Old-Time & Bluegrass Fiddlers' Convention - Tazewell, Va

The 22nd Annual Tazewell County
Old Time & Bluegrass Fiddlers’ Convention  

July 11 & 12, 2025

Full weekend event to be held on the grounds of
Historic Crab Orchard Museum’s Pioneer Park

Click here for 2024 Competition Results

Bring the family to Tazewell for a weekend of traditional Mountain Music, Flat Foot Dancing, Jammin’ on the Porches, Talented Instrument and Band Competitions, Cash Prizes, Camping, and Fellowship in the cool mountain air.

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Download the 2025 Fiddlers’ Convention brochure here.

2025 Schedule of Events

Friday, July 11

4:00 pm – Gates Open
5:00 pm – The Richard Cole Tribute Band
6:00 pm – 67 North
7:00 – 9:00 pm – Whitetop Mountain Band

Saturday, July 12

11:00 am – Youth Competition
11:30 am – Folk Song Competition (First 20 registered)
12:00 pm – Individual Instrument Competitions:
Guitar, Mandolin, Harmonica, Dulcimer, Dobro, Bass, and Autoharp
3:00 pm – Fiddle & Banjo Competitions:
Fiddle & Banjo Duet
Banjo Competition (Old Time & Bluegrass)
Fiddle Competition (Old Time & Bluegrass)
7:00 pm – Induction of the 2024 honorees for Lifetime Achievement
Followed by a group jam of new and past honorees to “Will the Circle Be Unbroken.”
7:30 pm – Old Time Band Competition
8:30 pm – Bluegrass Band Competition
Dance Competition (After band competitions)
Awards Ceremony – Presentation of cash awards and ribbons to competitors in all categories.

**All competitions and performances will be conducted outside on the front porch of the Daniel-Murray Homestead Cabin**