The Country Fiddlers' Association was established officially on 14th May 1953 following several years of musical gatherings, mainly in Cullybackey, Gracehill and Craigywarren. The Association started as, and remains, completely non-sectarian and non-political. Broughshane has, in recent years, become the adopted home of the CADCFA, having particular involvement with the Broughshane Community Centre.

The senior musicians practise on the first and third Monday nights each month from September to May, and a thriving tuition class operates during 3 ten-week periods in the year with 31 trainees and many more awaiting an opportunity to join. As with the senior players, tuition takes place in the Broughshane Community Centre on Saturday mornings from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm. There are plans to expand the teaching facility in the near future to include other instruments.

The Association performs at social nights and in concerts throughout the year at various venues and there is a longstanding tradition of performances at charitable concerts. The CADCFA currently comprises some 20 plus artistes, including accordionists, fiddlers, pianists, singers, banjo player and bodhran player. The music played is mainly traditional Irish and Scottish music.