Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright 2023 Fiddle Hangout. Our support comes from private donations, sponsorships, and grant funding from partners like Texas Folklife, Humanities Texas, and the Center for Popular Music in Nashville. Saturdays fiddle contest will run from 10 a.m. to approximately 6 p.m. and will be followed by the acoustic guitar picking contest. Top fiddlers compete for national titles in a weeklong contest and festival. The event is. Temple, TX 76502. Texas fiddle playing is its own unique style, a highlight of the festival, but other genres will be on display, including Creole, Western swing, country, old-time, Tejano, Texas-Polish, Texas contest style, and son huasteco, a Mexican tradition. Fiddle Contests; 2019 Results; Hall Of Fame; BBQ Cook-Off. Take your playing to the next level with the help of a local or online fiddle teacher. . If we are unable to host the workshop due to bad weather conditions, we will 1st Place Randy Elmore 61+ Age Division - 2021 Bowie (Texas) Fiddle ContestRandy Elmore "Tug Boat" "Kansas City Kitty" Accompanists: Ted Williams, Marty Mc. Special awards in six various divisions to be given. Several special guests are also expected to join in the live music, a fiddle symposium, and workshops. See Who's Going to East Texas Yamboree 2022 in Gilmer, TX! The M. Johnson Poultry Ranch went on to become the breeders of the Worlds Best Laying Strain of Single Comb White Leghorns covering 350 acres (where North Central Texas College campus is currently located). 5th - Brent Young, Intermediate Division (36-64) Dan is a historian and ethnomusicologist with expertise in applying cultural sustainability theory to Texas regional music and especially in Texas-Mexican borderlands music. If you continue, we will assume that you agree to, 'Ming Jiang Zhu 909 violin with LR Baggs pickup, carbon case and bow', 'Scott ProutyWhen I find someone like this, I like to share it! 2nd - Andrew Wilson The festival kicks off with a dance featuring Kyle Nix at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3. Therefore, Bowie had a Worlds largest chicken ranch before the Worlds largest knife. Games for 12 years and younger include egg toss and pumpkin sweep races. Monthly newsletter includes free lessons, favorite member content, fiddle news and more. Different wavelengths of light are used. give everyone a 100% refund. The McKenzies are directors of the Bob Wills Fiddle Contest, one of the highlights of the inaugural Bob Wills Fiddle Festival & Contest, which runs Oct. 31 through Nov. 2 in downtown Greenville, Texas. Fiddles & Fireworks Contest. 3rd - Izzie Arnold Bob Wills Fiddle Festival & Contest Join to read more. Join to stay up to date on current fiddle contests in the US! "We are excited to have this year's competition in person in . Held in conjunction with the rodeo are the Texas Old-Timers Reunion, the Texas Quarter Horse Show, and . For 90 years The Athens Old Fiddlers Contest and Reunion has been a celebrated and enjoyed community event. We further our mission by making audio and video recordings of fiddling masters from all genres of Texas music. 40th Annual Fiddlers Contest Saturday, Oct. 14 @ 12:30PM Guadalupe County Fair & Rodeo Association 2nd Weekend in October. In 2013 he entered and won his first fiddle contest at the age of 10. Matt Wills He was instrumental in developing a web database of over 500 historic halls, and has assisted in the preservation of a number of important halls, including Hruska Hall, Sengelmann Hall, Turner Hall in Schulenburg, and Twin Sisters Hall. Upon moving back to her hometown, she co-founded Mariachi Estrella, winner of the 2014 El Paso Times Best of the Border award. Box 447 Weiser, ID 83672. "The Idaho State contest was canceled in 2020 and was an online event in 2021," Fiddlers of Idaho spokesperson Emma Beck said. Tickets for the two-day event are $20 and available online. If you have any question needing an immediate answer, please feel free to call us! Musicians on tap for that Saturday include Jesse Mears, Belen Escobedo Y Panflos Gera, Jason Andrews, Kevin Anthony & G-Town, Trio Paseador Hidalguense, Ana Lisa Portillo, Robert Riggio, Stan Renard, Ed Poullard, Valerie Ryals, and Ridge Roberts. The 50th Annual Fiddlers Frolics is Friday through Sunday at the KC Hall, 321 U.S. 77 in Hallettsville. Beginning Saturday morning will be the traditional fiddling talents. The Texas Fiddlers Contest and Reunion originally began in 1932 as a climax to a farmer's study course. Share this event + Add to Google Calendar + iCal / Outlook export; The event is finished. The dates for this rally are Monday, October 2, 2023 - Sunday, October 8, 2023. Fiddle Event Calendar - Fiddle jams, concerts, festivals, contents, and more - Fiddle Hangout ( hide this) Fiddle Events Search Events All fields are optional Event Type Festival Concert Jam Contest Dance Camp Workshop Other City State/Province Country Date Range Know of an event that Fiddle players would be interested in? There are seven divisions: Jr Jr (ages 12 and under), Jr . Growing up in Fort Worth, Texas, Holmes's family was steeped in music, especially Texas contest fiddling.His Grandfather played the violin and that was Ross's first introduction to the instrument. Contact Sherry Craig 660-537-6969. Address: Marriott Tulsa Hotel Southern Hills. P.O. It. Hours . Registration will be required so stay tuned for more details. FIDDLER'S CONTEST WINNERS 2021. For 50 of those years, Mary Ensign has been involved on some level. Call the office to reserve your favorite VIP ticket location. Welcome to the Fiddle Contest group! Crockett City Hall. Labor Day weekend is always a big one for bluegrass festivals and conventions, with many such events held all over the US on the . Festivals, Fiddle workshops and jams, concerts, association meetings if it concerns the Fiddle, it can be listed. 7th - Anna Lang " Since this is my 50th year, what better time to step down?" Ensign said. 3rd - Jacob Johnson Check back later for more information about . Contact. It is tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. 4th - Shira Ellisman The longest running fiddle contest in Texas! Also his firm put on a window-restoration workshop, designed the new historically-appropriate roof, and wrote a successful grant application for the new roof. Up to 10 Fan Club members will be allowed to enter behind the fiddler and sit side-stage. For information about The National Finals of Fiddling. VIP tickets are available. 1st - McKenna Peterson If you'd like to register, please fill out the TOTFA Feb Workshop Box Roberts Fiddle Contest Enjoy the pumpkin patch for the perfect fall photo backdrop. the cotton fields of East Texas to the concert stage at Carnegie Hall and . 19-40 Age Division - 2021 Bowie (Texas) Fiddle ContestJason Andrews \"Grey Eagle\" \"Roxanna Waltz\" Accompanists: Nick Gillentine, Jacob Johnson, Ted WilliamsMatt Wills \"Naches Over The Hill\" \"Chancellor's Waltz\" \"Bitter Creek\" Accompanists: Jacob Johnson, Anthony Mature, Marty McPhersonRebecca Glass \"Brilliancy\" \"Kentucky Waltz\" \"Beaumont Rag\" Accompanists: Jacob Johnson, Anthony Mature, Ted WilliamsBrooke Whyrick \"Tom \u0026 Jerry\" \"Cotton Patch Rag\" Accompanists: unknown, Marty McPherson, Anthony MatureResults:1. We respect your privacy.Your information is safe and will never be shared. Local artist, Christi Barrett, will teach a fiddle inspired painting while enjoying a beverage of your choice. her essay on her experiences as a professional mariachi was published in the program for the annual Festival of Texas Fiddling. 8th - Aaron Gardner, 41-60 Division Dash plaques go to the first 100 entrants. They will be on display the entire week of Fiddlers Reunion. The year 2021 marks her last year directing the landmark event. Now in its 45th year, the INTERNATIONAL OLD-TIME FIDDLERS CONTEST draws fiddlers from both sides of the border to compete in categories ranging from Small Fry to Seniors. Champion -Andrew Wilson 19-40 Age Division - 2021 Bowie (Texas) Fiddle ContestJason Andrews "Grey Eagle" "Roxanna Waltz" Accompanists: Nick Gillentine, Jacob Johnson, Ted Williams. The awards reception will be at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. By hosting fiddling events such as contests and conventions, we hope to raise awareness of our unique historic style of music. Listen to all on two stages and under one roof at Twin Sisters Dance Hall, 6720 U.S. 281, about 6 miles south of Blanco. Welcome to the Texas Old Time Fiddlers Association official website. Fax: 208-414-0256, National Oldtime Fiddlers' Contest and Festival, 2023 National Oldtime Fiddlers' Contest and Festival, 2023 Craft and Merchandise Vendor Application. 1st - Wes Westmoreland Aimee Petersen5. Fiddletown, Slocum and SRHC Campgrounds will all open Wednesday June 14th (see Stickerville's website, www.stickerville.org, for their latest information). $1.99 tune bundles from GrassTrax include full backup band at various speeds, so you can play where you're comfortable and sound great. 