Fiddlin’ up a storm in Beach Lake

BEACH LAKE, PA — The Old Time Fiddlers will again host their annual fiddle festival on Sunday, October 26. The event will be held at the Beach Lake Fire Hall on Route 652. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m., with music starting at 2:00 p.m.

Fiddlers will have a 15-minute showcase to perform their favorite tunes and songs. This is live traditional music from fiddlers and other musicians from the tri-state area, representing styles including bluegrass, old-time, Celtic, Western swing and Canadian. Requests are encouraged from the audience. Refreshments will be available throughout the day. The fire hall is handicapped accessible.

The Old Time Fiddlers, a non-profit organization, are celebrating 29 years of performing and promoting traditional music in the area. This is its last event for 2008.

Admission costs $10 for adults, $7 for seniors 65 and over, $5 for students over 12 and free for children under 12. For more information email fiddlinaround@hughes.net or call 570/224-6330.