ASHE FIDDLERS CONVENTION
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2010 is here!Mark your calendars now for August 6 & 7, the 40th Anniversary of the Ashe County Bluegrass & Old Time Fiddlers Convention in Jefferson, NC
Plan to join us from 5-7pm on July 23 at the Back Street Pocket Park in downtown West Jefferson for a Rotary-sponsored Chamber Blast as we provide a free 'Taste of Fiddlers Convention' with hot dogs, soft drinks and many musicians on hand to jam! Bring your instrument and be part of the fun!
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2010 is here!Mark your calendars now for August 6 & 7, the 40th Anniversary of the Ashe County Bluegrass & Old Time Fiddlers Convention in Jefferson, NC
Plan to join us from 5-7pm on July 23 at the Back Street Pocket Park in downtown West Jefferson for a Rotary-sponsored Chamber Blast as we provide a free 'Taste of Fiddlers Convention' with hot dogs, soft drinks and many musicians on hand to jam! Bring your instrument and be part of the fun!
Welcome to the home of the Ashe County Bluegrass and Old Time Fiddlers Convention in Jefferson, NC. Now celebrating our 40th year, we’re following up on the success of the changes made last year to complement the history of this event. A lot has changed in 40 years, but the heart of the music remains in the musicians. We treasure our musicians and the music they make. Pass the word to other musicians and to your friends & neighbors across the southeast that there's a great little spot in the heart of the Appalachians, near the Blue Ridge Parkway, that is the family-friendliest event you will find this summer.
Keep an eye on NC NOW on UNC-TV as they filmed the convention last year to use this year for promoting the 2010 event!
With over $3,600 in prize money, our focus continues to be 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 Jefferson & West Jefferson! The jewel of downtown Jefferson is the newly restored 1904 Courthouse, home to the Museum of Ashe County history. Downtown West Jefferson is home of the Chamber of Commerce Visitor's Center on Jefferson Avenue. Filled with brochures of things to do and see, you can begin by browsing the many art galleries, murals, restaurants and our new Backstreet Pocket Park. No visit to West Jefferson is complete without a trip to Ashe County Cheese. The quiet awe of the Churches of the Frescoes in West Jefferson & Glendale Springs offer quiet inspiration and you can visit the Fraser Fir Christmas tree farms to pick out your tree for this Christmas while touring the county for a viewing of the Barn Quilts project.
We continue to seek musician input as we offer our second 2-day event on August 6 & 7, 2010, with fun camping, some new judges and fresh food cooked on site. We award cash prizes in the Youth Division, and ribbons through several places. 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
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(PLEASE NOTE: ON AUG 6 & 7 PLEASE CALL 336-977-1427 FOR INFO)
Ashe Fiddlers Convention painting by Lenore De Pree
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
Schedule Subject to Change through July 31, 2010
Event will be held rain or shine!
Upcoming Schedule of Events - August 6th and August 7th
Event will be held rain or shine!
Upcoming Schedule of Events - August 6th and August 7th
| Date | Time | Event |
| Friday | 3:00 ish |
Gates Open |
| Friday | 5:00 pm | Folk Songs followed by Individual Adults |
| 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 |
Individual Youth (ages 16 & under) Bands-Youth Old Time & Bluegrass |
| Saturday | After Youth |
Individual Adults |
| Saturday | 7:00 pm |
Introduction of 2009 Scholarship Winners |
| Saturday | 7:00 pm |
Band Competition - Bluegrass Band - Old Time Band |
| Saturday | |
Dance |
