in the past years, and welcome those that are Year of First Nations and here for the first time and will be returning again and Metis Women again. I would especially like to applaud and Year of the Veteran encourage all the youth that partake in the workshops and competitions that are being presented. Message from SFA 3 I am extremely proud of my wife Vicki for spending all year preparing for Message from the Foodbank 3 the Fiddle Fest and making sure that you will enjoy the bigger and better shows, competitions and performances to follow. Northern Sask Centennial Charter 4 And, finally – a very big thank-you goes out to our Board of Directors, Important Fiddle Fest Info 5 Volunteers, Funders and Sponsors – for without you, there would be no Fiddle Fest. Performer Biographies 6 Joel Lamoureux So again, welcome and enjoy the weekend. Alex the Folk Band Bannock Country Taressa Bergen Trent Bruner Lionel Gilbertson Leanne Hynd Patti Kusturok Desmond Lagace A Little Fiddle Fest History Alex Lamoureux Clayton Linthicum The John Arcand Fiddle Fest (the Fiddle Fest) began in 1998 when John Freddie and Sheila Pelletier Arcand, known as "The Master of the Métis Fiddle," had a dream, to give Silje Midtbø-Vevle something back. He felt the fiddle had been good to him and he wanted Hogne Midtbø-Vevle to see the music preserved and the traditions carried on. He wanted to Vic’s Livingroom Bluegrass provide an opportunity for young people to learn the traditions behind the music and dance under the guidance of Elders. With these goals in mind, Group he was inspired to initiate the very first Fiddle Fest, held on his acreage in Calvin Vollrath Greencourt, Alberta, in August 1998. A celebration of culture - a music Schedule of Events 12 festival that features competitions, artists’ showcases and inspiration to young and old. Fiddle Contest Rules and Regulations 14 In 1999, John moved to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and purchased Windy Acres. This location proved to be much more accessible and the Fiddle Fiddle Prizeboard 15 Fest grew in attendance and participation each successive year. In 2002 The John Arcand Fiddle Fest became a non-profit organization with a Jigging Rules & Regulations 16 volunteer board of Directors, and has since worked towards supporting their mandate: to promote and preserve fiddle music and dance, and Jigging Prize Board 17 provide a forum to showcase youth, talent and culture. Concession 18

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THE JOHN ARCAND FIDDLE FEST PROUDLY ACKNOWLEDGES 2005 PROCLAIMED YEAR OF FIRST NATIONS AND MÉTIS WOMEN

The Government of Saskatchewan has joined First Nations leaders in the province in proclaiming 2005 the Year of First Nations and Métis Women.

In doing so, First Nations and Métis Relations Minister Maynard Sonntag and Culture, Youth and Recreation Minister Joan Beatty are acknowledging and recognizing the vital role and the many contributions First Nations and Métis women have made,not only to their families and communities, but to our province as well."

First Nations women continue to hold the traditional roles of family and community survival, unity, and harmony. This strength endures despite and in spite of many of the hardships and trials faced by their people.

This year long acknowledgement is an opportunity for us to listen to the women in our communities and act upon these strong, wise and courageous voices."

2005 HAS BEEN DECLARED THE YEAR OF THE VETERAN

Throughout the year, Canadians will celebrate, honour, remember, and teach our youth about the contributions and sacrifice of our veterans. "Today, we ask a new generation of Canadians to surrender their time, volunteer their hearts, and take one year to fully remember a century of sacrifice. That year is 2005 - The Year of the Veteran." The Honourable Albina Guarnieri, Minister of Veterans Affairs.

Every year is an important year to honour veterans and their service and 2005 is especially meaningful because it marks the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.

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GREETINGS FROM THE SASKATCHEWAN FIDDLERS ASSOCIATION AND WELCOME TO A NEW YEAR IN THE ORGANIZATION

As some of you know, memberships in the SFA help to support all events connected with Old Tyme fiddling traditions in the province, through promotion, education, event planning, connecting with students / teachers and the general passing on of traditions: so thank you for your support.

Your membership in the SFA also allows you to vote on the direction of the organization,and what we will priorize in the upcoming year, as well as entitles you to our quarterly newsletter. If you have not yet purchased your membership, please come and visit us at our booth during this Fiddle Fest weekend! We’d love to include you in our membership and number you among the tried and true supporters of all things fiddle in our Province!

