Maine Fiddle Camp is back!
We have a new location!
Pilgrim Lodge in West Gardiner! It’s beautiful …
103 Pilgrim Lodge Rd., West, Gardiner, ME
If you were at camp and forgot to get your 2022 t-shirt or cap, don’t despair, you can order directly from the source!
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.
MFC has a new home!
Maine Fiddle Camp is moving to Pilgrim Lodge in West Gardiner. We will see you there for our full schedule of in-person camps this season!
Location: Pilgrim Lodge, 103 Pilgrim Lodge Lane, West Gardiner, Maine. (Here are driving directions.)
Dates:
June weekend: 6/17 – 6/19
June week: 6/19 – 6/24
August week I: 8/7 – 8/12
August week II: 8/14 – 8/19
Tentative Staff:
June Weekend
June Week
August Week I
August Week II
Virtual Camp Highlights
Latest News
- 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 […]
- MFC has a new home!Maine Fiddle Camp is moving to Pilgrim Lodge in West Gardiner. We hope to operate our traditional summer schedule this year, circumstances permitting! Dates: June weekend: 6/17 – 6/19June week: 6/19 – 6/24August week I: 8/7 – 8/12August week II: 8/14 – 8/19 Stay tuned for pre-registration, coming in the spring!
- 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 […]
Events
January 8, 2022: Virtual MFC
February 12, 2022: Virtual MFC
March 12, 2022: Virtual MFC
April 9, 2022: Virtual MFC
May 14, 2022: Virtual MFC
June 11, 2022: Virtual MFC
June 17 – 19, 2022: LIVE June weekend camp
(in person, West Gardiner, ME)
June 19 – 24, 2022: June Week camp
(in person, West Gardiner, ME)
August 7 – 12, 2022: August week 1
(in person, West Gardiner, ME)
August 14 – 19: August week 2
(in person, West Gardiner, ME)
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!