Centrum is proud to announce the full lineup for Fiddle Tunes at 50, a one-day festival honoring five decades of music, mentorship, and community at Fort Worden.
On Saturday, July 4, from 12:30 to 7 p.m., audiences are invited to experience an extraordinary gathering of artists from across generations and traditions – celebrating the global roots and evolving spirit of fiddle music. With four concurrent stages spread throughout Fort Worden State Park, the day offers a rich, immersive journey through styles that span continents and cultures.
A Lineup Rooted in Legacy and Innovation
This milestone event brings together some of the most influential artists in traditional and acoustic music today, alongside beloved members of the Fiddle Tunes community:
Rhiannon Giddens Old Time Revue with Justin Robinson, Dirk & Amelia Powell, Jason Sypher, and Justin Harrington
The Onlies – Fiddle Tunes Artistic Directors
3 Generations of Fiddling from Maine – The Newell Family Band
Music from Michoacán (Big Harp) – Los Originarios del Plan
Basque Music – David & Caitlin Romtvedt with surprise guests
Blues and Rags – Suzy, Eric, and Allegra Thompson
Cajun Dance Music – John, Jane, and Jo Vidrine
Festival Founders – Bertram & Madeline Levy
Fiddle Music from Kansas – The Lost Keys (Spencer-Rains Family)
Fiddle Music from Quebec – Alexis Chartrand & Nicolas Babineau
From Mali to Port Townsend – Cheick Hamala Diabate & Danny Knicely
Irish Fiddle – Liz Hanley, Jefferson Hamer, Eamon O’Leary
Italian Music – Irene Herrmann & Kaethe Hostetter
Klezmer Fiddle – Jake Shulman-Ment, Alicia Svigals, Pete Rushefsky
Métis Fiddling – The Fox Family with Scotty Leach
Old Time from Italians – Rafe & Clelia Stefanini
Pan-Scandinavian Fiddle – Fru Skagerrak
Southern Old Time Music – James Leva & Riley Baugus
West Virginia Fiddle – Gerry & Jesse Milnes
Special Presentations
In addition to performances, the festival features a series of presentations that deepen the story of traditional music:
Sue Truman unveils the world premiere of the Fiddle Tunes at 50 Crankie
Tom Pich and Barry Bergey present a National Heritage Fellows pictorial exhibit and conversation
John Harrod & Tona Barkley share traditional music from Kentucky
Nathan Viner presents Songs Between Others: Jewish Visions of Appalachia
A Full Festival Experience
Beyond the stages, Fiddle Tunes at 50 offers a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere:
Food trucks and local vendors
A beer garden
Gypsy Coffeehouse
Tin type photography booth
Kid-friendly activities and gathering spaces
Whether you’ve attended for decades or are discovering Fiddle Tunes for the first time, this celebration offers a chance to connect—with music, with tradition, and with one another.