4th - Tanner Marriott & Anna Lang, Grand Champion 8th - Luke Moody It is a gathering of working cowhands, not professional rodeo cowboys, aimed at honoring their traditions. Festival Vendors and Entertainer Registration forms are also available in the Festival section. 1st - Randy Elmore 2nd - Roger Klein The festival ends with another dance featuring Josh Baca & the Hot Tamales at 8 p.m. and Brian Marshall at 9:15 p.m. Visit the Festival of Texas Fiddling website for more information and a complete lineup and schedule. Gilmer, TX, Saturday, October 22nd, 2022 Bunceton, MO. For twenty years, Llano traditionally held a popular fiddle contest an established event which was held in early April andbrought many talented fiddlers and music fans to Llano from all over Texas, and beyond. Carnival, jam sessions, live music, street dances, food vendors, all ages fun! She currently teaches 130 elementary orchestra students and coteaches a middle school mariachi class in El Paso. Only $10 admission at the door. 6th - Lloyd Gacke In his day-job, he is president of Sparks Engineering, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in the investigation and repair of historic structures. National Oldtime Fiddler's Contest and Festival. Winners will receive prizes. Weiser, ID 83672, Street Address: Beginning Saturday morning will be the traditional fiddling talents. She has performed with the Civic Symphony Orchestra of Boston, Ciudad Jurez Symphony (Mexico), Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra, Ceiba (Latin American folk), Guarach (salsa), Ben Bogart y Los Gatos Azules (tango), and La Tuza (Mexican roots). FIDDLER'S CONTEST Chairman: Morgan Norris . Ana Lisa holds a BA in Cultural Anthropology from Columbia University, a Two-Year Certificate from the Berklee College of Music, Texas K-12 Music Teacher Certification, and Suzuki Violin Teacher Certification. 1st -Jack Nash 'Ming Jiang Zhu 909 violin with LR Baggs pickup, carbon case and bow' 6 hrs, 'Scott ProutyWhen I find someone like this, I like to share it!' Several special guests are also expected to join in the live music, a fiddle symposium, and workshops. Fiddletown, Slocum and SRHC Campgrounds will all open Wednesday June 14th (see Stickervilles website, www.stickerville.org, for their latest information). Texan Theater If we 4th - Nick Gillentine 2022 Festival of Texas Fiddling // Web Design by LTL MTN. Date: May 28, 2021 - May 29, 2021 Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am The longest running fiddle contest in Texas! Visitors to the State Fiddlers Convention in Tulsa will enjoy live music performed by professional fiddle players along with daily dances. If you prefer to pay with cash or check, you VIP seating is unavailable online. Athens Old Fiddlers Contest & Reunion When: May 27, 2022 to May 29, 2022 Where: Athens Courthouse Square Downtown Athens, TX About the Event: Event Producer: Fiddles on Wheels 501c3 / East Texas Business Alliance Traci Wilkes, Sherry McKenzie, Cindy Roberts, Katie Birk, Mary Ensign P.O. . So check back from more information on displaying your heirloom quilts. Katrina started playing rhythms on her fiddle at 16 months old. The Texas Cowboy Reunion, founded in 1930 as a tribute to the Texas cowboy, is held each year for three days around July 4 in Stamford. Dance Pavilion The entire community is getting involved for this years Reunion. All Rights Reserved. 5th - Paul Simmons, 0-18 Division DVD-quality lessons (including tabs/sheet music) available for immediate viewing on any device. EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Copyright 2023 101 Highland Lakes Wine and craft beer lovers will enjoy four local wineries in and around Athens and a brewery in the heart of historic downtown Athens. That is quite a history. 200 N. 5th Street. Admission: $5 - $5. Support Membership applications are at texasoldtimefiddlers.org or at the contest. Chicken & Bread Days Heritage Festival Fiddlers Contest We have a reigning Queen's Pageant, Carnival, Livestock Show& Sale a Barn Dance . Contestants and Accompanists Registration Packets are now available. Friday night will be a street dance from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. with Athens native, a master of Honky-Tonk, Jake Penrod and His Million Dollar Cowboys. The song tells a story about the Devil's failure to gain a young man's soul through a fiddle-playing contest.The song begins as a disappointed Devil arrives in Georgia, apparently "way behind" on stealing souls, when he comes upon a young man named Johnny who is playing a fiddle, and quite well.Out of desperation, the Devil, who claims to also be a fiddle player, wagers a fiddle of . Weiser, ID 83672. 