Back to Batoche Competitions

Are you a Jigger? A Fiddler? Maybe a Square Dancer?

This is the spot for you to join in the Back to Batoche festival and show off your talents and have a chance to win the grand prize! Open to all age groups.

Stage Schedule:

Main Stage

Friday July 17 12:30PM-1:30PM : Fiddle Competition

Friday July 17 1:00PM-1:30PM: Square Dancing Showcase

Saturday July 18 3:00PM-5:00PM: Jigging Preliminaries

Sunday July 19 2:45PM- 5:00PM : Jigging Finals

Categories:

Jigging :

Tiny Tots (Age 4 and under)

Mini Jiggers (Ages 5-8)

Juniors Mixed (Ages 9-12)

Teen (Male) (Ages 13-17)
Teen (Female) (Ages 13-17)

Adult (Male) (Ages 18-64)

Adult (Female) (Ages 18-64)

Elder (65+, Male)

Elder (65+, Female)

Fiddling :

Juniors – 12 and under

Teens - 13 - 17

Adult - 18+

Elder - 65+

Square Dancing :

Open Mixed Age Groups

Important to know:

· All participants will be required to fill out a waiver on site before participating in the competition. Anyone under the age of 18 will need a parent or guardian to sign their waiver.

· All participants must agree to being photographed and filmed by MN–S and Back to Batoche Festival Partners, as indicated in the waiver, and agree to be shared on Social Media.

· Tiny Tots and Mini Jiggers do not have to pay for entry to competitions but do need to still fill out registration form.

· Onsite registration will be available until 2 hours before the competition start time; however, online pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Pre-registration closes on Friday, July 10, 2026.

· A prize is not guaranteed for all who participate

Please note, pre-registration is highly encouraged. On site registration will include a $5 surcharge, making registration $25.