01. Instrument Classes Offered
VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO OR BASS
02. Jam with us!
BANJO, GUITAR, UKULELE, FLUTE/WHISTLE, MANDOLIN, HARP, SPOONS, WASHBOARD
Florida Fiddle Fest
This annual event has been held in Neptune Beach, Fla. since around 2015, so it is at least 10 years old. It was a fabulous event again this year!
To prepare for next year’s event, go here as the time grows near: http://www.acaciaartsacademy.com/
The Florida Fiddle Fest has been held at several different venues over the years, but for the last few years, we have been having classes at Hannah Park, just north of Neptune Beach, This is also the home of Spring River Waldorf School, where Linda teaches music, violin and ukelele!
FaCULTY
For the Love of Music
Scott Walker
Greensboro, NC
Cello, Fiddle Guitar
Landon Walker
Greensboro, NC
Bass, Penny Whistle, Accordion
Jennie Brunner
Asheville, NC
Fiddle, Suzuki violin
Linda Minke
Neptune Beach, FL
Cello, Ukulele, Music Fundamentals
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Florida Fiddle Fest
Several years ago, a need was expressed to meet mid-year, even if only for a few days, to keep the harmony flowing. Florida seemed the perfect choice, and February the perfect time, so our Florida Fiddle Fest has always been on the three-day weekend mid-month. It has grown, but mostly just by word of mouth. Several of our friends also come north from southern Florida to share the weekend with us here.
General Workshop Schedule
We’ll have our “Meet and Greet” session on Friday, April 9 from 6 to 8 pm over Zoom, with performance by Seth Walker and the Walker Family Band. Saturday classes and jam sessions will be led by The Walker Family Band with Seth Walker, Victor Minke Huls, and electric violinist Carole Mayedo. Rare Song, a local Renaissance ensemble, will join us on Sunday at Bird Island Park in Ponte Vedra for our Festival for the Birds.
Register
REGISTRATION is easy. Simply contact Linda at [email protected]. Efforts are being made to make this a tuition-free event, however, your generous sponsorship will ensure that all faculty stipends are met and all costs are covered. Suggested Donation is $50. There is a $5 fee per car to enter Hanna Park. No alcohol permitted.