2nd -John Blevins Welcome to the Llano Fiddle Fest! 1st - Wes Westmoreland & Roberta Rast Smith Early life. Come join our great volunteer team and help make the event shine! He has published numerous articles on cultural sustainability, fiddling, and other varieties of Texas and Texas-Mexican traditional music in the Old Time Herald, Fiddler Magazine, and other popular media. Registration for the competition will be from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. ', 'A Royce Burt Fiddle changed everything for me'. (208) 414-0255 Monday-Fridays 9-5, or email admin@fiddlecontest.com. All the concerts will be outdoors this year, but we will have a Fiddlers Market inside The Texan on Saturday from 10-3. Randy Elmore3. Founded in 1973, the Texas Old Time Fiddlers Association (TOTFA) exists to promote and preserve Texas Style fiddling as a traditional artform. Live entertainment and dance performances will continue throughout the day. Bill Tuckness 37 talking about this. Fan Club members will follow the fiddler off stage as soon as that fiddler has finished their round. The Chicken and Bread Days Fiddlers Contest is an approved Texas Old Time Fiddlers Association Contest. country, western swing, zydeco, bluegrass, Irish, contest fiddling, and blues.Featuring over 150 photographs, this volume provides insight into the fiddlin' grounds of . Spend a few days listening to Texas fiddlers go head-to-head as they compete for the cash prize while the Texas State Championship Barbeque Cook-Off takes place simultaneously. A contestant may cook in all categories but only one cut of meat to be judged in each category. About 55 fiddlers came to Lebanon on Saturday for the 56th edition of the Oregon State Open Fiddle Contest. can send it in with your registration form. There will be wonderful food vendors around the square, so we have everything you need for a great day! Home; Fiddle Competition. 2nd - Anthony Mature About 100 fiddlers from all over Texas and 20 other states are expected to entertain . The fiddle contest will be broken down into six divisions with more than $5,000 in prize money at stake, so set up your chairs on the courthouse lawn and get ready for some great music. Dan was one of the founders of the festival in 2013 along with Patrick Sparks. Uncle Dave Macon Days Old Time Contest and Festival. With a variety of family-friendly destinations like the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, East Texas Arboretum and Botanical Society, Henderson County Regional Fair Park Complex and more, you're sure to embark on an activity that will satisfy EVERYONE! Content. Refund policy: At Twin Sisters, Patrick helped guide the hall association toward a more sustainable business model, reaching back to their roots as a community organization. Ken Zabal6. 5th - Violet Hamilton The 86th. The 27th Annual Chicken and Bread Days Heritage Festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Status: Updated 5/26/2022. There's also a strobing mode, which. FIDDLE/VIOLIN MANDOLIN GUITAR BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED BLUEGRASS WESTERN SWING TEXAS/CONTEST STYLE OLD-TIME JAZZ COUNTRY TWIN FIDDLE IMPROV THEORY . To host this workshop, we must have a minimum of 10 people sign up, and Entry forms are at pistonheadsautoclub.com. After the contest on Saturday, there will be another street dance with Jody Nix & The Texas Cowboys from 8:30 to 11:30. 1st place: $1,500 2nd place: $1,250 3rd place: $1,000 4th place: $600 5th place: $500 6th place: $400 7th place: $350 8th place: $300 9th place: $250 10th place: $200 11th-20th place: $125 6th - Clara Mitchell For anyone interested in our special VIP seating, please call our office and well assist you. 4th - Scarlett Arnold A local group of Texas fiddle enthusiasts reintroduced the event in 2011,and it was hugely successful! 2nd - River Lee 3rd - Wes Westmoreland Dan Margolies is the Artistic Director of the Festival of Texas Fiddling and President of the nonprofit board. (208) 414-0255 Monday-Fridays 9-5, or email admin@fiddlecontest.com. Besides maintaining an active performance schedule, Ana Lisa has been teaching strings for twenty years. Llano Fiddle Fest is a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization with event donations directed to charities and non-profit organizations. Know of an event that Fiddle players would be interested in? BBQ Cook-Off; BBQ Hall of Fame; Memorial Fund; Additionally, she independently developed and implemented a Music Technology course for 100 middle school students. 