HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen-38Th Reunion, 1999-09-08, Page 37THE CITIZEN. WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBERS. 1999. PAGE A-17.
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11999 Huron Pioneer Thresher Reunion & Hobby Show/
Event calls all musicians
FIDDLIN'
The fiddle contest not only provides an opportunity for musicians to show their
skills but offers some excellent entertainment to old-time music lovers.
The event entices visitors to the various
stages with fiddle tunes, precision
stepdancers, a pipe band and a variety of
dance music throughout the three days.
The 38th Huron Pioneer Thresher and
Hobby Association’s reunion in Blyth,
from Sept. 10-12, offers entertaining
shows with talented dancers and
musicians.
From Wednesday, Sept. 8 to the final
parade Sunday afternoon, visitors will be
treated to jam sessions, old-time dancing,
fiddle tunes, Pierce’s Band, Joe Tiffin’s
Orchestra, the Classic Tappers, Brussels
Pipe Band and the best in fiddle and dance
competition.
Gladys Van Egmond of Clinton, co
ordinator of entertainment, along with
Dave Chittick of Crediton, have organized
a full slate of entertainment.
Camper jam sessions, scheduled for
Wednesday evening, will draw visitors to
the Auditorium and Steel Shed #2 for old-
time dancing and teaching. Thursday’s
fiddle jam will be held in Sheds #1, 2 and
3.
Entertainment will kick-off Friday with
Pierce’s Band taking to Second Stage at
noon.
The Second Stage will also be the site of
the official opening ceremonies at 12:30
p.m.
At 4 p.m. on Friday and at 4:30 p.m. on
Saturday and Sunday, a parade review will
be held at the Second Stage.
For those wishing to rosin the bow and
belt out a few tunes of their own, a jam
session will be held in Shed #3 at 8 p.m.
Pierce’s Orchestra will move indoors
Friday evening, to provide country music
for the 8 p.m. dance.
Saturday events kick off at 7:30 a.m.
when the firehall will be open for a
pancake breakfast.
At 10 a.m. local entertainers take to the
Main Stage and are followed by the fiddle
competition at 1 p.m.
Joe Tiffin’s Orchestra will bring dancers
to the dance floor Saturday afternoon as
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Tappers
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week, has appeared in over 400 shows. Their
act runs for over half an hour. They have
tapped their way into the hearts of audiences
from Toronto to Windsor.
The Classic Tappers can be seen during
this year’s Thresher Reunion in two shows
on Friday, Sept. 10, at I p.m. and 3 p.m.
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