Wonderful Platzl entertainment - come to watch or join right in.

Wonderful Platzl entertainment - come to watch or join right in.
Photo © Chris Dadson

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Comments and Ratings

One of the very best Accordion Events in the World. I have attended and participated in many accordion festivals in both Europe and America. KIOTAC is one of the Top 5 in quality and quantity of music and people !!

Submitted by Arnstein Killingberg (05/06/2010)

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Around & About

Map Sites
Chateau Kimberley Hotel
(0.1 miles / 0.1 km)
Kimberley City Bakery
(0.1 miles / 0.2 km)
Kimberley Summer Theatre
(0.1 miles / 0.2 km)
Experiences
Dinner in an Igloo
(9.8 miles / 15.9 km)
Regional Perspectives
Continental Divide
(58.3 miles / 94.3 km)
Explorers and Pioneers
(58.6 miles / 94.9 km)
Local Topics
Girls Bugle Band
(15.3 miles / 24.8 km)
Joseph Cross
(15.7 miles / 25.4 km)
Historic Downtown Fernie
(43.3 miles / 70 km)
Make A Difference
Wildsight
(0.9 miles / 1.5 km)
Volunteering in the Castle
(80.1 miles / 129.7 km)

Contacts

KIOTAC

Box 473
Kimberley, BC V1A 3B9
250-427-4547
250-427-4547 (fax)
www.KIOTAC.ca
International Old Time Accordion Championships
LAT: 49.6860
LON: -115.9846
Elevation: 3691 FT (1125 M)
Event Dates

July 05, 2010 - July 10, 2010

Description of Event

Kimberley's International Old Time Accordion Championships are held every second week in July (Monday through Saturday). This annual event includes cash prizes, evening concerts, family dances, platzl entertainment, pancake breakfasts, barbecues, jam sessions, workshops, and guest artists. Featured guest artists perform in the Civic Centre, including orchestral, family dance, family band, and accordion-only performances.



Admission Fee (if any)

Platzl entertainment is free; Feature concerts at Civic Centre - admission fee applies.

Ages Festival is Appropriate For

All Ages especially mature adults

Type of Festival

Town Celebration or Festival

Event Setting

Accordionists from all over the world gather in Kimberley for a week-long celebration of daily entertainment. There's lots of free entertainment each day in the Platzl - grab your dancing shoes, bring your smiles and your lawn chairs. Accordion competitions and evening performances are located in the Civic Centre.

Driving Directions

Located in downtown Kimberley.