Camps and Festivals

There are many opportunities for being inspired learning to play, sing and dance in new styles, many close by.  This list includes offerings in Vermont and a few others in NY, NH and Quebec and beyond.  Nation-wide listings of camps and festivals focused on traditional music and dance can be found at Country and Dance Song Society and Sing Out!.

CAMPS and ONGOING CLASSES

all seasons: Brattleboro Music Center, Revels North, Summit School of Traditional Music and Culture, Vermont Fiddle Orchestra, Upper Valley Music Center

winter: Young Traditional Song Weekend

summer: Northeast Heritage Music Camp, Village Harmony

FESTIVALS

winter: Celtic Winter Gathering, Spice on Snow, Vermont International Festival

spring: Burlington Irish Heritage Festival

summer: Carolan Festival, Ooh La La Dance Weekend, Peacham Acoustic Music Festival, Queechee Balloon Festival, Solar Fest