This list is by no means complete, but is my choice. The Nationals in Weiser, Idaho is the only out of state contest. For a more complete list of fiddling events, I would recomend suscribing to The National Old Time Fiddlers Association, and then you will receive their monthly newsletter with contest dates and other articles of fiddling interest. Send $15 for 1 years sub. to N.O.T.F.A., PO. Box 1056, Cochise, AZ 85606.
January - Colorado River Country Music Festival in Blythe. Also for Bluegrass Bands and Pickin'. Info:(800)-445-0541
January - Old Time Fiddle Contest in Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Info:(707)894-2067
March - Annual Fiddle Contest in Oak View (Ojai). Info:(805)527-0227 or 486-8744
April - California State Fiddle Championships in Oroville. CA residents only. Info: (661)822-5607
May - Topanga Banjo & Fiddle contest in Agoura. Info:(818)382-4819
June - National Old Time Fiddlers Contest in Weiser, Idaho. Info: 1-800-437-1280
June - Annual Summer Solstice Folk Festival in Calabasas. Info: write..Calif. Traditional Music Soc., 4401 Trancas Pl., Tarzana, Ca. 91356-5399
September - The Bakersfield contest will be held in Tehachapi this year again. Info: (661)831-4269 or (661)822-5607
October - Western Open Fiddle Championships in Red Bluff. (30 miles south of Redding) Info: Contact Sharon or Tex Ash. (916)527-6127
November - Death Valley 49ers Fiddle & Picking contest. Info:(619)723-7255
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