Fiddle around in Union County
Published 7:00 am Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- The Blue Mountain Old Time Fiddlers perform at a 2010 Sumpter show. The group is hosting a weekend of live traditional music and dance workshops from April 4-6, 2025.
LA GRANDE — Traditional Live! And Blue Mountain Old Time Fiddlers Association is hosting a weekend of live traditional music and dance workshops from April 4-6.
Participants will learn from instructors Alex MacLeod and Kate Lichtenstein from Seattle in sessions tailored to all skill levels. The event kicks off Friday evening in La Grande with a dance caller workshop at a private residence, followed by a full day of activities on Saturday at the Union VFW Hall, including separate and combined workshops.
A community dance will be held Saturday, April 5, at the Willow Elementary School gym in La Grande, featuring performances by local fiddle club students and workshop attendees. Sunday concludes the event with a wrap-up session for musicians and dance callers.
Donations will be accepted to offset costs. For more details, or to register online, attendees should contact Carla Arnold at 541-786-4535.