Fiddler’s Contest

Fiddlers’ Contest

Saturday, October 19th, 1:00 p.m.

South Side of Courthouse Square

Pre-registration: 10:00 a.m. at Bandstand

Charlie Walker, Chairperson,

903-335-4853

This contest is sanctioned by the Texas Old Time Fiddlers Association. All contestants must be members of the T.O.T.F.A. or residents of Upshur County. Fiddlers wishing to join T.O.T.F.A. may do so at the contest. All fiddlers must register at the contest before their age division competition begins. No entry fees.

Categories: Senior Division (age 65 and over)

Intermediate Division (age 36 thru 64)

Junior Division (age 20 thru 35)

Novice (age 12 thru 19)

Beginner (0-11)

Cash awards and plaques will be given. Grand Champion and Best Accompaniment awards will be presented.

AWARDS

(in each division)

Senior Division (Age 65 and over)

Intermediate Division (Age 36-64)

Junior Division (Age 20-35)

Novice Division (Age 12-19)

1st – $125 2nd – $100 3rd – $75

4th – $50 5th – $40 6th – $30

Beginner Division (Age 0-11)

1st – $40 2nd – $30 3rd – $20 4th – $10

SPECIAL AWARDS

Grand Champion – $200

Best Accompaniment

1st – $125 2nd – $100 3rd – $75 4th – $50