One of our beginning efforts as a new executive has been the creation of a web presence. Our address is www.saskfiddler.ca and you will find many benefits for visiting, including an up-to- date listing of all fiddle events in the province (whether created by the SFA or created independently), a registry of fiddle teachers and resources, a listing of old tyme dances categorized by region, a listing of old tyme dance bands, and a bulletin board where you can exchange ideas with other fiddle enthusiasts. If you’re not on the web at your home, visit any public library and access us through their free community net.

Good luck to all the fiddlers this year! Hope to see you jammin’.

Michele Amy President, Saskatchewan Fiddlers Association A MESSAGE FROM THE SASKATOON FOOD BANK

The Saskatoon Food Bank would like to thank you all very much for your ongoing support and kindness. We are very appreciative towards the wonderful assistance that is generated from the John Arcand Fiddle Fest attendees each year. Our mission is to respond to requests from people in need of emergency food, self-help and learning programs. We offer emergency food, literacy programs (to grade 10), life-skills training, pre-employment workshops, a resource library and computer classes, community kitchen, do 4000 low-income tax returns each year, and also run a clothing xepot.

We feed over 6,000 adults and children each month, and distribute 4 tonnes of food each day. We are grateful for community support as we receive no core government or United Way assistance.

So, once again – thank you for your generous support.

Bob Pringle Executive Director, Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre

3 2005 John Arcand Fiddle Fest THE JOHN ARCAND FIDDLE FEST NORTHERN SASKATCHEWAN CENTENNIAL CHARTER

Let’s Celebrate – Saskatchewan is 100 years old!

The John Arcand Fiddle Fest wanted to do just that – but we wanted something unique, something that would reach outside our own community and unite people from all over this great province, something to engage our youth – our leaders for the future. And so, with funding received from the Celebrating Community Centennial Grant Program, The John Arcand Fiddle Fest Northern Saskatchewan Centennial Charter was born. "From many people’s strengths".

"The Centennial Charter" van headed up to Buffalo Narrows, Ile -a-la- crosse and Beauval picking up two youth and two elders from each community and bringing them to the Festival so that they could enjoy the rich and lively music and culture of the Festival.

You may spot them throughout the weekend participating in the workshops, watching and/or participating in the contests and gathering knowledge from the many people who work so hard to keep the Festival rich and vibrant. Our hope is that they will take home with them a sense of pride and accomplishment and a much-heightened awareness of a part of Saskatchewan’s heritage. We hope that we can continue to partner with communities throughout this great Province in order to share the diverse offerings that the John Arcand Fiddle Fest brings to all who attend.

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4 John Arcand Fiddle Fest 2005 SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE FIDDLE FEST 1. No open fires please 2. You must register for all events: including the Workshops. Registration tent is open daily right next to the main tent entrance. 3. FOR YOUR SAFETY – The Pike Lake First Responders are on the grounds throughout the Festival. 4. No Open Alcohol in the Main Tent Area 5. No Smoking in the Main Tent 6. All Fiddle Fest volunteers are wearing Yellow Fiddle Fest T-shirts – if you have a question, please find one of them and they can direct you. 7. While camping, please be mindful that elders and families with small children may retire early. 8. Please re-cycle. There are can and bottle depots beside all garbage cans. 9. The Playground is unsupervised and you must be mindful of your children while they are using it. 10. Product Sales will be available ONLY from Performers and Sponsors (without permission no other soliciting is allowed) 11. No video-taping without permission from the organizers – thank you! 12. Take a minute to sign our guest book, drop a suggestion in the box and add your name to the data base list – all located in the Registration Tent. We’d love to hear from you - what you would like to see and hear is important to us.

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Your MC for the weekend JOEL LAMOUREUX Joel Lamoureux has been involved in music for his entire life. Trained in radio broadcasting, Joel makes his living at being the music director and on-air personality at Ottawa's country music station, Y101 FM. He has been playing the guitar for over 10 years, and is also a talented singer, having sung in barbershop quartets over the years. His Métis roots have instilled a passion for the old time fiddle music played by his wife, Patti, and he enjoys accompanying her at dances and performances. ALEX The Folk Band

ALEX is a seven-member, music-making cooperative that specializes in harmony vocals and fiddle-based instrumentals. For more than a decade, the popular Orillia, Ontario group has performed in concert at festivals, conferences, conventions, fairs, parties, church and Legion halls, farmers’ markets and countless public and private occasions. The current ALEX membership is comprised of Gord Ball (five-string banjo, 12-string guitar, harmonica, vocals), Susan Charters (mandolin, vocals), Alan Cooper (fiddle, banjo, bagpipes vocals), Don Evans (bodhran, washboard, vocals), Pauline Gordon (guitar, vocals), Margaret Pomeroy (keyboards, guitar, autoharp, vocals), and Fay Mackenzie (fiddle, vocals). ALEX has just released their first CD, featuring some of their most-requested numbers.

