Alasdair Fraser's New Year Community Workshop & Ceilidh 2027

Join Alasdair Fraser's New Year Community Workshop & Ceilidh 2027 for a lively weekend of music, dance, and fun Jan 2-3 2027

JAN 2 - SATURDAY: WORKSHOP & CEILIDH DANCE PARTY 9am-9:30pm Odd Fellows Hall, Nevada City

Alasdair will teach a medley of tunes, mainly by ear, and create spontaneous arrangements tailored to our large ensemble. Written music will be available.

For players of all ages on a wide range of instruments including fiddles, cellos, guitars, basses, woodwinds, harps, keyboards, etc.

Instruction is geared toward intermediate to advanced musicians, though enthusiasts of all levels are welcome.

WORKSHOP 9am - 4:30pm

9:00am: Doors open for registration - Coffee/tea provided

9:30am - 12:00pm: Workshop Part I

12:30pm: Lunch will be provided at the National Hotel

1:30pm - 4:30pm: Workshop Part II

5:00pm-6:00pm Pizza will be served in the Odd Fellows Hall.

CEILIDH & DANCE 6:30pm - 9:30pm Admission included with Workshop. Community members, family and friends are welcome to attend. Ceilidh-only tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.

JAN 3 - SUNDAY: BRUNCH & JAM 10am-2pm Odd Fellows Hall, Nevada City

Gather again to eat, jam, dance, cavort and celebrate! Advanced registration required.

JAN 1 - SPECIAL FRIDAY EVENT FOR REGISTERED ATTENDEES: Fiddlin' at the Finkler's 6:00pm-9:30pm

Information and a link to register will be sent to registered workshop attendees in the confirmation email.

SPACES LIMITED! Buy your tickets early!! This event is sponsored by Alasdair Fraser's Sierra Fiddle Camp and underwritten by the Sierra Fiddle Village Fund of the non-profit organization Scottish Fiddlers of California.