Fiddle Sticks!

Mention Rollo Bay to almost any Islander and they will immediately think “fiddle.” And with good reason!

Fiddling has always been part of the Rollo Bay scene. For example, there is the annual Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival, dating back to 1976. What began as a one-day event with primarily local talent has grown into a three-day celebration featuring the who’s who of fiddling from across the globe. Thousands of fans converge on the 60-acre site with campers, tents, lawn chairs and lots of enthusiasm. Step dancing and square dancing are part of the entertainment. Square sets, which differ from region to region, typically have four figures or series of movements. The local version, however, has three figures and starts from a circle rather than a square.