BANNOCK COUNTRY (no photo available) This popular Métis band is back for their sixth year to provide great dance music for Saturday's Old Time Dance.

TARESSA BERGEN Taressa is 12 years old. She started playing the piano at age 5, and the fiddle at age 9. She also plays a large assortment of other instruments and sings as well! She was awarded scholarships to attend the Emma Lake Fiddle Camp in 2003 and 2004. She competes and performs as much as possible, working often with the Saskatchewan Fiddlers Association shows and dances. Sit back and enjoy the natural talent of an up and coming Champion.

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TRENT BRUNER Trent began his musical involvement at age 12 with piano lessons under Grace Buhler in Canwood, Saskatchewan. He acquired his grade schooling in Canwood and holds degrees in elementary music education and elementary classroom education from the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, majoring in piano under Cecile Desrosiers and Naida Archer. Trent has taught piano accompaniment and conducted workshops at dozens of fiddle and music camps since 1990. He regularly accompanies many of the top fiddle players on their tours, is much sought after as a house accompanist and does a lot of work as a backup artist on recordings.

LIONEL GILBERTSON “The guy in the practice tent often goes un-noticed, but the job he does is much appreciated.” Lionel has been involved in music since he was 5 years old. He is constantly in demand for accompaniment and practice rooms at many festivals. Lionel really enjoys working with the young fiddlers to promote and encourage the future. He has performed the duties of practise room accompanist for us for many years, and house accompaniment one year as well.

Good Luck to all Novice Fiddlers!

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LEANNE HYND Over the past decade, Leanne has crafted many songs influenced by a wide range of genres. Several have been co-written with musical friends, in particular - she is working consistently with accomplished musician and guitar player, Glen Adair. Leanne has released one full length CD - Stand On The Edge, a single in two versions, Legends Live On, one version with gifted fellow artist, Joseph Naytowhow and she is currently working on a major 3-4 year CD endeavor. The 3rd Fire - Somewhere In Between will be released later this year, as well as a special Earth album.

Leanne grew up in Saskatchewan. Throughout the years, she enjoyed many varied experiences, which of course gives her a lot to write and sing about! Leanne is passionate about living peacefully and collaboratively, with integrity and common heart. She is privileged to share her life with her two children, Jarret and Olivia.

PATTI KUSTUROK At the age of four, Patti began to learn playing the fiddle, and has to her credits:

● the Canadian Junior Champion (1985) ● 2-Time Champion at the famous Pembroke competition ● seven time Manitoba Champion ● three time Grand North American Champion ● Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Champion,1994, 1995 and 1996

In 1991 and 1998, Patti won the MACA (Manitoba Association of Country Arts) Country Music Award. She was a member of the group that won the 1992 Country Band of the Year Award for the Province of Manitoba. Patti has been featured with several bands in Canada and is in high demand for both show and dance appearances. She is also in very high demand for studio session work. Now residing in Ottawa she teaches fiddle and continues to perform. She also instructs at fiddle camps across North America, and has several recordings to her credit.

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DESMOND LAGACE Desmond began playing fiddle at the age of 12 under the guidance of his father, Gus. From there, he rapidly progressed into the fiddle contest scene where he won several major junior competitions. Desmond has played with many different bands covering a wide variety of musical styles over the past 15 years. He also began teaching fiddle music six years ago and presently teaches music in the Swan Valley School Division in Manitoba. During his musical career, Desmond has performed alongside many major artists. 2002 saw the release of Desmond’s first independent CD which included a great portion of original material. He continues to focus on writing new and innovative acoustic music and is releasing his new full length recording for the summer of 2005. Desmond currently lives in Swan River, MB with his wife Gina and children Chloe and Desi. He teaches music and works as an independent contractor. ALEX LAMOUREUX Alex has been playing the fiddle "seriously" since the age of 7. Now 13, he is active in the competition circuit throughout Ontario and Manitoba. Alex's Métis heritage has given him a natural gift for playing fiddle music with the lift and drive of someone far more experienced. His love of the fiddle is evident in his playing and you'll be unable to keep your toes from tapping. At age 11, Alex won the title of International Junior-Junior Champion at the International Peace Garden. He placed first as well at John Arcand's Fiddle Fest in his age category in 2003 and 2004.

