The 31st annual Fiddlers! returns to the Roxbury Arts Center, 5025 Vega Mountain Road in Roxbury, Sunday, Oct. 13 from 3 - 7 p.m. This fiddle-focused festival began as a way to honor music traditions of the Catskills and local fiddle legend Hilt Kelly. This year’s festival will feature the Pine Tree Flyers, the Downhill Strugglers and the Stoddard Hollow String Band between 3 and 6 p.m. Bring your instrument and join the performers in the community jam session at 6. Pull out your favorite recipes and come in early to compete in or judge a chili and apple pie cookoff starting at 1 p.m. Tickets prices vary and can be purchased at the door or in advance at www.roxburyartsgroup.org.
Starting off the music performances at 3 p.m.: The Stoddard Hollow String Band, known for its mix of Appalachian old-time tunes, traditional and original music. In the 4 p.m. hour, the Downhill Strugglers will take the stage.
Then at 5, the Pine Tree Flyers will make sure New England music has a seat at the table as a distinct and vital American tradition.
Don’t miss out on this yearly festival to experience timeless, toe-tapping rhythms and dynamic performances from old time music groups to Appalachian and New England folk music.
Tickets and information about the concert, chili and apple pie cookoff and more at www.roxburyartsgroup.org