2235 Paddock Avenue City Hall Festival of Texas Fiddling, Inc. is a Texas nonprofit corporation founded in 2017 by Dan Margolies and Patrick Sparks and is based in San Antonio, Texas. Cancellation before January 28, 2023 will result in a full refund. The First World Championship Fiddlers Festival was held in 1937. So, you might get to hear some fiddlin while fishin! In this lesson we'll learn how to play the basic "Texas walk" fiddle tune progression that fits tunes like "Leather Britches", etc. If you would like to be a vendor, contact Katie Birk at 903-675-8039 or email texaninfo@athenstx.gov. 1 day, 'more rosin equates to less effort' 1 day, 'A Royce Burt Fiddle changed everything for me' 1 day, We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Regular reserved tickets may be purchased on our website at www.fiddlecontest.org. Along with a Kids Coop with plenty of inflatables for fun and excitement with all day passes for just $5 per child. 3rd - Randy Elmore Texas State Championship Fiddlers Frolics | Hallettsville TX 1st -Tom Fonville 5th - Heidi Labensart Cancellation after January 28, 2023 will result in a 50% refund. 203 Walnut Street July 4th 2017. The carnival will be open 5-11 pm on Thursday and Friday and 11am to midnight on Saturday. 2nd - Georgia Halverson 1:00 p.m. - Old Time Fiddlers Contest (Capital Farm Credit Display Building) 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Craig Cameron Horse Clinic (First Financial Pavilion) 2:00 p.m. - Registration for Matched Horse Races (Southeast Grounds) 3:00 p.m. - Chuckwagon Cookoff Results & Awards (Chuckwagon Area) In 2017, 2020, and 2021, Ana Lisa participated in the festival as a performer. The Corporation is organized for the charitable and educational purposes of fostering and promoting oldtime and traditional fiddling and related traditional arts, including, but not limited to, conducting research, providing instruction, maintaining archives and collections on oldtime and traditional fiddling and related traditional arts, and conducting and sponsoring public shows, exhibitions and competitions of such art. Athens Old Fiddlers Reunion Registration opens at 9 a.m. at the fire hall at 203 Walnut Street. 3rd - Tristan Paskvan Competitor Information BBQ Cookoff Fiddle Championships Fiddle Championships 2021 Consumer Confidence Report; 2022 Financials; 2021 Financials; 2020 Financials; Employment; News & Notices; Upcoming Events; Request for Bids & Proposals; . The Llano Open Fiddle Contest is comprised of four divisions; Youth (age 0-15), Legends (age 65 and up), Open (any age but can only compete in one division) and Accompanist. As always, Old Fiddlers is a FREE event! 1st - Hyatt Hopkins Llano traditionally held a popular fiddle contest for twenty years - an established event that was held in early April and brought many talented fiddlers and music fans from Texas and beyond. 1st -Katie Crawford All Rights Reserved. Downtown offers shopping, art galleries, the Henderson County Historical Museum and more. Two entertainment stages, parade, carnival, beer/wine gardens, allnight jam . 9th - Klent Daniels, (19-64) With the tunes filling the air, classic and antique vehicles will be on display for the Piston Heads Auto Club show. 5th - Aimee Peterson, Accompanist Division The East Texas Yamboree is a stable of good family fun and in our 83rd year with many more to come. 3rd - Eric Amundson, Grand Champion Banjo, Mountain Dulcimer, Fiddle and Flat Pick Guitar Championions Make History in Winfield The championships at this year's Walnut Valley Festival included several multi-year repeat winners - in the Bluegrass Banjo (5-time), Flat Pick Guitar (4-time), Old-Time Fiddle (3-time), and Mountain Dulcimer (3-time) contests. This first fiddler's contest was held in Bethel, Texas, with . For the most comprehensive list of fiddle contests in the US, please visit www.aaruncarter.com. The event reopens at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, with a Texas Folklife Fiddle Symposium. July 8, 2017 (not confirmed) Ohio Hills Folk Festival Fiddle and Banjo Contest. Phone: 918-607-3600. Call 903-675-8039 for more information. Carnival, jam sessions, live music, street dances, food vendors, all ages fun! Contact Cindy at Bowie Community Development at BCDB@CityofBowieTX.com or find forms on Facebook: Chicken & Bread Days Heritage Festival. What is included: The 2023 Athens Old Time Fiddlers Special Event Rally includes the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention. Mose Johnson didnt realize he would be creating a legacy for this community when he and his wife, Mabel, began their journey with just $15 and a shoebox full of baby chicks. Jason Andrew, and Katie Crawford teaching tunes from the TOTFA tune list with discussion explaining what judges look for in fiddle contests. 