Old Time Fiddlers return to Mud Lake Museum for 11th year

MUD LAKE, Idaho (KIFI)- The sounds of strings filled up the Mud Lake Museum in Jefferson County Wednesday night. The Old Time Fiddlers came to perform for the 11th year in a row. It has become a beloved tradition in the community. For the band, it's also one of the highlights of their year.

Fiddle player Teresa Mortensen says Mud Lake is one of their favorite places to play because the whole community comes out. "They love us and we love them, and that's fun."

The event is always free to attend. The money that is collected is given to right to the band.

"It's kind of little fundraiser for them," says Trish Petersen, who runs the museum. "We don't collect any money except for donations for them."

The Old Time Fiddlers are made up local musicians from Eastern Idaho and brings people from around the area when they perform. One of the band members is 92 years old and didn't start playing the fiddle until she was 75. Mortensen says if you'd like to learn to play, come and join them.

"Come out and hang out. Learn how much fun it is while you're learning."

For the Mud Lake Museum, the yearly performance is also a chance to show people the hidden gem found in west Jefferson county.

"This museum brings in a lot of people passing by or is going to Craters of the Moon or going to Yellowstone," says museum volunteer Debbie Caudle.

This year the museum has some special events planned to go along the the America 250 celebration. You can find more information on the Mud Lake Museum and the planned events here.