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Weiser Banjo Contest-June 16th, 2013

Competition for this first annual banjo contest at Weiser begins at 5:30pm, Sunday June 16 outside Beardsley Hall under the trees at the Institute.  The Institute Gymnasium will be used if weather is inclement. The goal is to create a fun, nurturing, enduring opportunity for banjo players of all types to have a good time …

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Parade

Fiddle Parade 2013 Sponsored by Fry Foods Be sure to claim your viewing spot early this year so you won’t miss any of the excitement.  Our parade theme for 2012 is   “Foot-Stompin’ Good Time.” We are celebrating our 61st annual event and we know there have always been a lot of foot-stompin’ good times over the years and …

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National Oldtime Fiddlers Contest-2013

June 17th Though June 22nd, 2013

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KIDS’ BLUEGRASS ACADEMY – REGISTER NOW

June 9th-12th, 2013 Once again, the National Oldtime Fiddlers Contest and Festival along with the Squeaky Strings Fiddle Group is excited to offer the Kids’ Bluegrass Academy.  This special event is for kids ages 7-14 who are either new to bluegrass or at a novice or intermediate level. Join us for three days of instrument, …

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Now on sale! MP3′s

We’ve added MP3′s of our 2012 Contestant CD tracks to our online store. CLICK HERE to have a look.

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Welcome

Welcome to The National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest & Festival!

Color Circle Logo Large whiteIt’s a new year and the National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest & Festival is sporting a new look. In addition to the new look we’ve made a number of improvements to our site to make navigation easier and faster for our visitors, competitors, and fans.

Keep checking back for new and updated content. We are adding to the site every day.

We have recently formed an affiliation with Reverbnation’s “Music for Good” program 50% of all download proceeds from our Reverbnation site are donated to the Fender Music Foundation which donates instruments of all kinds to non-profit 501 c3 music education programs and public schools.

We are excited about our 61st Contest and all of the events that help make Weiser, Idaho “The Fiddle Capitol of the world.

Contact the webmaster with questions, comments and suggestions. Your feedback is important!