🎻 Fiddle Camp Directory

The definitive source of fiddle camps worldwide

I’ve been thinking about this for a long time.

I remember how frustrating it was trying to find fiddle camps—searching across different websites, digging through old forum posts, and still feeling like I was missing something. Camps were scattered, incomplete, or hard to discover. And I knew I couldn’t be the only one feeling that way.

So I decided to build what I wish existed back then:

A single place where fiddle players can discover fiddle camps from around the world.

Whether you're a beginner looking for your first camp, an intermediate player ready to grow, or an experienced fiddler wanting to connect with the community, this directory is meant to help you find the right experience.

My goal is simple—to make this the definitive source of fiddle camps.

🌎 Explore Fiddle Camps

This directory is a growing collection of fiddle camps from around the world, carefully gathered to make discovery easier for players of all levels. As new camps are found and submitted by the community, this page will continue to expand—making it an increasingly valuable resource for anyone looking to learn, connect, and immerse themselves in fiddle music.

Discover fiddle camps from around the world.

Browse workshops, festivals, and immersive learning experiences designed for players of all levels.

Whether you're looking to improve your skills, connect with fellow musicians, or find your next musical

Choosing the Right Fiddle Camp

Here are a few things to consider:

🎻 Skill Level
Beginner, intermediate, or advanced? Choose a level that challenges you without overwhelming you.

🎶 Style Focus
Irish, Scottish, Old-Time, Bluegrass, Cape Breton? Pick a tradition that sparks your curiosity.

👥 Class Size & Structure
Small workshops or larger ensembles? See how instruction is organized.

🎼 Jam & Session Culture
Are there informal jams? These can be just as valuable as classes.

📅 Schedule & Pace

Intensive week or relaxed retreat? Match the immersion to your energy.

Finding the right fit can turn a good camp into a great one.

Camp Name ↕	Location ↕	Levels ↕	Website ↕
Fiddle Tunes	Port Townsend, WA	Intermediate, Advanced	Visit Website
Styles Covered Multi-tradition Instruments Taught Fiddle, Violin, Viola, Cello Typical Dates Multi-tradition
Julian Family Fiddle Camp	Julian, CA	All Levels	Visit Website
Styles Covered Old-Time, Bluegrass Typical Dates Early May
Montana Fiddle Camp	Monarch, MT	All Levels	Visit Website
Styles Covered Old-Time, Bluegrass, Swing, Cajun Typical Dates Late May / Early June
NorthShore Strings Fiddle Camp	Minnesota	Beginner-Intermediate	Visit Website
Styles Covered American Tradition Typical Dates Late May
Maine Fiddle Camp	Montville, ME	All Levels	Visit Website
Styles Covered American Tradition Typical Dates June & August
West Cascades Fiddle Camp	Oregon	All Levels	Visit Website
Styles Covered Old-Time, Bluegrass Typical Dates July
Fisher Fiddle Camp	Pennsylvania	Beginner-Intermediate	Visit Website
Styles Covered Old-Time, Bluegrass Typical Dates July
National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest	Weiser, ID	All Levels	Visit Website
Styles Covered Old-Time Typical Dates Third Week of June
Fiddle Hell Online	Online/Remote	All Levels	Visit Website
Styles Covered Multi-tradition Typical Dates Spring & Fall
Willie Clancy Summer School	Miltown Malbay, Ireland	All Levels	Visit Website
Styles Covered Irish Trad Typical Dates Early July
Queen Maeve Int’l Summer School	Sligo, Ireland	All Levels	Visit Website
Styles Covered Irish Traditional Typical Dates Second Week of August
Fiddler’s Green International Festival	Rostrevor, NI	All Levels	Visit Website
Styles Covered Irish Traditonal Typical Dates Late July
Ruhnu Fiddle Camp	Ruhnu Island, Estonia	Intermediate, Advanced	Visit Website
Styles Covered Nordic & Baltic Typical Dates July
JMI Ethno Camps	Europe (Various Locations)	Intermediate, Advanced	Visit Website
Styles Covered Global Tradition Typical Dates Summer
Strathgheny School of Scottish Fiddling	Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA	All levels	Visit Website
Description Strathgheny School of Scottish Fiddling focuses on traditional Scottish fiddling techniques, exploring both older traditional tunes and modern repertoire. Open to Fiddle/Violin, Viola, and Cello players ages 14+, the camp offers scholarships for high school students as well as college credit and Teachers’ Continuing Education credits through Westminster. Programs are available in both in-person and online formats. Styles Covered Older traditional tunes & Modern Scottish tunes Typical Dates Last full week of June
The Tune Room Fiddle Camp	École La-Belle-Cloche, Rollo Bay, Prince Edward Island, Canada	All Levels	Visit Website
Styles Covered General fiddle & workshop-based learning Instruments Taught Fiddle, Guitar Typical Dates Held annually in mid-July before Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival
Fiddle Hell	Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center, Westford, Massachusetts, USA	All Levels	Visit Website
Styles Covered Old-Time, Irish,Scottish, New England, Bluegrass, Blues, Cajun, Cape Breton East European, Jazz / Swing / Jazz Manouche, Klezmer,Latin / Mexican, Scandinavian, Québécois, New Acoustic & more. Instruments Taught Fiddle (primary focus), Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Cello, Singing (voice), Other acoustic instruments welcome. Typical Dates In-person: Mid-November, Online edition: April
Blue Ridge Fiddle Camp	Brevard Music Center, Brevard, North Carolina, USA	Intermediate to Professional	Visit Website
Styles Covered Jazz, Bluegrass, Swing, Old-time, Experimental / cross-genre styles Instruments Taught Fiddle / Violin (primary focus), Viola, Cello (accepted), Guitar, Bass (mainly for jams & support) and Other instruments (case-by-case) Typical Dates Mid-August
Crisol de Cuerda	Arlanzón (near Burgos), Spain	All Levels	Visit Website
Styles Covered Traditional / folk music, Spanish regional traditions, Celtic & international folk influences, Improvisation and cross-cultural styles. Instruments Taught Violin (Fiddle), Cello, Guitar, Flute, Bouzouki, Voice (singing) and Dance (workshops/activities). Typical Dates Late July – early August

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📬 Submit a Fiddle Camp

Know a fiddle camp that should be listed here?

I welcome submissions from camp organizers, instructors, and community members who want to help grow this directory and support the global fiddle community. Each submission helps other players discover new opportunities to learn, connect, and grow.

To keep the directory accurate and reliable, please include a link to the camp’s official website so visitors can access up-to-date information and register directly from the source.

Thank you for helping make this a trusted resource for fiddlers everywhere.

Built for the Fiddle Community

This directory exists to support fiddle players everywhere—to make discovery easier, connections stronger, and opportunities more accessible.

Whether you're attending your first camp or your fifteenth, I hope this helps you find your next musical home.

— FiddleBling