41st Annual
Bluegrass & Old-Time
Fiddlers
Convention
June 1-2, 2012
Veterans
Memorial Park
Mount Airy, North Carolina
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The Old-Time music tradition born in Surry County and the sounds of sweet music will carry throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains from local, national and international musicians at the Annual Mount Airy Old-Time Fiddlers Convention at Veterans Memorial Park in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Always held the first weekend in June, this family friendly event brings together musicians and fans for two full days of competition, jam sessions, dancing, singing, education, and family entertainment . This popular festival, established in 1972, is dedicated to old-time and bluegrass music, as well as dance. The Fiddlers Convention features solo and band competitions whose winners are awarded cash prizes. The Bluegrass & Old-Time Convention takes place rain or shine at the Veterans Memorial Park in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Emcees for this year's event are Lew Bode and Frank Bode. Sound System by Brown Communication. Bring a lawn chair and encourage a sunny weekend. The contest will be held outside if weather permits. Download the Bluegrass & Old Time Fiddlers Convention 2012 Flyer Be sure to come visit Mount Airy during other times of the year as well. The Andy Griffith Museum is open 7 days a week and the Surry Arts Council has events going on throughout the year, so there are plenty of reasons to return! |
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Schedule
Friday, June 1st
7:00 p.m. - All Bands Perform
Saturday, June 2nd
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Folk Song in Grandstand
9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Bluegrass & Old-Time Banjos
Bluegrass & Old-Time Fiddles
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Guitar, Mandolin, Dobro, Bass Fiddle, Dulcimer, Autoharp5:45 p.m. - Youth Dance and Awards
6:00 p.m. - All bands perform
Adult dance after the completion of the band competition
Contests
There are two band and twelve individual contests at the Convention, which includes adults and youth competitions. Registration can be made online or by mail.
Band Contests will be held for:
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Old-Time Band
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Bluegrass Band
Bands must consist of at least three different string instruments, one being a fiddle or a banjo. Separate contests are held for Youth bands in each category.
Individual Contests will be held for:
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Bluegrass fiddle
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Old-time fiddle
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Bluegrass banjo
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Old-time banjo (clawhammer)
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Guitar
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Mandolin
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Bass
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Dobro
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Dulcimer
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Autoharp
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Folk Song
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Dance
Any individual may register with only one band and may enter dance contest, folk song, and one other instrument contest.
Prize Money
Competition winners are awarded prize money, ribbons or trophies with $2630 in cash prize awarded to contestants as follows:
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1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | |
| Bluegrass (Band) | $400 | $200 | $150 | $100 | $75 | Plus Ribbons |
| Old Time (Band) | $400 | $200 | $150 | $100 | $75 | Plus Ribbons |
| Bluegrass (fiddle) | $25 | $20 | $5 | $5 | $5 | Plus Ribbons |
| Old Time (fiddle) | $25 | $20 | $5 | $5 | $5 | Plus Ribbons |
| Bluegrass (banjo) | $25 | $20 | $5 | $5 | $5 | Plus Ribbons |
| Old Time (banjo) | $25 | $20 | $5 | $5 | $5 | Plus Ribbons |
| Guitar | $25 | $20 | $5 | $5 | $5 | Plus Ribbons |
| Mandolin | $25 | $20 | $5 | $5 | $5 | Plus Ribbons |
| Bass | $25 | $20 | $5 | $5 | $5 | Plus Ribbons |
| Dobro | $25 | $20 | $5 | $5 | $5 | Plus Ribbons |
| Dulcimer | $25 | $20 | $5 | $5 | $5 | Plus Ribbons |
| Autoharp | $25 | $20 | $5 | $5 | $5 | Plus Ribbons |
| Folk Song | $25 | $20 | $5 | $5 | $5 | Plus Ribbons |
| Dance (Adult) | $25 | $20 | $5 | $5 | $5 | Plus Ribbons |
| Dance (Youth) | $25 | $20 | $5 | $5 | $5 | Plus Ribbons |
A Trophy is awarded for best up and
coming young band
Youth awards for individual competition only
Tickets
General Admission Tickets are cash only and available at the Gate upon arrival.
$10 for Friday
$10 for Saturday
$15 for Contestants
Children 6 and under are FREE with paid Adult
Registration
Online registration for the 2012 Fiddlers Convention is now available. Deadline for registration is Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Cash payment is required is required upon arrival. Remember that registerating for a contest that you have read and understood the rules.
Camping
Camping at the Fairgrounds includes:
The campground is open the whole week before the festival - come early for jamming every night! |
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For further information and to make camping reservations, please call Gary Willard 336.345.7388. You may also call Veterans Park at 336.786.2236 and leave message or contact them by email at sshc@surry.net. |
Contact Us
| garyatv@aol.com | |
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336.345.7388 |
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Fiddlers Convention | |
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Gary Willard 336.345.7388 |
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Surry Arts Council |
Sponsors & Vendors
Please contact Gary Willard at 336.345.7388 or garyatv@aol.com for information on sponsoring the event or becoming a vendor. Sponsors are recognized at the Convention.
20'x20' vendor spaces are available at $50 per day Wednesday to Friday and $75 for Saturday. Spaces are not self-contained. No Food Concessions space available.
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