CLAYTON LINTHICUM

Born in 1994, this young cowboy is the son of Jan and Murray Linthicum. Clayton lives with his family on the Linthicum Ranch south of Glentworth, SK. Clayton has been playing guitar almost three years and he also plays banjo and piano.

In December 2004 Clayton recorded his first CD entitled Pickin’ and Grinnin’. It is a collection of some of his favorite tunes from the likes of Johnny Cash, Hank Snow and Earl Scruggs. He will wow you with his rendition of "Folsom Prison Blues", and many other favorites we all remember.

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FREDDIE AND SHEILA PELLETIER This husband/wife guitar and singing duo spent some years together playing in bands but traded in their electric instruments for a pair of antique parlor guitars and prefer to perform in a concert style setting for shows and festivals. Freddie’s son, Clint, an amazing guitar virtuoso, will often join them, giving their show a wonderful family aspect! This family is in their fourth year of their own annual event, the Pelletier Guitar Camp, every July-August where you can choose one (or more!) of four separate sessions to learn to play or brush up on your skills in guitar, bass, piano and fiddle. Information on the camp is available from them. The Pelletier’s have recorded a number of CD’s, two teaching videos and are set to release two new CD’s in the fall!

With a number of jobs at this year’s Fiddle Fest, you are going to see a lot of Freddie, Sheila and Clint. They hope you’ll stop by their booth to say hi!

SILJE MIDTBØ-VEVLE (age 16) HOGNE MIDTBØ-VEVLE (age 12) Valestrand, Osterøy, Norway

Silje and Hogne are the children of Hilde Midtbø and Lars Vevle of Valestrand, Norway. Both started playing hardanger fiddle at age five and both are active members of the local fiddle and dance group, and performed on the troupe’s 2003 album release Spjkjespel (Wild Fiddle). Silje’s has been a local and regional finalist in the Norwegian national youth talent contest in 2003 and 2004. She was selected in 2003 as a participant in a talent development workshop in Oslo and Beitostølen, Norway, and has placed twice in the top four in the 18 and under hardanger fiddle class at the Norwegian National Fiddling Championships. Silje also plays piano, standard violin, studies voice and is active in local theatre groups. She is presently a high school student in the music program of Longhaugen High School in Bergen, Norway.

Hogne also plays piano, and has been invited as a hardanger fiddle soloist on the Island of Osterøy for various functions. He has performed at the Bergen Grieghallen Concert Hall with Bergen concert band, and appeared as a soloist at the official opening of the 2004 Bergen International Music Festival before King Harald VI of Norway. Hogne will be entering grade seven at Hauge Elementary School in the new school year. His favourite hobbies are working with computers and collecting cell phones.

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VIC’S LIVING ROOM BLUEGRASS GROUP (no photo available) Vic Bourdage, Don Sawchuk, Don Pfeifer and Lenny Dumont - four members of the Saskatoon Bluegrass society that are sure to get your toes tapping!!!

CANADA’S FIDDLING SENSATION: CALVIN VOLLRATH Calvin Vollrath is a veteran recognized for his performing, teaching, judging and composing abilities. To date, he has composed over 350 fiddle tunes, many of which have become standard contest and dance tunes across Canada. His influence in the fiddle world is very evident. He has to his credit over 40 of his own albums, numerous music books of his original tunes, an instructional video and DVDs, as well as concert videos and DVDs.

Calvin is very active in the teaching aspect of fiddle music. He teaches annually at the Emma Lake Fiddle Camp in Saskatchewan and at the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Camp in Ottawa, and has since their inception. He also teaches at numerous workshops throughout Canada and the United States.

Calvin is now producing recordings for fiddlers from across the country in his home studio in St. Paul Alberta, and keeping a busy performance schedule. Calvin is a premiere fiddler who is constantly in demand.

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Good Luck to All Contestants!

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS *(start times for all events may vary) Friday: 9am - 4 pm: FREE workshops on:

* Métis Fiddling * Traditional Red River Jigging * Guitar * Piano

Registration is required for these workshops so participants can be placed in the proper classes. Please stop by the registration tent and fill out the form. There is no cost to register.

