Fiddle Music Comes to Clear Lake

Clear Lake Campground is happy to be the venue for the Old-Time Fiddle Campout sponsored by California State Old Time Fiddlers Association, District 10. Fiddlers and students of all levels and ages are invited to the campground for a weekend of fun and music July 20 through 22. If you'd like to participate, contact Don Coffin (drcoffin@att.net) or Janette Duncan (janettefiddler@gmail.com) immediately to secure your place! The event fee is $45 per person or $60 family rate for 2 people, children under 12 are free.

Note: This event has been cancelled for 2020

Events start with Friday afternoon check-in followed by an evening potluck and open mic. Saturday starts with a continental breakfast and continues with a variety of workshops, kid's activities and jam sessions. Saturday evening features a Contra Dance and potluck. Participants can use all the facilities at the campground, too, including the swimming pool, playground, boat dock, and spots to fish right along the shore of Cache Creek. Kayaks and canoes are available for rent and there's a small store with basic supplies and fishing bait. There's plenty to do and the location is great, on Cache Creek across from Anderson Marsh State Park.

Participants who wish to camp in either a tent or RV space for the weekend ($50 fee) should reserve directly with Don or Janette. The entire campground has been reserved for the fiddle weekend so we won't be taking any camping reservations directly at the campground.

• Please see the flyer at the end of this post for more information.

Monthly Fiddle Music

If you can't come for the weekend but like fiddle music, the group also holds a Fiddlers' Jam the first Sunday of the month from noon to 2:00 at Ely Stage Stop Museum, 9921 Soda Bay Rd in Kelseyville, just 15 minutes from the campground. Everyone is welcome, whether you want to join in or just listen, and there's no fee. It's a fun way to end your weekend of camping at Clear Lake Campground.

Blue Grass Festival at Ely Stage Stop

Mark your calendar for an exciting blue grass music festival, also at Ely Stage Stop, on September 8, 12:00 to 5:00, featuring Blue and Lonesome as the headliner. This would be a great weekend for a camping getaway as the music festival is just a short drive from Clear Lake Campground.

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