Event Type 2 bluegrass
Date
Title
Post Date
July
fri12jul(jul 12)4:00 pmsat13(jul 13)9:00 pmTazewell County Old-Time & Bluegrass Fiddlers' Convention
Event Details
Event Details
The 21st Annual Tazewell County Fiddlers’ Convention
July 12-13, 2024
Full weekend event to be held on the grounds of
Historic Crab Orchard Museum’s Pioneer Park
Bring the family to Tazewell for a weekend of traditional Mountain Music, Flat Foot Dancing, Parking Lot Jamming, Talented Instrument and Band Competitions, Cash Prizes, Camping, and Fellowship in the cool mountain air.
Download the 2024Fiddlers’ Convention brochure here.
**All competitions and performances will be conducted outside on the front porch of the Daniel-Murray Homestead Cabin**
To view the list of past Lifetime Achievement Honorees, click here.
Camping
Camping is first-come, first served on the property across from the museum entrance (behind Frog Level Service Station), with no hookups or dumping stations. Water outlets available. Primitive camping spaces, free. $20/night/RV camping.
Parking
Ample parking is available in the park & ride lot next to
Fort Witten and across Crab Orchard Road by Frog Level Service Station. The museum parking lot is reserved for handicapped parking ONLY. Event attendees are not permitted to park within the grounds of the Pioneer Park.
Helpful Hint
If you are bringing instruments, tents, chairs, etc., please drop them at the entrance gate (tables provided), park across the road, and pick them up as you check-in at the front gate.
Tickets
Weekend Pass – $15
Friday Pass – $8
Saturday Pass – $10
FREE event admission for kids 12 and under with accompanying adult.
Passes are available at the gate.
Competitors receive an event t-shirt after performing.
Admission to the Fiddlers’ Convention includes
admission to the Museum Center.
Food will be available on-site Friday and Saturday
Directions
From Bluefield, WV/VA: take Hwy 19/460 west through Tazewell. Historic Crab Orchard Museum is located on the left side of the road, approximately 1.5 miles past the Fairgrounds Rd. exit.
From Abingdon, VA: take Hwy 19/460 east past Richlands toward Tazewell. Historic Crab Orchard Museum is on the right, just past the Tazewell Livestock Market.
Contact
(276) 988-6755 or info@craborchardmuseum.com
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Time
July 12, 2024 4:00 pm - July 13, 2024 9:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Phone
(276) 988-6755
August
sat03aug4:00 pmsat9:00 pmRoute 80 Music Festova;
Event Details
Cruise on down the GREAT Route 80 to the Town of Honaker, VA for their first ever Route 80 Festival. 4pm-9pm at the newly developed amphitheater at the town park!
Event Details
Cruise on down the GREAT Route 80 to the Town of Honaker, VA for their first ever Route 80 Festival. 4pm-9pm at the newly developed amphitheater at the town park! Live music includes the Bluestone Bluegrass Band, 67 North, and Carson Peters & Iron Mountain. Better yet, it’s FREE ENTRY!
There’ll be food trucks, vendors, games and much more at the 1st Annual Route 80 Festival in Honaker. See ya there!
Time
August 3, 2024 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Honaker Amphitheater at New Peoples Bank
50 Commerce Drive
Organizer
October
wed09octAll Daysat12Blue Highway Fest
Event Details
Event Details
Celebrate the rich heritage of bluegrass music at Blue Highway Fest! This weeklong event features a host of up-and-coming and veteran performers you won’t want to miss. See the event website for the full lineup. The festival will be held at Bullitt Park in Big Stone Gap on October 9-12. The event will feature regional food and beer trucks and vendors. RV and tent camping will be available on-site. Get your tickets & make your reservations early!
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Time
October 9, 2024 - October 12, 2024 (All Day)(GMT-04:00)
Location
Bullitt Park
301 E 1st St N, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
Phone
(276) 523-2303