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    • Events
      • MSFA News
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      • MSFA Mini-Grant Program
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    • Articles
      • Scandi-Am Music Sources
      • Double Stops And Bowing
      • Playing Together
      • The Real Pa's Fiddle
      • Joseph Renville
      • Ole Bull
      • Iva (Andrus) Dingwall
      • Archive
    • Contests
      • Upcoming Fiddle Contests
      • Contests and Busking
    • Resources
    • About
    • Fiddle Contest-Showcase
    • West Concord Dance
  • Home
  • Events
    • MSFA News
    • Calendar
    • Workshops
    • MSFA Mini-Grant Program
    • Online Tune Learning
  • Articles
    • Scandi-Am Music Sources
    • Double Stops And Bowing
    • Playing Together
    • The Real Pa's Fiddle
    • Joseph Renville
    • Ole Bull
    • Iva (Andrus) Dingwall
    • Archive
  • Contests
    • Upcoming Fiddle Contests
    • Contests and Busking
  • Resources
  • About
  • Fiddle Contest-Showcase
  • West Concord Dance

About Us

Join our fiddle community

In 1986, a group of old-time fiddlers, led by Elmo Wick, decided to form an organization to support fiddling and fiddlers primarily through fiddle contests held around the state.  Their mission was to keep the heritage of fiddling alive.  The Minnesota State Fiddlers Association (MSFA) was born, and while the people and activities have changed over the years, our mission continues to be even stronger than ever. 


The MSFA is a volunteer-led organization that sponsors or supports a wide variety of fiddling activities, including in-person and virtual jams and tune workshops and festivals for beginning and intermediate fiddlers of all ages.  The MSFA John Wallace Mini Grant program has sponsored fiddle contests and workshops as well as offered scholarships for fiddlers attending other fiddle workshops or camps. 


We have sessions covering all kinds of traditional fiddling styles, but as a fiddle organization in Minnesota, we have a special affinity for the music from fiddlers in the Upper Midwest, supporting the research and learning of these heirloom tunes. 


Our monthly, free electronic newsletter updates fiddlers to events, activities and festivals both in-person and online that help fiddlers connect and engage with others and continue to advance their learning.  Our YouTube channel is particularly popular among fiddlers who want to learn tunes and fiddle techniques in the comfort of their own home. Facebook followers get regular links to videos and events happening in the fiddling community. 


Becoming involved is easy - become a member (only $15/year/family) and join in with others to keep the heritage of fiddling alive. Join, renew or donate online through GiveMN—https://www.givemn.org/organization/Msfa

Contact Information

Minnesota  State Fiddlers Association


Official address: 13780 Hwy 60 Blvd, Zumbrota MN 55992


Membership address: 5877 139th Street W, Apple Valley, MN 55124


General Email: msfafiddlers@gmail.com


Grants Email: Grants.msfafiddlers@gmail.com


Events Email: Events.msfafiddlers@gmail.com


Website: www.fiddlemn.com


Facebook: 

www.facebook.com/mnfiddlers


You Tube channel: @MsfaFiddlers

2024 msfa board of directors

Officers

Walter Sigtermans, President

Sharon Castle, Secretary

Robert Ross, Treasurer


2024 Board Members

LaJean Ernst

Randy Hinzman

Carla Manning

Dan McMahon

Janet Polli

Karen Stiles

Amanda Thorstad

Teresa Walter


Cindy Wilson, Grants Coordinator

Audrey Jaber, Events Coordinator

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