REGISTRATION to compete is at the Education Center from 9:30AM to 12:00PM the day of the competition.
There are 4 main Divisions of Competition
Junior – for folks who have played less than 5 years
1st Place--$300
2nd--Place--$200
3rd Place--$150
Senior – for folks who have played 5 years or more
1st Place--$350
2nd--Place--$250
3rd Place--$200
Picking – for folks who play a stringed instrument that is not a fiddle
1st Place--$300
2nd--Place--$200
3rd Place--$100
Band – for acoustic bands with a minimum of 3 folks that feature stringed instruments
1st Place --$400
2nd Place--$300
3rd Place--$250
Each contestant in the 3 individual divisions will play 3 tunes.
Hoedown (upbeat danceable tune in two or four) — a Waltz (danceable tune in three) — a Tune of Choice (a tune other than a hoedown or a waltz, such as jigs, polkas, rags, blues, etc.)
Each acoustic band entry will play 2 tunes.
One song will be artists choice
One song will be written in a traditional fiddle style. Any type of traditional acoustic music is allowed in this contest, including bluegrass, old-time, celtic, western, newgrass, swing, gospel, or other acoustic forms.
· Individual contestants can play with one or two backup acoustic musicians, neither to be playing melody. A backup guitarist is available for fiddlers who need one.
· Contestant will be judged on pitch, tone, rhythm, and presentation (showmanship, interpretation, flair, creativity, charisma, adherence to the rules, etc.).
· Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in the Junior, Senior, Picking, and Acoustic Band Category.
Rules That Apply to All Contests
· Contestants in all divisions are encouraged to announce each tune and to give a one sentence explanation of its origin.
· All decisions of the judges are final.
