Appalachian State Old-Time Fiddler’s Convention

The Appalachian State Old-Time Fiddler’s Convention is an annual event put on by the Appalachian Popular Programming Society’s (APPS) Appalachian Heritage Council. This year marks the 16th edition of Fiddler’s Convention and is set to be held on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 in the Plemmons Student Union. This year’s Fiddler’s Convention is set to feature the traditional slate of competitions, a revamped Handmade Market, workshops & presentations from community members and campus partners, and a luthier’s gathering. The Old-Time Fiddler’s Convention hosts a variety of workshops on skills central to Appalachian culture. Past workshops have consisted of topics such as Square Dance Calling, Shape Note Singing and Hambone. This event is free for students and the public.

Registration Information

Registrations close 15 minutes prior to the respective competition. For example, guitar registration closes at 10:45 am and the competition begins at 11:00 am.

Be mindful of the competition schedule in order to not miss your competition’s time slot. A registration table will be located in the foyer outside the Summit Trail Solarium in the Plemmons Student Union.

• The order of registration will determine the order of play. Registered competitors who fail to appear when their name is called will be disqualified from that competition.
• Competitors may only register for one instrument competition. This does not include Dance or String Band.
• Winners in each youth competition from the 2023 Fiddler’s Convention must compete in the adult categories at the 2024 Fiddlers Convention.
• ALL prize winners must bring a valid form of ID and the ribbon they received to claim their prize. All prizes will be awarded after the last competition at 5:00 pm, no earlier

All competitions will take place simultaneously in the Summit Trail Solarium. Adults and youth will be judged in separate categories and prizes will be awarded accordingly. If you have any questions about this arrangement, please reach out to Katie Brooks at stevenskd@appstate.edu.

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