Dozens of competitive fiddlers are in Kelowna for the weekend to attend Fiddle Fest.
And there’s no fiddling around: about $3,000 in prize money is up for grabs.
One of the youngest competitors at the event is 8-year-old Lukas Gwillim, who says it will be fun.
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“It just gets me really happy,” Gwillim told Global News.
Ken Emery, one of the oldest competitors at 80, praises the younger generation for their work with the fiddle.
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“They’re wonderful!” Emery said. “They’re so much better.”
The event takes place at the Rutland Centennial Hall, Saturday. Registration for workshops begins at 8:30 a.m., with the competition at 1 p.m.
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