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Fiddling contest a big hit at Festival du Voyageur

Arts & Entertainment, Downtown, History, Our CityBy Doug Kretchmer February 25, 2014

Along with the jigging event and going on its 43rd year, the fiddling competition is the longest running contest at the Festival du Voyageur, providing exciting entertainment for throngs of fiddle fans.

Festival’s educational, interactive programs attract students

Arts & Entertainment, Downtown, Education, HistoryBy Marie LeBlanc February 25, 2014

For many students, this out of classroom setting was a much better way to learn about the voyageurs than sitting at a desk reading about them.

Young and old jigging it up at 43rd annual Jigging Contest

Arts & Entertainment, History, SportsBy Doug Kretchmer February 25, 2014

For 43 of the 45 years Festival du Voyageur has been around, the jigging contest has thrilled and amused audiences, and Saturday’s competition was no exception.