COMPETITION

Contestants and Accompanists

Competitors arrive in Weiser, Idaho each year during the third full week of June from all over the world.

This event has grown into the largest fiddle-related gathering in the world. Many artists who have become household names have been competitors, folks like Mark O’Connor, Alison Kraus, Jana Jae, and others.

The contest is divided into age divisions, as well as the Grand National Competition, which is open to all ages. In addition to those divisions, we also have some fun divisions planned, including Swing (youth and adult divisions), and Twin fiddle (youth and adult divisions).

Registration Deadlines

All digital and snail-mail pre-registration must be received by us no later than June 14th (this qualifies you to purchase a T-shirt).

Late registration at the event, including pre-registered contestant check-in, for the Small Fry division closes at 11:30 am on June 16th.

Late registration at the event and check-in for all other divisions closes at 4:00 pm on the day before the first round of the division starts (if pre-registered and enroute, call us before the deadline so we know you’re coming).

Remember, contestant shirts are only available through pre-registration.

To order a shirt, you MUST pre-register and include your shirt order in the registration (details are inside the registration packet).

T-Shirts

See the Registration Packet for this year’s design and color!

Registration Forms

In The Registration Packet

Registration form for all age group divisions as well as the Grand National Champion division.
Registration form for the Swing divisions (17 and under and 18 and older).
Registration form for the Twin Fiddling division (one division, mixed ages).
An accompanist entry form (all ages).
T-Shirt Order Form

Important Information

The National Grand Champion Division is open to all fiddlers of any age. We also have age group divisions. There is one form for all contestants; select the division you wish to enter.
Once you are registered as an accompanist you are eligible to back any fiddler that asks you to help on stage. Many fiddlers look for accompanists in the area behind the warm-up room to see who would work best in assisting them on stage.
It is customary for the winning fiddler to compensate their accompanist(s) if they win prize money.
At The National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest there are specific rules that apply. Even if you have been competing for years, please check out the judging information section.
You may sign up as a contestant and/or accompanist.
Registered fiddlers and accompanists may each have two guests this year.

Tickets

Day Tickets are available for purchase at the door, June 16th-21st.

Weiser High School Auditorium, 690 Indianhead Road

Prices are only $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for children under 12 years old.

Day Showtimes are:

Monday, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Purchase your tickets today!

Including Tickets for Saturday night (the National Finals!)

You may purchase tickets by calling (208) 414-0255

VIP SEATING DAY AND NIGHT TICKETS – By Reservation!
To Order VIP seating, please call (208) 414-0255.

Your name will be placed on the seat reserved for you for the entire contest, Monday afternoon through Saturday evening.
Your name will be printed on a VIP badge that gives admission to contest Tuesday morning through Saturday evening.
No waiting in line to be seated!
Cost $175 per chair (a portion of the ticket price may be tax deductible)
Your VIP badge and lanyard will be available for pickup Monday June 16th, at the High School in the contest office.

Wheelchair seating is limited. Please call (208) 414-0255 at your earliest convenience. First come, first served, so call early!

How to Watch

There are Two Ways to Watch the Competition!

In-Person at Weiser High School:

Get our Tickets and VIP Passes to watch the National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest Live!

Friends and Family: We want to keep honoring your tradition to come in and cheer on your friends and family members. Up to 10 “Fan Club” members will be allowed to enter behind the fiddler and sit side-stage. “Fan Club” members must follow the fiddler out as soon as that fiddler has finished their round and exit the building with that fiddler.

Live Streaming on Social Media:

We will be streaming the live competition and asking for donations to help offset the cost. The live sessions will be streamed on our Facebook and a YouTube Channel.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube channel so you get notifications of the live stream during the Third Full Week in June!