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Still time to register for AlgomaTrad 2018

Day camper class registration is open until August 9
AlgomaTrad staff concert
AlgomaTrad staff concert photo provided by AlgomaTrad

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ALGOMATRAD
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The 15th annual Algoma Traditional Music, Dance, and Heritage Arts Family Camp (AlgomaTrad 2018) is tuning up for an inspiring week of workshops, concerts, dances, and heritage arts, all happening in Richards Landing on St. Joseph Island, for all ages. The camp runs from Sunday evening, Aug. 12 to Saturday morning, Aug. 18. Check out complete information about AlgomaTrad 2018 here. Full camper registrations are full and now closed but day camper classes without meals are still open until Aug. 9.

Several evening events are open to the public including the outstanding staff concert which is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 14, 7:30 p.m. at the Centennial Grounds in Richards Landing. Admission at the door is $20, children 10 and under free. Featuring over 15 world-class musicians, the staff concert line-up will include
virtuoso Canadian fiddler Tom Fitzgerald, Dan MacDonald, Andy Hillhouse, Michael Ball and Jody Benjamin, Kyle Waymouth, Emilyn Stam, Mark Roberts, Joseph Phillips, Citizen Jane, and The O’Schraves.

Other evening events include community dances and the always entertaining live and silent auction, slated for Thursday evening Aug. 16, which raises funds for the Nicholas Missere Bursary Fund, a fund that helps families and individuals take part in AlgomaTrad events and workshops. Please contact AlgomaTrad if you would like to make a donation to the auction.

Check out an evening schedule at algomatrad.ca/camp/schedule/.

AlgomaTrad is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the sharing and celebration of traditional music, dance, art, craft and local food that embrace our Canadian heritage. AlgomaTrad practices inclusivity and environmental consciousness, and nurtures joyous, multi-generational community through these living arts.

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