California State Old Time Fiddler's Association

District 9

Meets 4th Sunday of every month
1:30-5 pm.
United Methodist Church
19806 Wisteria Av.
Castro Valley, CA
Keith and Carol Ward: (510) 437-2963(M-F days); (510) 690-0498(eve.)

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Annual Fiddle Contest at the Alameda County Fair

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For more information regarding The California Old Time Fiddler's Association, please email Mimi Wolf.

Driving Directions

From Oakland
  1. Take I-580 E.
  2. Take the Strobridge Av. Exit
  3. Turn Left onto Strobride Av.
  4. Turn Right onto Castro Valley Blvd.
  5. Turn Left onto Lake Chabot Rd.
  6. Turn Right onto Somerset Av.
  7. Turn Right onto Wisteria St.
From San Jose
  1. Take I-880 N.
  2. Take theCA-92/Jackson St. exit towards San Mateo Bridge
  3. Keep Right at the fork in the ramp.
  4. Merge onto CA-92 E.
  5. Turn slight left onto Foothill Blvd/CA-238
  6. Turn Right onto Castro Valley Blvd.
  7. Turn Left onto Lake Chabot Rd.
  8. Turn Right onto Somerset Av.
  9. Turn Right onto Wisteria St.
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Youth Workshop


District 9 Proudly Presents: "New Youth Workshop"
The District 9 Fiddle Youth Workshop is held every jam from 2:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Workshops are FREE to members and first time guests under the age of 18.
We are honored to have highly talented and qualified teachers such as:

  • Chad Clouse, Top 5 champion at National Old Time Fiddlers Contest, Weiser, ID (Junior and Adult Divisions)
  • Megan Lynch: 4 time champion, National Old Time Fiddlers Contest
  • John Blasquez: top ten finalist National Fiddle Contest (four times), 24 years experience teaching youth

To Contact:
  • Megan Lynch (510)329-3353
  • John Blasquez, at (925)935-9295 or email
  • Chad Manning (510)528-1311
    For more information about the Youth Workshop, email Keith Ward or phone (510) 437-2963(M-F days); (510) 690-0498(eve.).
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