Grand Lake Festivals Jana Jae Fiddle Camp & Music Fest

Festival Scheduled for Labor Day Weekend

Musicians, learn from the best and enthusiasts are welcome to come with their instruments and join in the fun during Pickin’ Parties and onstage jam sessions! Not just for fiddles! There are classes for bluegrass, swing, and more. Participate in workshops, master demonstrations, and group sessions, including special appearances by fiddle groups, master fiddlers, and top contest fiddlers.

Jana Jae’s Fiddle Camp & Music Fest Itinary

All musicians are welcome to join in at Jana Jae’s Fiddle Camp & Music Fest to be held Labor Day weekend, September 1, 2, & 3, 2023 at Snyder’s Camp — Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees. Friday evening, September 1st enjoy a Kick-Off Party at 6:00 pm with a barbeque dinner, bluegrass friends and jamming, or meet your friends and practice up for the workshops and amateur fiddle play-in. Saturday and Sunday, September 2 & 3, 10 a.m - 4 p.m will be learning, group sessions and master demonstrations. Saturday evening there will be a fish fry dinner, more amateur play-in and open stage jam sessions. Sunday evening get together for an informal “Pickin’ Party” and more open stage jam sessions. Groups and individuals are welcome to perform on Snider’s Camp Stage!

Bring the whole family and gather for great food, music, and camaraderie. There will be RV and tent camping, boating, and fishing.

Foundation Free Will Baptist Church Partners With Event

The Jana Jae Fiddle Camp & Music Fest, September 1, 2 & 3, has a new partner this year, as the Foundation Free Will Baptist Church, north of Grove, opens its doors to the musicians and groups. Not just for fiddles, all acoustic instruments are welcome, from bass, guitar, mandolin, and cello to ukulele and rhythm bones, spoons, and djembe drums! Over 20 instructors are on hand to perform and teach. “We’ll have a fiddlin’ good weekend!” according to Pastor Sam Smith, whose son Colton is a fiddler. Pastor Smith has been generous to donate use of the church and its wonderful technical capabilities for the educational Fiddle Camp & Music Fest. This spacious location will afford more private spaces for workshop pods, as well as shaded outdoor areas for rehearsing. The congregation has invited participants to play for their Sunday morning service!

Festival Offers Non-Stop Music and The Arts

Grand Lake Festivals is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to promote Oklahoma and the performing arts by providing educational workshops, festivals, and performances.
Founder, Jana Jae commented, “We are excited to present talented performing groups and individuals for all ages to enjoy in the welcoming and interesting atmosphere of Grove’s own Living History Museum, Har-Ber Village. Approximately 15 acres of non-stop music and the arts on three stages will delight the public during this Festival!” Visit grandlakefestivals.com for a complete Schedule of Events and Entertainment. Grand Lake Festivals thanks all volunteers and sponsors, including Cherokee Nation Businesses, the Oklahoma Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Fiddler Hall of Fame, the Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and the Grove Convention & Tourism Bureau, area newspapers, radio and television stations, and the recently formed Grove Area Creative Alliance. Area businesses are invited to sponsor, and area residents to volunteer and enjoy the vibrant energy of these festivals.

Call 918-786-8896 or visit www.grandlakefestivals.com for further information.