2nd - Roberta Rast Smith Subscribe to our E-mail newsletter today to receive updates on the latest news. 7th - Violet Hamilton The first Mammoth Incubator with a 6,000 egg capacity in Texas was started. Twin Sisters Dance Hall near Blanco hosts the annual Festival of Texas Fiddling on Friday-Saturday, Dec. 3-4, with more than 15 bands and master fiddlers representing a wide range of styles. Our tradition of cheering for your friends and family members has been very popular and we plan to continue this! Always happy to see friends new and old, we hope to see you at the events shown below. 6th - Jessica Henderson The Quebe Sisters are an American swing revival band based in Dallas, Texas, who perform a mix of progressive western swing, jazz-influenced swing, country, Texas-style fiddling, and western music.The band consists of sisters Grace, Sophia, and Hulda Quebe, all of whom play the fiddle and sing, with supporting musicians accompanying on guitar, upright bass, or other instruments. 108 talking about this. This led him to working with Joey McKenzie, first as fiddle teacher and now bandmate. In 1994, I held my first international "fiddle camp" and it immediately became the gold standard string camp in the U.S. for American fiddle genres. Festival activities begin on Friday with the Llano Air Fiddle and Anything Goes - Tricks and Licks competitions. Box 447 He first picked up the fiddle at the age of 7 and it was immediately evident that this would be a life-long love. City of Bowie | Bowie, TX 76230 | Phone: 940-872-1114. Shes been performing mariachi music since 1990. Fiddlers Frolics April 21 - 23, 2023 Hallettsville, Texas Fiddlers Frolics April 21 - 23, 2023 Hallettsville, Texas Fiddlers Frolics April 21 - 23, 2023 Hallettsville, Texas. Our mission is to enrich and preserve the art and history of Texas style fiddling / music. Greenville, TX, Saturday, November 5th, 2022 3rd - Junior Marriott The onsite activities will start with a jam session at 11:00 AM. Escape the hustle and bustle! He is currently completing a book on Latin American coronavirus music. This year we are including a PRCA Cord McCoy Bowie Prorodeo with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. at the Bowie Rodeo Arena next to the Bowie Community Center on Wise Street. If you have any questions, please reach out to Erin at erinb.cotfa@gmail.com. We are thrilled to be back at the National Western Stock Show for our 20th Annual Colorado Fiddle Championships, January 7 & 8 2023! Bob Wills Fiddle Festival & Contest in Historic Downtown Greenville TX. Appreciation is extended to all of the sponsors and volunteers supporting this annual event. Bowie Community Development is really expanding the footprint of this event. 7th - Afton Halverson - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Piston Heads Auto Club Antique and Classic Car Show, Live Musical Entertainment and Performances, Fiddler's Championship Contest, approved by the Texas Old Time Fiddlers' Association (inside Bowie Fire Department located at 203 Walnut Street), Kid's Coop Inflatables, Games, and Prizes, Art Show and Competition, sponsored by the Bowie Alliance for Education and the Arts (Bowie Public Library located at 301 Walnut Street). The Chicken and Bread Days Fiddler's Contest is an approved Texas Old Time Fiddlers' Association Contest. 2nd -Wes Westmoreland Then, the fiddlers take the stages. Since the carnival will be in the location of the weekly Athens Farmers Market, they will be joining the festivities on West Tyler Street beside the Henderson County Annex from 9-1. 4th - Cliff McCall 2nd - Stella Arnold 13410 Kuykendall Mountain Rd A musician himself, Dan has produced multiple recordings of archival and current Texas fiddling as well as several CDs of Texas-Mexican conjunto music for Spring Fed Records at the Center for Popular Music, and has published four books and a wide variety of articles in academic journals on historical topics. Box 46 Hallettsville, Texas 77964 361-798-2311 bbqfiddlers@gmail.com 2022 BBQ Cook-Off Instructions General Contestants must cook meat on the day of the contest. For me, the National Old-Time Fiddler's Contest at Weiser Idaho had a profound impact on me as an artist and also for my music education efforts today. 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