Contests

 

 

Contest Categories:

Banjo, Fiddle, Guitar (flat pick style), Mandolin,
Resophonic Guitar

Entry Fee:

Kids: $0; Adults $5

Rules:

  • Adult Competition will include all contestants
    16 years and older.
  • Kids Competition will include all contestants under the
    age of 16.
  • Contestants will play 2 different tunes not to exceed a total of 5 minutes of playing time.
  • Contestants will be judged on the basis of 1) overall ability, 2) rhythm and timing and 3) tone quality.
  • Contestants are allowed to compete in one instrument category, only.
  • In the event of a tied score, the winner will be decided by a coin toss.
  • Members of performing bands at the festival cannot compete.
  • Contestants may have a total of 2 accompanists.
  • In the Adult Contest, if less than 3 contestants are registered to compete in a category, they will be placed in an "Open Contest" to complete against other contestants in categories with less than three registrants.

Prizes Adults Children
1st Place $100 $15
2nd Place $75 $10
3rd Place $50 $5