9 am-10 am: Fiddle and Piano 10 am-11 am: Jigging and Guitar 11 am-12 pm: Fiddle and Piano 12 pm: lunch break 1 pm-2 pm: Jigging and Guitar 2 pm-3 pm: Fiddle and Piano 3 pm-4 pm: Jigging and Guitar 6 p.m. Friday Night Concert Showcase Featuring 7 different acts, back to back on the main stage

Since the introduction of the Friday Night Concert Showcase, The John Arcand Fiddle Fest has worked towards: a) Showcasing two young fiddle players for a period of two years each. This allows people to see their growth and improvement within one year, and it inspires other young fiddle players to work towards being chosen in following years. b) To present one or two acts of Cultural Relevance c) To offer you a full evening of remarkable talent

Sit back and enjoy!!

Taressa Bergen Leanne Hynde Silje and Hogne Midtbo-Vevle Vic’s Livingroom Bluegrass Group Alex Lamoureux Clayton Linthicum "Alex" the Folk Band

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Saturday: *(start times may vary for all events based on number of competitors) 9 am Fiddle Preliminaries begin in this order: Senior, Novice, Junior, Open, Traditional Métis and Andy DeJarlis ** Judges advance "open contestants" into Championship Class for Sunday’s Finals ** Judges also place contestants into Novice 1 and Novice 2, Junior 1 and Junior 2 and and Open 1 and Open 2 Categories 2 pm Jigging Preliminaries begin 7 pm Main Stage Concert:

John Arcand and Friends featuring Calvin Vollrath, Patti Kusturok, Desmond Lagace, Trent Bruner and Freddie Pelletier 9 pm Old Time Dance featuring: BANNOCK COUNTRY Back again by popular demand Sunday: 9 am Gospel Hour Featuring Alex the folk band 10 am Finals Begin and will run in this order Fiddling - Senior, Novice 1, Novice 2, Followed by Jigging Finals Fiddling finals for Junior 1 and 2, Open 1 and 2 Announcement of Jigging Winners - allowing time for Challenges Continuation of Fiddling Finals: Traditional Métis, Andy DeJarlis and Championship FIDDLE FINALE

Trophy and Prize Money Presentations

13 2005 John Arcand Fiddle Fest FIDDLE CONTEST RULES AND REGULATIONS: 1. Open to all fiddlers 2. Judges decisions are final. 3. Judges advance contestants from Open Category into Championship. 4. Time Limit - no more than four (4) minutes. 5. Contestants must play three tunes in the old time style: a waltz, a jig and a reel or hornpipe in that order. 6. No mutes or pickups can be used. 7. If a contestant survives the preliminary round - they may not play the same tunes again - with the exception of the Novice Class. 8. Players may have their own accompanist, but not more than two, who may chord only. Piano accompaniment is provided. 9. Contestants must be ready when called and all fiddles must be tuned. 10. There will be 7 classes. Novice (12 & Under); Junior (18 & under); Senior (60 and over); Open, Championship, Traditional Métis and Andy DeJarlis. 11. Everyone registers in open and judges advance competitors into championship. 12. Judges will advance contestants in all 7 classes to the finals on Sunday. 13. In case of accidents (broken string etc) contestants may replay. 14. Fiddlers may only enter one class - plus the Traditional Métis and the Andy DeJarlis 15. There will be a play-off in case of a tie. The contest judges will decide the format as per class in the contest.

Andy DeJarlis Class ● open to all ages ● each contestant will play two Andy Dejarlis compositions ● one must be a waltz, the other a tune of their choice ● judges will combine the total points for both tunes

Traditional Métis (this class is judged separately) ● contestants must play 3 traditional Métis tunes ● one with regular tuning (eg. Drops of Brandy) ● one with C#, A, E, A tuning (eg Duck Dance) ● one with the G string tuned to A (eg Red River Jig) ● player must keep time with their feet (with or without accompaniment) ● two tuned fiddles will be provided

Explanation of the Novice, Open and Junior 2 Categories The addition of the "2" Categories is an effort to "Level the Playing Field". In many cases, people who have just started playing or have only played for awhile, are competing against more skilled players, making it impossible for them to place. This is an effort to not get them discouraged and allow them to compete with others at the same playing level. The Judges will place competitors into the "2" categories.

