Indiana Fiddle Frolic

The Indiana Fiddle Frolic is an old time music weekend camp presented by the Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering. Jam and learn with instructors and fellow music lovers at beautiful Cary Camp in Lafayette.

We know that many of our festival participants join us for the community and camaraderie of jamming in the campground. We also know that there are not a lot of public opportunities in Indiana for old time music instruction and jamming – so we’re bringing another opportunity for the tunes to play on!

Seasoned jammers and beginners alike can play, listen, and learn. The best way for old time and folk music to thrive is for people to study and play it together in person. 

The Indiana Fiddle Frolic’s schedule gives you choices and flexibility so you can meet your goals. 

Instructional Team

Beginners: Charmaine Slaven (guitar, fiddle), Katie LeSense (fiddle, cello), Ellen Coplin (guitar, bass), Joseph Johnson (banjo), Mary Tabatowski (mandolin)

Intermediate: Sean Hoffman (fiddle, guitar), Donald Bradley (fiddle, guitar), Mary Tabatowski (mandolin), Joseph Johnson (banjo)

Advanced: Paul Tyler (fiddle, mandolin), Chirps Smith (fiddle), Steve Rosen (banjo, guitar)

Program Director and one-on-one teaching as needed: Allie Burbrink