ASHE FIDDLERS CONVENTION
welcome and
schedule
We value your opinion! Share your comments on the 2009 Event!
(see contact us page to email comments or print off survey & mail it in!)
schedule
We value your opinion! Share your comments on the 2009 Event!
(see contact us page to email comments or print off survey & mail it in!)
Welcome to the home of the Ashe County Bluegrass and Old Time Fiddlers Convention in Jefferson, NC. Now celebrating our 39th year, we’re bringing exciting new changes to complement the history of this event, starting right here! A lot has changed in 39 years, so now in addition to word of mouth among musicians and the north-westernmost community of North Carolina and south-western Virginia, we’re entering the technology age with this website so you will know what’s going on up here by the Blue Ridge.
Say HELLO to NC NOW as they film the convention to air next weekend!
With over $3,600 in prize money, our focus this year is to become musician-centered as we honor the Old Time and Bluegrass music of the mountains and the musicians who make it. Ashe County has a rich history in the roots of what eventually evolved into the current country music industry, and continues to raise up some of the best musicians in the nation.
While in the area for the Fiddlers Convention, take the opportunity to visit downtown West Jefferson! After stopping by the New Chamber of Commer Visitor's Center on Jefferson Avenue, browse the many art galleries, murals, restaurants and our new Backstreet Pocket Park. Our beautiful brand new library is now open, and only blocks from Ashe County Cheese. Visit the Churches of the Frescoes for quiet inspiration or visit the Fraser Fir Christmas tree farms.
We continue to seek musician input as we update the convention with our first ever 2-day event July 31-August 1, 2009, the addition of camping, revised rules and some new judges. We have also added cash prizes in the Youth Division. So bring your camper or tent, your lawn chair, a sweater for the cool nights, and join us in celebrating The Music of the Mountains!
The location for this year's Fiddlers Convention is at
Ashe Park, 527 Ashe Park Road, Jefferson, NC (behind National Guard Armory on Old Hwy 16N). Directional signs will be posted at major intersections.
LOCATION/MAP
527 Ashe Park Road, Jefferson, NC
Congratulations to the 2009 Scholarship Winners
Ashe County Fiddlers Convention presented
for the benefit of local high school graduate scholarships and other projects by
Rotary Club of The Jeffersons
PO Box 1045
Jefferson, NC 28640
336-977-1427
Email Us
(PLEASE NOTE: ON JULY 31 and AUG 1 PLEASE CALL 336-977-1427 FOR INFO)
Ashe Fiddlers Convention painting by Lenore De Pree
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
Three state flat-foot champion T. Paul Anderegg will be leading Flat-foot workshops!!
All classes free to folks attending the Convention. Come to dance, come to watch!
Saturday at 2pm Mt. Jefferson Shelter
Other times To Be Announced
All classes free to folks attending the Convention. Come to dance, come to watch!
Saturday at 2pm Mt. Jefferson Shelter
Other times To Be Announced
Upcoming Schedule of Events - July 31st and August 1st
(Subject to Change) (Event will be held rain or shine)
| Date | Time | Event |
| Friday | 3:00 ish |
Gates Open |
| Friday | 5:00 pm | Folk Songs & Adult Individual |
| Friday | 7:00 pm | Introduction of 2009 Scholarship Winners |
| Friday | 7:00 pm | Band Competition - Bluegrass Band - Old Time Band |
| Friday | Dance | |
| Saturday | 12:00 ish |
Gates Open |
| Saturday | 1:00 pm |
Youth/Junior |
| Saturday | After Youth |
Individual |
| Saturday | 7:00 pm |
Introduction of 2009 Scholarship Winners |
| Saturday | 7:00 pm |
Band Competition - Bluegrass Band - Old Time Band |
| Saturday | |
Dance |
