Banjo & Fiddle Contest

Saturday, September 20th

Registration

Festival Information Booth

Rules

1.  Each Contestant must play two (2) tunes appropriate for the category entered.

2.  Each Contestant may have a maximum of two (2) accompanists.

3.  Medley-style tunes are not acceptable.

4.  No electric instruments are allowed.

5.  Scruggs tuners are not permitted in the banjo competition.

6.  In case of a broken string, the contestant may replay.

7.  In case of major tuning changes, the contestant may replay.

8.  In case of a tie or extremely close score, the judges reserve the right to request a playoff.

9.  All winners are required to submit their social security number in order to collect their prize money.

Judging Categories

1.  Tuning and Tonal Qualities

2.  Accurate and Consistent Rhythm

3.  Complexity of Selections

4.  Dexterity in Performance

5.  Choice of Tunes Appropriate to Category

For More Information

Contact Bill Dunn

587-4455

Judges

A Committee of acknowledged experts will judge all categories. 

Decisions of the Judges

will be Final. 

Final scores will not be

given to Contestants.