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Championship Open 1 Open 2 Senior Junior 1

Sponsored by Sponsored by Creeway Sponsored by Nexen Sponsored by The Sponsored by B-H Ranch Northern Lights and Hinson Family Gas Gold Eagle Casinos 1st $150 1st $500 1st $250 1st $150 1st $200 2nd $125 2nd $350 2nd $225 2nd $125 2nd $175 3rd $100 3rd $300 3rd $200 3rd $100 3rd $300 4th $75 4th $275 4th $175 4th $75 4th $150 5th $50 5th $250 5th $150 5th $50 5th $125

Junior 2 Novice 1 Novice 2 Traditional Métis Andy Dejarlis

Sponsored by Sask Energy Sponsored by Flo Lavallie Sponsored by Sponsored by Rene Sponsored by Walker Agro Gauldreault and Family Gilbert Anderson and Kathleen Steinhauer 1st $125 1st $125 2nd $100 2nd $100 1st $50 1st $300 1st $150 3rd $75 3rd $75 2nd $45 2nd $200 2nd $100 4th $50 4th $50 3rd $40 3rd $150 4th $35 4th $100 3rd $50 5th $30 6th $25 7th $20 8th $15 9th $10 10th $10

THE SANDY CAMERON MEMORIAL TROPHY

In April of 2004, the Fiddle World lost a good friend. Sandy Cameron had the vision to start Emma Lake Fiddle Camp and was a staunch supporter of all old time fiddling.

In Memory of Sandy - the winner of the Novice One Category at the John Arcand Fiddle Fest will also receive the Sandy Cameron Memorial Trophy in the hope they continue to fiddle and keep the dream alive.

15 2005 John Arcand Fiddle Fest CANADIAN RED RIVER JIGGING CHAMPIONSHIPS TRADITIONAL RULES AND REGULATIONS **The judging of this competition is based on Traditional Style and Steps**

Individual: 1. NO CLICKERS ALLOWED 2. A fiddler of your choice will play for you. 3. Only steps considered traditional are counted - the person with the most qualifying steps will win. 4. No steps can be duplicated unless they are danced as part of another step 5. Shaking of the feet and legs will not be counted. 6. If a step is done on the right foot - it must also be done on the left foot 7. All slides that are done with the feet must be followed by a tap of the foot 8. Jiggers have the right to contest the jigger chosen by judges as the winner ● As the "challenger" you must follow the leader or winner until he runs out of steps. ● The two dancers will dance in a circle and face each other in the steps ● If the challenger breaks the step being done by the leader - the competition is over ● If the challenger follows all the steps and the leader runs out - he/she is the new leader and must dance one more step to win.

Mixed Doubles: **In this competition Couples compete against other couples** **Judging is again on Traditional Style and Steps only** 1. NO CLICKERS ALLOWED 2. A Fiddler of your choice will play for you 3. Couples must dance exactly the same steps 4. Couples have to face each other when they are dancing and cannot dance out of sync with each other (ie - turning in circles and not watching what the other dancer is doing) 5. All steps must be traditional - shaking of the feet and legs will not be counted 6. All slides that are done with the feet must be followed by a tap of the foot 7. As soon as one partner breaks step - the dance is over. 8. The couple with the most valid steps will win.

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16 John Arcand Fiddle Fest 2005 JIGGING PRIZEBOARD Women’s Men’s

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Overall Grand Champion - Trophy

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ON SITE CONCESSION

OPEN FRIDAY, August 12th at 8 a.m. SATURDAY, August 13th and SUNDAY, August 14th at 7 a.m.

Pre-buy your tickets for the Supper Special Pancake Breakfast on Saturday! Sunday Morning from 7am to 9 am BBQ Beef on a bun with coleslaw, 3 pancakes, 3 sausages, coffee or juice - $3.00 veggies and coffee or juice! **Thanks to Smucker Foods of Canada for the 5:00 pm while supplies last! Pancake Mix Tickets available at the Concession OFFERING And, an all time favorite Hamburgers Hamburger Soup and Bannock Hot dogs Smokies served Daily from 11 a.m Ice Cream Coffee Cold Drinks Bottled Water Fresh Homemade Pies Including: Milk / Chocolate Milk Saskatoon Berry Juice Boxes Strawberry and Rhubarb Apple Assorted Pastries Popcorn

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