Registration for 2024 is now open!
Yes, you can make your plans now for next summer’s camps! This is earlier than we have done in the past, but we have some new procedures that will hopefully make it easier for you and not having sign-ups all come at the last minute is easier for us. Here are the 2024 dates:
June weekend June 14-16
June week June 16-21
August week #1 Aug 4-9
August week #2 Aug 11-16
Most teaching staff from 2023 will be coming back in 2024, plus a few from previous years. We will have preliminary staff info on the MFC web page very soon.
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Who’s teaching at MFC ’24?
This is a partial list of staff who will be teaching. More to come, stay tuned!!
June Weekend
Fiddle:
PLUS:
Guitar: Fred White, Aidan Boardman, David Stimson, Bethany Waickman
Piano: Alex Fortier, Kimberley Holmes
Mandolin: Glen Loper, Ben Foss
Banjo: Stuart Kenney
Cello: Elsie Gawler, Pam Weeks, Sammy Wetstein
Flute-Pennywhistle: Darryn Petersen, Sharon Pyne
Uke: Kenny Raskin, Ando Anderson
Bass:
Button Accordion: Jim Joseph
Piano Accordion:
Voice: Bennett Konesni
“Wild Card” – Ed Howe
June Week
Fiddle:
PLUS:
Guitar: Bethany Waickman, Ben Foss, David Stimson, Ando Anderson
Piano: Alex Fortier, Kimberley Holmes
Button Accordion: Jim Joseph
Piano Accordion:
Mandolin: Glen Loper, Ben Foss
Banjo: Sara Grey
Flute and Pennywhistle: Sharon Pyne, Sandy Davis, Jim DiCarlo
Cello: Elsie Gawler, Sammy Wetstein
Bass: Stuart Kenney
Mountain Dulcimer: Pam Weeks
Uke: Kenny Raskin, Ando Anderson
Voice: Bennett Konesni
“Great Horned Ukestra”: Sandy Davis
“Wild Card” – Ed Howe
August Week I
Fiddle:
Clara Stickney
PLUS:
Guitar: Bethany Waickman, Aidan Boardman, Fred White
Piano: Alex Fortier, Neil Pearlman
Mandolin: Glen Loper, Ben Foss, Jeff Lewis, Baron Collins-Hill
Banjo: Stuart Kenney
Flute-Pennywhistle: Sharon Pyne, Sandy Davis
Bass:
Piano Accordion: Jeremiah McLane
Uke: Kenny Raskin, Ando Anderson
Cello: Elsie Gawler, McKinley James, Sammy Wetstein
Button Accordion: Jim Joseph
Voice: Bennett Konesni
“Great Horned Ukestra”: Sandy Davis
“Wild Card” – Ed Howe
August Week II
Fiddle:
Clara Stickney
PLUS:
Guitar: Bethany Waickman, Aidan Boardman, Susie Burke
Piano: Alex Fortier
Mandolin: Glen Loper, Ben Foss, Baron Collins-Hill
Banjo: Carter Logan
Flute-Pennywhistle: Jim DiCarlo, Sharon Pyne
Bass: Stuart Kenney
Cello: McKinley James, Daniel Hawkins, Sammy Wetstein
Uke: Nina Miller, Ando Anderson
Piano Accordion: Alex Cumming
Harmonica: Steven Weiss
Voice: Bennett Konesni
“Great Horned Ukestra”: Sandy Davis
“Wild Card” – Ed Howe
The store is still open!
If you were at camp and forgot to get your t-shirt or cap, don’t despair, you can order directly from the source!
Maine Fiddle Camp 2023 update!
Well, as most of you know, we are back in Montville at Camp NEOFA for Maine Fiddle Camp 2023!
As has always been the case, we offer fiddle, piano, guitar, mandolin, ukulele, cello, flute and whistle, banjo, bass, singing, at all sessions PLUS mountain dulcimer June week, harmonica second August week, piano accordion 1st August week, button accordion June weekend and first August week. (Some minor changes possible). Read more >
Welcome Tunes
Here are some tunes from our common repertoire. We will play these together on the first night of camp.
About Maine Fiddle Camp
Maine Fiddle Camp is a multi-generational traditional music camp in central Maine. Not just for fiddles, MFC offers instruction in at least 14 instruments plus voice. Instructors emphasize learning and playing by ear. All ages and levels are welcome—from skilled players to people who have never played before. Besides instrument workshops, there are opportunities to perform, sing around the campfire, and “form a band”. There are jam sessions, variety shows, old time country dances and traditional camp activities like swimming and games for the kids. The FOOD at MFC is healthy, locally sourced wherever possible, respectful campers’ dietary needs, and above all, delicious.
If you were at camp and forgot to get your t-shirt or cap, don’t despair, you can order directly from the source!
Virtual Camp Highlights
Latest News
- Maine Fiddle Camp 2023 update!Well, as most of you know, we are back in Montville at Camp NEOFA for Maine Fiddle Camp 2023! As has always been the case, we offer fiddle, piano, guitar, mandolin, ukulele, cello, flute and whistle, banjo, bass, singing, at all sessions PLUS mountain dulcimer June week, harmonica second August week, piano accordion AND button… Read more: Maine Fiddle Camp 2023 update!
- Tributes to Ben GuilllemetteWe lost Ben Guillemette, his having preceded everyone reading this to the heavenly dance band at age 95. I first met Ben when he showed up with “Toots” Bouthot (our Joanne’s father!) in 1975 to compete at the East Benton Fiddlers’ Convention. We young upshot fiddlers knew we were listening to fiddling and piano accompaniment… Read more: Tributes to Ben Guilllemette
- In Memory of David SuretteIt is our sad duty and honor to announce the passing of a long time Maine Fiddle Camp teacher and inspiration David Surette, whose family, music, and spirit were perfect examples of the kind of leadership that has made MFC the “nurturing while learning” community it is. There will be tributes to him occurring throughout… Read more: In Memory of David Surette
Events
June Weekend: June 16-18
June Week – June 18-23
August Week I – August 6 – 11
August Week II – August 13 – 18
Can you help us find past camp videos?
We are looking for videos from “real” MFC.
Some of you may have video of past variety shows, dances, etc.
Would you be willing to share it with us?
You can upload videos on this page. Please contact us if you have questions or leads!